The Dose

Affordable Luxury Of OC Based Voluspa

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By Greer Wylder
December 08, 2015

Orange County based Voluspa  can enhance your holiday experience with its hand-poured, paraben-free candles, custom designed diffusers and room and body mists. Voluspa is affordable luxury. All of its stylish scented collections make perfect gifts. One of our favorites is Voluspa's Vermeil Collection, ideal for the winter that comes in beautiful speckled vermeil pastel glass jars and tins, in scents of Incognito (blend of amber, black patchouli and oud); Prosecco Rose (a blend of sparkling pink prosecco and rose petals); Branche Vermeil (silver cypress, cedar and pine needle), Bourbon Vanille (French bourbon, vanilla bean), Casa Pacifica (California driftwood, sea salt, shore…

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Selanne Steak Tavern Opens TS Gourmet Shoppe

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By Greer Wylder
December 07, 2015

Selanne Steak Tavern, an upscale tavern and steak house in Laguna Beach, is opening  the new TS Gourmet Shoppe, adjacent to the restaurant on Tuesday, December 8 at 3 p.m. The TS Gourmet Shoppe is an intimate boutique-style shoppe that offers a curated selection of handcrafted savory and sweet gourmet foodstuffs. Now you can take home some of the favorites tastes from Selanne Steak Tavern such as the Tavern's famous truffle popcorn, and purchase gift items from the hockey legend. TS Gourmet Shoppe offers aged prime steaks and chops cut-to-order by Chef Joshua Severson and his trained butchering team. Each…

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The 25 annual Winter Fantasy at Sawdust Art & Craft Festival

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By Greer Wylder
December 04, 2015

The Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach has been transformed into a winter wonderland completes with art, entertainment, food and workshops during the 25th annual Winter Fantasy celebrated every weekend through December 20. At the Winter Fantasy you can experience handcrafted artwork by 175 artists, live holiday entertainment, outdoor cafes, art classes and demonstrations, Santa and much more! Holiday shoppers can shop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts such as art, collectibles, home decor and jewelry.  You can also experience festival art classes for all ages such as make your own glass blown ornaments and winter pottery camp for kids. You can…

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Holiday Special The Bar Method Supportive and Results Driven Workout

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By Greer Wylder
December 03, 2015

Looking for a supportive and results driven workout? The Bar Method is known for its personalized approach to effective fitness in a group setting and the instructors make an effort to learn and use your name. The studio feels like a supportive community. The instructors are the most highly trained in the game (training takes up to six months!), equipping them with knowledge to adhere to the science of physical therapy and demands of dance conditioning upon which The Bar Method is based. You can take advantage of their Holiday Special: $49 for 30 Day Unlimited New Client Special (usual…

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Locally Designed Feminine and Striking Fashions

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By Greer Wylder
December 02, 2015

Fashionistas looking for striking fashions that you won’t see elsewhere, rely on Dawn Nguyen, owner and designer at Dawn Sunflower in Corona del Mar. Dawn’s designs are always fresh and wearable—and she creates looks just the way she dresses: elegant, classic and feminine. “My personality reflects my creations. I like to be different and to change constantly,” Dawn says. “I love to experiment with new looks and will rarely repeat creations.” You can shop at Dawn Sunflower for a combination of fun and sexy, to classic and feminine looks, or request a custom design. The turnaround time for a custom…

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