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Ring in the Holidays at Kaleidescope

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By Greer Wylder
December 02, 2019

Kaleidoscope in Mission Viejo rings in the holidays with a festive tree lighting on Saturday, December 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. The free evening of family fun will include a performance by the bright and talented Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) celebrated performance ambassadors, MONTAGE!, along with Frosty and Rudolph who will join Santa in a countdown to light the 20-foot Noble Fir in Kaleidoscope’s courtyard. Visitors will also enjoy free face painting, balloon art, a caricature artist, an ornament craft, and carolers. After the tree lighting, Santa Claus will be available for photos inside Union Market…

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Almond Cow’s Cyber Monday Sale in On

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By Greer Wylder
December 02, 2019

Almond Cow’s only sale of the year is on! The Cyber Monday sale ends Monday, Dec. 2 at midnight. The Almond Cow is $35 OFF. You just need to purchase at AlmondCow. We made chocolate oat milk. It was unbelievably easy. You can use any nut, seed, or grain to make homemade plant-based milk in moments. Makes 5-6 cups of fresh milk at the touch of a button. No straining. No mess. Easy cleanup. Ingredients 1 cup of rinsed whole grain oats (also known as groats) 1 ¾ tablespoons of maple syrup for sweetness ¼ teaspoon of salt for freshness 1 teaspoon…

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Oats Cashmere Warehouse Sale

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By Greer Wylder
December 02, 2019

Stock up on chic holiday gifts, or spoil yourself with luxury cashmere at Oats Cashmere warehouse sale on Thursday, Dec. 5 and Friday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. Orange County-based Oats Cashmere is a luxurious knitwear collection for modern ladies and men who appreciate simple luxury, great quality and a beautifully designed product. Stylish ready-to-wear lifestyle pieces include sweaters, cardigans, travel wraps, sweats, vests, gloves and more. Oats Cashmere is sourced from the thick fleece of the cashmere Pashmina goat. It is considered to be some of the…

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The Recess Room Debuts lunch

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By Greer Wylder
November 29, 2019

Five lifelong friends realized their childhood dream by opening The Recess Room together and bringing their take on modern American tapas and craft cocktails to their hometown of Fountain Valley. Today, The Recess Room just debuted lunch offerings in an alternative, quick service format. Lunch will be served from Tuesday – Friday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m While the dinner menu and its corresponding sit-down service will remain, lunch at The Recess Room features a chalkboard menu at check-in, where you’ll order from a host, take a number, find your own seat, and wait for staff to bring your…

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Nuance Hosts Champagne and shopping in support of Laguna Dance Festival

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By Greer Wylder
November 29, 2019

Nuance Home and Lifestyle boutique will host a shopping event in support of Laguna Dance Festival on Tuesday, December 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. Guests are invited to meet the organization’s founder and artistic director Jodie Gates and mingle over sparkling wine and refreshments. Nuance owner-designer Lisa McDennon will donate 20 percent of the event’s sales to Laguna Dance Festival. McDennon and boutique manager Lara Lanfried have curated a large selection of beautiful home accessories, tabletop, holiday gifts, and jewelry perfect for holiday giving. McDennon’s award-winning lighting fixture designs will also be on display. Nuance is located in the Old…

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