Health & Wellness
RENEWMD HEALTH AND WELLNESS 210 Fremont Hub
Courtyard, Fremont. 510/744-1582. renewmdwellness.com.
Get a jumpstart on New Year’s resolutions by making a
commitment to care for yourself before and during the
holidays. Whether for yourself or a loved one, a gift of
wellness, beauty and relaxation makes the season merry
and bright. Welcoming men and women for a wide array of
anti-aging medicine, RenewMD is the definitive destination
for all things wellness—from bio-identical hormone therapy
and personalized weight-loss programs, to state-of-the-art
aesthetic services including body sculpting, non-invasive
facelift, laser hair removal, injectables, fillers, and advanced
skin treatments such as micro-needling. Escape holiday pressures
with a luxurious facial, or recharge with a halotherapy
session. Dr. Simran Sethi offers complimentary consultations
to discuss personal health and aesthetics objectives.
Shopping & Home
ADVENTURE TOYS & TEACHERS’ SUPPLIES 173 Main
St., Los Altos, 650/941-6043. adventuretoyslosaltos.com.
Since 1986 this family-owned independent store has sold
brain- teasing playthings for all ages, from newborns to picky
preteens to adults. High-quality educational toys from around
the world, by beloved brands like Brio, Bruder, Creativity for
Kids, Lego, Think Fun, Corolle, Playmobil and Ravensburger,
include books, science kits, building sets, puzzles, games and
every other conceivable inspiration for creative play—you
name it, they have it. Shop by phone, have it gift-wrapped
for free and do curbside pickup, or let the experienced staff
help you find that special baby shower, birthday or holiday
gift in the Los Altos store.
BALANCE FITNESS 145 North Amphlett Blvd., San Mateo,
650/348-1259; balancefitness.com Between commuting and
errands, not to mention hectic holiday schedules, it’s all too
easy to skip the gym. But the holidays are a perfect time
to change all that. Imagine coming home to your own customized
gym, with equipment handpicked for your workout
goals. The experts at Balance Fitness help clients design a
truly motivating exercise space—whether that’s a state-ofthe
art gym or a few accessories. Give yourself or a loved
one the gift of health this season with a complimentary
consultation or visit to one of two Bay Area showrooms.
With Northern California’s biggest selection of strength
and cardio equipment at warehouse prices, it’s easy to find
gear to keep you in top shape all year long.
CALIFORNIA STOOLS, BARS, DINETTES 1272 S. Bascom
Ave., San Jose, 408/294-7353; 1601 Contra Costa Blvd.,
Pleasant Hill, 925/825-6888. castoolsbarsdinettes.com. Do
your holiday shopping in style by replacing your outdated dining
set, pub table or bar stools with beautiful new ones from
this locally owned business, offering the largest selection of
bar stools and dining sets in Northern California. Just in time
for the holiday party season, give your home an upgrade
that both guests and family are sure to enjoy. For more than
30 years, customers have relied on excellent
service, friendly expertise, great prices and
fast, convenient delivery at California Stools,
Bars and Dinettes, where the motto is “Quality
You Can Afford.”
GREGORY DEANE ART STUDIO 4075 Transport
St., Palo Alto, 650/424-1970. gregorydeane.com.
Deck your home in time for the holidays with colorful,
vibrant artwork by the Bay Area’s own Gregory
Deane. A critically acclaimed expressionist, Deane
has painted for over 40 years. His innovative nonobjective
paintings appear in the galleries and halls of
IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Paramount Studios, 3Com, Wang
Laboratories, The Koll Company, Getz Corporation, the
Lucas Foundation and many others, as well as private
homes and collections of movie stars and politicians
worldwide. Deane’s rich acrylic abstract works have a
powerful appeal to a viewer’s sense of light, motion and
balance. “The emotion in my work comes from somewhere
within, and can speak to the inner part of each person,” he
says. Call his studio for an appointment to view the work.
HOME CONSIGNMENT CENTER Campbell, 408/871-
8890; San Carlos, 650/508-8317. thehomeconsignmentcenter.
com. Every day feels like a holiday at the Home
Consignment Center, where fine quality vintage and contemporary
jewelry awaits the savvy shopper. Not only do
visitors pay only resale prices on the extensive and everchanging
collection of consignment gems, platinum, gold,
diamonds and fine watches, but on-site jewelers also inspect
all items—so quality and peace of mind are assured. Founded
more than 20 years ago, this family-owned business has
grown to 17 stores in California and Texas. And if you’re
looking to spruce up your home with one-of-a-kind pieces,
the Home Consignment Center’s vast selection of choice
furnishings and accessories is the perfect way to ring in
the New Year with a new look.
SANTANA ROW 377 Santana Row, San Jose, 408.551-4611.
santanarow.com. The place to be this holiday season is
Santana Row, where tens of thousands of twinkling white
lights and the merry sounds of strolling carolers will fill
you with holiday cheer while you shop for everyone on
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