Dan's Papers - March 21, 2008 - Shop 'til You Drop... with Maria Tennariello

Well, the Easter bunny is hopping across the Hamptons with lots of goodies for everyone. The shops are really starting to gear up and get into the spring mode, with spring sales and new inventory. Let's shop!

Hop over to Westhampton Beach to check out the Easter window display at Main Street Sweets/Ben & Jerry's on Main Street. You will see unbelievable two, four, and eight-pound milk and dark chocolate Easter bunnies, wrapped and ready to go. This store is also known for its special Easter marzipan and Jelly Belly jellybeans. There is a "pick your own flavor section" also for more information call 631-288-5753.

Mark your calendar for a Trunk Show at Dazzelle at 47 Jobs Lane in Southampton. The show features Mother of...and special occasion wear in all sizes and colors. Also, if you need custom, Dazzelle does that too. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday from noon till 5 p.m. For information call 631-287-8477.

THEORY on Jobs Lane in Southampton is hosting a cell phone recycle program for the spring season. If you upgrade your cell phone you will receive 20% off all the must-haves in the store by donating your old phone. Theory joins Earthworks, an environmental non-profit organization and Collective Good, a leader in cell phone recycling. This unique benefit will run through Monday, March 31.

At Casual Home Furnishing Center at 375 County Road 39 in Southampton, my favorite sale is in progress. It's the storewide clearance and everything is ready to go out the door (some restrictions may apply) and head straight for your home. With a complete line of comfy, cozy, cottage furnishings and accessories in mind, this is the place! The new collection of easy to care for slipcover upholstery has also just arrived! I'm there. For information, log onto their cool website - shopcasualhome.com

Right next door at Windows & Walls Unlimited, there is a big sale on Hunter Douglas products, drapery, slipcovers and cushions. If you want to motorize it, just do it! Go to - wwunlimited.com for a look at what might tempt you.

There is a huge spring sale happening at Horse Haven - An English Tack Shop, located on County Road 39A and Montauk Highway in Southampton. Save bucks - up to 75% off on jodhpurs, breeches, show jackets and shirts...also included are outerwear and sportswear, strap good, selected saddles and winter blankets. There is also an in-store raffle in progress.

JOHN SALIBELLO ANTIQUES at 2309 Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton is having a First Time Ever Sale with 50% off everything in the entire store! Due to a huge container arriving on May 15th, John is forced to sell everything at incredible savings. There are beautiful traditional and mid-century antiques that are unusual and interesting! This spectacular sale starts on Thursday, March 27th. Call 631 537-1484 for more information.

T.J. Maxx in the Bridgehampton Commons has it all going on right now with their new spring inventory. Look for very affordable prices on wide leg trousers, tops, cropped jackets, bags, jewelry, and bedazzled sandals. Sparkle, sizzle and shine with all your favorite designer clothing and accessories that are always on sale and very affordable at about 50% off department store prices. I'm there!

"The Annual Big Sale" is coming to CHISTOPHER FISCHER CASHMERE on Main Street in East Hampton and Main Street in Southampton, Thursday, March 20, through Saturday, March 22, (Closed Easter Sunday). You can select great cashmere items at 75% off for ladies and men. The new spring merchandise is arriving daily and the stores need to make room for the ever so popular waterfall wraps, hoodie's textured jacket, cards and crinkle shawls in the yummiest Christopher Fischer colors. Log onto www.christopherfischercashmere.com

ON THE NORTH FORK: Just in time for special occasion happenings, Barney's New York Outlet in the Tanger Outlet Center in Riverhead, a BOGO sale (buy one, get one) @50% off on men's sport shirts and sweaters is now in progress. For Easter weekend, March 20 through March 22, all the men's suits are an additional $100 off. There is also merchandise on sale in both the women's and men's departments throughout the store.

A NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: Lucy's Whey, located at 80 Main Street in East Hampton, is an exciting new shop whose primary focus is offering a large, carefully chosen selection of unique American artisanal cheeses. Proprietors Catherine Bodziner and Lucy Kazickas are passionate about cheese and have made personal connections with artisanal farmers and cheese makers all over the country. The cheeses they offer are all made by hand, are of a limited supply and shipped directly to Lucy's Whey, ensuring high quality and freshness. For information on cheese platters, gift baskets and more, log onto the website at - lucyswhey.com or call 631-324-4428.

Until next week. Ciao and happy early spring shopping!

If your shop is having a sale, new inventory or you are a new business or have relocated, and you want everyone to know about it, please e-mail me at: shoptil@danspapers.com and at Newkids@danspapers.com or via fax at: 631-726-0189. I would love to hear all about it!