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Modern and Chic | The House Salon

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By Greer Wylder
December 23, 2015

The House Salon, Mission Viejo's newest luxury hair salon is more a chic and modern residential home, then a typical hair salon. Founders Andrea Swanson and Jayne Flinn wanted to bring a luxury salon to South Orange County inspired by the community of stylists and colorists to showcase their talent and creativity. Visitors to The House are welcomed by a fireplace, which brings warmth to the salon and offers a cozy, yet modern, space for men and women. The House Salon offers a team of 11 stylists and color specialists including owner and stylist, Andrea Swanson.  Services include cuts and…

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Making Our List, and Checking it Twice

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By Greer Wylder
December 22, 2015

There are just a few days left to get your shopping done, so we want to help. We’ve compiled a last minute top 10 holiday gift guide for all. You can also search our archives for other great ideas, but these are the freshest picks. And, from all of us at Greer’s OC we’re wishing you the very best holiday season. Now let’s shop: 1. A staycation at Surf & Sand Resort and Spa in Laguna Beach. This season, Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach lets you give the gift of luxury. Treat that special someone on your list…

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LA Based American Tea Room Arrives in OC

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By Greer Wylder
December 21, 2015

Beverly Hills based American Tea Room, the best place to find more than 200 rare teas by the glass, and shop, sip, dine, and socialize in a contemporary atmosphere, just opened its first OC location at Fashion Island. (The Beverly Hills location is undergoing a renovation and will re-open in 2016, and its second shop recently opened in downtown Los Angeles’ Arts District.) At Fashion Island’s location you can explore all 200 global tea varietals through an Interactive Tea Zone. Teas are displayed in color-coded tubes, which you can open and smell. Simply scan the bar code on the tube, and you can find out such…

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Saint Marc Pub - Cafe, Bakery & Cheese Affinage Opens in Pacific City

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By Greer Wylder
December 18, 2015

Quite possibly the best dining concept ever: part bacon bar, bakery, cheese shop and bar, is the new Saint Marc Pub - Café, Bakery & Cheese Affinage -- a flagship restaurant at Pacific City in Huntington Beach.  Saint Marc has something for everyone. A well-curated selection of craft beer in a can, expertly handcrafted cocktails served in red SOLO cups and 32 wines on draft. The bacon bar features a wild variety of flavored cuts (including wild cherry, tender belly habanero and chocolate), while the cheese lovers can choose from more than 100 international selections. The café and bakery serves caffeinated drinks…

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Lido Theater’s Last Wave and Final Screenings

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By Greer Wylder
December 17, 2015

We are heartbroken to read that after 77 years, the historic Lido Theater will be closing its doors on January 1. Orange County locals can say their goodbyes with two final screenings. On Sunday, December 20, there’s the California premiere of “The Wave I Ride: Paige Alms’ Story” and on Saturday, December 26 at 7:30 p.m., “Legend of the Giant Killers” will screen, a documentary film made by two OC natives and Newport Harbor High alumni, Alex Crawford and Riley Hayes. It's the story of how one game can define a season and how one season can define the culture of the game—1967…

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