October/November 2015 95 p e c i a l a d v e r t i s i n g s e c t i o n Jose’s hometown candy store has plenty of the sweet treats to go around. For 100 years, the purveyor of fine confections has made delicious handmade chocolates using only high quality ingredients and flavors. Many of the recipes still used today were created by the company’s founders and include classic favorites such as boxed creams and chews and holiday-themed truffle pops. For the holidays, the scrumptious-smelling shop has oodles of offerings like Santa’s snowmen and sleighs made from milk, dark and white chocolate, as well as holiday-themed gift baskets and their newest delight, sea salt caramels. Visit the historic store for a memorable holiday treat. We Olive & Wine Bar. 112 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos. 408/354-7474. www.weolive.com. Sip, sample and shop at We Olive this holiday season, where custom-designed gift baskets brimming with gourmet food, oils, vinegars and specialty wine products are perfect for everyone on your holiday list. The Los Gatos store gives you the chance to sample before you buy, so the gifts you give can be stamped with your own personal seal of approval. Take a seat on the outdoor patio to enjoy food and wine, or sidle up to the indoor wine bar for a more interactive experience when you visit. Focused on small farmers and growers, the certified extra virgin olive oil at We Olive is 100 percent California grown and of the highest quality. Don’t forget the wine—We Olive stocks its bar with small production, California artisan-produced wines that are available by the taste, half glass, full glass and bottle for a truly unique experience. BEAUTY & JEWELRY Amazing Lash Studio. 1360 El Paseo de Saratoga, San Jose, CA, 408/374-5274. www.amazinglashstudio.com. The eyes are the windows to the soul, so it’s no surprise that lush lashes are the season’s most sought after accessories. Eyelash extensions are all the rage in the beauty world and for good reason. They last for weeks, making it possible to pare down your morning beauty routine, give your mascara brush a break and look polished with minimal effort. Fittingly named Amazing Lash Studio makes upping your glam quotient and look an affordable prospect. Their unique waterproof formula and custom application of extensions ensure lash longevity and a natural look. Whether you are prepping for holiday parties, or hoping to make a splash on a beach vacation, Amazing Lash Studio will get you camera-ready in a flash. Kerns Fine Jewelry. 214 Lorton Ave., Burlingame, 650/348-7557. www.kernjewelers.com. Family owned since 1944, Kerns has been serving the Peninsula and Silicon Valley for three generations. Carrying many of the finest watch and jewelry lines in the industry, the store’s experts travel the globe to bring customers all the latest handcrafted designs. Kerns offers an extensive selection of diamonds and other precious and semiprecious gemstones, the finest men’s and women’s wrist watches from around the world and customizable gift items for that special one on your list. The store also provides jewelry and watch repair services as well as expert appraisals and estate buying. For keepsakes to be treasured for a lifetime, exquisite jewelry and elegant, distinctive timepieces, visit Kerns, where service and quality go hand in hand. GREAT GETAWAYS Aston Lakeland Village Resort. 3535 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, 866/774-2924. www.astonlakelandvillage. com. Escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with accommodations that are truly elevating. Lakeland Village is Tahoe’s premier condominium resort, featuring hotel amenities. Choices range from studios to five-bedroom townhomes, all with fireplaces and kitchens, with a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast offered daily throughout the ski season. The resort is nestled on 19 acres of serene lakeside grounds surrounds
South Bay Accent - Oct/Nov 2016
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