Laguna Beach’s HIP District Wishes Visitors and Locals a Happy Holiday!

Nov. 28, 2010 - PRLog -- Laguna Beach best shopping is found throughout the HIP District, where both locals and tourists discover treasures for holiday gift-giving.  The HIP District is located South on Pacific Coast Highway between the streets of Anita and Bluebird Canyon.
Laguna Nursery can’t stop celebrating the holidays, and their Winter Wonderland Cabaret is a local favorite. Join a cast of Laguna Beach locals for catered appetizers and an open wine bar. This cabaret party will feature live music by acclaimed musician Saif Eddin and special guest artist Harry Clurman, plus the Nursery will have a collection of items perfect for gifts this holiday season. Choose from unique paintings, sculptures, fountains, gift baskets, centerpieces and more from both local Laguna Beach and international artists. The Cabaret is from 6-10PM on December 17th. Purchase tickets ahead of time for $40 by calling (949) 494-5200 or buy them at the door for $50.
Bundle up! Laguna Nursery’s hugely popular Garden Walks continue in December. Brave the “chill” of our SoCal winters with Ruben as he leads participants through different Laguna Beach gardens, with tips on how to incorporate your garden with the architecture of your home, how to create a specific style or mood and how to maintain it over time. Discover new ideas and inspiration for your own garden, while making new friends! A donation of $10 is encouraged to support future Garden Walks, and remember to bring a jacket and a beverage of your choice. December’s Garden Walks are on the 4th, 11th and 18th, all Saturdays and start at 10AM.
Boost your loved ones’ spiritual nature with a gift from EARTHSTONES INTERNATIONAL. All during December receive a discount of 20% off all jewelry and large items. The store has a beautiful selection of crystals and stones from all over the world, plus they offer astrology and energy readings.
For the literature lovers in your life, get to Laguna Beach Books for a wide choice of great books for gifts. They are also holding a Holiday Party for Book Clubs—yes, for any local book club! Mingle with other book lovers and discuss your club’s favorite titles on Sunday, December 5th at 5PM. Plus you’ll get a sneak peek at next season’s new books, as two of the store’s best book reps, Wade Lucas from Random House and Joe Murphy from W.W. Norton, will attend the party. There’s no charge to attend, but please RSVP by calling (949) 494-4779 or by email to Danielle@lagunabeachbooks.com.
Who doesn’t like chocolate as a gift? This Christmas, let The Chocolate Soldier make your life easier. You can order chocolate from them for your family (they ship!); your friends (they’re sure you have more than one); corporate gifts (your boss will think you’re brilliant with this idea); service providers (don’t forget the milkman!); hostess gifts (to make sure you’re invited back); co-workers (just because); your children’s teachers (they deserve it!); and anyone you might have forgotten (it happens to all of us). The price of chocolates range from $5 to $45, and if you mention this, you’ll receive 15% off your orders over $100 now through December 24th.
Stay at The Shops at Old Pottery Place and have a look at the merchants’ arranged and customized baskets for holiday gift-giving. The baskets have various price points and will be available through December 24th.
How many bad sweaters have you received as holiday gifts? Well, put your favorite one on and get down to Trash Pretty on December 18th at 6PM for their Bad Christmas Sweater Party and Sale. Enjoy live music, eggnog and cookies while admiring the bad sweaters of fellow guests. Free admission for bad-sweater wearers. Don’t have one? Trash Pretty’s holiday sale starts December 1st. And get ready for the New Year: coming January 1st, 2011, Epock Dizen will be playing live at Trash Pretty!
For the most thoughtful of gifts, why not get your loved one’s favorite print framed at The Vintage Poster? Stop by when you’re shopping—every afternoon in December after 3PM, the gallery will serve complimentary hot apple cider to all visitors to the gallery. You can also enter to win a free Laguna Beach official Sister City high-quality giclée created by Bill Atkins at The Vintage Poster when they are open for December’s First Thursday/Artwalk on December 2nd from 6-9PM. There is no charge to enter the competition.
The Redfern Gallery has a special selection of original art as the ultimate gift for the holiday season. During the month of December, stop by to choose something from their “Visual Holiday Treats” collection for a unique gift for that someone who has everything.
At the Studio Arts Gallery, you can get free shipping in the continental United States (not Hawaii or Alaska), free holiday gift wrap and a free holiday toy with every purchase throughout December. Plus, they’ll have a holiday table complete with place settings and decorations for sale. And don’t miss Laguna College of Art & Design senior Brian Maldini’s show “Honest Beauty”. A reception at the gallery will be held at First Thursday/Artwalk from 6-9PM.
The HIP District stretches between Anita Street and Blue Bird Canyon on Pacific Coast Highway. For more information on the stores listed above, please consult the new HIP District website: http://www.HIPDistrictLaguna.com. Please Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HIPDistrict or follow us on Twitter: @HIPDistrict.

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