BY ALLISON MITCHELL BY ALLISON MITCHELL | November 21, 2022 |
Make the season merry and bright with gifts from these locally loved brands.
Irvine-based candle company Voluspa is ready to illuminate the holidays with seasonal offerings, including its 12-day advent calendar that's filled with pedestal candles from its signature Japonica collection. Each candle burns for up to 25 hours and scents include Spiced Pumpkin Latte, Forbidden Fig, Baltic Amber, Goji Tarocco Orange and more. An accompanying gold-plated wick trimmer ensures you can make the most of each burn session. If a single candle is what you're after, don't miss the three-wick hearth candles in seasonal scents like Crushed Candy Cane and White Cypress. voluspa.com
Newport Beach’s Lugano Diamonds is known for its one-of-a-kind designs featuring gems scoured from around the world. From rings punctuated by rare padparadscha sapphires to earrings dripping in jaw-dropping emeralds, the pieces crafted at Lugano are true showstoppers thanks to owners Idit and Moti Ferder. Stop by its new flagship store at Fashion Island this season, slated to open in mid-December, to see all of its stunning sparklers in person. luganodiamonds.com
Spruce up your space with dazzling decor and home goods from Orange County interior designer Lindye Galloway. Her Costa Mesa studio and shop is stocked with seasonal staples from her new holiday collection, ranging from ornaments, garlands and throw blankets to furnishings, table linens and wood cutting boards. For those who prefer to shop online, the full collection can also be found on her website. lindyegalloway.com
SoCal fashionistas adore Z Supply for its chic apparel, and now the Costa Mesa-based company is ready to help its devotees take on all types of activities. Launched in July 2022, its activewear collection elevates gym attire with coordinating sports bra and leggings sets, moisture-wicking dresses, relaxed sweatshirts and more—taking you from the fitness studio to brunch and beyond. zsupplyclothing.com
Whether you have your sights set on luxury eyewear or timepieces, EUROCOLLECTIVE at Fashion Island provides shoppers the ultimate selection of opulent offerings. Founder and optical pioneer Larry Sands has meticulously curated specs from Cartier, Paradis Collection and Tom Ford—among others—paired with timepieces from Audemars Piguet, Rolex, Richard Mille and more. eurocollectiveoc.com
Add some sparkle to the holiday season with beautiful baubles from Marrow Fine. After years of bringing her custom jewelry designs to life in Solana Beach, Marrow Fine founder Jillian Sassone opened her second boutique in Newport Beach at Lido Marina Village in spring 2021. The boutique, designed by L.A.-based Bells + Whistles, offers Sassone’s signature rings, earrings and more, which she describes as “a mix of art deco, midcentury and maybe a little boho, too.” Treat yourself or someone special. marrowfine.com
Fresh off the 10th anniversary of her beloved accessories brand, Lele Sadoughi has found a home in Orange County at her Newport Beach boutique at Lido Marina Village. Known for her designer headbands, the stylista continues to expand her empire with beautiful jewelry, handbags, hats and more. Treat the zodiac lover in your life with a headband inspired by their star sign. lelesadoughi.com
Shop edible goods from California-based purveyors through Good Eggs, a delivery service that focuses on peak-quality, high-integrity groceries from local farmers and producers. Discover more than 4,000 grocery items, 250-plus prepared meals and 100-plus seasonally focused meal kits, with same-day delivery to boot. Gift your foodie friend a membership to give them early access to select items, specially curated farm boxes, invites to exclusive events and more. In addition to Orange County, Good Eggs provides delivery to Los Angeles and the Bay Area for your loved ones that lie north. New for the holiday season is an exclusive partnership between Good Eggs and Momofuku. Known as Momofuku at Home, the debut program allows users to enjoy prepared meals, kits and branded products curated by founding chef David Chang—including the beloved Weeknight Bo Ssäm Pulled Pork. goodeggs.com
Surprise the theater lover in your life with Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Broadway Mega Package. Highlights of the 2022-2023 season include showings of Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Nov. 9 to 27); To Kill A Mockingbird (Dec. 27 to Jan. 8); Disney’s Frozen (Feb. 1 to 19); Hairspray (April 18 to 30); Chicago (May 16 to 21); SIX (June 13 to 25); Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (July 11 to 23); and The Book of Mormon (Sept. 5 to 10). You can also create your own package so you can curate the perfect mix of Broadway plays, cabaret, jazz and more. scfta.org
Enchant dessert devotees of all ages with sweet treats from Läderach. Visit the brand's South Coast Plaza boutique to browse decadent selections from its winter holiday collection, including its iconic FrischSchoggi (slabs of fresh chocolate bark), festive boxes of pralines, advent calendars and even chocolate creations of the brand's reindeer Finn. More than than 40-limited edition holiday gifts ensure everyone on your list is delighted with what's tucked under the tree. laderach.com
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