Dan's Papers - June 26, 2009 - New Kids On The Block

Hound Hill Design has just re-opened in a new location smack in the middle of Jobs Lane. Formerly at Hayground Road and Route 27 in Watermill, the new store is set in a charming courtyard with a beautiful garden and fountain. The store is a light, bright, sophisticated mix of beach, Belgian, and French with a transitional feel to it. Owner Nancy M. Toon has made sure you feel welcome when you enter the store with an enticing scent and beautiful furniture, antiques, and accessories displayed in vignettes, along with great gift ideas. "I wanted to make sure that I can offer something special for everyone coming into the store in every price range. A fifteen dollar lotus votive can make your side table beautiful." Hound Hill Design offers staging and a full interior design service for any size project from concept through completion including in house consultation, floor plan, furniture and fabric schemes, lighting and accessories. Their custom work includes slipcovers, upholstery, curtains, and pillows. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and by appointment only on Wednesdays.

La Perla, the Italian luxury brand, opened the doors to its first North American Pop-Up shop in East Hampton. The 900 square foot boutique is bright and spacious, reflecting both the principle elements of La Perla Boutiques globally, and the beach atmosphere of East Hampton. It will primarily showcase the La Perla Mare swimwear collection, renowned for innovative couture hand detailing and the ultimate in luxury swimwear, with limited and exclusive distribution in North America, and a complete line of lingerie. The assortment selected for the East Hampton shop will include bathing suits, pareos and tunics. Lingerie includes silk robes, chemises, nightgowns and the quintessential La Perla lace intimates and corsets. Of course lingerie will be well stocked in the store, ready for you to wear.

Danielle Gisiger, owner of Ateliers Danielle Gisiger Ltd., has worked in NYC since 1991, after she completed her studies at the Academy of Art and Design, Basel Switzerland. She has been a passionate designer of clothes and hats ever since. Her new store Pailletts, tucked in nicely by Java Nation, will propel the launch of "exclusive shapes - limited runs" which will offer a range of Gisiger's newest designs, as well as accessories, jewelry, and artworks by various artists. The shop is a mix between retail and gallery, offering original designs in exquisite materials. For now the shop offers mostly cotton pieces, but as the summer goes on, they will offer more "summer couture," a specialty from their studios that includes the "Crowned Whale Of Sag Harbor" t-shirt. Also in the mix are one-of-a-kind handmade hats, shawls, jewelry from new to vintage baccarat and various fine arts that will rotate as the season goes on.

In the Hamlet of New Suffolk, you will find the original General Store, a 100-year-old building by the water next door to the popular restaurant Legends, called Summer Girl. Definite recommendations are their vintage cottage-style furniture, fun jewelry, clothing and accessories. Also on the shelves are Indian cotton tunics in beautiful prints, hand-woven scarves, and sweater wraps, all of which are flying out the door. There is also a nice selection of beach glass earrings and anklets, tote bags from Paris, leather belts from Morocco, a large selection of all natural soaps, Mexican church candles, and very unique cards and boxed notes. Summer Girl is an authentic North Fork destination, a fun and casual store where it's OK for your sandy bare feet to enter the store and you're always welcome to grab an ice cream, candy or soda. Store hours are Wednesday through Sunday, from noon to 8 p.m.

Judy Klipp, lover of animals, always seemed to be hunting for pet food for her dogs. Finally, her son, Ray, suggested that she open her very own pet provisions shop. Jumping in barefooted, the Country Pet Boutique was born. Klipp thought that by making this store different, it could fit in with the country feeling of the North Fork. Her unique pet merchandise, sitting on and in country cupboards, painted tables and wicker baskets, creates a cute and homey aesthetic in her little shop. A relatively small store, carrying quality all natural dog/cat foods and treats, collars and leashes, from simple to bling, training collars, soft harnesses, coats and sweaters for winter, spring rain jackets, cute t-shirts, boots, hats and bandanas, the Pet Boutique is a welcomed addition to the area. The shop also carries furnishings such as beds, summer futons (for by the pool in summer), grooming supplies, shampoos, conditioners, spritz, paw healers, vitamins and supplements, wipes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, training pads, strollers, roller bags, ceramic food bowls, doggie backpacks, treat bags, first aid kits, seat covers, green cleaning products - too many items to mention here. Stop in with your pet, get a free treat, say hi to Judy and she will be happy to assist you with any of your special needs concerning your best friends.

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