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Gift Better Sleep with Hästens at South Coast Plaza

11.10.26

As the holiday shopping season approaches, wellness is taking center stage on gift lists, and few presents say “I care” like a better night’s sleep. Good news for Orange County shoppers: Hästens, the Swedish bedmaker known for craftsmanship dating to 1852, has opened its newest California flagship at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

The store offers the full Hästens experience, including the exclusive Grand Vividus bed and the Bernadotte & Kylberg furniture collection. Beyond the beds, Hästens carries sleep essentials that make thoughtful, elevated gifts for anyone who treats their nighttime ritual as seriously as their morning matcha. Here are a few favorites to make the season a little dreamier:

The Cozy Essential: Down boots for slow mornings and chilly winter evenings.
The Perfect Pillow Upgrade: Premium pillows designed to elevate nightly rest.
The Everyday Luxury: Satin Pure sheets that add a refined touch to the bedroom.
The Wind-Down Uniform: Soft, luxurious robes and pajamas that turn the shift from busy day to restful night into a ritual of its own.

Whether you’re shopping for the wellness enthusiast, the design-minded friend or someone who deserves a little extra comfort, these gifts last well beyond the holidays.

For a more relaxed visit, book an appointment and step into the Sleep Spa, a private, tranquil space where you can find your perfect bed. Napping is encouraged.

Open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Hästens South Coast Plaza is at 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. 714-760-4396
southcoastplaza@hastensstores.com

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Levain Bakery Debuts Limited-Edition Cookie, Founders Visit Fashion Island

11.10.26

Levain Bakery is kicking off the holiday season with a limited-edition Chocolate Cherry Almond Cookie, available at its Newport Beach bakery at Fashion Island through Wednesday, Nov. 25.

Inspired by the classic European pairing of cherry and almond, the cookie features tart dried red cherries, gooey pockets of semisweet Valrhona chocolate and toasted almonds for crunch. It is crisp at the edges and chewy in the center. After Thanksgiving, Levain will release more seasonal flavors, including the return of the fan-favorite Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookie.

For gifting, the bakery also has a new green holiday tin with whimsical winter illustrations. It holds eight or 12 of Levain’s 6-ounce cookies and doubles as a keepsake for holiday ornaments once the cookies are gone.

Levain co-founders Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald will be in town Wednesday, Nov. 11, for a conversation and book signing at Barnes & Noble at Fashion Island at 6 p.m. Food and travel writer Jenn Tanaka will lead the discussion about the best friends’ journey from a tiny New York bakery to a coast-to-coast favorite, and their book, “Levain Bakery: A Story of Friendship, Community, and Cookies.” The event is free, books will be available for purchase and guests will enjoy one of Levain’s cookies.

RSVP here.

The cookie and tin are available at the bakery and online at LevainBakery.com.

Levain Bakery Newport Beach is at 315 Newport Center Drive and is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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