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Our December cover features Christy Newman, an internationally recognized interior designer and owner of a toucH of eleGance boutique in San Juan Capistrano. Stop by her store, across from The Mission, for great gifts or interior design and event planning services.

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“Just look around!” said Kelly Ann from San Clemente when asked why she’s shopping at A Touch of Elegance. “I love the furniture and accessories here. I’ve purchased many items for my home and am looking for more.”

Unique and nostalgic collectables, furniture, florals, decorative accessories and gifts abound at this quaint boutique located in historic San Juan Capistrano. A hand-carved reclaimed-teak coffee table from Indonesia is being admired by a customer who’s also contemplating the purchase of a beautifully framed oil painting.

Designer and owner, Christy Newman, searches the world for unique pieces to adorn the store and satisfy her clientele’s discriminating decorating needs. “I find artisans and pieces that will work with the taste of our clientele,” said Newman, who’s extensive experi-ence in the business spans 28 years.

Although large pieces are the foundation of the shop, eclectic lamps, sconces, pillows and accessories are thoughtfully layered throughout. A collection of bejeweled crosses, framed as art, accompany amusing funky monkey lamps and a wooden woman whose legs dangle off a shelf as she overlooks the room.

A Touch of Elegance also designs custom silk arrangements offering the finest artificial flowers and plants available. Newman believes that floral arrangements are an integral part of design – incorporating the element of nature into interior settings. Designs range from desert succulents to lush tropical bouquets, expertly created with scale and materi-als selected to enhance each space.

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leelee’S Salon & boutique, at 160 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, is the perfect place for pampering. Give a gift certificate for a relaxing, one-on-one manicure ($25) or

pedicure ($35). Be sure to check out their selection of trendy handbags and reasonably priced wal-lets and designer clothing (under $20.00).

For this season’s trends, head to blue eyed Girl with locations in San Clemente’s Talega Village Center, San Juan Capistrano’s Marbella Plaza and on PCH in Laguna Beach. They’ve

got an array of Tolani scarves ($85) seen on many celebs and Elliot brand skinny grey distressed cords that are hot this season (priced under $250). For a great stocking stuffer, pick up Hem Tape and Adjust-A-Button, two must-haves for every guy and gal that hem pants in a hurry and make waistbands looser (under $25).

At roxanne’S boutique in Dana Point at 24040 Camino del Avion, check out current looks like Obvious brand tops in burn-out fabrics with graphics, peace signs, animal prints and legendary

rock star prints. You’ll also find Free People flirty glam tops for evening and Anama long cotton/sweater tops that look fab with leggings. Roxanne’s also carries a variety of jewelry by local designers (under $100.00).

Visit vintaGe inSPired at 144 Avenida Del Mar in San Clemente for nostalgic finds that look great today. Fun ideas include a 50’s-inspired apron with matching bowl and cookbook

($65.00), Dita Von Teese’s newly released book ($30.00), or Elvis Presley slippers and t-shirts for men. Don’t forget their Marilyn Monroe t-shirts and Marilyn recycled shopping totes.

While budgets may be a consideration this holiday season, many local merchants are giving shoppers something to smile about by offering great gifts at palatable prices. From dazzling jewelry to lux accessories for the home and family, these gift ideas will have your inner-Santa cheering “Ho, Ho, Ho!”

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Monaco JeWelerS, located at the entrance to the Costco Park-ing Plaza on Doheny Park Road in San Juan Capistrano, is offering

two holiday gifts at a tremendous value. Choose from classic .50 carat dia-mond stud earrings starting at just $250 or diamond pendant necklaces priced from $99.

ParadiSe ii boutique, 201 Ave. Del Mar in San Clemente, has the perfect sparkle for your loved one’s stocking. You’ll have the

‘key to her heart’ this holiday with their 18-inch Italian box chain holding a gold key charm. The 1-inch long, Gothic key design is encrusted with full-cut diamonds in your choice of 14K white or yellow gold ($250.00). Be sure to check out Paradise’s selection of Freelook watches from Paris. Afford-able, water resistant and well-built, these pieces feature Swarovski crystal bezel faces, rubber or leather bands, scratch resistant lenses, quartz and auto movements in a variety of great colors and styles ($150.00).

tHe SWiSS connection, located in the Ralph’s shopping center at Ocean Ranch Village in Dana Point, has a stunning collection of Honora

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backStreet HoMe décor, 307 North El Camino Real in San Cle-mente is ringing in the spirit of the season with timeless and inspira-

tional hostess gifts and stocking stuffers from the Faith Collection. At this special time of the year, share your faith with those you love from a wide selection of framed Scripture verses, inscribed candleholders, crosses, wind chimes, picture frames and much more (all under $50.00).

tWo doorS doWn, 31107 Rancho Viejo Rd, Suite B3 in San Juan Cap-istrano, carries O.C.’s largest selection of Mark Roberts Fairies & Elves

(starting under $25). Here, you’ll find a great selection of stocking stuffers such as Voluspa candles and fragrance diffusers, teas and cocktail infusers by Tea Fortè, ornaments by Katherine’s Collection and specialty books (all under $35.00).

At aMerican HorSe ProductS, located at 31896 Plaza Drive, Suite C4 in San Juan Capistrano, put a little Western in your holidays with specialty

gifts under $50. Find long-stemmed wine glasses etched with running horses, cowhide leather cell phone holders embellished with rhinestones, Western music by Rusty Richards, Sterling Silver Western jewelry and Scully Western wear.

Don’t forget Fluffy and Fido. Pet treaSureS, 653 Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente, offers holiday dog grooming with a professional bath

(from $35.00) and grooming/haircuts (starting at $52.00). The shop has express appointments and a groomer with 30 years of experience. Pet Treasures also car-ries winter dog clothing like fleeces, corduroy jackets, sweatshirts and hoodies (starting at $12.99).

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The annual Holiday Boat Parade in Dana Point Harbor is a visual treat for all. Boats of many shapes and sizes get decked out in lights and other holiday decorations and compete for a myriad of trophies. You can view the boats for free from anywhere along the harbor shoreline, or grab a table at any of the oceanfront restau-rants for a peak while you eat. If you do have some spending money, don’t just watch the festivities from the land, climb aboard a parade boat. Dana Wharf Sportfishing is offering rides on one of their decorated boats so that anyone can join in on the fun of being in the parade. Call (949) 496-5784 for reservations.

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FOR ANIMAL RESCUE

During the month of December

we will donate 5% of our rug cleaning

proceeds evenly to the San Clemente

& Mission Viejo Animal Shelters.

On the first three Saturdays of

December we’ll also be accepting

donations of shelter wish list items

{ www.petprojectfoundation.org/wishlist.shtml }

at our rug cleaning facility.

Call us at 949-496-0935 for

directions or for more informtion.

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