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Haskell's Fishing Tackle Shop, 540 Montauk Highway, East Quogue (631-653-6119), has a great assortment of fishing rods and reels, just in time for Father's Day gift giving. Haskell's has a variety of fishing equipment and accessories, including lures, tackle and live bait. And guess what? Peter and Tom Haskell, who own and run the shop, will be happy to give you pointers on where the fish are biting! Check out the Web site at haskellsbaitandtackle.com.

Rose Jewelers, Main Street in Southampton, has just what you are looking for. Wolffer Wine Tasting takes place Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13. Exclusively this month, receive a free set of five Pandora wine glass charms, with a minimum $150 Pandora purchase. Also, available for the month of June only are Pandora amethyst and peridot grape charms.

The new Village Gourmet Cheese Shoppe, on Main Street in Southampton, is a specialty shop that offers a variety of local and international cheeses, as well as artisanal ones. At the espresso bar, you can enjoy a latte or espresso for sure. Great hostess gift ideas, well-decorated specialty gift baskets or deliciously flavored cheese plates and crackers, are available. Love the idea of the beach and a picnic basket for lunch or dinner. Stop in and enjoy one of its great sandwiches, fresh signature salads, grilled paninis and wraps, not to mention my fave, freshly packed nuts and cheese servings, complimented by fig, jam, olives, crackers or fruit to munch on. During the summer there will be cheese and wine tastings. For info, call 631-745-3816.

Here's some good news: The Marie-Chantal Outlet luxury children's clothing store, 94 Main Street, Southampton, is now offering the spring/summer '09 collection at 30% off. All past season summer collections are 50% off. There are also $25 baskets loaded with goodies for your little ones. Sizes range from infant to 12-year-old boys and girls. Give the store a call at 631-204-0630.

All I can say is thank you to Blow, New York City's premiere blow dry bar that is perfect for protecting and prolonging your blow out while hitting the beaches and parties in the Hamptons this summer! It is an exclusive Blow Hair Care line and is now available at Bridgehampton Pharmacy and White's Pharmacy, both on Main Street, East Hampton. I was lucky enough to find the Blow's Mini Travel Kit ($28). The products range from Dry Shampoo ($20) to Straightening Emulsion ($21), Styling Mist ($18), Hair Spray ($26) and Mane Tame Soft Pomade ($22) to the new Perfect Shower Cap ($18). Stop in and check out the entire line.

I have received a few e-mails asking me what shop on the East End carries Upper Echelon Shoes (UES). Well, good news, I found the brand at Blue and Cream, 60 On The Circle, East Hampton. With extensive backgrounds in the shoe and jewelry businesses, designers DJ Nick Cohen and Seth Campbell have brought a unique collaboration of shoes and jewelry to the consumer looking for high fashion with comfort and luxury. UES has an ever-growing celebrity fan base. For information, call 631-329-1392.

Based on Shelter Island, Petrie Point Designs is a collection of one-of-a-kind, vintage pieces that are turned into framed works of art. The collection consists of repurposed rare wool and vintage bathing suits from the 1920s to the 1960s, as well as Petrie Pint Designs, a collection of vintage infant/children's clothing and collectibles. Both collections blend classic pieces with a modern, whimsical aesthetic, bringing the company's tagline, "Memories Made Modern," to life. Perfect for any interior, Petrie Point designs make what is old, new again. You can visit petriepointdesigns.com to see the full collection. Call 917-721-8183 for information.

On June 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kai-Kai Shoes at Gosman's Dock is hosting a Birki's Kid Fest during the Harbor Festival in Montauk. Bring your whole family for custom Birki's fittings of colorful and comfortable sandals and clogs made in Germany. There will be giveaways and balloons! You'll find precision, craftsmanship, consistent durability, fit and comfort with every clog and sandal. Birki's offers fashionable sandals, slippers, and clogs in a variety of colors and designs for every member of the family. They even have vegan sandals! Call 631-668-8009 or go to kaikaisandal.com.

Until next week, ciao and happy rainy 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.

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