Dan's Papers - October 3, 2008 - Shop 'til You Drop

With October on our doorstep, it amazes me that the weather has kept the leaves on the trees and they are still full and green. The shops are currently hanging in there with their sales and promotions before the cold weather and the holiday season hits us. Come shopping with me!

Ok, I know it's fall however, I thought you should know that Shawn sold his Sag Harbor surf shop and is back at the original Island Surf at 121C Main Street in Westhampton Beach. His first ever "Island Surf Board Swap" event will be held rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the above address. Everyone can bring their old equipment and they will have a chance to sell it or swap it! There will be Mexican food provided by their neighbor shop Funchos, to add some flavor to this hot event. Don't miss it!

Hot off the shopping press is Obama and McCain candy at Main Street Sweets, 121 Main Street in Westhampton Beach. Owner, Kenny Schnabel, is offering mini gift sets of this candy that includes one name and one face lollipop and five different election themed hard candies. And just for fun, Kenny will be posting sales results as a precursor to actual election results. For more info call 631-288-5753.

In Southampton at TC Men's & Women's, 43 Jobs Lane is having a storewide sale with 30% off all clothing and a special 50% off "sale rack in the back" of the shop. Don't miss out on the huge selection of clothing, get there before it is gonesville!

Nearby at Norahs, 46 Jobs Lane look for 15% off "entire store sale" for the upcoming holiday weekend. The additional "rack sale" will save you from 25% to 60% off. An Extra is the 'Outlet Sale" that is running again: Saturday, Sunday from $10 to $25 and some 70% off upstairs in the outlet section. All this under one roof. Oh my!

I love sharing sales with my readers and here is an unusual one not to be missed. At The Design Studio, 2393 Main Street in Bridgehampton there will be a "Libra Sale" during the entire month of October offering discounts on selected lighting, furniture, pillows and home accessories for everyone. All people under the sign of Libra "are invited to add balance and harmony to their home;"all other signs are also welcome of course. Open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm, there is no excuse not to stop in and feel the harmony and welcome.

Also in Bridgehampton and causing a stir in the shopping world, Maison 24 at 2424 Main Street has just launched their brand new website (Maison24.com) with interesting offers and information about the shop which is a lifestyle store that offers a mix of traditional and trend-setting items in home furnishings, men's and ladies accessories, music, art, decorative objects, books, children's accessories, collectible toys, handmade candy from SoHo, and outrageous home furnishings imported from Italy, France and the Netherlands. Right now there is 20% to 50% off "selected item sale" that includes sofas, pillows, books, and unique tote bags from France.

If you want to see something to write home about, stop in at Warehouse 161 located at 161 Springs Fireplace Road in East Hampton (631-324-0555) where they are currently running the "end of season sale" with 50% off all art, 40% off lighting and 25% off furniture and accessories. Stop in while all the goodies are still there and say hi to Gene Valle and Sharyn Levine; tell them you heard it here. Open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and by appointment.

In Sag Harbor, a great shop, Labl on Main Street is introducing a new men's footwear line for the fall season. The shoes are not only colorful but also incredibly comfortable and feature top-notch craftsmanship. The tag is classic footwear styling that wears like a sneaker. And...Labl will extend a 15% discount to anyone who mentions my column, Shop 'til. Now that's easy enough!

Until next week, Ciao and happy early fall shopping! Having a sale or new inventory? Email me at shoptil@danspapers.com, my readers would love to know about it.