Take Note

By Sarah Mosqueda and Madelyn Sutherland

Get the Goods

We buy laundry detergent and shampoo to keep our life clean. But have you ever thought about how all those one-time use plastic containers are actually contributing to plastic pollution? If the extra waste has you feeling counterproductive, check out Fill Up Buttercup. Located in Costa Mesa, Fill Up Buttercup is your one-stop shop for home and body cleaning products that also help reduce waste. Bring in your own container to fill with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, all-purpose cleaner, laundry detergent and more. ($3.20$22.88) You only pay for what you fill and if you don’t have your own container, they offer glass or aluminum options online or in-store. ($1.90 and up) You’ll also find a selection of home and bathroom accessories, like dish sponges ($4.98) that are biodegradable, compostable, or can be easily recycled. Curbside and local delivery are available too, so there is no excuse not to fill ‘er up! (714) 785-6686, fillupbuttercup.com

Three Wags

Three Wags combines two of owner Catherine Whiteman’s greatest loves: pups and problemsolving. Her custom dog accessories are made to be fashionable and functional for pets and humans alike. This holiday season, she’s also added some festive finds, perfect for gift-giving. Adirondack Dog Stockings ($40 and up) are decked in classic red buffalo check and custom-made to order. Each is embroidered with a dog bone appliqué and can be personalized with your dog’s name. Her other dog accessories, like Clip ‘n Go Dog Bandanas ($23) and Dog Bone Squeak Toys ($14.95) can be personalized, too (for a $7 fee). Personalized Dog Blankets in three standard sizes ($49 and up) and Personalized Home Decor Pillows ($55-$63.50) in a neutral canvas cover and custom dog silhouette appliqué are perfect for your favorite pup parent. | threewags.com

Wisp Ceramics

Wisp Ceramics are breathtakingly beautiful and decidedly modern, which isn’t an accident. Artist Kat West was born in the Philippines, grew up in Brooklyn, and now makes her home in Southern California. She first dabbled in ceramics in 2014 and credits the medium with her subsequent humbling, saying clay taught her patience, forgiveness, and most importantly how to move on. West reclaims, re-uses and re-purposes as much clay as possible and fires all of her work in a fully solar-powered kiln. She marries an old craft with conscious creation, making pieces that reflect her not only her style, but her values too. You can buy her pieces ($25-$170) directly through her website, wispceramics.com. West will also have a few select pieces for sale this season at Molly Wood Garden Design in Costa Mesa. | wispceramics.com

Bridget Belden

While this time of year is supposed be a time of joy, it can be hard to make time for that joy when the holiday hustle and bustle, along with the stress of COVID, has you feeling depleted and exhausted. Life Coach Bridget Belden says it’s critical to take the time for yourself this season, and year-round. As the founder of Magenta Consulting, Belden supports women who are searching for more balance, purpose and joy in their lives. Now, she is offering Tableau readers a complimentary downloadable journal based on her program’s 6 pillars to focus on to live a brighter, more joyful life. Don’t pass up this opportunity for self-care, inspiration and goal-setting heading into the new year! Click here to start saying “yes” to joy. (714) 6022295, bridgetbelden.com

Deborah Allen

Local artist Deborah Allen uses an acrylic medium to achieve watercolor techniques that explore space, fluidity and light and make for euphoric pieces. This season, she is joining forces with iconic surf wear designer, Jeff Yokoyama, who formed Mucho Aloha, Maui & Sons, and many others. The two will collaborate on three special pieces Yokoyama is creating out of Allen’s drop cloth/painting tarp material. “Jeff has made my favorite pieces in my wardrobe,” says Allen, “I asked him for help finding the right design worthy of cutting into the fabric that had become so beautiful!” The colorful pieces of fabric adorned in all of Allen’s paint marks will be fashioned into wearable pieces, like the stunning ‘studio pullover.’ Pieces are ready to wear for all sorts of occasions and serve as unexpected addition to Allen’s artwork. Shop these unique styles and other items, like hand-painted bone china dinner plates ($60) on her website. allenartdesign.com

TAKE NOTE

By Sarah Mosqueda and Madelyn Sutherland

Common Room Roasters

Common Room Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster in Newport Beach by way of Melbourne, Australia. They offer both single origin and blended coffee beans from Honduras, Ethiopia, Colombia and more. Visit their Tasting Room for a seasonal contemporary coffee menu that utilizes a wide range of brewing methods. You’ll also find locally sourced small bites and a curated retail pro shop to meet all your brewing needs. A CRR Coffee subscription can also make a great gift for your favorite coffee drinker. Each month, subscribers receive a freshly roasted 12oz. bag of coffee delivered to their door, complete with tasting cards and brew tips. ($16 a month) | commonroomroasters.com, (949) 220-7868

Laguna Beach Books

This independent bookseller at The Old Pottery Place in Laguna Beach fosters a communityenriching environment by hosting author events and readings and providing an extensive book selection to suit readers of all kinds. Their popular events have gone virtual for the time being, but you can still use the Laguna Beach Books Top Sellers guide to keep track of what people in Laguna (and the rest of the country) are reading, or shop stocking stuffers like Jellycat stuffed animals ($15-$55), puzzles ($18-$25), and stationery items ($20-$26). Tableau’s Editor-inChief swears by LBB’s easy online ordering process to keep pace with her insatiable reading habit. lagunabeachbooks.com, (949) 494-4779

NOU Candles

Whether you’re starting a new job, moving to a new home, or turning the page on a new chapter in life, NOU offers a candle specifically scented and crafted to burn away the ambiguities of change and allow you to embrace transformation. Every NOU candle is handcrafted with coconut wax to be non-toxic and cruelty free. Select from NOU’s three original scents – Nou Beginning an energizing citrus blend; Nou Mindset, a floral candle for relaxation and meditation; and Nou Home, a warm and cozy vanilla blend. Four more scents will join the collection this holiday season – Nou Journey, Nou Chapter, Nou Dreams, and for a limited time (until February) Nou Year. noucandles.com

OmniaPiel

Keep your skin happy and healthy this winter at OmniaPiel, a full-service medical spa located at SOCO + The OC Mix in Costa Mesa. OmniaPiel boasts a beautiful and relaxing setting where top experts provide facial medical aesthetics and esthetician services that leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. From bespoke facials to neuromodulators, you’ll have access to everything you need to feel your best in your own skin. Now, OmniaPiel is introducing the perfect holiday glow-up — the Potenza Radio Frequency microneedling treatment – a customizable solution to meet your skin goals. Whether you want to tighten and firm your skin, minimize the common signs of aging, or reduce blemishes, you’ll unleash your skin’s potential after only a few treatments. | omniapiel.com, (714) 716-5031