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Beautiful Barclay Butera

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By Greer Wylder
January 06, 2012

Barclay Butera’s upholstery furniture sale is underway at its Westcliff store in Newport Beach. If you need new home furnishings, check out the buy one upholstery piece, receive 30% off; buy two pieces receive 40% off; or purchase three or more pieces and receive 50% off total sale. The offer is good for floor samples and special orders through Jan. 31. It’s open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and closed Sunday. It’s at 1745 Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach. For more information, call 949.650.8570, or visit barclaybutera.com.

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Food Trucks Galore!

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By Greer Wylder
January 03, 2012

Hunting for food trucks is a snap at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. You have two opportunities a week to eat gourmet food truck fare until your stomach is content. On Wednesday evenings, its Food Truck Fare After Dark from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and its Food Truck Fare Thursday for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All of your food cravings will be satisfied, from made to order crepes from Crepe Bonaparte to gourmet German bratwurst from Brats, and everything in between. The lineup changes weekly, so visit the website ocfair.com/ocf  for an up to date list.…

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The Classic Returns

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By Greer Wylder
January 03, 2012

UCLA basketball fans will not want to miss the 18th annual John R. Wooden Classic at the Honda Center on Thursday at 8 p.m. Tickets to the exciting UCLA vs. Arizona game range start at $15 to $50. Tickets are also available to the exciting follow up UCLA vs. Arizona State game Saturday at 7:30 p.m. We say make it an extra special game by reserving a UCLA party suite with an incredible view and atmosphere. For up to 20 guests you can watch the game in style from a room furnished with leather sofas, cocktail tables and 42” plasma TVs,…

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Cirque du Soiree

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By Greer Wylder
December 23, 2011

Pacific Edge Hotel in Laguna Beach is ringing in 2012 with a Cirque du Soiree New Year’s Eve Party at the Deck from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. The party will include a DJ from Another Mother, featuring Sli Dawg from SOUL Project, surprise entertainment,  a custom menu, food and drink specials, and Champagne toast. Guests can reserve VIP access for groups at the surf cabanas and the villa from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. and the Green Room for bottle service from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. At the party you can watch the ball drop in three time…

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Time for Buttercup!

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By Greer Wylder
December 21, 2011

Planning an after Christmas shopping excursion to LA? On Monday, HD Buttercup kicks off its Half-Yearly Sale, with all merchandise reduced from 20 to 70% through Jan. 16. At the design emporium you can choose from rustic modern pieces by Environment; Millworks candy-hued pillows;  Timothy Oulton’s iconic British designs (pictured above); Style de Vie’s vintage finds and much more. Want to shop this Friday’s pre-sale from 3 to 7 p.m. before the doors open to the public? Just show a copy of this pre-sale pass.  HD Buttercup HD is at 3225 Helms Avenue in Los Angeles.  

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