Dan's Papers - May 1, 2009 - Shop 'Til You Drop

With Mother's Day only a few weeks away, there is still plenty of time and sales to get your dearest mommy a lovely gift for her special day. Let's shop!

Just in time for Mother's Day, at The Elegant Setting, 31 Main Street, Southampton, there is a new spring event, "Refresh, Renew & Recycle," from now through Memorial Day. The event offers the opportunity for customers to bring in their own items to be monogrammed and personalized by their in-store custom embroidery department. This is a perfect opportunity to freshen up table linens, bath towels, tote bags, bed linens and throw blankets. Renew a table setting with newly embroidered dinner napkins, refresh a bedroom with personalized throw pillows or recycle dated linens with a new monogram without purchasing new items. Patrons are invited to bring the merchandise that they would like monogrammed or personalized into the store to meet with the embroidery specialist to select from over 200 monogram styles and 300 thread colors. Prices start at $20 depending on the item. Open seven days from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For further information visit theelegantsetting.com or call 631-283-4747.

When you need a break make an appointment at BellaHeaven Salon And Spa, 34 Hill Street, Southampton, to get your blood moving with a deep tissue massage that is both corrective and therapeutic. It is effective in releasing deeply held patterns of tension, relaxing, soothing muscles and allowing blood and oxygen to circulate properly, especially after a full day of shopping! A luxurious gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation or just to say "I Care." Gift certificates are available. Call 631-377-3555.

Now at Williams-Sonoma, located in the Bridgehampton Commons, you can save 25% on its exclusive select linens and dinnerware. Everything gets moving this time of year and it's the perfect time to decorate our spring table and save on special selections. My favorites are the English blue table linen cloth in popular sizes ($60 to $75) and the oval stoneware breadbasket ($49).

Just in time for Mom's Day, at Lucy's Whey, 80 North Main Street, East Hampton, Catherine was able to locate a round of Truffle Tremor and bring you a new batch of Salami Tartufo. If truffles are not your thing, they now have a fresh chevre from Catapano on the North Fork that has been infused with lavender and honey, and it's deelish! If you are thinking about going on a picnic this weekend, Lucy's Whey will fix you some sandwiches or pick up a bag of bread, cheese and salami. Give a call for all your cheese (and more) needs at 631-324-4428.

Donna Karan's Urban Zen, 4 Bay Street, Sag Harbor, will be opening for the season on Friday, May 8, just in time for Mother's Day weekend. The store carries Urban Zen men's and women's clothing collections designed by Donna Karan, children's clothing accessories designed by Bonnie Young, books, furniture, decorative items for the home and artifacts from around the world. Urban Zen is Karan's new paradigm of retail, where philanthropy and commerce come together to create change. Portions of all sales are donated to the Urban Zen Foundation, a public charity dedicated to promoting well-being, empowering children and preserving cultures. For info call 631-725-6167 or log onto the Web site at urbanzen.org.

If you want to see it all under one sweet roof, stop in at Beach Bungalow, 26 Main Street, Sag Harbor, for just that. From now until Memorial Day weekend, you will find a 20% off sale. The shop is a treasure trove filled with unique gifts, home furnishings, lighting and accessories, shells, sand dollars, sea horses, wrap around sunglasses and more. Living by the beach makes this store a must see and must shop. It's a perfect place to land and shop for some of mom's favorite things. Call 631-725-4292 for more info.

Do not pass go, do not pass Sag Harbor Florist tucked away on Bay Street for a charming selection of orchids (all varieties), unique plantings and cut flowers all ready to be made into a beautiful arrangement for mom's day.

I found a gem of a high end and custom work studio hidden in Sag Harbor on Noyac Road, Verduno Collection, where they work with architects, designers and retailers such as Neiman Marcus, Takashimaya, etc. for bedding, drapes, pillows throws and lighting. Currently, there is a "Sample Sale" on select merchandise from 70% to 90% off. Log onto the Web site at verduno.com or give a call at 631-899-3190.

Until next week, ciao and happy Mother's Day 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 631-726-0189. My readers would love to know all about it.