BEST BUYS:New showroom offers original works

Studio Chameleon is simply the latest and greatest home furnishings store in Newport Beach. The classical modern showroom recently opened at Westcliff Plaza, and it’s the talk of the town. Owners Darsi and Joe Rubin, two art dealers, along with the talents of Eve Lowey, an interior design specialist with 20 years experience, joined forced to offer visually stunning original art and framing, custom-made furniture, Bernhardt upholstery, premium fabrics for bedding and drapery, and eclectic hard-to-find-pieces like petrified wood tables, and one-of-a-kind glass art.

Whether you want an entire home created by Chameleon’s interior design service or a small, stunning succulent plant arrangement, there’s something for everyone. The showroom perfectly displays Chameleon’s assets: an unfinished granite table, antique French wallpaper rollers turned into lamps, contemporary Dwell linens, fossils, minerals and more. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, at 1733 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach; (949) 650-7979.

You’re a busy, on-the-go person who needs to eat, but fast food just doesn’t cut it. That’s where Costa Mesa-based LiveOnTheGo.com comes in. It’s a new convenient and free online service that allows you to order and pay for take-out food from more than 120 of your favorite restaurants, cafes and coffee houses in Orange County. With only a few clicks of the mouse you can quickly and easily order food when you want it. Some restaurants offer delivery, others offer pick-up only. Just place orders via the Web, PDA or cellular phones. Participating LiveOnTheGo restaurants include fast-casual to upscale dining choices that feature a variety of cuisines — with more signing on each week.

Choose from Avanti Café, Brio Tuscany Grille, California Wraps & Grill, Cedar Creek Inn, El Ranchito, First Class Pizza, Inka Grill, Jack Shrimp, Lil’ Pickle, Mi Casa, Mutt Lynch’s, Panini Garden Bistro, Pascal Epicerie, all 16 Pasta Bravo locations, Taleo Grille, Ten Restaurant Asian Bistro and many more. “Our goal is to streamline the take-out process and provide fast, healthy food from local restaurants while saving users time and money,” Darren Testa, president of LiveOnTheGo.com, says. “The service is great for individuals and families on the go, who want to eat quality food — fast. In corporate settings, it makes life easier for administrators who order lunch for groups by providing an easy and efficient way to order and pay for take-out and catered meals.” LiveOnTheGo.com allows you to search for restaurants and dishes all from one easy-to-use website by cuisine, by restaurant or by proximity. No convenience charges, mandatory tips or hidden fees; www.LiveOnTheGo.com.

Paris To The Moon celebrates with a summer artist market from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Check out artistic talents from Katelyn Aronson, Pam Garrison, Lori Hanna, Nancy Sinner, Sue McKibbin, Felipa Hanson and Patricia Bonham. Choose from antique wood purses, mixed-media collage art, jewelry, hand-sewn characters and more, at 1720 Santa Ana Ave., Costa Mesa. (949) 642-0942.

Kiehl’s Since 1851 at South Coast Plaza carries some of the best in skin and hair care, including Crème de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Body Polish and UV Protective Everyday Facial Moisturizing Sunscreen Cream with SPF 15. Yerba Maté, a South American botanical, is a key ingredient. The products are packed with 24 vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. And Yerba Maté Tea Lotion Facial Moisturizer works wonders for skin dullness, and it’s perfect for summer ($35). Other rejuvenating Yerba Maté products include Yerba Maté Tea Cleanser, suitable for all skin types that reveal skin’s natural radiance ($20.50), and Yerba Maté Tea Toner, a gentle herbal gel toner ($24.50). Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday on Level 2, at South Coast Plaza, (714) 427-0998; www.kiehls.com.