Dan's Papers -March 27, 2009 - Shop 'til You Drop

Spring has finally sprung for most of us and the weather has already put smiles on our faces. Let's do some shopping!

Spring has also sprung at Aunt Suzie's Clothes for Kids, Hampton Road, Southampton. Easter and spring dresses and suits are in stock, along with a fun selection of swimsuits, Life is Good apparel and playwear. Stop in now for all your Communion wear needs! Aunt Suzie's has a fancy and classic variety of dresses and suits and even carries veils, ties, gloves, purses and hair accessories, all at affordable prices. Look for the up to 75% off sale on select merchandise throughout the store.

Twist, 46 Jobs Lane, Southampton, has a fantastic assortment of new spring merchandise for contemporary ladies and girls sizes 7 to 14. Stop in and take a look at all of the beautiful dresses, knit tops and amazing assortment of denim. In addition to all the great brands such as Free People, Hard Tail, Lacoste and Paul Frank - Twist has added up and coming designers not to be missed!

The beat goes on at Norahs, Jobs Lane, Southampton. The store will be closing on Sunday, March 29 at 6 p.m. with 70% off! Everything is being moved to the outlet space where they will be setting up shop at TC Men's and Women's Wear, 43 Jobs Lane, with 70% off and some merchandise $25 to $45. Stay tuned!

The word is out! If you are looking for a dog, stop by Little Lucy's Canine Couture Boutique, 91B Jobs Lane, Southampton and take a gander at her "Adoption Corner," where a lot of available "homeless" dog photos and information are posted. These dogs need homes and they are either being fostered in the area or at our local shelters. There are a number of sources from which you can visit and take a look at the dogs in need. You will be surprised at the variety of dogs available. Kudos to Patricia for making this happen! For information call 631-287-2352.

The Elegant Setting, 31 Main Street, Southampton, offers new and vintage tabletop inspired by nostalgia for a time when entertaining was an art. The store is featured in the current April issue of Oprah Magazine on the "O" List. One of Oprah's picks for the month of April are the store's embroidered linen square cocktail napkins that are sold in set of six for $80, are 100% linen, measure 6" x 6", come in 17 different colors, and embroidered with your choice of monogram. This item and many others can now be purchased online at theelegantsetting.com or in store. Clients include brides-to-be, stylists who need pieces for magazines shoots, personal chefs who need assistance with dinner parties and anyone who needs a little extra help bringing elegance to their table. For information contact The Elegant Setting at 631- 283-4747.

This is the time of year that John Salibello Antiques, 2309 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, is having the fabulous "Annual 50% Off Everything Sale!" In celebration of the annual rite of spring, the store has brought in many new items for the warehouse. John Salibello has been featured on the International Antiques Web site as a style maven whose unique eye has become the go to store for mid-century antiques in New York City and across the country. The shop is open Thursday through Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

You should know that the affiliate partner of Maison 24, Kim Seybert Store, 55A Main Street, Unit 2, East Hampton, is having a "Fall into Spring Sale" with 70% off retail that include fabulous placemats, napkins and napkin rings from its fall collection. Call the shop at 631-329-6200 for additional information, or log onto kimseybert.com.

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: Pristine Pools, PO Box 4246, East Hampton, (631-324-8240) has just launched its new Web site at swimpristinepools.com. Take a comprehensive look at some of the projects the company has designed and installed throughout the Hamptons. From waterfalls and water features to complicated design elements such as infinity edge and perimeter overflow, the Web site offers a visual experience in unique pool and masonry design and installation. Owned by Greg Darvin, the site was designed and built by Jennifer Castillo Design, East Hampton. For information call Nicole Castillo at WordHampton Public Relations 631-329-0050 or e-mail her at nicole@wordhampton.com

The end of my shopping day lunch break at Panera Bread & Café in the Bridgehampton Commons is a nice treat. It's where I meet my friend Lisa, and see most of the staff from Dan's Papers enjoying their lunch break. The staff and management at Panera's is always friendly, accommodating and the food fresh and delicious. Stop in and enjoy!

Until next week, ciao and happy early spring shopping!

Having a sale, getting new inventory, are you a new kid on the block? Comments or questions? Please e-mail me at shoptil@danspapers.com or via fax at 631-726-0189. My readers would love to know all about it.