Simon Pearce to host a Grand Opening Reception; South Coast Plaza, CA

Simon Pearce will host a grand opening reception for their new retail store in Costa Mesa’s South Coast Plaza on Thursday, June 21st from 4pm-7pm. Simon Pearce will be present for a Meet and Greet.

Kelli Pippin, Director of Marketing at Simon Pearce, comments, “South Coast Plaza is an ideal location for Simon Pearce. Californians have an affinity towards everyday elegance in all they do and our handmade designs epitomize that attainable aspiration for the home, tabletop and gift giving.”

Guests will also enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments served in original Simon Pearce designs and will have the opportunity to win special opening gifts. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Nello Cucina and wine by Tablas Creek. A portion of the proceeds generated during this evening will benefit SPIN and their efforts in providing programs to assist the homeless.

The Simon Pearce South Coast Plaza store will be the second retail location on the west coast for the privately owned company, following the 2005 opening of Simon Pearce on Fillmore Street in San Francisco. The store will feature Simon Pearce’s original designs in hand blown glass and handmade pottery as well as fine linens, flatware and home accents.


About Simon Pearce:
Simon Pearce designs, manufactures and markets original products in hand blown glass and handmade pottery and operates two fine dining establishments. Founded in 1971, Simon Pearce originated as a small glassblowing workshop in Kilkenny, Ireland. Simon Pearce has maintained a dedication to creating products that are beautifully designed, produced with premium quality materials and time-honored techniques and intended for a lifetime of everyday use. In 1981, the company moved to a historic woolen mill on the banks of the Ottauquechee River in Quechee, Vermont. Today, Quechee remains the flagship for Simon Pearce’s retail, restaurant and production activities. The full range of glass and pottery designs embody traditional and contemporary styles—all with classic simplicity, elegance, and everyday functionality. The line is available at 12 Simon Pearce retail stores in the US, through a nationwide network of signature stores, via mail-order catalogue and online at SimonPearce.com.

About SPIN:
Serving People In Need (SPIN) was founded in 1987 by Sam Boyce and six friends who wanted to help the homeless of Orange County Their mission is to assist low-income and homeless people with financial assistance for housing costs and, through a network of comprehensive support services, enable them to become self-sufficient and no longer dependent on public support. For more information, visit SPINOC.org.