Dan's Papers - June 12, 2009 -

T.W. English, 518 Montauk Highway, Eastport, owner of T.W. English Fine Jewelers is a gemologist with more than 20 years' experience in the retail and wholesale jewelry industry. The store is itself a beautiful gem on the East End, and offers an extensive line of fine jewelry at fair prices, and also provides custom designs, repairs, appraisals and restoration of antique and estate jewelry. The buzz is that 'Eastport is getting to be a very, very mini Soho.' T.W. English will be sponsoring an outdoor art auction, the first of weekly Saturday events that will take place this summer at an open space in front of the store. The events are free and open to the public. Future Saturday events include book programs for children (in cooperation with the Open Book in Westhampton Beach), food, dessert tasting, live music, hair and fashion demonstrations and wine and cheese samplings. For additional information, call 631-285-7100.

The Lily Pad, a full housewares and home furnishings consignment store, is locally owned and operated by Theresa Fontana. Whether you need cutlery or furniture, chances are you will find it here, along with many other beautiful handpicked items for your home. Unusual, eclectic and unique describe this shop that is also stocked with a "Quogue Emporium," where you can find stitched and engraved items such as Quogue T-shirts, beach towels, totes, and cocktail napkins, just to name a few. The Lily Pad is a welcomed addition to the village, where Theresa wants to maintain a tranquil environment while adding some luster to the local shopping area. An advocate for The Inn at Quogue, Fontana is proud to welcome guests to The Lily Pad where they can shop at their leisure and take a stroll to the restaurant at The Inn for lunch or dinner.

Trina Turk opened her first pop-up store over Memorial Day weekend. Previously available only in select boutiques in the Hamptons, the space represents Turk's first foray into an eponymous retail location in the area. Featuring 1,085 square feet of Trina Turk men and women's collections, the store features an extensive assortment of swimwear, as well as vintage patio furniture reupholstered in signature fabrics from the Trina Turk Indoor/Outdoor for Schumacher collection. The store will also carry select Trina Turk styles, available exclusively at the East Hampton location. The theme of the space, "chic beach shack," will also be reflected in the paintings that Turk selected specifically to showcase and sell in the store. Artist Warner Baird, previously a graphic designer at Coca Cola, created the series of one-of-a-kind pieces, titled "California Girls" in the late '60s and early '70s, with each painting named after a particular girl. The store will be open through December 2009.

Smith River Kitchens, owned by Scott W. Smith, will be opening its doors on Saturday, June 13. Smith River is a kitchen and cabinetry design studio, which offers design services, locally made, semi-custom and factory made kitchens, green cabinets and installation. With licensed staff and architects in-house, Smith River thoroughly designs kitchens, bathrooms and libraries that are fully integrated to the overall design of the home. Unlike other kitchen showrooms, Smith River offers design services that do not require a cabinetry purchase. The company has a staff of four, with Scott W. Smith overseeing all projects.

For some fun in the sun clothing and accessories at Gurney's or anywhere, stop in at a brand new boutique and gift shop called Beach's. Beach's is currently featuring Gurney's Inn sweatshirts, sweatpants, children's clothing, and a full line of designer bathing suits. In the mix are beach toys, boogie boards, hats, bags, and specialty gifts that include birdhouses and personal care items. The boutique is open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Correction: In last week's New Kid entry, Peter and Annie, 42A Jobs Lane, Southampton, was written as if Annie (shown in the photo) was Altona's daughter/owner. Well, meet Annie, who is Peter's beautiful dog, his mom, who owns Altona, is Caroline Freese. Does that clear it up? I hope so! - MT