Dan's Papers -December 19, 2008 -

The holidays are almost here and this is my last shopping column for 2008. I'l be back in '09 with more shopping info, sales and new businesses. Until then, I'd like to wish all my readers "Happy Holidays and a safe and healthy New Year."

Westhampton Beach is a wonderful shopping source for everyone. The shops are up and running for holiday shopping with unique and eclectic gifts. Chic, 93 Main Street is taking 50% off all clothing and 25% off all accessories for your holiday gift giving. For info call Jaime at: 631-998-3781.

How about Shock and Shock Kids, 99 and 115 Main Street in Westhampton Beach for great clothing and accessories for grown-ups and children for holiday gift giving? There are great stocking stuffers and more here. Owner, Elyse Richman is holding the annual coat drive and both shops are collecting men's women's and children's new or gently used coats for the needy in the community. All you have to do is stop by and drop off at the "boxes" outside their doors.

Impulse for Men is taking 50% off all sportswear, outerwear and accessories for the holidays, so get going while the choice is still yours.

While you are strolling and shopping Westhampton Beach, be sure to check out the holiday window display at Main Street Sweets/Ben & Jerry's, 121 Main Street. You will see incredible three pound chocolate angels, snowmen and soldiers with a real show stopper: the eight pound chocolate Santa's. All items are available for purchase or enter the annual holiday raffle that owner Kenny Schnable has put together. Call 631-288-5753 for info.

As the holiday season gets closer and closer, Ananas Spa, 71 Hill Street, Southampton is offering gift packages and gift cards that can be used as presents for your favorites on your gift list, or for yourself! Indulge in manicures, pedicures, facials, and massages and more.

Tate's Bake Shop, North Main Street, Southampton can help you with your personal or corporate gift giving this holiday season? Simply make your gift basket or cookie tower selection, give them a list of recipients and they will take care of the rest for you. Two and four pound cookie platters are now available at the Southampton location. Log onto www.tatesbakeshop.com for info and ordering.

There are holiday specials galore at The Down Factory Store At The Elegant John, 74 Montauk Highway, East Hampton. The Down comforter sale is about half the regular price in all sizes, for a limited time only, the Down pillow special is 50% off, and look for the sheet set sale that will complete the package. There is also a large selection of paintings by local artists along with robes, slippers, makeup/shaving mirrors, scented candles, hair and bath towels, scales and bath and skin care products all under one roof.

A Little Of What You Fancy, Newtown Lane, East Hampton is packed to the rafters with tons of holiday gift giving ideas for everyone on your list. For mom: Vera Bradely, for hubby: a Barbour jacket, or how about hand-made moccasins, Pendleton blankets, Geodesis candles, Surefire flashlight, Benchmade knives, Tigo art sets, incense sets, Carthusia perfume, Neuhaus chocolates, Kiehl's, Studio Vertu coasters, just to name a few. They can customize for you also. Get going, everything is flying out the door.

How about some delicious homemade fudge all wrapped up and ready to go for that sweet person who has almost everything on your list? Love the name, Fat Ass Fudge has just made its debut just in time for the holidays, is hand-made in East Hampton, by Donna McCue, a resident for over twenty years, known as "The Fudge Lady". Located at 81 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, it is also available at local shops that include Mary Marvelous, East Hampton, Lucy's Whey, the Cheese Shop in Sag Harbor as well as select wineries. For information call 631-324-6540 or log onto the website at: www.fat-assfudge.com

The Style Bar Day Spa, 1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor has it all going on with terrific gift baskets all ready to go for everyone on your holiday gift list. There are ready mades and made to order, all put together with you in mind. They we carry candles, fragrances, haircare and skincare products by Kai, Tocca, Fracas, Molton Brown, Bliss, John Barrett, Get Fresh, Philosophy, Eminence Organic Skincare and Phyto for you hair. Step into this friendly environment and enjoy a full service staff for just about everything under the sun. Reservations are now available for holiday gatherings at the spa and at your home. Call 631-725-6730 for more information.

Nearby at D.J. Hart, Main Street, Sag Harbor you will find a cool 50% off all clothing and 25% off sweaters, velvet dresses, lace and more. There are tons of fab accessories including scarves, hats, bags, and lots of jewelry for everyone on your list.