GREER WYLDER -- Best Buys

There are all kinds of holiday gifts and decor items available at the

third annual Andersen Holiday Boutique on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

In attendance will be more than 35 vendors specializing in a wide variety

of quality merchandise, including pewter ware, yard signs, books, vintage

pillows, holiday photo cards, ceramics and children’s clothing. At the

boutique, shoppers will find unique gifts and decorative accessories as

well as decor items for the fall and winter holidays. This year, a new

“Kids’ Corner” will feature inexpensive and fun shopping for children.

Refreshments will be served all day. The boutique committee of the

Andersen Elementary School PTA will donate a percentage of all purchases

to be used for student enrichment programs and educational materials. The

boutique will be held at Harbor View Phase 1 Clubhouse (commonly called

the Port Streets) at 1854 Port Westbourne Place, Newport Beach. It’s off

San Miguel between San Joaquin and Bonita Canyon. Information: Lisa Giger

at (949) 644-4484.

Newport Harbor Community Tar cards are now available for $10. The

discount cards help support the Mariners Elementary School PTA and

Newport Harbor High School. For an entire year, a Tar card will get you

discounts and free items at local businesses, including Newport Rib Co.,

Dairy Queen, Togo’s, Kona Cleaners, Ruby’s Diner, Treds & Threads,

Where’s The Party?, Huggs & Kissez, Culinary Wraps, EZ Take Out Burger,

SunFlour Natural Bakery, Pick Up Stix, Frank’s Flowers, New York Cafe,

Juice It Up, Aroma’s Espresso Cafe, Big City Bagels, Massimo Pizza, Koo

Koo Roo, Brett’s Photo Express, Bruegger’s Bagels, Subway, Haagen-Dazs,

Pizza Hut, Ice Chalet and Domino’s Pizza. Tar cards are available for

sale by calling Lisa Boler at (949) 642-9429.

Manrico Cashmere is having a preseason sale on selected items, which

are reduced 30% to 70%. There are new arrivals from Italy in a variety of

warm colors for men and women. Manrico Cashmere carries cashmere and

silk-cashmere blends. It’s on the first level of South Coast Plaza, near

the Macy’s Men’s store. Information: (714) 751-6190.

The right jewelry piece could be easy to find at Tiffany’s. It is

showcasing a recent arrival of a jewelry collection titled “Simply

Brilliant.” The new collection of gemstone rings features exquisite

diamonds of size and brilliance, as well as colored gemstone rings.

Included are the finest Kashmir sapphires, Burma rubies and Colombian

emeralds, all set in timeless Tiffany settings. The collection will be

available in South Coast Plaza for a limited time through Nov. 29.

Tiffany & Co. is on the first level, near Nordstrom. Information: (714)

540-5330.

For home decor ideas and inspiration, Ann Dennis Unique Home

Furnishings has room displays with unique furnishings. The home

accessories store carries sofas, tables, chairs, lighting and more. It’s

in the Stonemill Design Center at 2915 Redhill Ave., Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 708-2555.

Teddy Bear collectors will love the Teddy Bears & TeaCups store on

Balboa Island. It specializes in collectible dolls, bears, and has unique

furnishings. The store also offers children’s etiquette classes, dress-up

birthday parties and special teas in its garden tearoom. Teddy Bear &

TeaCups is at 225 Marine Ave., Balboa Island. Information: (949)

673-7204.

It’s a great time to find bargains on tuxedos at Gary’s Tux Shop,

which is having its yearly clearance sale through Sunday. The entire

stock of new merchandise is reduced up to 80%. On sale are tuxedos from

$79.99, formal shirts from $13, bow tie and cummerbund sets from $7,

formal vests and shoes. Also available are top name-brand tuxes,

including Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren, Perry Ellis, Andrew Fezza, Zanetti,

Jhane Barnes and Lubiam. The sale is happening at its South Coast Plaza

location, near Nordstrom. Information: (714) 850-2147.

A fun holiday gift idea is offered at Kristen’s Lingerie. It’s selling

matching children’s and adult’s flannel pajamas in a variety of prints by

Nick & Nora New York. Available prints include Cracker Jack,

Lifesavers/Rainbow and Piggin’ Out. Kristen’s Lingerie is in the

Westcliff Court shopping center at 1719 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 631-7399.

* BEST BUYS appears on Thursdays and Saturdays. Send information to

Greer Wylder at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa 92627, or via fax at (949)

646-4170.