Dan's Papers - May 6, 2008 - Shop 'til You Drop with Maria Tennariello

Twelve days in a row of absolutely perfect weather gives everyone incentive to shop his or her little hearts out. What a difference a day makes...the stores are starting to wake up and get dressed for the upcoming spring/summer season, with great new window dressings and some of their wares sitting outside the shops inviting you in. Let's do some shopping!

Start your season off with a stroll through one of my favorite shops, Mermaids & Magic tucked nicely at 10 Jagger Lane in Southampton. The store is completely re-arranged with an addition of a party area, where the owner Erica can host fairy house, princess and mermaid parties for all ages. There are tons of new and fun things that are hand-made including adopt a fairy jars, ladybug party favors, pirate baskets that are filled with games and beach activities, and Dream Action kits, just to name a few. Look for unique and special graduation, communion and confirmation gifts and check out the new sample baby shower and wedding favors. For information call Erica at 631-283-6670.

At Patio.com located at One Montauk Highway in Southampton they are offering a give-away free gift, Scorer Foosball table, V-Force air hockey or Centennial Back Bar, $1,000 savings with the purchase of a Brunswick Showpiece pool table. For information call them at 631-287-6414.

Pier One Imports on Montauk Highway in Southampton is getting ready to celebrate Cinco De Mayo (the fifth of May), and offering timely tips and festive merchandise for the occasion. Whether you hold the party indoors or out, be sure to decorate with bold, bright colors including the festive Margarita, sangria and verveza must-haves. There are baskets and trays along with colorful napkins and colorful dinnerware to bring the look together. With Mother's Day right around the corner, you can be sure you will find the perfect gift for her.

Here it comes again! Rumrunner located on Main Street in East Hampton and Hampton Road in Southampton is sporting their exclusive solid teak sun lounger sale in order to get you ready for summer... The price? You won't believe your eyes at $399.

Sag Harbor's In Home - Fine Furnishings, Lighting and Gifts on Main Street not only has new inventory for the spring season, but is also having an extra special order event sale on Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. The sale ends on May 11, so get going, get shopping!

Hot Off The Press: Shop For A Cause - Three local Quogue residents have created a Mother's Day Shopping Extravaganza that will benefit East End Hospice's Camp Good Grief. The special shopping event is scheduled for Friday, May 2, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 7 Bay Road in East Quogue. There will be trendy vendors on hand selling stunning handbags; jewelry, yoga and fitness wear with a portion of each sale going directly to East End Hospice. For information click onto their website at eeh.org or contact Dave Johnson at 631-288-7080.

Shopping In Montauk: Mark your calendar for the Spring Yard Sale at Tauk located at 54 South Erie Avenue on Saturday and Sunday, May 10 and 11, where you will be sure to find funky, whimsical clothing and accessories for men and women along with vintage home furnishings. The yard sale (across from the Montauk Movie Theater) has it all, furniture, home, clothing, accessories, art, beauty books and more. For information call 631-668-3686 and log onto their website at: www.taukmontauk.com

Until next week. Ciao and happy early spring shopping!

If your shop is having a sale, new inventory or you are a new business or have relocated, and you want everyone to know about it, please e-mail me at shoptil@danspapers.com and at Newkids@danspapers.com or via fax at: 631-726-0189. I would love to hear all about it!