Dan's Papers - June 27, 2008 - Shop 'til You Drop with Maria Tennariello

It's almost the Fourth of July. It's hard to believe that the summer is well on its way and there is so much to look forward to as we mark the days off our calendars. The stores are happy to greet shoppers and visitors and are getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July with shopping madness. Let's do some shopping!

Do you love trunk shows? It seems to me that during the summertime and also around Christmas there are lots and lots of trunk shows. Mark your calendar for the Trunk Show at Impulse For Men located at 85 Main Street in Westhampton Beach on Saturday, July 5.Be the first to preview the new Robert Graham Fall Shirt Collection and on that day you will also have a chance to win a free Robert Graham shirt in the store raffle...you should not miss this one at all!

Privet Cove located at 69 Jobs Lane is celebrating their tenth season in Southampton. There is an entirely new collection for the summer season as their customers always look to them for the crest of the what's new for their beach house décor. This year's line-up is made in America, comfy upholstered sofas, sleepers, love seats and easy chairs, some casual, some tailored. There is furniture suitable for your new flat-screen TV, dressers, numerous dining tables and chairs, an expanded and unequaled collection of pure white porcelain serving pieces, utensils and bowls made of natural horn or shell, onyx bowls, hand blown lead crystal hurricane lamps decorated with shells, starfish, sand and a candle. Look for the South Sea coral and shell collection, designer Jewelry by Catherine Canino and Mary Farrell, paintings, posters and framed vintage flags. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and till 8 p.m. on weekend evenings.

Little Lucy's at 91 Jobs Lane is Southampton is all geared for the summer season and believe it or not, the political season with new buttons for doggies with political sayings on them. Patrice has filled the store to the rafters with her summer inventory that include doggy life jackets, sunscreen shampoos and all natural flea repellents for the beach loving babes on the end of the leash. Speaking of leashes, check out the beautiful comfy soft harnesses with matching leads, in plaids and stripes made exclusively for Little Lucy's. Check out the nautical dog wear, party dog hats, red/white/blue bandanas for the July 4 parade, "Fetch It" ball throws for the beach and board shorts for beach parties. The list goes on and on and on, no kidding!

Did you know that Biba is Back! Biba Southampton has moved to a new location, 9 Windmill Lane in Southampton, (across from Tuscan House). The new huge boutique is filled with all your favorite dresses, swimwear, faux gems by Barbara Bennett, shoes, jeans, tissue cashmeres and everything the Hampton girl needs. Biba features a new designer Trunk Show every Friday through Sunday. Call 631-287-1770.

Hot off the Press: Jewelry designer Jill Lynn, has an opening scheduled for this Saturday, June 28, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at her new store Jill Lynn & Co., 66 Jobs Lane in Southampton. Everyone is invited to celebrate the grand opening celebration. Stay tuned for more information to follow.

The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) is having the Grand Opening of its new thrift shop. Hamptons designers using thrift shop furnishings will decorate the former antique shop. It is a bargain chic decorator showhouse! Participating designers include Jeffery Howard, Brodersen Interior Design, Rocco Liccardi, Sandra McConnell with Chris Obetz and Tony Urrutia, Joan McGivern Interiors, Wendy Seewagen Interiors, Sony Schotland and Sharon Zambrelli Design. The new shop located at 17 Montauk Highway in Sagaponack will be open for bargain seekers from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday June 28 and 29.

On The North Fork: At the Tanger Outlet Center in Riverhead at Barney's New York Outlet you will be happy to know that the summer clearance is on the agenda starting Thursday, June 26. There is now an additional 25% off on select already reduced sale merchandise throughout the store that includes a great assortment of men's and women's apparel, accessories and shoes. Anthony Capone, the assistant store manager will be happy to help you with any questions you might have.

Until next week. Ciao and happy summer 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. I would love to hear all about it!