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VERDUNO COLLECTION
187 Noyac Avenue, Sag Harbor - 631-899-3190 - www.verduno.com
Recently relocated from Manhattan, owner Enzo M. Valfre has brought Verduno Collection Design Studio to Noyac Road (near Cromers) in Sag Harbor. The unique Design Studio houses contemporary high-end home accessories with a collection of over forty designs "made to order" in custom dimensions and color combinations by several architects, artists and designers. Almost every design is available as hand-tufted area rugs, bedding, decorative pillows, lighting, occasional, throws, occasional, and fabrics. Custom crafted to order in their New York Studio with your specifications, simply choose a design and color combination using their fabric charts. Verduno Collection works with architect and designers in a variety of projects all over the United States. The collection is sold to various retailers, which include Neiman Marcus Catalog and Takashimaya 5th Avenue. From August 6 through August 12, Verduno Collection is having a "sample sale" at prices below wholesale on bedding, throws and pillows that include the 26 inch by 20 inch square silk with 95/5 feather/down inserts, retail $300/$190, sale $65/$35. For more information, log onto their website.

BEVIAMO
2415 Main Street, Bridgehampton - 631-537-9660 - www.beviamo.com
Beviamo, "Let's Drink" is all that is warm and welcoming about the Italian lifestyle. This new shop that has just recently opened in Bridgehampton, offers exquisite artisan products that represent the best of casual, elegant living. You will find mouth blown glass and crystal from Murano and Tuscany, unique in their design and technique. Choose from vases, decanters and glassware, ranging from wine stems and champagne flutes to the glasses used by 'i uomini vecchi' (the old men) playing bocce in the piazza. Adorn your table with fabrics woven by hand on shuttle looms from Busatti in the Tuscan countryside and write your thank you notes on handcrafted paper from the most historic family owned paper mill on the Amalfi coast. After studying in Italy, owner Jackie Corso, spent 30 years in the fashion industry, in both retail and manufacturing. During that time, as a result of an Italian family and a passion for the country, she made countless trips to the cities and villages, which inspired a desire to share the love of the Italian lifestyle with others, bringing her and her fruits of love and country to the Hamptons. Welcome Beviamo!

TUMI
54 Main Street, East Hampton - 631 324-9232 - www.tumi.com
Tumi has traveled and landed in East Hampton bringing with them their leading international brand of luxury travel, business and lifestyle accessories. Since it was founded in 1975, Tumi's commitment to design excellence, functional superiority and technical innovation has made it the brand of choice for the world's most discerning and demanding consumers. Today, Tumi's award-winning products range from luggage, business cases and handbags to wallets, writing instruments and watches. Tumi is also available at top department and specialty stores as well as over 50 Tumi stores around the world. New this season are backpacks and messengers, business and laptop cases, travel and luggage, wallet and accessories and women's collections that include Canyon, Generation 4 FXY, Ballistic, Generation 4 Napa, Nantucket, Re-Active Wear and Vista, just to name a few. Also in the mix are cufflinks, electronics, elements and more. Until July 31, jump in and save up to 40% off with their summer sale on discontinued styles and colors in backpacks, messengers, laptop, travel and luggage, wallets and accessories and some women's collections.

MAHA aKA Ayurveda and Healing Arts Center
Amagansett Square, Amagansett - 631-267-6144 - www.mandalayoga.com/maha
Mandala Ayurveda and Healing Arts (MAHA) have come as a welcome addition to the community of wellness that is Amagansett. MAHA is the natural extension of Mandala Yoga Center, located in Amagansett Square. The focus at Mandala has always been on a practice that inspires your daily life. MAHA offers further guidance on living well beyond the mat. Here they focus on more personal and specific healing. MAHA also offers a full range of wellness services, from massages to cleanses. Choose from a variety of healthy and decadent massages like Ayurvedic or Thai Yoga Massages. Or have a consultation with certified Ayurvedic Consultant and Mandala founder Jolie Parcher to learn about what dietary and lifestyle practices will bring you to the next level of wellness. To learn more about MAHA, log onto their website or call the studio for a more personal touch.

If you are a new business or have just moved your shop to a different location, and you want everyone to know about it, e-mail me at NewKids@danspapers.com or via fax at (631) 537-6755. I would love to hear from you!

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