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All Aboard The Napa Valley Wine Train

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By Greer Wylder
January 04, 2017

What could be better for wine lovers than a first-class wine dinner aboard a vintage train? The Napa Valley Wine Train, one of the last historic passenger railroads in the country, is bringing back the glory days of train travel. It offers fine dining, Napa Valley scenery and relaxation aboard beautifully restored antique rail cars. Its vintage Pullman rail cars are perfectly restored with Honduran mahogany paneling, brass accents, etched glass partitions and luxurious armchairs. You can catch the train in downtown Napa, and it offers a car-free transportation option from San Francisco to Napa Valley via the San Francisco Bay…

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Let’s Run Irvine!

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By Greer Wylder
January 02, 2017

Kick off your healthy resolutions by running (or walking) in the 26nd Annual Kaiser Permanente Southern California Half Marathon and 5K this Saturday, January 7 in the Woodbridge community of Irvine. Races start at 8 a.m. for the 5K and Half Marathon, followed at 10 a.m. with a Kids Run for eighth graders and younger.  All races will start and finish on Barranca Parkway (between Creek and Lake Street in Irvine. The course is flat, and covers paved roads around neighborhoods and recreational areas of Irvine. The Southern California Half Marathon and 5K is a well-marked, supervised and scenic course;…

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Winter Savings at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

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By Greer Wylder
January 02, 2017

The winter clearance sale is on at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams at South Coast Plaza Village in Santa Ana. You can shop for their timeless and eco-friendly American-made home furnishings and save 30 to 60% off of floor samples and clearance items. You can also save 20% off on in-stock and special order upholstery, table and storage, lighting, rugs, bed linens, artwork, and window treatments—with comfort and high style in mind. The winter clearance sale lasts through January 29. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. 1661 W. Sunflower Ave. in…

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Ready for the Weekend Max Mara

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By Greer Wylder
December 30, 2016

South Coast Plaza recently opened the first freestanding Weekend Max Mara boutique in North America. Weekend Max Mara is the place to find easy and wearable pieces ideal for weekend wear. The collection’s full range of products are available including the brand’s effortless ready-to-wear, accessories and shoes. You’ll love the simple and flattering silhouettes with a mix of bold and neutral patterns and prints in linen, cotton, wool and tweed. Look for the signature butterfly print that symbolizes the collection’s philosophy of lightness, freedom and confidence. You’ll also want to check out Weekend Max Mara’s newest bag, the Pasticcino exclusively…

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Slide Into Spring in Malvados Sandals

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By Greer Wylder
December 30, 2016

In no time at all you’ll be thinking about spring sandals and you can get a jump on it by perusing the newest footwear brand, Malvados. Here’s the thing, Malvados exude plenty of style and comfort, plus prices are just $21 to $31! Based in British Columbia, Malvados was founded by Jennifer Rainnie and Baseer Khudayar who created the brand for the girl who loves music, travel and fashion. Doesn’t that sum you up? You can shop the collection here. Come Spring 2017 there will be 38 styles in three categories – Lux, Icon and Playa. Lux offers an EVA…

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