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Mixed Pop Up Bake Sale
12.13.19
Leave the holiday baking to the pros this season. You can pick up all of your holiday treats from award-winning Mixed Bakery at a Pop Up Bake Sale on Saturday, Dec, 14 from noon to 4 p.m. at West Elm in South Coast Plaza.
All of your holiday favorites will be there including Cookies, Chocolate Saucisson, Brownies, Lemon Bars and more. You can also contact Pastry Chef Elyssa Fournier directly for special orders at 949.903.bake, or elyssa@mixed-bakery.com
West Elm is at South Coast Plaza at 3333 Bear St Ste 231 in Costa Mesa. 714.662.1960.


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Last minute gift ideas from Preppi, Hello Kitty Grand Cafe, Blinking Owl Distillery
12.13.19
Less than 12 days left to shop for the holidays! Here are a few ideas from Preppi, Hello Kitty Grand Cafe, Blinking Owl Distillery and Rodd & Gunn that are perfect for everyone on your list:
Oprah and Goop-approved: Known for its line of stylish emergency survival kits, LA-based Preppi has made a name for itself with its range of products, from 3-day survival kits for two in handsome canvas bags to compact, totable kits for one that are perfect for the office or car. Preppi made it onto Oprah's Favorite Things List this year as well as Goop's 2019 Holiday Gift Guide! Purchase on Amazon storefront - FREE PRIME Next Day shipping available until 12/23: amazon.com/oprah
The Hello Kitty Grand Cafe at Irvine Spectrum is the one-stop shop for the Hello Kitty fan in your life, with all kinds of stocking stuffers and hostess gifts! Purchases can be made at the cafe. More information at hellokittycafe-grand.
Rodd & Gunn is a New Zealand-based menswear brand that's fast growing its U.S. presence with 8+ storefronts across the U.S., including Newport Beach's Fashion Island, San Diego's Westfield Century City and LA's Westfield Century City! Rodd & Gunn is also available online. For holiday gifting, they're offering free 2-Day Express Shipping for all U.S. online purchases placed until 12/20!
Located in Santa Ana, Blinking Owl Distillery uses 100% California grown grains to make its grain-to-glass craft spirits, from vodka and gin to aquavit (their #1 spirit) and whiskey (4-grain straight bourbon, rye and their newest, wheated bourbon). Their gorgeous Tasting Room features a stunning view of their 22-foot tall CARL copper still (pic attached) where guests can sample flights of their spirits or a craft cocktail made exclusively with their spirits.
They have nine craft spirits in their ever-growing portfolio now and you can also purchase their spirits at select Whole Foods in SoCal, plus BevMo, Total Wine & More and several online retailers that ship nationwide. You can stop by the distillery to purchase flasks and bottles or visit their online shop at blinkingowldistillery.com.


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