Design – Page 2 – SOCO & The OC Mix

SOCO’s Spring Day of Design

Posted on March 15, 2019June 1, 2019 by Kirby

JOIN SOCO + THE OC MIX FOR THE RETURN OF ITS
B I G G E S T D E S I G N E V E N T
ON SATURDAY, APRIL 27 FROM 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Get ready to be introduced to new products and collections, hear the latest on design trends from renowned industry professionals, and get an inside look at what’s ahead for home design!

Tickets are on sale now and space is limited.
Click here to reserve your spot!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH HIGHLIGHTS FROM
DAY OF DESIGN 2018

March Specials and Deals at SOCO + The OC Mix

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Kirby

Sales and Specials at

SOCO + THE OC MIX!

March over to SOCO + The OC Mix to fulfill all of your design, beauty and foodie desires.SOCO + The OC Mix has St. Patrick’s Day specials, unique events and amazing sales for shoppers to enjoy all month long!

For a full list of upcoming events + announcements, visit our website or follow us@socoandtheocmix!

Modani Mega Sale

From March 18 – March 31, Modani will be holding a Nationwide Spring Clearance Event with discounts up to 50% off. Explore the wide variety of furniture and home decor items ready and available to ship. Offering expert design consultations, special financing, and white glove delivery service, the road to home renovation is paved for success at any Modani showroom or online.

Hay Spring Sale

With a new season comes a new sale at HAY! From now – March 21, Hay is offering 15% off everything in-store and online PLUS they’re providing free shipping on furniture items. Stop by the showroom or check out their online store here to grab your favorites while they’re still available!

Design That Moves at BoConcept

Comfort and functionality come together to create BoConcept’s new Parma reclining sofa! Your evenings will be full of personalized relaxation as you arrange the neck support and footrest to your preferred position. Learn more about the reclining sofa’s design and other BoConcept products here.

Ligne Roset’s In-Store Sale!

It’s the best time of the year! From now – March 19, Ligne Roset’s Semi-Annual sale will offer shoppers 15% off the entire collection and up to 50% off select in-stock products. Stop by Ligne Roset’s showroom and take home one of their many contemporary design pieces today!

Introducing…

Timothy Oulton’s New 2019 Collection: Visceral Experiences! Join Timothy Oulton on Saturday, March 16 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. to assist in welcoming the New Collection while sipping on British Tea. Guests will see first-hand how authentic materials and human-centered design can impact interior design and the feelings it evokes. Check out all of the showroom’s thought-provoking products here.

Style Report Alert!

All throughout the month of March, Paul Mitchell will be offering specials and deals to help you obtain the Spring look of your dreams! From hair coloring to skin products and everything in-between, they’ll have all of your beauty needs covered. Check out their Style Report here to see all March offerings.

Go Green for Portola!

This St. Patty’s Day, enjoy all kinds of green-themed specials at Portola! Enjoy a Matcha Latte + Matcha Croissant for $8 or come in wearing green and automatically receive a 17% discount on your food + drink purchase! Talk about being lucky!

Best Chef in the West!

Carlos Salgado at Taco Maria was recently named one of the Beard Foundations’s semifinalists for the 2019 Best Chef on the West Coast Awards! This is such a well deserved accomplishment – on behalf of everyone at SOCO + The OC Mix, congratulations Carlos!

Tackle Box Take Over

Head over to Tackle Box for new weekly events and St. Patty’s Day-inspired dishes! See below for details.

Tackle Beats Event Series: Join Tackle Box every Friday night from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. to enjoy enjoy music from a live DJ + sip on tasty local brews. Check out March’s line-up of DJ’s here!
St. Patrick’s Day Burger: No pinching necessary! Tackle Box’s St. Patrick’s Day Green Burger will have you covered. Stop in Friday, March 15 – Sunday, March 17 to see the green goodness for yourself!
Sunday Supper Event Series: Beginning Sunday, March 17, Tackle Box will be your place for Sunday supper! Drop in on the third Sunday of every month from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and click here to RSVP for the first Sunday Supper inspired by classic TV dinners.

Check out the Latest from SOCO + The OC Mix!

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Kirby

Check Out the Latest from

SOCO + THE OC MIX!

Visit SOCO + The OC Mix where you can explore bold new menu options, learn a new skill at one of our fun workshops, or browse the latest styles in one of our many design showrooms!

For a full list of upcoming events + announcements, visit our website or follow us@socoandtheocmix!

Now Open: Midori Matcha!
Midori Matcha, the highly-anticipated cafe specializing in Organic Japanese Matcha brews, is now open inside The OC Mix! Stop by and enjoy a matcha cold brew, sesame soft serve, or matcha-licious pastry!

Design Your Home With F+B
Join Farrow & Ball this Saturday, August 11 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. for a free1-on-1 workshop where you’ll learn to design your home as a present for any special occasion + get all of your interior design questions answered!

If interested, be sure to RSVP here.

Get A Fall Refresh At Calligaris
Stop by Calligaris OC on Wednesday, August 15 to see its new fall collection, featuring updated and new designs. You’ll find refreshed finishes, and new introductions with a moody, mid-century vibe. Even more intriguing new designs from Milan are set to arrive later this year – and you can get a sneak peek in-store now!

Temakira’s Summer Specials
Visit Temakira this month to its latest specials for summer!Enjoy the new Tekka Hand Roll, the vegetarian Shishito Tempura Hand Roll, or Crunchy Salmon Jalapeño Hand Roll (if you’re in the mood for something spicy!)

Network at Kestan’s Women in Entrepreneurship Panel

Join Kestan on Tuesday, August 14 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for an evening of networking at its panel, “Women in Entrepreneurship: Passion to Business.” Enjoy an inspirational conversation local female entrepreneurs discussing topics that will motivate and invigorate your career (complete with light bites and beverages!)

RSVP to guarantee your spot here!

Extended Hours at Tackle Box
Enjoy Tackle Box even later thanks to the eatery’s new, extended dinner hours. You can now enjoy delicious entrees like the Seared Albacore Ceviche or Red Wine Braised Short Ribs until 9:00 p.m.!

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

Posted on June 13, 2018June 13, 2018 by Kirby

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 Honey, Local Fare,Cilek, Gear Co-Op and JanSport! Attendees may bring their own chairs, and space is available on a first come, first serve basis.

Coming Up at SOCO and The OC Mix!

Posted on June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 by Kirby

Enjoy your summer at SOCO + The OC Mix! We have new tenants now open + coming soon, new products and collections available from your favorite shops and showrooms, an exclusive book signing event, workshops for kids + more!

See more below and follow us on social media @socoandtheocmix to stay in-the-know about upcoming events and announcements.

Now Open: Tackle Box at SOCO!
Tackle Box is now officially open daily from
11:00am-7:00pm at SOCO + The OC Mix.
Featuring a delicious variety of soups,
salads, snacks, rolls, poké and the wildly
popular Tackle Box Daily Special, there’s
something on the menu for everyone!
Stay tuned for more about extended dinner
hours, brunch, and other news!
http://tackleboxoc.com/

Summer Fun Begins at Local Fare
Kick off a fun + stylish summer with a visit to Local Fare! Their affordable décor and tableware makes summer entertaining a breeze, and they’ve got the season’s hottest items in stock – perfect for any outdoor gathering. Currently, the shop is featuring Beach Glass and Le Cadeaux Melamine dinnerware to help decorate, entertain and celebrate every day! Click here or visithttps://oclocalfare.com/ for more inspiration!

Room & Board’s Career Open House Event
Have you ever dreamed of working in design? Are you inspired to help create beautiful living spaces? Room & Board SOCO is hosting a Careers Open House event onSaturday, June 10 from 9:00am – 11:00am. Come meet our leadership staff + a few team members and discover how they do retail differently! For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2IWSntI

California Contemporary Book Signing + Cocktail Reception at DWR
On Thursday, June 14 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm,
you’re invited to celebrate the publication of
California Contemporary: The Houses of Grant C. Kirkpatrick and KAA Design taking place inside the
Design Within Reach showroom at SOCO! 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

Sourcing Saturdays at Pirch
You’re invited to join PIRCH every Saturday
from 10:00am – 4:00pm for “Sourcing Saturday”
where the expert culinary team will guide you
through a hands-on cooking experience
highlighting PIRCH’s world class appliance
brands! If you’re thinking about upgrading your
appliances, these workshops are a must! The
experience is complimentary, and RSVPs are
requested at www.pirch.com/costamesa

Designer Camp Returns to SOCO
Calling all creative minds! Designer Camp, the only comprehensive and collaborative design-based summer camp for children ages 11-17, is returning this summer to the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity! From July 16 – July 20, students will explore various careers within the design industry by learning and practicing the principles + elements of design. For more information or to register, please visit www.designercamp.com/orange-county/.
SOCO + The OC Mix subscribers can use special codeOCMIX for $50 off registration!

Never Miss An Event!
Be sure to visit our website for a full list of events and happenings at SOCO + The OC Mix.
Also, we love to hear from you – so please check in@socoandtheocmix if you join us at an event + be sure to follow us for fun giveaways, announcements, and more!

Summer Sneak Peek: It’s Heating Up at SOCO and The OC Mix!

Posted on May 13, 2018May 13, 2018 by Kirby

Summer is almost here and things are heating up at SOCO + The OC Mix for Mother’s Day, at the Farmer’s Market, and so much more! SOCO and The OC Mix are your destinations for inspiration – and you’ll find everything you need to make your home – and your life – beautiful this season and year-round.

Visit our website and follow us on social media @socoandtheocmix to stay in-the-know about upcoming events, announcements and more!

This Mother’s Day, Spoil Mom at SOCO
SOCO features the best in dining and shopping. This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to one of our fabulous restaurants, like ARC Food & Libations, Pueblo Tapas, Shuck Oyster Bar or Taco María – recently named LA Times’ 2018 Restaurant of the Year – or indulge in sweet treats from SusieCakes or ST Pâtisserie. Moms will also love browsing our fashion retailers, including premium denim and contemporary clothing styles from Eva’s Trunk, and trendy athleisure wear from Bono Spera. SOCO also offers the best in home + decor and you’ll find the perfect Mother’s Day gift or table setting at locations like Farrow & Ball,HD Buttercup, Design Within Reach and Natuzzi Italia. To see more shops, restaurants and retailers, visit www.socoandtheocmix.com.

Second Saturdays at the Newly Expanded SOCO Farmers’ Market
This Saturday, May 12 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., you’re invited to kick off Second Saturdays at SOCO’s Farmers’ Market! Long known as the perfect weekend destination + best place to purchase local produce, the newly expanded market includes even more farmers, artisans and vendors than ever before! We’re celebrating the official kick-off with live music, chef’s demos, and so much more! Visitbit.ly/SOCOFarmers for more information.

LCA Wine Presents: Lord of the Strings with Annie & Pat
You’re invited to enjoy this Lord of the Strings concert series on Sunday, May 20 at LCA Wine at SOCO. Starting at 3:00 p.m., Annie Sellick and Pat Bergeson (a.k.a. Annie & Pat) will take the stage for an unforgettable musical event. The duo covers a range of musical ground with jazz standards, soulful originals and cabaret classics. During the concert, guests will enjoy wine selections curated by LCA Wine. Click here to purchase tickets.

Save on Sofas at Calligaris
With its distinctive design touch, Calligaris
interprets next season trends at its best with
one-of-a-kind new products. Now through
Monday, May 21, save up to 30% MSRP on
all sofas and lounge chairs just in time for
Mother’s Day! For more information, click
here or check out the website at
www.calligarissocal.com

Sourcing Saturdays at Pirch
You’re invited to join PIRCH every Saturday from10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for Sourcing Saturday where the expert culinary team will guide you through a hands-on cooking experience highlighting PIRCH’s world class appliance brands. If you’re thinking about upgrading your appliances, these workshops are a must! The experience is complimentary, yet also very popular, so RSVPs are recommended! (www.pirch.com/costamesa)

Designer Camp Returns to SOCO
This summer, Designer Camp – the only comprehensive & collaborative design-based summer camp for young creatives ages 11-17 – will host two workshop series at the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity at SOCO + The OC Mix!

Designer Camp 101 will take place July 16-20, giving students the opportunity to explore industry careers and learn the principles & elements of design, followed by Designer Camp Interior Design fromJuly 23-27, which will dive deeper into areas of interior design, including event & furniture design, home staging, prop styling, textile design and more. Click here to learn more + register online.

Meet Anna-Marie Claassen of Anthology Interiors
If you’ve seen the incredible new spring/summer display windows at SOCO + The OC Mix, you’re looking at the work of Anna-Marie Claassen of Anthology Interiors. Anna-Marie got her start in design at the tender age of 9 when she received her first dollhouse, and never looked back! After studying Interior Design at Ivy Tech College, she began working in Orange County’s high-end residential interior design world before launching Anthology Interiors. Through Anthology, she’s completed an array of projects – from furnishings to heavy remodels to new home builds – all with a focus on colors, patterns & improving quality of life through design. We think you’ll agree her passion shines through her work! For more information, visitwww.anthologyinteriors.com

Never Miss An Event!
Be sure to visit our website for a full list of events and happenings at SOCO + The OC Mix. Also, we love to hear from you – so please check in@socoandtheocmix if you join us at an event, and be sure to follow us for giveaways, announcements, and more!

Spring Happenings at SOCO & The OC Mix

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Kirby

Happy Friday! Join SOCO and The OC Mix for one (or a few!) of the many exciting events & happenings coming up this month. Home to a variety of Orange County’s best retailers, home design stores and eateries, SOCO and The OC Mix has something for everyone! Be sure to visit our website for a full list of events, and follow @socoandtheocmix for information about giveaways, the latest updates, announcements, and more!

Shop in Style at Kestan’s SS18 Private Sale

Kestan is kicking off the season in style by celebrating the launch of its Spring/Summer 2018 collection in the most fashionable way – by hosting a private sale event on Saturday, April 28 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm. Guests are invited to shop the retailer’s newest collection and freshest styles while enjoying sips, snacks, live music and a special 15% off discount on the entire store. Click here for more info: (https://kestanprivatesaless18.splashthat.com/)

Van Brunt Optical Haus/ L.A. Eyeworks Trunk Show + Portrait Exhibit: Two With a View

Calling all eyeglass aficionados! Don’t miss this fabulous trunk show on Sunday, April 29 from11:00am – 5:00pm. This free event will feature trunks chockfull of colorful & unique L.A. Eyeworks frames and a portrait exhibit showcasing fabulous black and white portraits from the popular, “Your Face is Like a Work of Art. It Deserves a Great Frame” campaign. Click here for more information (https://socoandtheocmix.com)

Sourcing Saturdays at Pirch

You’re invited to join PIRCH every Saturday from10:00am – 4:00pm for Sourcing Saturday where the expert culinary team will guide you through a hands-on cooking experience highlighting PIRCH’s world class appliance brands! If you’re thinking about upgrading your appliances, these workshops are a must! The experience is complimentary, yet also very popular, so RSVPs are recommended! (www.pirch.com/costamesa)

A Day of Beauty at Paul Mitchell the School at SOCO

Join Paul Mitchell the School for a Day of Beauty onSunday, May 6 from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Enjoy mimosas and snacks while pampering yourself with a haircut, treatment and style, customized dermalogica treatments and a variety of hair and skin services. All proceeds from this FUNraising event will go to charities including Children’s Miracle Network, Eyes on Cancer, Food 4 Africa, Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation and more! For more information visit www.socoandtheocmix.com

Red Dot Auction VII at Chuck Jones Center for Creativity

On Friday, May 11 from 6:00pm – 10:00pm, WoodSnap will join Chuck Jones Center for Creativity to donate their work, printed on the company’s signature birch wood, at the eighth annual Red Dot Auction. Additionally, more than 100 artists from around the globe have contributed one or more canvases and 3D art objects to this special fundraising event! For more information and to purchase tickets online, please visit ChuckJonesCenter.org/RedDot

Second Saturdays at SOCO’s Farmers’ Market is Expanding

On Saturday, May 12 from 9:00am – 2:00pm, you’re invited to kick off Second Saturdays at SOCO’s Farmer’s Market! Located in the heart of SOCO, the newly expanded market includes even more farmers, artisans and vendors than ever before. We’re celebrating the official kick-off in a big way with live music and the chance to participate in an exciting market tour and hands-on chef demo by Sorella Collective! Click here to purchase chef demo tickets, https://form.jotform.com/81151172750146

ROSÉ Soirée – A Toast to Spring at SOCO and The OC Mix

Raise your glass for a toast at SOCO and The OC Mix’s ROSÉ Soirée! On Thursday, May 17 from5:00pm – 7:00pm, enjoy live music in SOCO’s beautiful courtyard while sampling a curated selection of more than 20 rosé wines hand selected from Provence, Europe and The New World by Orange County’s own LCA Wine, alongside meticulously paired rosé-inspired bites by ROSÉ Catering & Events. Click here to purchase tickets (bit.ly/SOCORoseSoiree)

C.S. Wo Debuts Newly Renovated Showroom

C.S. Wo & Sons is celebrating its newly renovated showroom at SOCO! Come in to shop the new, upscale and modern look, classic contemporary styles, and more – each hand selected to round out the showroom’s unique and eclectic mix. Choose from top brands including Century, Bernhardt, Lexington, Elite Leather and more, and enjoy complimentary in-home design services! For more information, please visit (california.cswoandsons.com)

OC Register: New furniture stores open at SoCo

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Kirby

Meet Sarah Choi of Miel

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Kirby

The stylishly trendy Miel fashion boutique isa destination for many Orange County fashionistas. Owner Sarah Choi talks about the business.

Q. Tell us about yourself and what you did before opening your business, Miel?

A: “I am a fashion design graduate from New York. I designed handbags and pursued a career in New York. Then I moved back to SoCal where I grew up, & continued my career at Guess as a handbag designer. I majored in womenswear & always wanted to pursue my dream of having my own line of women’s apparel & owning a small boutique that would possibly carry my brand. I eventually left Guess & started designing & manufacturing my own brand, Percée in Los Angeles, which eventually led me to open Miel here at The OC Mix.”

Q. What challenges do you face as a small business owner and how do you overcome them?

A: “As a small business owner, the biggest challenge & a blessing is having to do everything, from buying the right styles of clothing & accessories to managing various employees, as well as working as a salesman. My next challenge is to get our website back on track, which is almost like another full-time job!”

Q. What do you like best about having your shop at SOCO and the OC Mix?

A: “We are located outside of your usual “shopping mall” which gives a unique shopping experience for those who are looking for that “special something.” I’m also a big fan of searching for great places to eat in Orange County and I think The OC Mix is like a hidden gem for newcomers!”