Gift Guide
Mother’s Day May 11th
- ECO-FRIENDLY JEWELRY
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Here's a great idea for Mother's Day. With a hint of the primitive and exotic, the Passionate Collector's tiger-striped ring is made from rosewood and brushed sterling silver. Hand-carved on the island of Bali, it makes a bold, yet classic statement and it's so comfortable. The rosewood ring is just one piece in a growing collection of responsibly harvested and eco-friendly jewelry that the Passionate Collector carries.
- TWO GREAT GIFTS FOR MOM!
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Downey's Chocolate is offering two great gifts (one free!) for Mother's Day. First, there's a beautiful vintage British safari jewelry case filled with an assortment of decadent chocolate jewels. Second, Moms can receive a free Downey's signature collection chocolate on Mother's Day. Just bring in your mother to Downey's Chocolates on Mother's Day for the free gift. (Print out the Greer's OC gift guide, or online use coupon code 2020.)Downey's Chocolates Artisan Chocolate Studio and Café at 23902 Aliso Creek Rd. in Laguna Niguel. 877.815.0814 or 949.226.8086
- A BODY TREAT FOR MOM!
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The Body Beauté the European Slimming Salon in Newport Beach offers a Mother's Day special exclusive to Greer's OC readers. The 2-Hour Body Fantasy for $299 (a $400 value) includes weight measurement diagnostic, soothing herbal bio-bath sauna, essential oil belly fat dissolver, electronic exercise (1500 sit-ups in a 45 minute session), back massage, nutritional guidelines, and program recommendations.230 Newport Center Drive, Suite 250 in Newport Beach. 949.640.4469
- HAIR AND BEAUTY SPECIAL!
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The high-end Holiday Salon in Costa Mesa offers a Mother's Day special that includes a deep conditioning treatment, blow-out and make-up application (with products to take home) for just $150. Holiday Salon carries only the best care and skincare products, including Kerastase, Bumble and bumble, Epicuren and its own makeup line called Looking Glass.Holiday Salon at 369 East 17th St. in Costa Mesa. 949.642.4040
- GIFTS THAT WILL CHARM HER!
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This Mother's Day charm her with personalized jewelry from Saige Nicoles. Its beautiful jewelry designs are specially selected with Mom in mind. Choose from jewelry that contain photos from loved ones to stamped sterling and engraveables. Whatever your choice, Mom will be left speechless - maybe for the very first time.
- PERMANENT BEAUTY!
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Are you considering permanent makeup? Permanent makeup is popular with celebrities and the everyday women because it saves time and money. Make sure the technician is registered with the Health Department and has had the proper training. Come to HB Skin Spa for O.C.'s top permanent makeup artist. You really can wake up looking your best! $50 off any one permanent makeup procedure by mentioning Greer's OC.HB Skin Spa is at 526 Main Street, Suite 102 in Huntington Beach. 714.969.9713
- SKIN TREATMENT SPECIALS!
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Pure Indulgence offers private complimentary consultations and Mother's Day specials through May. Owner Gigi Goddard, a registered nurse, specializes in advanced injecting techniques and aesthetic laser procedures, including Limelight, Laser Genesis, IPL, Laser hair removal, Botox, Radiesse, Juvederm, and Pearl by Cutera. This week's Mother's Day Special, Titan (full face) lift technology for only $300, regularly $600. And Pure Indulgence has great Mother's Day gift certificates, and gift baskets. And Pure Indulgence has great Mother's Day gift certificates, and gift baskets.Pure Indulgence is at 27601 Forbes Road #5 in Laguna Niguel 949.573.1977
- SHANGHAI SURPRISE!
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Shanghai is a modern and laid-back hair salon in Eastside Costa Mesa that moms will love. It's also a great resource for two high-end lines for skin and hair that make great Mother's Day presents. It carries Davines, a premier hair-care line from Italy, and Kerstin Florian, a luxurious skin-care line. Shanghai is offering a Mother's Day special: Davines conditioning hair treatment and blow-dry for only $30.Shanghai Salon at 333 17th Street, Studio 6 in Costa Mesa. 949.650.0008
- PASSIONATE ABOUT JEWELRY!
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Spoil your mom with handpicked one-of-a-kind or a limited quantity jewelry piece. Enter code GR04 for an additional 20% off (Our gift to you!) The Passionate Collector carries interesting jewelry and accessories such as fused-painted glass earrings from Argentina, a mother-of-pearl and sterling silver dragonfly pendant, and a nautilus-shaped fossil sterling silver ring. At the Passion Collector, you can find jewelry to accessories to fit every Mom at every price range.
- SIGNS OF MOTHERHOOD!
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For Mother's Day, Empowerment Mineral Designs featuring sterling, silk and gemstone necklaces with the specific zodiac metals, gems, colors, names and symbols of mother and child. How much would Mom love that? The Signs collection by Empowerment Mineral Designs was featured in Orange Coast Magazine and Los Angeles Magazine.
- A GIFT THAT'S SKIN DEEP
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Whether you know a first-time Mom who devotes herself to her little one, a Mom with teenagers who is in fervent search of some stress relief, or the Mom who spends her spare time spoiling her grandchildren, Skin Deep will offer them a little slice of nirvana. It prides itself on being a sanctuary from stress. For Mother's Day, when you purchase our Cinderella Facial with the ZEN Water Experience for only $125 (gratuity included) and mention that you saw us on Greer's OC we will thank you with gratitude with a $10 gift certificate. What better way to pamper mom, or even yourself!Skin Deep Spa at 7862 Warner Avenue, Suite 101, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. 714.841.3313
- CELEBRATE HER BLOSSOMING BEAUTY
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Celebrate Mother's Day and Mom-To-Be this year with the gift of beauty and comfort from Saige Nicoles. Your blossoming mom-to-be deserves to look stylish while in complete comfort and that is exactly what she'll receive with these new maternity tops. The stylish twist-neck tank is designed to grow with her baby belly and is adorned with a fun, flirty fabric in just the right place. Perfect for everyday or for a romantic dinner for two (and a half).
- PERFECT MOTHER'S DAY GIFT!
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For that very special someone, give the gift that keeps on giving. At Holly Sharp Signature Boutique you will find a variety of super comfy loungewear in fun prints that reflect Mom's individual style. If she is more of a glamour gal, pick from this season's hottest jewelry by designers she knows and loves. You can't go wrong with a special dress that will work for any occasion. Complete your gift with a yummy smelling Illume candle that is sure to melt her heart! Make that fearless female in your life feel gorgeous! Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.3636 E Coast Hwy in Corona del Mar. 949.673.9466.
- THANKS MOM!
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Experience Wonderland & create memories... Mommy & Me Aprons, Cookie Decorating Kits, Cupcake Bake Sets, Tea Sets and the animated Allyson Wonderland Bear by Gund. Melt Mom's heart with a selection of scrumptious cupcakes, designer cookies, elegant cakes, trays of decadent, chocolate-dipped strawberries and other tantalizing treats. Cupcakes come in 21 enchanting flavors, and special Mother's Love Couture Cupcake. Choose from designer cookie arrangements and art-to-eat cookie bouquets created just for your award-winning mom, Fashionista mom and a loving mom's bouquet. Mention Greer's OC and receive a Gourmet Cookie or Enchanting Cupcake with every purchase over $50 (gift wrap with each order too)!"Some of the best memories I have of childhood are from baking with my Mom" – Chef Allyson
Wonderland Bakery at The Bluffs (Bison at MacArthur) in Newport Beach. (888) WB Cookie.
- CONVENIENT GIFT CARDS
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You can now purchase gift cards online for three of our favorite shopping centers: Fashion Island, Irvine Spectrum Center and The Market Place! It's convenient and easy. You can even enter a personal note and choose your ship date. The Preferred Gift Card is honored by more than 400 merchants, wherever American Express is accepted at Fashion Island, Irvine Spectrum Center and The Market Place.