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Valenza Chocolatier Pop-Up Shop

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By Greer Wylder
February 09, 2017

Master Chocolatier Amy Jo of Valenza Chocolatier will be at the Hood Kitchen Space + Market in Costa Mesa from Friday, Feb. 10 until Tuesday, Feb. 14 sharing her chocolate amore and selling the entire Valenza Chocolatier Valentine’s Day Collection until it’s sold out.  The special collection features the perfect gift for your loved ones, and even an exclusive His and Hers gift option.  For Him, a boozy bourbon bar, and for Her, an edible modern take on the traditional red heart chocolate box.  Plus, gift wrapped boxes of signature bonbons and confections for everyone to enjoy.  Anyone who stops by…

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Valentine’s Day Conversation Bags!

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By Greer Wylder
February 08, 2017

The Brenda Kristine collection of sweet and chic conversation bags make a perfect Valentine’s gift. Each one is handmade in Newport Beach and they are perfect as a clutch, a makeup bag, a pencil bag--the possibilities are endless! Best of all, the fun Valentine's Day-inspired patterns are stylish for the holiday and all year 'round! You can view the Valentine's Day capsule collection here and shop - with free shipping - in time for holiday gifting.

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Romantic Cocktail Class at Gratitude

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By Greer Wylder
February 08, 2017

With Valentine’s Day coming up, wouldn’t it be great to learn how to create romantic cocktails? Gratitude Newport is having a pre-Valentine’s celebration on Friday, February 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with a FREE cocktail class inspired by the romantic holiday, led by Beverage Director Jason Eisner. Guests will be led through some of Eisner’s favorite Valentine’s Day cocktails to get them ready for date night. You can register here. Gratitude is at 1617 Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach. 949.386.8100.

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Boutique Shopping Event for Harbor View Elementary

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By Greer Wylder
February 08, 2017

You can find some great designer clothing reduced at 80% off, delicious baked goods from Mixed Bakery, jewelry from g2gdesigns and art from C.C. Knowles and more to benefit Harbor View Elementary at a sale event on Friday, Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Corona del Mar. Clothing from established and emerging designers include NSF, R&R Surplus, R13, Inhabit, Rundholz and many more. All clothing is shipped directly from Gilda’s Boutique in Boston. RSVP and include number of attendees at larabodie68@gmail.com  2012 Seadrift Drive Corona Del Mar.

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It’s a Canine Valentine

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By Greer Wylder
February 07, 2017

You’re invited to a Canine Valentine on Saturday Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. by the Powers Team of Villa Real Estate in Corona del Mar. You can learn how to adopt or foster a rescue dog. Dogs and volunteers from SoCal Bulldog Rescue, Basset Hound Rescue of Orange County, and Barks of Love will be there. The Powers Team will be giving away a custom portrait of you and your pet by Dogma Pet Portraits. Powers Team of Villa Real Estate is at 2700 East Coast Highway, Suite 100, in Corona del Mar. Photo courtesy of Dogma Pet Portraits of the…

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