Greer's OC: Special offer for fitness classes

If working out in a traditional gym is not your thing, consider Hidden Talents, an acclaimed studio in Huntington Beach that offers atypical fitness classes like hip-hop, go-go, burlesque, pole, pole fitness, cardio stretch, lap dance, chair, floor, hoop, yoga and more. Its expert instructors give students the skills they need for confidence-boosting, full-body workout routines. Dancer heels are recommended for all classes and required for most pole-dancing sessions.

A new special offer — sign up and pay for four consecutive classes and receive a price break. The studio is open for class registration 5:30 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday at 18514 Beach Blvd. in Huntington Beach. For more information, call (714) 964-2448 or visit http://www.hiddentalentsfitness.com.

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Feel out high-quality linens

Barbara Martin Custom Linens is a small but highly sought-after company on Balboa Island specializing in coordinating and designing high-quality bed, bath and table linens.

Barbara Martin started her career in 1978 with a prestigious linen company in Beverly Hills, where she designed linens for Hollywood's elite, Grammy recipients and the Reagan White House. After her experience at the company, she realized her passion was to work with clients on a more intimate basis, so she founded Barbara Martin Custom Linens.

Today, she imports linens from proprietary sources in Italy and works with prominent international designers, creating linens for homes, yachts and private planes, as well as easy-care linens for second homes and children's bedding in beach bungalows. Her linens are made of pure long-stem Egyptian cotton, grown free of pesticide or fertilizer, and come in more than 200 colors.

Initial consultations are complimentary and include measuring the bed to ensure a custom fit and finding key elements important for a good night's sleep. She can provide everything from the correct mattress pad to the perfect sleeping pillow at 118 Apolena Ave. in Newport Beach. For a private appointment, call (949) 723-1879 or visit http://www.barbaramartincustomlinens.com.

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A new twist for fro-yo

We lost count a long time ago on the number of fro-yo shops in Orange County, but we still get excited when one offers something a little different. As is the case with Velvet Yogurt, which is new to Laguna Beach (opened six months ago) but has been in San Clemente for a few years.