Dan's Papers - July 11, 2008 - Shop 'til You Drop

With July 4 behind us, the summer will fly by faster than you can fathom. And while everyone else is stuck in the department store mayhem, I think it's time we talk trunk shows.

Accents, on West Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays, is hosting a few shopping events. Buy four beach chairs and get a free beach umbrella, and buy 3 patio torches and get the fourth one free. I love the BOGO's.

Apricot Lane Fashion & Gift Boutique, 100 Main Street in Southampton, is having a one day "Brazilian Fitness Wear Trunk Show" on Saturday July 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Join them for the introduction of VidaActiva Fitness Wear. And now, you can shop Apricot Lane Southampton online at apricotlaneusa.com. Call 631-283-0482 for more information.

Another trunk show that should not be missed this upcoming weekend, Friday and Saturday, July 11 and 12, is the Girl Rocks Jewelry and Handbag Trunk Show by Barbara Rodolitz and Leslie Mathias for Ilene Kramer Handbags. From noon until 5 pm, you can browse the semi-precious stone and pearl jewelry and exotic skin bags. Visit 285 Flying Point Road in Southampton for the event and bring a friend. For information call 516-662-5522.

The seventeenth Annual Hamptons Antiques Classic Design Show & Sale is scheduled for July 10 through July 13 at the Bridgehampton Community House on Main Street. Look for twentieth century designer furniture, artifacts, paintings, photography, prints, sculpture furniture, lighting, and much more. The eclectic collection is displayed on two floors. For more information contact Jean Sinenberg at 631-537-0333.

To make room for new incoming inventory, Country Gear Ltd. at 2408 Main Street in Bridgehampton is having a summer backyard and basement sale with huge discounts on discontinued and inventory clearance items that include outdoor furniture, dining tables, chairs and much more. The date is Saturday and Sunday, July 12 through July 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Don't miss this one, it's a goodie. For information call 631-537-1032.

Stop off at Unlimited Earthcare at 2249 Scuttlehole Road and Bridgehampton Turnpike in Bridgehampton for a look at their showroom/retail boutique. You will be surprised at the hostess gifts and garden supplies you will find here. Give a call at 631-725-7551.

At Buckley's Flower Shop at 75 Montauk Highway in East Hampton, you will find a 50% off sale on all tropical Hibiscus and all 4 1/2 inch annuals...go for it!

Just a reminder that Calypso on Newtown Lane and designer Alicia Shuman Jewels have partnered for an exclusive trunk show." The two-day event, Friday and Saturday, July 11and July 12, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., will be showcasing a wide selection of the designer's summer collection in the East Hampton location, as well as one-of-a-kind pieces from Alicia's private assortment. A portion of the proceeds from the sales will benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation. Don't miss this one!

Design Within Reach at 30 Park Place, East Hampton, is moving ahead and making room for new inventory. Therefore, the outdoor furniture in their East Hampton studio is slashed from 33% to 50% off floor models (while they last), and the "summer sale" savings are 75% off deck and patio furniture including tables, umbrellas, planters, lighting, chairs and more. Call 631-324-7261 for info.

The Style Bar and Spa at One Bay Street in Sag Harbor (631-725-6730) has a brand new lineup that includes a stylish hair team and skin care/therapeutic massages for the summer. Not to mention, my favorite manicures and pedicures. Now that my day of shopping is done, I'm off to see the Wizard for color, cut, manicure and pedicure...what a day to look forward to.

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!