GREER’S BEST BUYS:

If you’re short on time let Wonderland Bakery take care of your Easter treats. Their Easter Cookie Party To Go includes eggs, bunnies, carrots and cookies. The $75 set comes with 10 Easter-themed cookies to decorate and three colors of icing sprinkles for décor packaged on a tray with an airtight snap on lid. They also have pre-made $75 baskets filled with sea grass, Easter cookies, bunnies, carrots and yummy Easter eggs. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday for private Wonderland Bakery Adventure Parties. Local delivery and nationwide shipping is available. The Bluffs Shopping Center, 1314 Bison Ave., at MacArthur Boulevard in Newport Beach. Call (949) 640-9095 or visit wonderlandbakery.com.

HOP BOX cupcakes

Just for Easter, Sprinkles debuts its HOP box filled with dark chocolate, brown sugar praline, carrot and vanilla cupcakes decorated with pink and green bunnies. The box is available through Sunday. Each box contains a dozen cupcakes for $36.

Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Corona del Mar Plaza at 800 Avocado Ave. Call (949) 760-0003 or go to www.sprinklescupcakes.com.

Brunches for Easter

Two great choices for Easter Brunch include Scott’s Seafood Grill & Bar and Pinot Provence at the Westin South Coast Plaza. The two restaurants offer sit-down brunches with first-rate menus and exceptional service. Scott’s is a popular destination for pre-theater dining. Fresh seafood and incredible steaks are perfectly prepared. 3300 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. (714) 979-2400. www.scottsseafood.com. Pinot Provence at the Westin South Coast Plaza offers rustic French fare renowned for its sophistication at 686 Anton Blvd. in Costa Mesa. Call (714) 444-5900 or go to www.patinagroup.com.

USE DAILY PILOT COUPON

Hi-Time Wine Cellars carries an array of chocolates and candies ideal for Easter baskets. The chocolatier section offers solid chocolate bunnies, panorama eggs, chocolate-filled eggs, quail eggs, sugar-free chocolate, and novelty items. And Hi-Time offers a coupon in the Daily Pilot for 10% off items in their candy shop through Saturday. Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday to Saturday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Hi-Time Wine Cellars at 250 Ogle St. in Costa Mesa. Call (949) 650-8463 or (800) 331-3005 or go to www.hittimewine.net.

SHOP, LISTEN, ENJOY

The Hip Event is underway today and Saturday at Neiman Marcus at Fashion Island. If you spend $500 or more in Contemporary Sportswear you’ll receive a complimentary Tory Burch tote. The shopping event will also feature the latest spring trends for men and women, music and refreshments. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. At Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Call (949) 759-1900 or go to www.neimanmarcus.com.

NEWPORT’s HIPSTER HAVEN

Mauve just moved to East Balboa in Newport Beach. It’s a haven for hipsters looking for an exclusive selection of cutting-edge premium street wear and international fashion labels. Hot sellers include Tavik, Atwater, Vestal, Stussy, Gentle Fawn and Initium Platinum. Open 11 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. 507 East Balboa, Newport Beach. Call (949) 675-3191 or go to www.mauveonline.com.

Bright, fun apparel

Oilily at South Coast Plaza offers a buy a dress and receive a pair of newly arrived shoes at 25% off through Saturday. Children’s and women’s apparel feature detailed prints and imaginative combinations of colors. The high-end Dutch brand has attracted an international following for more than 40 years. 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. Level 1, near the Carousel, at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Call (714) 432-7505.

GREER WYLDER writes Best Buys for the Daily Pilot each Friday. She’s the founder and president of greersoc.com, a free daily e-mail service that provides the latest in Orange County fashion, dining and trends.