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Holiday Gift Guide
Accessories To Murder’s home
Truly "a killer place for mystery," Accessories To Murder offers mystery books, mystery audiobooks, and over 300 mystery video titles in uniquely atmospheric surrounding that include a fireplace, loveseat, comfortable chair and benches, kids’ play area, and a cappuccino machine. Everything necessary for comfortable sleuthing is available: hand-woven throws, pillows, trays, teapots and tea sets, mugs, bookends, hand-painted bookcases, lap desk and bookstands, picnic and wine accessories, coasters, napkins, cards, bookmarks, gourmet snacks and murder party games, as well as gift certificates and custom gift baskets. Completing its mystery menu, Accessories To Murder presents mystery dinner theater in conjunction with local restaurant Collet Tea. They serve up a two-hour whodunit show and four-course gourmet meal. Add to all this knowledgeable customer service and informed reading and viewing recommendations and you’ll be sure to get a clue at Accessories To Murder. Call (310) 792-0972 for hours/more info, or check their Website at www.accessoriestomurder.com. 903 S. Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach.
Alpine Village is a holiday center
Christmas as we know it today started in Austria with the legend of St. Nicholas. Embracing the complete tradition of the Christmas Holiday Season -- the tradition of gift giving, abundances of favorite foods and family celebrations -- Alpine Market proudly imports or makes on the premises everything you need for your Christmas and Holiday celebration. Holiday season at Alpine Village is special. You’ll find famous, imported, elaborately decorated collectible Lebkuchen boxes direct from Nuremberg, imported confectionery, and gifts for entertaining at home. Our exquisite handmade gingerbread houses are a wonderful addition to any holiday celebration. For the gourmet and European specialty items Alpine Market is the one stop shop. A large variety of products from all areas of Europe are carried by Alpine Market. Holiday parties and entertaining at the Alpine Inn is available, Live dance bands perform nightly. For all your holiday shopping Alpine Village is a great and easy solution. Alpine Village also offers gift baskets custom filled with all your favorites.
833 W. Torrance Blvd. , at the 110 Fwy. in Torrance. 310-327-4384.
Cop-A-Tan offers state-of-the art
Steve and Kathy Biale, owners and operators of Cop-A-Tan Tanning Salons, have been dedicated to the indoor tanning business since 1984. Cop-A-Tan has grown through the years to a very strong six-location chain. Five locations are here in the South Bay. The sixth just recently opened in Marina Del Rey. Cop-A-Tan is very proud of the reputation it has achieved within the South Bay and the industry. It is the longevity, stability, professionalism and cleanliness of Cop-A-Tan that give the public confidence in their service. Cop-A-Tan was again voted #1 in the Easy Reader 2000 Best of the South Bay poll.
Cop-A-Tan has state of the art equipment, offering the public the orbit VHP tanning systems. Tanning with the orbit gives the individual a quicker, carefully controlled tan.
Cop-A-Tan carries California Tan Heliotherapy, the finest line of skin care products, to help educate the public in the importance of proper skin care.
Please visit a convenient Cop-A-Tan location for all your tanning needs.
Locations: Hermosa/Manhattan 310-372-6022, Manhattan Beach 310-643-8089, Redondo Beach 310-643-7909, Marina Del Rey 310-823-9899, Torrance 310-378-4789, Torrance Crossroads 310-534-8267.
Royal Cigar is just that
Royal Cigar Society has been in Manhattan Beach for over six years. "We are extremely pleased that our loyal friends and customers have allowed us to remain, while most of the competition is now gone. As a true tobacco shop, we have consistently striven to accommodate our local customers. Royal Cigar Society has the largest selection of cigars, humidors and accessories in the area. Our indoor and outdoor smoking areas allow customers to relax in an environment in which they are free to enjoy a fine cigar or pipe without offending any non-smoker. We hope to be here for many years to come," said Jason Solemn. "We encourage early holiday shopping for the best selections available." Royal Cigar Society is located across from Target, at 1145 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach. (310) 796-5577.
Connoisseur a tradition
The Connoisseur in Redondo Beach is now presenting a new and expanded merchandise selection for holiday celebrations.
A variable Mecca for gift givers seeking unique and personal gifts for that "hard to shop for" or "person who has everything," The Connoisseur gifts have become the answer to gift giving needs for countless individuals throughout The United States.
It is also "the secret of success" in customer, employee and public relations for hundreds of businesses. The key to The Connoisseur’s success is the quality wines and champagnes with personalized labels inscribed with a special message and even a Company logo or photo.
Over the years, The Connoisseur wine bottle labels have carried the message for many occasions, such as marriage proposals, baby announcements, grand openings, business mergers, holiday greetings and many more special events.
The holiday assortments include many Epicurean delights, exquisite hand-painted crystal stemware, novelty items and wine accessories combines with personalized wine.
Perfect as party favors for your Christmas bash or any other celebration is half bottles or "splits" of wines or champagnes with your special greeting on the label.
For easy shopping, phone and fax orders are welcomed. See the entire assortment on the Internet (www.giftsofwine.com) or visit the store at 201 Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach. Store hours are Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday from 10 a. to 4: p.m. Phone (310) 374-9768. Fax (310) 372-9097.