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Santa Maria Novella Brings Centuries of Craft to South Coast Plaza

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By Greer Wylder
November 17, 2025

South Coast Plaza is now home to a celebrated Italian brand, Santa Maria Novella, one of the world’s oldest pharmacies established in Florence, Italy in 1221 by Dominican monks. Known for its historic perfumes, skincare products, and herbal remedies that have been sought out for generations. When you shop at Santa Maria Novella, you can find enchanting scents and gift items that any recipient is sure to treasure. Must have essentials include Acqua Della Regina – Eau de Cologne that’s renowned for being Santa Maria Novella’s oldest fragrance. Born of love, it was created in 1533 as a royal wedding gift…

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HOTWORX Costa Mesa Courtyards Offers 24-Hour Infrared Sauna Workouts

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By Greer Wylder
November 16, 2025

Women owned HOTWORX at Costa Mesa Courtyards is owned and operated by Erica Graziosa, who keeps this top notch 24-hour infrared fitness studio spotless. I recently joined and I am already impressed by the variety of virtually instructed infrared sauna workouts.HOTWORX combines infrared heat with guided workouts inside personal sauna rooms. You can choose a quick 15-minute High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) session, such as Hot Cycle and Hot Thunder Row, or a 30-minute isometric workout, such as Hot Pilates, Hot Yoga, and Hot Barre (and many more) - Truly a detox, recovery, and exercise, all in one. Plus, there's a functional training…

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Prairie Opens in Mariners Square: A New Home for Refined, Relaxed Interiors

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By Greer Wylder
November 13, 2025

Newport Beach has a new home and interiors destination. Designer Shannon McLaren has opened Prairie at the newly renovated Mariners Mile Square, next door to Eugénie, giving shoppers even more reasons to stop by this refreshed coastal hub.The shop reflects the same refined yet relaxed style that has defined her interior design studio for more than a decade. Inside, Prairie offers a curated mix of European antiques, contemporary pieces, original art, and accessories chosen with a designer’s eye. For the holidays, the shop features décor and gifts you will not see everywhere, including mini Birkin-like bags for dog waste bags,…

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Mother-Daughter Duo Launch Eugénie Boutique in Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
November 11, 2025

Eugénie, a new boutique founded by mother and daughter Kary and Sally, just opened at the newly renovated Mariners Mile Square in Newport Beach. The boutique curates designers and pieces that are hard to find, with each item purchased in limited quantities.The name Eugénie was inspired by a trip the two took to France. “We went on a trip a few years ago and found ourselves at the Hotel du Palais, in Biarritz, France, where we enjoyed champagne at sunset, discussing how much fun we were having discovering amazing brands that we cannot find at home,” they said. “It was…

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You’re Invited to South Coast Plaza’s Annual Tree Lighting Celebration

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By Greer Wylder
November 09, 2025

Join the Segerstrom Family at its traditional Tree-Lighting Ceremony and Santa ArrivalTHURSDAY NOVEMBER 20 · 7PMTOWN CENTER PARKAdjacent to The Westin South Coast PlazaFeaturing Magical Performances by:Pacific Symphony, South Coast Repertory, American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Members of Pacific Chorale, and Students from Orange County School of the Arts.Admission is complimentary

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