GREER WYLDER -- Best Buys

Antique collectors will appreciate the Costa Mesa Antique Show and

Sale that will take place this weekend at the Orange County Fairgrounds.

There are more than 200 dealers featuring furniture, glass and silver

art. The selection of items will range from tin to Tiffany. There is also

a fine glass, porcelain and rug repair service available during the show.

There will be a $6 admission charge, and if you bring in the Daily Pilot

ad, you’ll save $2. The hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and 10

a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The Orange County Fairgrounds is at 88 Fair Drive,

Costa Mesa. Information: (800) 943-7501.

Ile de France is a showroom of reproduction furniture. Many of the

pieces are hand-gilded and are of the Louis XVI style. There are tables,

chairs, armoires, mirrors, beds, side tables and chests. The prices are

affordable. Ile de France is at 3473 Via Lido, Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 673-3389.

Easter decor and craft merchandise is on sale at Jo-Ann Fabrics and

Crafts in Costa Mesa. On sale is the Cottontale collection at 50% off. It

includes decorative eggs, candles and holders, tabletop decorations and

Cottontale cottages. Baskets and supplies are discounted 30%. There are

also Easter food-crafting, basket supplies, egg baskets and

ready-to-finish egg ornaments. Easter fabrics are also on sale. There is

Easter parade prints at 50% off, spring mini-prints and solids at $1.99

per yard, spring dress prints at 30% off and polished apple prints at 40%

off. Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts is at 2200 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa.

Information: (949) 642-2340.

At Robinsons-May, there’s an Estee Lauder gift-with-purchase offer

while supplies last. If you make a purchase of $20 or more of Estee

Lauder products, you’ll receive a free right-piece gift set, a $55 value.

Included in the set are a skin mist travel spray, three lipsticks, eye

pencil, two-in-one eye shadow, cream concealer, toner and a cosmetic bag.

Robinsons-May is at Fashion Island in Newport Beach and at South Coast

Plaza.

Mottini Leather, a specialty shop for top-quality leather purses, bags

and briefcases, recently has started to carry an exclusive line of French

apothecary items. There are also ladies blouses and shirts from France,

and a baby’s line of skin care. Mottini Leather has a big selection of

leather goods, and it makes custom leather pieces including purses,

handbags, belts and wallets. Mottini Leather is in the Corona del Mar

Plaza. Information: (949) 721-0113.

Banner Carpets is having a grand opening sale at its Costa Mesa

location. On sale are all kinds of flooring reduced 40% to 70%. In

addition to carpet, Banner Carpets carries laminated wood floors,

hardwoods and ceramic tiles. The new location is at 3033 Bristol St.,

Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 751-8590.

A half-yearly sale is going on at Sandcastle, a monogram and gift

shop. Select merchandise is reduced 20% to 70%. The sale will last

through the end of the month. In addition to its monogram service,

Sandcastle carries gifts for babies, weddings and the home. There are

robes, towels, bags, linens and sachets. Most monogramming can be done

within two days. It’s open from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday, and 10

a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It’s at 226 Marine Ave., Balboa

Island. Information: (949) 723-5988.

Busy Body Home Fitness is having a factory-direct sale on select

treadmills. The savings are substantial, with treadmills that are marked

down from $700 to $100. Busy Body Home Fitness also carries bikes,

elliptical trainers and more. It’s at 1000 Bristol St., Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 833-9830.

The best in women’s evening wear will be shown at a trunk show at

Neiman Marcus through March 26. The latest collections from Badgley

Mischka, Randolph Duke, Elie Saab, Heidi Weisel, Pamela Dennis and more

will be in the Couture Salon. Neiman Marcus is at Fashion Island in

Newport Beach. Information: (949) 759-1900.

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

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

646-4170.