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Recherché Rugs & Home Décor opened in May at 480 Ocean Ave ., offering a wide array of rugs and decor like pieces of coral as well as gem and mineral sculptures like amethyst and agate for display . When it comes to floor coverings , choose from options like heirloomworthy , hand-knotted Oushak designs , patterns influenced by Asian , Moroccan or Damask cultures and elegant Turkish-style rugs woven from handspun wool . Rug cleaning , repair and appraisal services are also offered . ( 949-397-4425 ; recherchedecor . com )
In June , Australian resort and swimwear brand Lisa Maree — a favorite of celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Amy Adams — opened a boutique at 210 N . Coast Highway . Known for its popular knitted bikinis and crocheted cover-ups , the label was established in 2009 by designer and former model Lisa Maree , who now lives in Laguna . Prioritizing sustainable practices and fair treatment of workers , the crocheted pieces are handmade and dyed by women in small , rural communities in developing countries to provide them with
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economic opportunities . ( lisamaree . co )
A new art gallery entered the mix this summer , too . Folklore Studio opened in early July at 1504 S . Coast Highway to “ tell the stories of artists who create from a place of deep connection with the earth , using natural materials and practices that are ancient and reverent .” Owner Kelly Dye splits her time between Laguna and Santa Fe , New Mexico , where she also has a lifestyle shop called Folklore . “ Woven ,” the gallery ’ s current exhibit , running through Aug . 13 , showcases contemporary textiles by Santa Fe artists inspired by “ the high desert landscape and wild femininity ” while celebrating northern New Mexico ’ s centuries-old weaving tradition . ( 925-408-2907 ; folklorestudiolaguna . com )
A new medspa , Derm Theory , also opened in July and will have a grand opening Aug . 25 with some free consultations and demonstrations . Located at 2090 S . Coast Highway , the clinic offers many of the same services as the company ’ s Skin Theory locations in Riverside and Corona , except it does not provide laser hair removal and other treatments involving
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lasers . Operated by Drs . Kevin Do and Richard Heimann , Derm Theory offers skin tightening , noninvasive body contouring , fillers and injectables including Botox and FDA-approved , peptide-powered Daxxify , which is free from human and animal derivatives . The medspa will also offer microneedling and The Salt Facial , a three-step process incorporating sea salt to resurface the skin along with ultrasound and LED phototherapy . ( 949-549-4426 ; skintheoryinc . com ) — Sharon Stello |
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