Shop ‘til You Drop

With Maria Tennariello

This is going to be a fast fall season for sure. The store windows are reflecting the upcoming season and everyone is already shopping for the holidays. Let’s do some holiday shopping.

In Hampton Bays on West Montauk Highway, stop in at Accents Backyard Essentials by J. Tortorella for a look at how to deck your halls, tables and your home at their happy Christmas Shoppe. The new holiday collection is enchanting, and has festive décor in every style, from the cute to elegant, and unique gifts for everyone on your list. You will also find fine collectibles, including Dept. 56 Villages, “Krinkles” and Jim Shore figurines. Stop in and get into the Holiday spirit!

At The Village Home Goods, (formerly Southampton Sewing Center) on Jobs Lane in Southampton and on East Main Street in Riverhead, look for the $50 Miele vacuum cleaners and Buy Two, Get One Free boxes of vacuum bags.

Hildreth’s on Main Street in Southampton is introducing new merchandise just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday dinner table. The new Autumn Waves collection from Casafina has arrived, with a distinctive and graceful new Casa Stone shapes and a rustic look appropriate for highly durable, fine stoneware. It is available in four coordinated earth tones: honey, pumpkin, celery and oatmeal, accented with a fine, reactive glaze edge-line. This line of dinnerware can be stored in the freezer or cooked in an oven, and is microwave and dishwasher safe. Everyone will enjoy doing these dishes after a big holiday meal.

There is a No Tax Sale in progress until the end of November at Windows & Walls Unlimited on County Road 39 in Southampton. I guess you can’t pass this sale by if you are thinking of re-doing your house for the upcoming holidays.

Right next door, at Casual Home, there is a Storewide Clearance Sale with savings of up to 60% off. The store is filled with comfy, cozy furniture and accessories. If you are looking for a nice selection of counter and bar stools, this might be the place to find them.

On Main Street in Bridgehampton, at Gloriosos, you will find a huge Fall Sale in progress with up to 60% off of selected merchandise. The shop is filled with great holiday fashions, casual clothing and accessories. There is also sparkling holiday jewelry for everyone at very affordable prices.

At the Shoe Inn on Main Street in East Hampton, look for a sale on selected merchandise. Think boots! This is the time of the year to find the best selection at the best prices. Get going, ‘cause these boots are made for walking!

Also in East Hampton at 3 Newtown Mews, Jackie Rogers’ East Hampton shop has pieces from her recently showcased (at the Friar’s Club in New York City) Spring 2007 collection. You will find a beautiful selection of evening gowns, little black dresses and power suits. She even has a Jackie Rogers’ signature dog collar ($35 to $50, with a portion of the proceeds going to ARF of the Hamptons. This shop is a winner!

Railroad Avenue Fitness, on Railroad Avenue in East Hampton, is now offering Buddy Training Sessions, just in time for the holidays, at special prices. This new personal training package is being offered at a less-expensive price with the option for two people to work with one trainer at $40 per person for a one-hour session. A ten-pack is also being offered at $450 per person, so grab a friend and get in shape……Call 631-907-4221 for information.

In Montauk: For that special guy in your life, check out the End of Season Sale with up to 50% off of all Cole Haan and Sperry Top-Siders in stock at the Star Island Yacht Club on Star Island Road. Men’s and women’s resort-wear, sweatshirts, sweaters, children’s clothing and more are also on sale. Penn and Shimano fishing rods and reels and Star Rods are also on sale.

Until next week. Ciao and Happy Fall Shopping!

If you have any questions or comments, or your shop is having a sale, and you would like everyone to know about it, I would love to hear from you via e-mail at: shoptil@danspapers.com or via fax at 631-537-6755.