The Dose

Sleep On This!

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By Greer Wylder
January 25, 2011

Barbara Martin Custom Linens is a small but highly sought after company on Balboa Island specializing in coordinating and designing high quality bed, bath and table linens. Barbara Martin started her career in 1978 with a prestigious linen company in Beverly Hills where she designed linens for Hollywood’s elite, Grammy recipients and the Reagan White House. After her experience at the company, she realized her passion was to work with clients on a more intimate basis, so she founded Barbara Martin Custom Linens. Today she imports linens from proprietary sources in Italy, and works with prominent international designers, creating linens…

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Sneak Peak at OC Mart Mix

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By Greer Wylder
January 24, 2011

Come join us at the oc mart MIX one-day sneak peak shopping event Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The oc mart MIX is a great new gathering of amazing vendors at the newly revamped (and super cool) South Coast Collection (affectionately referred to as SOCO) in Costa Mesa. The best part is that while you enjoy shopping, sipping on complimentary wine and nibbling treats, the entire event benefits Greer’s OC favorite charity the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). You can even have a stylish Paul Mitchell haircut for just a $10 donation to JDRF from noon to 4…

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Sir Richard Branson in OC!

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By Greer Wylder
January 21, 2011

The Center for Living Peace of Orange County, a valuable resource where you can make a difference in your community, is celebrating its second Living Peace Speaker Series in partnership with UCI Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. with special guest Sir Richard Branson. Last month, Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron kicked off the series by discussing the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project . Find out more by watching the interview on Greer’s OC TV. Branson’s empire, the Virgin Group, consists of about 400 companies, easily making him one of the most successful and influential entrepreneurs in the world. And he’s passionate about…

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OC Weekend: Food Meets Fashion!

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By Greer Wylder
January 20, 2011

What’s not to love about Anastasia Boutique and Café in Laguna Beach? It covers the best of both worlds: high-fashion and foods under one roof. For the past 30 years owner Ami Garavi has offered an unparalleled mix of designer, shoes, bags and accessories from top designer brands and served breakfast (all day) and lunch from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s an oasis for fashionistas and those who enjoy relaxing table side with friends. Right now Anastasia is having an in-store end of the year sale—apparel reduced 30 to 50%, and if you sign up online you’ll receive e-mail…

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Savor the Flavor Week!

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By Greer Wylder
January 19, 2011

Make plans to dine at your favorite Newport Beach restaurants for “Savor The Flavor” a week-long culinary celebration starting Friday through Thursday, Jan. 27. During Newport Beach Restaurant Week nearly 75 of the finest Newport Beach restaurants are serving up special three-course prix-fixe at $15 or $20 for lunch and $25 $35 or $45 for dinner. And the more you dine out, the more you’ll be rewarded. When your bill comes you’ll receive a Bounce Back card worth 20% off food orders redeemable after Restaurant Week ends, Bounce Back cards are valid Jan. 28 through March 13. The discount cannot…

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