The Dose

RIGHT ON ECO-PAPERS!

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By Greer Wylder
September 23, 2009

It's not all that often that we put pen to paper, but when we do, we want Wiley Valentine. We're over the moon for this Irvine-based stationery company that's committed to eco-friendly paper designs. And just for Greer's OC subscribers 10% off any order! Wiley Valentine's high quality seasonal cards, invitations, notes, gifts and greetings are printed on recycled PSC or 100% cotton (tree free). And even at its design studio Wiley Valentine reuse recycled fax paper and shred every paper to use as packaging materials. A few favorite collections include its hand letterpress printed on 100% recycled plantable paper…

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KISS AND LOVE MAKE-UP!

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By Greer Wylder
September 22, 2009

When it comes to applying make-up, we’re worthless. But to our rescue is Paulina Bustos an OC-based make-up artist (formerly with Shu Uemura and M·A·C) who is one of the best we’ve ever worked with. Not only will she travel to your home, hotel, or event to make you look your best, she also offers unique services such as personal shopping. She will go through your existing make-up and tell you how to use it and what is missing and she’ll even purchase products that you need and deliver them back to you. Love that! Her other specialties include make-up…

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CATCH THIS AT SCOTT’S SEAFOOD!

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By Greer Wylder
September 22, 2009

Scott's Seafood is celebrating its 20-year anniversary Saturday from 4 to 11 p.m. with a giving back party. And you're invited! They're teaming up with Festival of Children and will donate all proceeds from the evening's event. Every dollar raised will go toward to programs and services that serve Orange County's children. Executive chef Michael Doctulero created a four-course prix-fixe menu and we have no doubt it's incredible: New Zealand abalone with Shiitake mushrooms, leeks and sesame vinaigrette; Kobe beef carpaccio salad with white truffle oil, mizuna, ruby beets; poached Maine lobster with sweet corn, Champagne risotto, edamame. And for…

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Taste of Newport Today!

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By Greer Wylder
September 19, 2009

Newport's premiere food and entertainment festival, the Taste of Newport, celebrates 21 years at Fashion Island today through Sunday. The weekend party attracts more than 60,000 guests who come to sample gourmet foods from more than 30 local restaurants, to taste wines, cocktails and handcrafted beers, and to hear live bands perform throughout the event. This year's main acts include Sugar Ray tonight, Train on Saturday, and American Idol winner, David Cook on Sunday. Sample cuisines range from casual to fine dining choices. A partial list includes Canaletto Ristorante Veneto, Kimera, Kitayama, Rockin Baja Coastal Cantina, Chakra Indian Cuisine, Sutra…

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SURF CITY PHOTO STARRING YOU!

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By Greer Wylder
September 16, 2009

You can be a part of photo history… while checking out some cool bikinis and boardshorts.   Thousands of surfers and ocean enthusiasts will plant their surfboards in the sand Saturday at 10 a.m. next to the Huntington Beach Pier for an epic photo shoot in Transworld SURF Magazine.   Join surfing legend “PT” Townend and Courtney Conlogue (pictured above) at the inaugural event that honors surfing culture and supports the preservation of the coast.   A portion of proceeds will benefit Orange County Coastkeeper and the Surfrider Foundation.   And get this, it costs just $10 to join the…

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