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20 Gifts for 2020 Grads at Lido Marina Village


Graduation season is upon us and celebrations are looking a little different this year! There is still time to choose a thoughtful gift that they will love to commemorate the occasion. Select Lido Marina Village shops are open for curbside pick-up and we’ve put together a list of gifts for the unique grad with unique tastes in your life.

Alchemy Works

Grads will appreciate the story behind the carefully curated selection of found objects from the travels of owners Raan and Lindsay Parton.

Apolis Newport Beach Market Bag ($68)

Apolis Newport Beach Market Bag
Photo Credit: alchemyworks.us

Deux Lions Sandy Chain of Shells Bracelet ($220)

Photo Credit: alchemyworks.us

Vintage 1980s Costume Lanvin Choker ($200) 
A vintage, but in-trend piece that will have their friends asking where it’s from. This is a one-off-piece, but there’s more vintage jewelry at Alchemy Works!

Karen Lazar Beaded Bracelets ($130)

Karen Lazar Beaded Bracelets
Photo Credit: alchemyworks.us

Vendome Diamond Heart Necklace ($460)

Curbside pick-up on Fridays from 10 am-5 pm and Saturday/Sunday from 9am-3pm. Browse Alchemy Works’ online store alchemyworks.us and place orders by email or phone: store@alchemyworks.us or 949-483-1183 .

Bixby & Ball

For the grad that is moving out, Bixby & Ball has college bound necessities that will remind them of home.

Ocean Botanical Blueprint ($325)

Morning Bloom Cosmetic Bags ($20/$58)

Morning Bloom Cosmetic Bags
Photo Credit: bixbyandball.com

Brahms Mount Throw ($238)

Huxter Luxury Bar Soap ($12)

Linnea’s Lights Sea Salt Diffuser ($44)

Bixby & Ball is open for curbside pickup and in-store appointments Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10AM – 3PM.  Customers can place orders over the phone at (949) 791-8260 or online by selecting store pickup at checkout.

Clare V.

For the fashionista grads, Clare V. has all of the trendy bags for them to show off this summer!

Natural Rustic with Pale Pink, Parrot Green & Canary Stripes Simple Tote ($555)

Photo Credit: clarev.com

Remi Backpack in White ($535)

Photo Credit: clarev.com

Marcelle Backpack in Cherry Red ($399)

Marcelle Backpack in Cherry Red

Fanny Pack in Neon Cat ($299)

Cuoio Vachetta with Black and Cream Stripes Half Zip Wallet ($209)

Cuoio Vachetta with Black and Cream Stripes Half Zip Wallet
Photo Credit: clarev.com

Curbside pick-up Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm. Please call (949) 612-7186 to place an order or schedule an appointment.

Lido Village Books

A small, independently owned bookstore that has long been considered hidden gem. Grads will appreciate these titles for the road ahead!

Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven ($20)

The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy ($23)

Am I There Yet? By Mari Andrew ($20)

Am I There Yet? By Mari Andrew

The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin ($18)

The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin

Sometimes You Fly by Katherine Applegate ($18)

Sometimes You Fly by Katherine Applegate

Please call 949-220-7632 or email lvb.abookstore@gmail.com to place an order for curbside pick-up.

For more information please visit LidoMarinaVillage.com

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