Dan's Papers - September 12, 2008

It's never over, 'til it's over! The weather is still warm and the stores are still overflowing with shoppers. The kids are back-to-school and sales are happening. To me it was the busiest summer ever at Dan's Papers, events and shopping. There was traffic everywhere, so sit back and enjoy the ride. Let's shop!

Westhampton Beach is having the first of two "annual sidewalk sales" over the weekends of Friday through Sunday, September 12, 13, 14, and September 19, 20 and 21, with over 45 (too many for me to mention)stores on and around Main Street participating in this fabulous shopping extravaganza. The shops will be displaying their merchandise outside their stores, a very fun thing to plan for your weekend so get going to the village of Westhampton and shop, stroll and stay local. You will love this event, don't miss it! See you there! Stay tuned for the October sidewalk sale date...

In Water Mill on Montauk Highway at The Piano Barn there is a fall sale on what else? Pianos! Yamaha, Steinway - new, used pianos and more are available. You can buy, sell, rent, tune, store or move any piano here. If you like the CD player pianos, they are also available as well as complete restorations. The showroom is open on Saturday; otherwise you need to call for an appointment at 631-726-4640.

At Unlimited Earth Care Showroom/Retail, Boutique, 2249 Scuttlehole Road in Bridgehampton look for landscape layouts, installation, maintenance, lawn care, floral gardens, pruning, transplanting, hedge care and organic products in the boutique. Among many unique items you will find the cutest, authentic looking outdoor black and white sheep that are imported from Italy. You can place them anywhere on your property for an earthy look. They are yours for $625. For a look at their website log onto: unlimitedearthcare.com or give a call at: 631-725-7551.

If you are shopping for accessory furnishings, don't miss the deals at Design Within Reach at 30 Park Place in East Hampton. There are still lots of floor sample chairs available at 50% off, or order any combo of six or more new chairs, stools, and tables and get 15% off through September 11.

The Down Factory Store At The Elegant John, 74 Montauk Highway East Hampton has an end of summer sale that is in progress right now. For the ultimate luxury sheets that we all love, now they are a bit more affordable here. The Windsor Rope Collection is among the sheet sets that are ready to go when you are and there are extra pillowcases available. Don't pass up the very popular Duvet Covers in sizes from twin to king with shams available including European size. Log onto the website at downfactorystore.com or give a call: 631-324-2636.

Sylvester & Co. At Home store at 154 Main Street in Amagansett is having their Mitchell Gold+Bob Williams sale. Now through October 13, enjoy 20% off all special order upholstery. All sofas, sectionals, sleepers, chairs, beds, dining chairs, ottomans and more. Select from hundreds of frames in hundreds of fabric and leather options. Log onto sylvesterathome.com for a tour of the store.

Over to Sag Harbor, my town, for some more shopping. At D.J. Hart on Main Street, look for the "Rack in the Back sale" with from 30% to 50% off. This store is filled to the rafters with great fashions and accessories including scarves, hats, jewelry, bags, straw bags and hats and more.

Rocco's Gallery - Paintings, Etc. on Main Street in Sag Harbor has it all going on...walk through the shop, or down the alley, nestled in a grove of bamboo you will find the coolest building filled with collectables, eclectic antiques, cement garden ornaments, all kinds of fabulous stuff to look through and enjoy. The shop is opened on weekends, so take the time out and enter Rocco's World, you will love it!

At Australian Femininity also on Main Street there is a summer sale going on with a 20% off markdown rack shoes and sandals. Jewelry, you want jewelry, well, you have found the right place. There is so much to choose from, it is hard to decide how many you are purchasing. My favorite item? The beaded shawls, they are to die for!

Until next week, Ciao and happy end of summer shopping!

E-mail shoptil@danspapers.com or via fax at: 631-726-0189. I would love to hear all about it!