Stylish store houses home furnishings

GREER WYLDER

The most stylish home furnishings store to open in Newport in years,

d. kruse, debuted last month in the Lido Village area. Co-owners Dee

and Randy Kruse have fashioned their store as a place to find fresh

looks to enhance stodgy interiors. Before opening d. kruse, the

couple operated a local upscale design house for nine years, creating

d. kruse furniture and accessories and offering interior-design

service.

“So many of our clients say they’re just plain tired of

traditional interiors,” Randy Kruse said. “And at the same time they

don’t want to give up their family heirlooms.”

At d. kruse you can find designs that help “bridge the gap”

between stark, modern and warm, homey furnishings. There isn’t a

store like this in town. Its uniqueness comes from the Kruses’ talent

for bringing together flattering combinations of modern and vintage

pieces. The store features a chocolate-brown sofa vignette, a bed

scenario with night stand, bed linens, Jaliska glass pieces and

exclusive ceramics. Fine materials and exquisite detailing are the

common denominator in all products, whether it’s their own d. kruse

line of furniture, vintage Christofle silver, wonderful spine lights

from Brickett Davda in London or Paul Smith ceramics. They also carry

George Smith, a high-end furniture line from England, that’s expertly

crafted and worth every penny. George Smith, known for its

conservative, traditional line of sofas, is also adding hipper

designs like its new chaise lounge.

d.kruse will constantly update merchandise. “Our goal is to be

ever changing,” Kruse said. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to

Saturday. 3412 Via Lido in Newport Beach. (949) 673-1302.

https://www.d-kruse.com

Get in soft touch with fame and fortunes

Since 1752, Caswell-Massey has created world-famous fragrances and

personal-care products. The company is touted as having the country’s

oldest chemists and perfumers. Its famous clientele includes George

Washington, who wore Caswell-Massey’s Number Six Cologne, and Sarah

Bernhardt, the 19th century’s premier actress who had

Caswell-Massey’s Cucumber Night Cream shipped to her in Paris. She

used it to take off her theater makeup.

Other notable Caswell-Massey customers include John F. Kennedy,

Ronald Reagan, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Errol Flynn, Katherine

Hepburn, Judy Garland and Humphrey Bogart.

Now Caswell-Massey at the Atrium Court offers an even broader

selection of its wonderful bath and body products. Choose from

head-to-toe toiletries, skin-softening creams, classic scents and

gifts for men, women and children. Caswell-Massey is on the main

level of Atrium Court in Fashion Island. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday. (949) 640-6750. https://www.caswellmassey.com

Plenty of reasons to celebrate at jewelers

Blackman Ltd. Jewelers is celebrating its 47th holiday season. The

Lido Marina Village shop is one of oldest jewelers in Newport Beach,

and it carries unique gifts ideal for holiday gift giving.

For holiday entertaining there are glass serving platters in white

poinsettia, Spode oven-to-tableware in Woodland, Stafford Flowers and

the most popular Christmas tree pattern. There is even a new

Christmas tree with floral border.

You can choose from collectible ornaments by Baccarat, Reed &

Barton and Royal Copenhagen. Other new finds are Orient and Flume

vases and hand-crafted paperweights. The California art glass atelier

uses rare silver base glasses and torch-work techniques.

British sculptor Brian Arthur created whimsical bronze frogs,

penguins and dolphins. There’s also an ecosphere, a self-contained

miniature world, for sea-lovers who have everything.

The jewelry and watch collections include new diamond and platinum

necklaces; intricate drop earrings with diamond briolette dangles;

and classic earrings in white gold, yellow gold and platinum. Or you

can choose from fashionable pins with diamond elephants and swans,

estate angels and Rolex watches including the Lady Pearlmaster.

Special holiday hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through

Saturday; by appointment Sundays. 3408 Via Oporto in Newport Beach.

(949) 673-9334.

Now get more Reyn

than you’re used to

At Ease at Fashion Island hosts a Reyn Spooner Trunk Show this

Saturday. If you purchase any two Reyn Spooner shirts, you’ll receive

a free T-shirt. At Ease is across from Bloomingdale’s at Fashion

Island. Open at Fashion Island 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 11

a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. (949) 759-7979.

A new boutique in the O.C.

jules allen has also opened its first Orange County boutique in

Bloomingdale’s Courtyard. It specializes in cashmere apparel,

creatively colored with a perfect fit. jules allen also offers

stylish cashmere track suits, modish cotton knit tops and delicate

satin lingerie. jules allen carries a children’s line, featuring

cashmere, velour and terry suits with shorts, skirts and matching

bikinis. And there are patterned skirts with a touch of satin and

linen and charming dresses for classic looks. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday. (949) 719-0633.

* BEST BUYS appears Thursdays. Send information to Greer Wylder at

[email protected]; at 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626;

or by fax at (714) 966-4679.