THE SHOPS AT MONTAGE LAGUNA BEACH UNVEIL HOLIDAY SCHEDULE OF EXCLUSIVE DESIGNER APPEARANCES

Meet Jewelry and Candle Designers at a Series of
Intimate Champagne Gatherings, December 27 - 30

Montage Laguna Beach

LAGUNA BEACH, CALIF. (December 16, 2009) - Looking for the perfect holiday gift, such as the latest A-list jewelry or fragrance items? Mark your calendar to attend a series of chic designer appearances this December at The Shops at Montage Laguna Beach.

WHAT: Beginning December 27, The Shops at Montage Laguna Beach will host intimate two-hour gatherings with top designers. Enjoy Champagne or sparkling water as you meet the talents behind exclusive brands Sophia and Chloe jewelry, and DayNa Decker.

WHY: A first-hand opportunity to meet designers is a hallmark of the customized experiences offered by The Shops at Montage Laguna Beach.

WHEN: Personal appearances begin Sunday, December 27, and continue through Wednesday, December 30, from 4-6 p.m.

AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS: Retail consultant Anne Salcedo is available to talk about the gallery-style Shops she has created that feature niche brands, emerging designers and boutique items made by family-owned businesses, and how she is able to arrange designers to make coveted personal appearances beyond New York and Los Angeles. The Shops at Montage are dedicated to shopping themes from spa and scents to writing papers and resort lifestyle. Each intimate shop reflects artistic Laguna Beach and is staffed by personal shopping concierges.

About Montage Laguna Beach
Montage, set on a coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific in the heart of the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach, offers 30 acres of oceanfront luxury. The 250-room craftsman-style resort features beachfront accommodations; a 20,000-square-foot spa; destination dining at Studio; a wealth of outdoor recreation, including three pools, beach and water sports; a fine art collection; and more than 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. For information and reservations, please contact Montage, toll-free, at 1-888-715-6700; or visit the Web site at www.montagelagunabeach.com.

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