Dan's Papers - January 30, 2009 - Shop Till You Drop

In the almost 15 years that I am writing this shopping column, I have never seen so many sales as I have this past month. All the shops are joining together passing the savings onto the shopper. Let's do some winter sale shopping!

In celebration of their brand new Web site, www.FlyingPointSurf.com, at all three locations of the Flying Point Surf shops located on Main Streets in Southampton and Sag Harbor, there's an amazing sale on clothing and accessories that is already in progress. All women's clothing is 40% off. Uggs are marked down 25 to 40% off selected styles. Sunglasses are 30% off (select styles), hats 15% off, men's hoodies and outerwear 40% off, long sleeve shirts are BOGO 50% off, sweatshirts 45% off, T-shirts 50% off on the first one and 60% off the second, men's and boy's shorts 60% off, buy three get one free. Don't pass up the clearance sale rack.

There is a new contest in town where you can design your very own "Story Of Your Life" charm bracelet, where each month one winner will be chosen to receive a sterling silver charm bracelet of their design. Runners-up will receive a sterling bracelet with one special charm for their story. The winner's story will be published on the Rembrandt Charms Web site. Rembrandt Charms are sold through Jobs Lane Jewelers, 18 Windmill Lane, Southampton. They will be happy to get you started. It's a perfect gift for Valentine's Day. Call 631-283-2841 for complete information.

Taking a stroll down Jobs Lane in Southampton is the thing to do when you want to do some serious sale shopping. Here are some winter savings for you enjoy: Jildor shoe store is chillin' with 50% off. Odysey South is having a "closing sale" with from 50% to 80% off fabulous winter clothing and accessories. Optics will save you 50% off all prescription glasses. Harmont & Blaine's sale on men's clothing and accessories has taken a cool 50 to 70% off selected merchandise. Norah's clothing and accessories for ladies is offering a 50% off sale. At Therapy look for 40% off their cool merchandise for any and every occasion. TC Men's & Women's Wear is offering a 50% off sale on everything. Open weekends only. Dazzelle's winter sale on select ladies clothing and accessories should not be passed up, for sure. Privet Cove is also having a winter sale, so check this one out. I love this shop for their unique and eclectic home accessories and giftware.

Save 20 to 75% off storewide at Richard York Shoes, 43 Main Street, Southampton, during the remaining days of their "Winter Clearance." The sale includes UGG Australia, Merrell, SAS, New Balance, Nike and Stride Rite. Open daily, tell them you heard it here and you will save an additional 10% off. Call 631-283-2669 for current hours.

One of my very favorite sources for pottery and planters, Waterstone Pottery, 76A Mariner Drive, Southampton, is closing after eight years of bringing you the best of the best in wholesale merchandise. The "Liquidation Sale" is now in progress and you can choose from its very large pottery inventory that is priced below wholesale cost. There are incredible deals on thousands of glazed, cement fiberglass and metal containers that are sitting there waiting for you to fill them with plants in the spring. Give Waterstone a call for its store hours at 631-283-5747.

Think Valentine's gift-giving with the heart carved crystal salt lamps, made from a solid piece of Himalyan natural salt crystal formed millions of years ago, that benefits the mind and body. It can be purchased for $45 (6-8 lbs.) at the Hampton's original Himalayan Crystal Salt Company, 158 Montauk Highway, Southampton. Check out their Water Machine that creates living water 9.5 and 450 ORP, antioxidant-equal to two to eight glasses of green tea. For information call Bret Evans at 631-283-7171. Log onto The-essence-of-life.com.

A friend and colleague of mine, Kitty Merrill, sent me a special e-mail about finding an "Off The Hook" winter sale at the Bass Shoe Outlet at the Tanger Mall, Riverhead. The store is offering a huge selection of winter boots at 50% off. She purchased a pair of black suede loafers, originally $80 for $21. Not to mention the 75% off selected merchandise throughout the store. If you need boots, now is the time to stock up. Look for dress leathers as well as winter snow styles. Bass Shoe Outlet in Amagansett has a similar sale, so get going.

NEWEST KIDS ON THE BLOCK: A great new bakery has joined the list of stops and shops in the village, with a wide variety of all natural baked goods, gourmet coffee, sandwiches and specialty cakes. All of its menu items are prepared daily, just as you would make them at home. Located on Water Street, Amber Bakery also fills custom orders bringing its family-inspired recipes from its home to yours. Here is the best part - on Mondays there is a half price special on all baked goods for everyone that walks through the door! I'm there! For information call 631-725-3281.

Dr. Deborah G. Musso, founder of Sea Change New York, has opened a new Sag Harbor office at 93 Fresh Pond Road, just outside the village. Dr. Musso will be offering Network Spinal Analysis (NSA), a healing modality providing life altering strategies for living well within our increasingly stressed and challenged world. Sessions provide self-healing techniques and disciplines for at-home use. Dr. Musso also provides private wellness coaching particularly of interest to those "stuck" and in "fear" of making change in their lives, behaviors and habits, be it lifestyle, diet, exercise or health-related. Dr. Musso, who is a licensed doctor of chiropractic, wellness coach and consultant, offers office hours by appointment, call 631-899-4445 or visit seachangeny.com.

Until next week, ciao and happy winter shopping!

Having a sale, getting new inventory, are you a new kid on the block? Comments or questions? Please e-mail me at shoptil@danspapers.com or via fax 631-726-0189, my readers would love to know all about it.