Dan's Papers - August 29, 2008 - Shop 'til You Drop

The summer is almost over, and the summer sales will give you the chance to get those specialties that you may have passed by earlier this summer. The traffic is unbelievable, so get out early and shop! Shop! Shop!

First of all I have to tell you that I have been getting so many e-mail inquiries on the jars of homemade Bread and Butter Pickles, Corn Relish and Peach and Blackberry Jam. They are in one pint jars for $8 and peach and blackberry jam in one half pint jars for $7, as well as many other seasonal products that are home-made at Melody's Kitchen Table by (long time Southampton resident, Melody Tierney. Melody's products are also at the Halsey Farms on Deerfield Road and Saluski's Farmstand on Seven Ponds Road in Waterm Mill. I bought three jars of each to send with my grandson Michael to his college dorm for a healthy snack. Melody can be contacted by phone at 631-838-1660 or via email at melodyskitchentable@yahoo.com.

Because Accents on West Montauk Highway is overstocked and has to make room for new inventory, they are having their "annual storewide clearance sale" that will save you 30% off select merchandise and 60% off on all beach toys and umbrellas.

Jackie Rogers on Jobs Lane in Southampton is doing it again and again......getting ready for her brand new inventory, stop in and take advantage of her select merchandise sale. This should not be missed, you will love what you see and never walk out of the shop empty handed......

If you're time is up and you need to re-do and re-decorate for the upcoming fall/winter season, you should know that Rosanti Floors & Window Treatments is having their huge outlet annual post Labor Day sale that can save you lots of bucks. The already low prices in their giant inventory of area rugs are being discounted up to 50% to make room for their upcoming and incoming fresh fall selections. Look for big discounts on remnants and roll stock, which are perfect for wall-to-wall installations or a huge selection of custom area rugs, which are made in-house. And as always-free local delivery and free estimates. The Outlet is located at 323 Old Riverhead Road, Westhampton Beach, get going before the season passes you by. Nearby, the main showroom features an array of flooring from fine New Zealand wools to wide plank wood, cork and laminate floors and a full line of Hunter Douglas window treatments. For information call 631-288-2455.

The village of Bridgehampton has become quite a shopper's paradise over the past few years. There are great new shops sitting pretty on Main Street and one of them is a favorite of mine, Maison 24 located at 2424 Main Street. Maison 24 has just started their very first sale of the season and it's just in time for the Hampton Classic shoppers and Labor Day weekend visitors and of course our locals. There is a hot......30% off summer sale on select items that include pillows, vases, towels, decorative objects, totes and so much more. Stop in and say hi to Allison and have a great time in this beautiful and very unique shop that you are sure to return to. Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call 631-537-2488.

One thing for sure, you should be wearing a pair of the re-launched Carrera Vintage sunglasses while you are shopping, or just strolling the Hampton Classic this weekend. They can be found at the new Solstice Sunglass Boutique, 30 Main Street, East Hampton. Carerra's already have a strong celebrity following that include the Gossip Girls, Leighton Merester, Jessica Szhor and Nicole Fiscella, each scooped up pairs at Solstice as well as Paris Hilton who snatched three pairs at the re-launch party hosted by Lily Pond this past weekend. The list goes on and on. Log onto www.solsticestores.com for more info.

ON THE NORTH FORK: Another best kept secret is on the North Fork and it's called The Little Shop of Blessings, a religious article store on 5th Street in Greenport. The Little Shop is now selling Christian items that include stone angels (for in or outdoor use), bookmarks, hand made infant/baby clothing, statues, medals, inspirational CD's and a large selection of new religious themed greeting cards. Owner, Dee Gallagher and her staff are always happy to help and accommodate you for all your religious needs that are affordable. Contact Dee at: 765-0414.

Until next week, Ciao and happy Back-To-School and late summer sale 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 or via fax at: 631-726-0189. I would love to hear all about it!