Handmade Sound Machines

Want to hear some eclectic, vintage sounds? Look no further, the OC Mart Mix in Costa Mesa just debuted Analog, specializing in handmade items that celebrate sound and art. It’s a new resource for one-of-a-kind products, local art, hard-to-find boutique music equipment, handmade furnishing and accessories.

The brainchild of Alex Forsythe, who founded the concept to be equal parts audio and visual art. The pieces speak to musicians and sound enthusiasts looking for handmade guitar effect pedals, guitar straps made from automobile leather in Long Beach, one-of-a-kind ictrola horn iPhone docks as well as vinyl records from the 1920s through 1950s.

Analog also features original art and prints, including two local Orange County artists. Sean Woolsey of Costa Mesa who creates one-of-a-kind lamps from vintage parts and Edison bulbs. Riley Forsythe, a renowned artist with 30 plus years experience. creates advertising murals on buildings in Los Angeles, most recently portraits of the Los Angeles Clippers’ players on Hotel Figueroa. Stop by and hear it for yourself.

Open 11 a.m. to  6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. closed Monday. The MiX is at 3313 Hyland Avenue, Suite C, in Costa Mesa.

 

Spoil your Pets

Kahoots, an animal and pet supply company, just opened its second Orange County store at 5 Points Plaza in Huntington Beach. (You can also find Kahoots in Mission Viejo.)  Kahoots offers supplies for fish, birds, reptiles, cats and dogs, as well as specialty items like dog runs and large enclosures. Premium name brand products and all natural animal foods are available at competitive prices.

Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Kahoots is at18681 Main St. #102 in
Huntington Beach. For more information, call (714)842-1841, or visit their website

Kahoots is also at 26012 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo. For more information, call (949)348-1682.