GREER WYLDER -- Best Buys

The best orchid selection can be found at Green Systems International.

The wholesale tropical nursery has special hours and is now open the

first Saturday of every month. Upcoming sale dates are June 3, July 1,

Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2. It’s Newport Beach’s only

commercial orchid nursery. You won’t believe your eyes when you see a sea

of blooming orchids in the nursery, and the low prices are even more

unbelievable. It’s at 20362 Birch St. in Newport Beach.

Costa Mesa is having an antique show and sale at the Orange County Fair &

Exposition Center from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday. There will be more than 200 dealers at the show with everything

you could imagine, including silver, art, glass, Americana, furniture,

china and porcelain. There are also will be fine glass, porcelain and rug

repair services available at the show. There is a $6 admission fee, with

return privileges. For more information, call (760) 943-7500.

The South Coast Art Gallery has a new owner and a new location. Derby and

Fran Williams now own the store and they have moved the store from its

Costa Mesa Courtyards location to the Lido area, four doors down from the

Lido Theatre at 3441-B Via Lido in Newport Beach. South Coast Art Gallery

does on-site framing, and it has original art, bronzes, ceramics and

jewelry.

“I probably have the largest selection of museum-quality moldings in

Orange County,” Derby Williams said.

Best Buys readers get a 10% discount by mentioning this column. It’s open

from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Sundays, and 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays. It’s closed on Mondays. For more information, call

(949) 673-0771.

Castle Antiques is looking for consignment pieces for its eclectic store.

Inside the shop you’ll find silver, jewelry, mirrors, art, dolls, china

and more. For consignment, its accepting china; porcelain; pottery;

silver sterling and plate; estate jewelry and watches; dolls, antique to

modern; furniture and accessories; collectibles; and linens. It’s at 112

E. 18th St. in Costa Mesa. To make an appointment, call (949) 722-6779.

At Circa Antiques, you’ll find antique lighting, art, furniture, English

china, accessories, sterling and custom floral designs. The store is open

from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and by appointment

only Sunday and Monday. It’s at 130 E. 17th St. Suite C in Costa Mesa.

For more information, call (949) 722-8586.

Young Seconds is the best upscale consignment shop for children’s

clothing in the area. It’s also added a maternity section and a seasonal

ski room. It carries popular brand names that are new and used. Sizes run

from infants to teens. And there are dressy clothes for special occasions

such as weddings, first communion and cotillion. Clothing is accepted by

appointment. It’s at 436 Heliotrope Ave. in Corona del Mar. For more

information, call (949) 673-2120.

Now that Mother’s Day has passed, it’s time to start looking forward to

Father’s Day. John L. Blom has a great gift special -- a mother and child

portrait. The portrait is reduced 50% for the sitting fee now through

June 18. John L. Blom is at 3732 E. Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. For

more information, call (949) 675-3130.

Another Father’s Day portrait special is going on at Yuen Lui Portrait

Photography in the Crystal Court wing at South Coast Plaza. The special

is good for one 8-by-10-inch photograph for $38. The offer is good

through June 30. For more information, call (714) 545-8845.

Duffy Electric Boat Rentals is offering a special coupon good for the

month of May in the Daily Pilot. It’s a 50% off coupon for a Monday

through Thursday electric boat rental. Duffy boats are always immaculate

and are perfect for a lunch or sunset cruise. The coupon expires June 1

and excludes holidays. Reservations are suggested. Duffy is at 2001 W.

Coast Highway in Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

645-6812.

Ladies Ferragamo shoes are reduced 30% at Bloomingdale’s. Selected styles

are reduced for the lowest prices of the season. Bloomingdale’s is at

Fashion Island in Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

729-6600.

* BEST BUYS is published Thursdays and Saturdays. Send information to

Greer Wylder at the Daily Pilot, 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627, or

by fax to (949) 646-4170.