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SOCO + The OC Mix Feels the Love this February

A Lovely February with The SOCO + The OC Mix’s Kids Club! 

Calling all creative kiddos of Orange County! SOCO + The OC Mix’s all-new Kids Club continues this month bringing fun events and interactive programming to children and their families. This month’s event will be held on Wednesday, February 19 from 10a to 11a and will include a reading of the book “The Day it Rained Hearts” in addition to music performed by Ms. Cara LaGreen. After, children and their families are invited to participate in a craft hosted by Pretend City. To register for February’s Kids Club, please click here.


Design & Dine Returns!

SOCO’s first Design & Dine of 2020 is just around the corner! Room & Board will kick off this year’s series on Monday, February 24 from 6-8p with an interactive Q&A featuring special guests Audrey Crisp, local influencer and interior design expert, and Heather Bullard, professional magazine stylist, on the different ways to add color to the home along with inspiring tips on how to complete a springtime refresh! The two will also answer the audience’s own questions with light bites + sips available for guests. Click here to RSVP and be sure to do so soon as space is filling up quickly!


Timothy Oulton’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Let Timothy Oulton be a part of your Valentine’s Day! The showroom has a plethora of wonderful gift ideas that promise to make your other half feel the love. Rekindle an old flame with a luxury scented candle or preserve your favorite memories in a stunning photo frame made from natural horn. These gifts are the perfect way to make your celebration extra special this year.  Please click here to see more creative gift ideas from Timothy Oulton.


Calligaris Mini Event 

Take your bedroom décor to the next level! Calligaris invites guests to its new flagship showroom at SOCO on Saturday, February 8 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm to view their new (and luxurious!) bed offering. Calligaris design consultants will be on hand to answer questions and will be happy to provide guests with options available to match their design needs. Refreshments will also be served.


February Tastings at The Mixing Glass 

This month, don’t miss the chance to experience exclusive tastings at The Mixing Glass! Each event will feature a different liquor hand-picked by The Mixing Glass staff to try for FREE (no RSVP required). Kick-starting this tasting series on Saturday, February 8 from 12p-3p, The Mixing Glass will be highlighting Xicaru Mezcal and Brooklyn Gin. For more information on future tastings please check out The Mixing Glass on Instagram here.


Save the Date!

On Saturday, February 29, The OC Mix will host LEaP Day | Learn* Eat* and Play* at the OC Mix. See below for more details and stay tuned for more information to come by following us on Instagram here.

LEARN: Local non-profits will educate guests on different issues that effect the community + share ways to get involved.
EAT: LEaP Day attendees will enjoy a variety of special deals and offers available from participating OC Mix eateries.
PLAY: Take part in exclusive decor and design-focused crafting workshops hosted by local vendors and OC Mix businesses.

Keep It Cool This Summer at SOCO + The OC Mix!

Spend Your Father’s Day at SOCO + The OC Mix!
Grab dinner (or a brew!) at one of our award-winning restaurants, browse new styles for Dad at one of the popular retail spots, or upgrade his office space with the help of one of our top design showrooms.
For a full list of upcoming events + announcements, visit our website or follow us@socoandtheocmix!

Bitters + Cocktails Class at The Mixing Glass

Join The Mixing Glass on Thursday, June 21 from
7:00pm-10:00pm for their highly anticipated class on bitters. Craig Rudewicz of Crude Bitters and Sodas will be leading a lesson in history, production + flavor combinations of one of
the most ubiquitous ingredients in both historical + modern cocktails.  The cost to participate is $85 per person, and
includes a prepared dinner paired with the evening’s cocktails. Space is limited, so please sign up online by clicking here or visiting in-store.


Win an Italian Dream Vacation!

Now through July 8, 2018, enter to win a week-long dream vacation for 2 at Borgo Egnazia Resort in Puglia, Italty, courtesy of Natuzzi Italia’s “Buy + Fly” event!  Simply register in-store at Natuzzi SOCO – no purchase necessary! Guests who do opt to shop after entering will receive up to 15% off store-wide on purchases!  For more details, please visit http://www.natuzzi.com/


California Contemporary Book Signing + Cocktail Reception at DWR

You’re invited to celebrate the publication ofCalifornia 

Contemporary: The Houses of Grant C. Kirkpatrick & KAA Design taking place inside the Design Within Reach showroom at SOCO thisThursday, June 14 from 5:00pm-7:00pm!

This FREE event includes a cocktail reception, book signing and discussion with Grant C. Kirkpatrick and Susan McFadden, Editor-in-Chief of California Homes Magazine. For more information or to RSVP, please contact jane@metworksinc.net

How To: Design Your Home as a Gift (June 23)

On Saturday, June 23 from 11:00am-3:00pm, Farrow + Ball at SOCO will host a special workshop by Outlive Design on how to design your home as a gift for a special occasion!

Outlive Design is a free, customizable online invitation service combined with the convenience of crowd funding for anyone who loves interior design + wishes to design a space rather than receive gifts for an occasion or event. To RSVP for this free workshop and get all of your interior design related questions answered, please visit www.outlivedesign.com or call 949.351.3367.


Food, Drinks + Fun at Gear Co-Op’s Family Movie Night!

On Friday, July 13 from 6:30pm-10:00pm, Gear Co-Op + JanSport will host a special screening of Disney’s “The Incredibles!” They’ve partnered with CHOC and Friends of Joshua Tree (FOJT) to organize a toy drive, and will offer guests a variety of fun activities including games, FREE root beer floats + a coloring station by Cilek Kids Rooms!  Food and drinks will be available for purchase from Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshopand LCA Wine, and guests will have a chance to win raffle items from Milk and HoneyLocal Fare,CilekGear Co-Op and JanSport!  Attendees may bring their own chairs, and space is available on a first come, first serve basis.

The Mixing Glass Mention in Orange Coast Magazine

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Bourbon is one of America’s most storied, complex, and fun spirits. Using craft spirit specialist Chris Dion of Young’s Market (and The Mixing Glass) as a guide on my boozy vision quest, I set out to do some afternoon “palate validation” using Fred Minnick’s book, “Bourbon Curious,” while raiding the Dion family liquor cabinet—a hutch filled with more spirits than a Ghostbusters ghost-trap.

Evaluating any spirit, beer, or wine is similar in that proper glassware has a huge impact on the results. For any whiskey, we suggest a standard Glencairn glass, which can be found at The Mixing Glass, in Costa Mesa’s OC Mix, along with the book.

Read the full article here!

Greer’s Guide To The Ultimate Thanksgiving – From SOCO And The OC Mix

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Thanksgiving is only a week away…and if you still need ideas on where to get your tabletop decor, hard-to-find spices and ingredients, cooking equipment and more – SOCO is your one-stop holiday entertaining destination.

Visit Greer’s OC for a ‘Daily Dose’ on how SOCO can make your Thanksgiving stress-free so you can focus on what really matters – spending quality time with family and friends!