BEST BUYS -- Greer Wylder

A Little Touch of Heaven is a new skin-care salon that specializes in

what most people have: sun-damaged, aging and acne-afflicted skin. It’s

offering Best Buys readers a special $15 off on facials through April 1.

The latest treatments available are eyelash perming and permanent makeup.

Other treatments include eyelash and eyebrow tints, eight types of

facials, and all kinds of hair removal. In December, owner Tamera McMahon

opened the tiny salon, which is conveniently located next to a hair and

nail salon in the Cannery Village. A Little Touch of Heaven is at 512

29th St., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 673-5966.

The American Cancer Discovery Shop is having a St. Patrick’s Day sale

through Monday. All winter fashions and furniture will be reduced 50%.

“On Saturday, there will be live Irish entertainment, tasting of green

beer and lemonade, and other green, green refreshments, plus a lucky

Leprechaun hunt,” says Gloria Godfrey of the American Cancer Discover

Shop. There is also a large selection of dining room sets available.

“From modern to vintage, every type of wood, glass, (even large beveled

tops with no pedestals),” Godfrey said. “And talk about sleigh beds. How

about a black leather sleigh bed with matching dresser and night stands,

and black entertainment center and coffee table?” The Discovery Shop

always has an eclectic mix of items, and there are also new designer

spring fashions arriving daily. The Discovery Shops is at 2600 E. Coast

Highway, Corona del Mar. Information: (949) 640-4777.

Knock it Off, designer furniture for less, is having its first-ever

floor sample sale. Sale merchandise is marked down 20%. The selection

includes lamps, tables, chairs, benches, table bases, cocktail tables and

armoires. Knock it Off is a custom furniture showroom. All of the pieces

can be custom made, including sizes, finishes and fabrics. It’s at 2515

E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Information: (949) 675-9385.

Balboa Boat Rentals is selling used rental boats to make way for its

new fleet. “Small motor boats, electric boats and fishing skiffs are

being offered at low prices,” says owner Penny Rodheim. “Add a little bit

of TLC and you can be on the water enjoying the harbor. If you love

boating, the price is right.” The sale will last through Saturday. It’s

open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s at 510 E. Edgewater, Balboa

Peninsula, adjacent to the Auto Ferry. Information: (949) 673-7200. Ask

for Charlie.

One of my favorite antique shops, La Vie en Rose, is having a sale --

merchandise is marked down 10% to 20%. La Vie en Rose specializes in

French, American and continental antiques. It’s a great place to find

beautiful mirrors, lighting, furniture and accessories. The shop is

closed Thursday, but open from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday, Tuesday,

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. It’s at 2515

E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Information: (949) 723-6088.

If you’re looking for a good deal on men’s or women’s jeans, at Eddie

Bauer you can buy any two pairs of jeans for $50. Regular prices for the

jeans range from $29.99 to $48, so it’s a good time to buy and save. The

store is also featuring a special on men’s and women’s shirts. Men’s

pique polo shirts are available at two for $36, regularly $22 each. Men’s

short-sleeve T-shirts are two for $24, regularly $14 each. Women’s short-sleeve T-shirts are two from $28, regularly $16 each, and women’s

short-sleeve V-neck shirts are two for $28, regularly $16 each. Eddie

Bauer is on the second floor of South Coast Plaza, in the Carte &

Barrel/Macy’s Home Store wing. Information: (714) 751-4969.

Some of the best linens available can be found at Between the Sheets.

The store specializes in top of the line linens from Italy, Egypt and

Germany. Its Atrium Court showroom is filled with a big selection of bed,

bath, table linens and accessories. It’s on the main level of the Atrium

Court at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Information: (949) 640-9999.

* 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.