I officially started our Christmas shopping...

...yesterday at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Just as I was going at a good pace and enjoying lunch with Kim & Dave at Crystal Court, the mall had to be evacuated (see this!), go figure! Thank goodness, I was still able to enjoy shopping at the main part of the Plaza. It was sooo much fun! Think I need to go back on Friday since I didn't get the 'full adventure' (Paper Source, etc) yesterday. A couple of new stores that I enjoyed: J. Crew & Jo Malone (thanx to Kim & Dave for the recommendation!)