Cotton Idea Studio, a great high-end paper shop in North Laguna Beach, recently expanded and now enjoys twice the amount of space.

Owner Mindy Gayer says the expansion has allowed Cotton Idea to carry even more lovely merchandise, including textile goods from Hable Construction, wooden artwork from Petit Collage and ceramics from Anne Black, along with its letterpress paper goods.

Here's the best news: Cotton Idea Studio is offering Greer's OC readers a 15% discount on all in-store purchases through June. (Just print out this Daily Dose.) Or you can shop online and receive 20% off on all purchases through June. Just enter "greersoc" during checkout.

Choose from letterpress greeting cards and chic note sets, office supplies, grosgrain ribbon, gift-wrap, journals and gifts.

Cotton also carries a variety of invitation portfolios from premiere graphic designers. Custom design services include soirée and wedding invitations, birth announcements, social stationery, calling cards and holiday greetings.

Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturdays by appointment. 1000 N.Coast Highway,in Laguna Beach. 949.715.3600.

www.cottonideastudio.com

"The Devil Wears Prada" author Lauren Weisberger is coming to the Newport Beach Public Library at 7 p.m. Tuesday to talk about her new book "Chasing Harry Winston." Her book was just listed as a "Top 10 Summer Read." Weisberger is the last speaker in the spring Manuscripts Literary Events series at the Newport Beach Public Library. No charge to attend. Suggested donation: $10 at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m., lecture and Q&A at 7 p.m.; book signing at 8 p.m. 1000 Avocado Ave. in Newport Beach. To reserve seats call 949.548.2411 or info@nblibraryevents.com.

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