Dan's Papers -February 13, 2009 -

Don't pass by Shock and Shock Kids, Main Street, Westhampton Beach for great Valentine's Day gifts that are on sale right now from 20% to 50% off.

Main Street Sweets, in Westhampton Beach, is open everyday until February 15 so that you can choose a beautiful heart-filled with top quality chocolates. Also, new this year is a giant Valentine's Day pez dispenser that lets you personally record a greeting.

The Inn at Quogue, 47 Quogue Street, will be magically transformed into a unique shopping experience when it presents the "Charity Shopping For A Cause" event on Friday, February 13, 6:30 to 9 p.m. to benefit Cure Autism Now Foundation. Items being sold cover all bases for all occasions. Some of the local shops that will be there include, Blue 1, Beach Yoga, Something Sweet, Fat Cat Paperie, Skin by Veronica, Witchy Poo, Belts by Eriks, Fiber Art, Melissa in Stitches. No excuses, don't miss this one!

Tucked away in the Hampton Road mini mall (between Aunt Suzie's, where a sale is also in progress, and One Stop Pet), do not miss Ananda Yoga and Wellness Center's recently updated retail boutique. Not just yoga clothing, mats and accessories, you will also find great jewelry, books, journals, CDs and candles (including the newly arrived Purple Heart Candle collection made from recycled bottles and natural essential oils). Selected yoga clothing is now from 20% to 50% off and 10% off on all jewelry for Valentine's Day. Go to anandayogawellness.com.

Get started with shopping for your favorite Valentine's Day sweetie by stopping in at Jobs Lane Jewelers, the exclusive carrier of Hidalgo jewelry. There are 18k gold with enamel rings in every color and various designs, including personalized rings. There are also 40 breeds of dogs, a kitty, equestrian, sea and garden life collection to choose from, along with ring jackets and inserts. Hidalgo sterling silver line also includes enamel bangle bracelets, charm bracelets and charms. Ask about the Valentine gift to you - a 20% discount on all in store merchandise through February 21.

Stop in at Jill Lynn & Co., on Jobs Lane in Southampton, or shop online at jilllynnandco.com, and take advantage of the Valentine's Day sale, with up to 50% off its collection of one-of-a-kind and limited edition fine jewelry, including 20% off handmade Jill Lynn silver jewelry, 30% off handmade gold and gemstone jewelry by Lynn, 35% off fine Italian timepieces by Quarttro, 25% to 50% off 14k and 18k white gold diamond jewelry.

Therapy Clothing, on Jobs Lane in Southampton, is having a "Nicey Icey Sale," with up to 70% off all clothing and 40% off all jewelry.

LF, 87 Main Street, Southampton, is featuring its "Only Sale Of The Season" that will save you 60% off the entire fall-winter collection.

Marie-Chantal Outlet, 94 Main Street, Southampton, luxury children's wear and accessory shop will be celebrating Presidents Day weekend, February 20 through 22, with special clearance baskets of $5, $10, $15 and $20. This will be the last weekend to shop the "Winter '08 Collection" at 60% off. Shop for spring '09 at 50% off. For information, call (631) 204.0630.

I had to stop into Renaissance Boutique for its 16th annual "Get It Outta Here Winter Clearance Sale." Everything in the shop is 20% to 80% off for the month of February and March in order to make room for owner Karen's new venture of footwear with a modern vintage flair that is fun and funky. And the best part, if you mention to Karen that you heard it here at "Shop 'til," you'll receive a chance to win a $50 gift certificate and a 15% discount on the new spring inventory that will be in stock mid-April. You will love this shop. It is a step into a fashion fantasyland.

How 'bout Hildreth's Department Store on Main Street, Southampton and Montauk Highway, East Hampton's "Winter Sale" that is now in progress with everything on sale? Bet you find something here for your sweetie. This is a no brainer. Get going. Everything is really flying out the door.

Bridgehampton's Maison 24, on Main Street, wants you to see what's in the house of love for Valentine's Day gifts and more. I love the iconic Hello Kitty Bearbrick by designer Quolomo from Tokyo and the Robert Indiana LOVE Paperweight made of anodized metal in pink, red, silver gold and blue. Stop in and see for yourself or shop on maison24.com. You won't believe your eyes.

Nearby, at the new Bridgehampton Pharmacy, also on Main Street, there are great gift ideas for both men and women. How about the eShave Brush for that perfect shave? Or Crabtree & Evelyn Naturals, the health food for your skin, in body scrubs, toners, revitalizes and so on, not to mention the Spa Collection with candles, bath tablets, mineral muscle soaks. A full selection of greeting cards is also available. And they boast 10-minute prescription fills. Can't beat that! Ditto at the East Hampton Pharmacy on North Main Street. Call (631) 537-8884 for information.

Just in time for Valentine' Day gift giving, Gone Local, Main Street, Amagansett, is featuring jewelry designer Barbara Campbell's one-of-a-kind "Amagansett Heart Collection" in sterling silver.

For beautiful flowers and gifts, stop by The Sag Harbor Florist, 3 Bay Street, and see for yourself, or just place a call to order your roses wrapped as a bouquet or artfully arranged in a vase for that special Valentine's Day gift. There is a fine selection of orchids, botanical gifts, romantic scented candles and luxurious soaps to choose from, and for the easy way out, Gift Certificates are always available...

In Sag Harbor on Bay Street, at Harbor Pets look for a Valentine gift/sale now through the end of February for your pets on all beds, doggie sweaters and jackets, all items 30% to 50% off. You are also welcome to drop by and sit by their fireplace while your pet is being fitted for the right size - bow, wow!

On The North Fork: If you're a fan, as I am, of Jennifer Lew Designs, now they can be found at Love Lane Sweet Shop in Mattituck as well as her website jenlewdesigns.com. For great Valentine gifts and for all occasions, look for her unique candles, soy candles, decorated matchboxes, gift baskets and much more, you will not be disappointed.

If you really want to see something unique, Pamela Lerner Antiques, 145 Main Street, Bellport is the place! I found a beautiful hand carved marble heart amongst a nice selection of cozy comfy '50s armchairs, arts and crafts, monumental Majolica vases and so much more. Think about that heart for your sweetie!

Ciao and happy Valentine's Day shopping!

Questions, comments, sales, new inventory? E-mail me at: Shoptil@danspapers.com.