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FIG & OLIVE, The Cookbook

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By Greer Wylder
December 18, 2015

Need a great gift idea for the home cook in your life? Fig & Olive’s founder and owner Laurent Halasz just launched the first-ever cookbook, "Fig & Olive, The Cuisine of the French Riviera" ($50) in collaboration with Assouline. The beautiful illustrated book explores the Mediterranean table as seen through the eyes of Halasz who was raised in the South of France and developed a passion for seasonal ingredients and olive oil as he and his mother Francine, frequented local markets. It features more than sixty simple recipes, including the restaurant’s signature Zucchini Carpaccio, Fig & Gorgonzola Tart, Whole Branzino…

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Gift The Gift Of Butterfli Me Beauty!

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By Greer Wylder
December 18, 2015

Once we discovered Butterfli Me Makeup Studio in Irvine, we finally found a relaxing and chic place to get a great and affordable makeover in no time. And we can’t think of a better holiday gift for the woman in your life than a gift certificate to Butterfli Me. You can choose from makeup boxes, lash extensions, makeovers, and even memberships! Butterfli Me offers a look book offering 24 classic, glamorous looks customized according to eye color that vary in intensity, from natural to a bright bold lip inspired by international locations. Plus, Butterfli Me has its own custom line of…

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Holiday Centerpiece Workshop

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By Greer Wylder
December 17, 2015

Always dreamed of creating a beautiful floral centerpiece for your holiday table? You can attend a special holiday floral workshop with The Makery Craft Co and Love Anne Joy at Uni Home at SOCO in Costa Mesa on Sunday, December 20 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. You’ll receive a wonderful introduction to floral design while also creating a head-turning centerpiece that will last through the holidays. Better yet, you'll be able to take the skills you've learned in this workshop to create many more floral arrangements for any occasion! You can also opt to store your centerpiece in Uni's commercial floral refrigerator after the workshop for…

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Be The Ultimate Host with UberEvents

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By Greer Wylder
December 17, 2015

For the first time with Uber, you can purchase rides or discounts for guests at UberEVENTS. With UberEVENTS, you control how, when, and where your guests ride. Codes may be purchased in increments of $5, $10, $25, $50, $100 and $200. The best part is you only pay for what has been redeemed from your UberEVENT promo code amount offered. Whether you have a holiday party, small soiree, wedding, or family visiting from out of town, be the ultimate host with UberEVENTS. Some great features of UberEVENTS are: The ability to bulk purchase unique guest passes (in the form of promo codes)…

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Elevate your tea experience with Teanzo 1856

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By Greer Wylder
December 16, 2015

Elevate your tea experience and discover Teanzo 1856, an OC based loose leaf tea company that specializes in all natural or organic teas.   Teanzo 1856 was started by two OC moms who both love a great cup of tea, but kept throwing out bad teas. They did research and decided to start a simple tea company without any artificial ingredients or flavors, and they will only sell teas they love. They also know how calming the act of drinking tea can be. “As moms, we know firsthand how stressful and rewarding being a mom can be. Between shuttling to…

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