Styling with interior design

D Kruse is one of the most stylish home furnishing stores in Newport Beach.

And just for the holidays, it offers handmade jewelry by Suzan today, Friday and Tuesday. Co-owners Dee and Randy Kruse provide fresh looks to enhance stodgy interiors. Prior to 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.

At D. Kruse you can find furnishings that “bridge the gap” between stark-modern and warm-homey. The Kruses bring together flattering combinations of modern and vintage pieces. They also seek out hard-to-find European lines, including beautiful Bodo Sperlein teardrop lighting from London; wonderful spine lights from Brickett Davda in London; handblown Grapa light fixtures from Italy; Astier white ceramic dishes; and great and affordable throw blankets. They also carry Jaliska glass, Paul Smith ceramics and vintage Christofle silver.

Fine materials and exquisite detailing is the common denominator in all products, whether it’s their own D. Kruse line of furniture or George Smith, a high-end furniture line from England.

Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. 3412 Via Lido in Newport Beach. (949) 673-1302. www.d-kruse.com.

A hunk of holiday cheer

XOXO and Cosmopolitan magazine host a shopping party today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Macy’s South Coast Plaza.

Find the latest looks for the holiday season. The event features informal modeling, a sweepstakes to win new look from XOXO and a free gift with purchases of $75 or more. And guests can have their picture taken with a holiday hunk. (714) 556-0611, ext. 4231.

Holiday boutique on the inside

Inner Beauty in Costa Mesa opens a holiday boutique from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday. Holiday shoppers can select from original artwork, handmade jewelry, handbags, clothing, paper goods and candles.

There’s also a selection of holiday decor and home and garden furniture.

Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday. 660 W. 17th St. in Costa Mesa. (Inner Beauty is located at the Quonset Huts near Trader Joes.) (949) 650-4434.

Euro here in Newport Coast

Marie showcases Euro glam apparel for men and women. This lifestyle boutique carries hip young designers, a large denim selection and casual street wear.

Tonight, Marie hosts “One Thousand and One Moroccan Nights,” a festive Moroccan-themed party at 7:30 p.m., with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Red Cross. The event features dancing, a DJ, an open bar, Moroccan cuisine and belly dancers. Reserve a spot by calling (949) 644-6169.

Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Newport Coast Shopping Center at San Joaquin Hills Road and Newport Coast Drive in Newport Coast. (949) 644-5651.

Add poinsettias to your holiday

Orange Coast College’s long-standing tradition of selling beautiful poinsettias for the holiday season starts Friday. The ornamental horticulture students grow poinsettias in their greenhouses and sell them to raise funds for future projects. Prices range from $5 to more than $40.

The popular six-inch pots are filled with three full and lush plants. Other sizes include four-inch pots, 10-inch pots, centerpieces and hanging baskets. A $100 minimum purchase is required.

It’s open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2701 Fairview Rd. in Costa Mesa (enter the campus by the Adams Avenue entrance and follow signs). www.occ.cccd.edu/occ/ poinsettiasale.

Prestigious gifts at Eric Hanan

Eric Hanan Jewels at Crystal Cove Promenade celebrates the season of giving with a reception and fundraiser from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. today for Harbor Day School in Corona del Mar.

Guests can enjoy music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Also a collection of jewelry will be unveiled at the event. Eric Hanan Jewels offers innovative and original jewelry designs. Hanan is a fourth-generation and award-winning jewelry designer. His namesake store is his first boutique; his designs can be found in the finest jewelry boutiques around the world. Eric Hanan Jewels also offers prestigious watch collections including lines such as Hermes.

Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. 7916 East Coast Highway, in Newport Coast. (949) 494-7222.

Hanukkah gifts at an award-winning gala

Temple Bat Yahm, in Newport Beach, begins its annual Sisterhood Chanukah Bazaar Sunday. It runs until Monday, each day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year exciting new vendors will provide gifts for all holidays. At the award-winning gift gala and shopping extravaganza offers the finest in ceremonial Judaica, collector pieces, art, women’s clothing, toys, Israeli imports, mezuzahs, personalized gifts, sculpture, sterling and gold jewelry. Temple Bat Yahm is at 1011 Camelback in Newport Beach. (949) 644-1999.

* BEST BUYS runs Thursdays. Send information to Greer Wylder at [email protected]; at 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626; or by fax at (714) 966-4679.

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