Indian Made Easy Kit at Tea & Turmeric |
SPORTS ENTHUSIAST Local sports art master Dave Hobrecht recently released his first published work —“ THE ALL-TIME DODGERS ART BOOK ”— with selections of the greatest Dodgers players from the last century by former manager Ned Colletti . Baseball fans will take great joy in the book , which features 20 original pieces by Hobrecht that uniquely blend players of different eras , $ 40 , at Hobrecht Sports Art . ( 714-326-6410 ; hobrecht . com ) |
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H oliday shopping can be hectic this time of year , scrambling to find the ideal gifts for everyone on your list in between decorating the house , attending festive parties and meeting end-ofyear work deadlines . But this season , there ’ s no need to stress . We ’ ve compiled a gift guide with recommendations that will put a smile on everyone ’ s face , from kids to sports fans to wine connoisseurs . So whether you ’ re picking up a present created by a local artist at Sawdust Art Festival ’ s Winter Fantasy ( Fridays and weekends through Dec . 17 ) or a meaningful memento from a Laguna Beach store , you can feel good about getting great gifts and helping the local economy by supporting shops and brands that are based in town . |
Crystal Candle at The Chakra Shack |
FOODIE While dining out can be a joy , there ’ s nothing like whipping up a delicious gourmet meal at home . The INDIAN MADE EASY KIT is a simple way to try cooking dishes from another culture , with four spice blends as well as 10 recipes with “ Indian-ish ” and “ Indian-est ” versions of curry , chicken tikka masala , butter chicken and more , $ 48 , at Tea & Turmeric . ( 949-715-9600 ; teaandturmeric . com )
SERENITY SEEKER Nothing helps to create a calm mood better than a softly scented candle flickering in the room . The Earth ’ s Elements Wellness CRYSTAL CANDLE , made with hand-poured soy wax , essential oils and organic herbs , comes in scents from jasmine to coconut-vanilla . Each candle features a crystal that can be saved after the wax melts , from $ 29.95 , at The Chakra Shack . ( 949-715-6930 ; chakrashack . com )
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