Greer's Blog

Forever Fashion Fans

Image
By Greer Wylder
June 24, 2011

Forever 21 fans can experience the opening of the new XXI Forever Saturday at 10 a.m. at South Coast Plaza. The first 500 people in line will receive a free gift card, with values ranging from $10, $20, $50, $100 and onelucky winner will receive a $210 gift card. Encompassing more than 43,000 square feet of retail space, this is the place to stock up on current fashions at affordable prices including brands like Heritage 1981, for women; 21MEN, for men of all ages; and Love 21, a contemporary women’s line. Level 1, Sears Wing at South Coast Plaza in…

Continue Reading

Pups N Pinot!

Image
By Greer Wylder
June 22, 2011

Join “Pups N Pinot”, a wine connoisseurs, foodie and pet lovers ideal afternoon event. at the historic Newland House and Garden on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. in Huntington Beach. The wine and foods celebration is raising funds for A Leg Up Pet Rescue thats saving lives of dogs and cats at risk of being euthanized, neglected or abused.    You can enjoy wines from Napa, Sonoma, and Temecula wineries as well as local wine bars and sommeliers, and sample foods from restaurants, grocers and bakers. Silent auction items include a week’s stay in a private home in Napa…

Continue Reading

Retreat to Pacific Waters Spa

Image
By Greer Wylder
June 21, 2011

Want to know how to feel like you've taken a month's vacation in just a day or two? Take some time to de-stress and relax at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. It’s just steps from the beach with outdoor pools, the Pacific Waters Spa with 17 treatment rooms, a fitness center, whirlpool spa tubs other indulgent amenities. The destination resort is now offering an ideal escape package Thursday through Sunday, aptly named the Pacific Waters Spa Wellness Retreat. It’s a personalized retreat for you to restore a sense of wellness, relaxation and healing. You’ll discuss your nutritional…

Continue Reading

Matthew McConaughey in OC!

Image
By Greer Wylder
June 21, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Nearly 500 people attended THINK Together’s annual benefit event Saturday night at the Anaheim Hilton. Actor Matthew McConaughey announced a new partnership between his j.k. (just keep) livin Foundation and THINK Together, which will provide four pilot programs – two in Santa Ana at Century and Valley High Schools, and two in Azusa. The health, fitness and nutrition programs will be integrated into the curriculum provided at those four THINK Together sites, which provides extended learning time to at-risk students. THINK Together began in Westside Costa Mesa, in 1997.   "THINK Together in OC with Matthew McConaughey" Create…

Continue Reading

H.D. Buttercup’s!

Image
By Greer Wylder
June 20, 2011

Make the trek to Los Angeles for HD Buttercup’s half-yearly sale going on through July 10. At the 150,000-square-foot design emporium all sofas, light fixtures, tables, antique and vintage items, rugs, and art will be discounted 20 to 70%, with items starting at $25. Choose from Sferra Fine Linens, Lillian August, Cisco Home, Timothy Oulton, Urban Woods Environment, Style de Vie, Stark Carpet and more. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. 3225 Helms Avenue in Los Angeles. 310.558.8900.  

Continue Reading