Dan's Papers - October 5, 2007 - Shop 'til You Drop

This is the time of the year where the light is incredible on the East End. It is amazing how one can't wait for summer, but when it's over, you wind down and enjoy the fall season. The stores are starting to fill their shelves with Halloween, Thanksgiving and even Christmas merchandise. Imagine? Let's do some early holiday shopping!

If you thought the Westhampton Beach sidewalk sale was awesome last weekend, just a reminder, don't miss the part two shopping this weekend - Saturday and Sunday, October 6 and 7, where you can stroll, shop and stay on Main Street. There are about 45 shops participating in this annual shopping event, so get going and shop 'til you drop!

Get ready for the annual Pet Parade at Little Lucy's Canine on Jobs Lane in Southampton! Mark your calendar for this wonderful parade and benefit party where famous pet photographer Ellen Doremus will be on hand to take photos. The event will take place on Saturday, October 27, and all pets and owners are invited to participate. Don't miss out on all new inventories of pet clothing and accessories. The shop is all ready to go and is stocked with unique new wool and fleece wrap coats, sweaters and Halloween costumes for your pets for the fall season. I will be there with Tino, my mini schnauzer, see you then! For more information call Patricia at (631) 287-2352.

At Marie Chantal on Main Street in Southampton think holiday gifts for everyone on your gift list. The store is getting new inventory every day, and one item in particular that I love is the darling velour angel wing footie for toddlers that is perfect to take your holiday photos in. The new winter collection has arrived and the biggest attraction is the new Black Tie Collection for boy/girl toddler and baby. Check it out on the newly launched website at: www.mariechantal.com

A great source for fresh flowers for every occasion, including weddings is at the Garden Shop at Marders on Snake Hollow Road in Bridgehampton. There are designers on hand to help you with whatever you want and need. Not to mention the trees, shrubs, and plantings, and if you need something special such as a hard-to-find tree, Marder's will put it on their Buyer's shopping list and get it for you. All I want right now is a Rose of Sharon; the deer ate mine for dessert!

Nearby at English Country Antiques & Home Furnishings also on Snake Hollow Road in Bridgehampton, there is a 20% off sale on all upholstery with hundreds of fabrics available including Mitchell Gold, Bob Williams, Welsey Hall and lots of others, Now is the time to place your order to get a jump start on redecorating the house for the upcoming holiday season.

Have you stopped into Euphoria located in the Bridgehampton Commons yet? Well, if not, it's time you did. There are so many great items for sexy gals to choose from making you even sexier than you are. The shop is opposite T.J. Maxx, you can't miss it!

East Hampton's favorite source for Goose Down everything is at The Down Factory Store at the Elegant John on Montauk Highway, no kidding! They are selling at extraordinary prices the 600 count Italian sheet sets from a very famous Italian factory at 1/3 of their cost. Also the fall sale here is in progress on down pillows and comforters along with Queen size four-piece sheet sets that start from $99. And don't forget the feather beds, I am so lucky to have one that I purchased here. No more sleepless nights. Call (631) 324-2638 for the phone order department.

In Amagansett on Main Street at Outdoors 32, if you purchase any pair of Carhartt jeans, you get a free Carhartt T-shirt as a bonus. And...if you fill out the coupon in Dan's Papers (last weeks issue), you can win $100 towards any jacket/coat with no purchase necessary. They will pick the winner on Tuesday, Oct 9th, you just might be that lucky winner!

On The North Fork: If you are looking for luxury personified, look no further than the Blue Sage Day Spa located at 140 Pike Street (next to Love Lane) in Mattituck. A very special package for brides called Just For You includes a private bridal party at the spa, relaxing, rejuvenating and celebrating your upcoming wedding day. There are also customized packages available and spa services that include body bronzing, body scrubs and polishes, manicures, pedicures, massage therapy and facial treatments. Give a call at (631) 298-4244 appointments and information.

Until next week. Ciao and happy end-of-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 or via fax at: (631) 537-6755. I would love to hear all about it!