| Issue #39, December 22, 2006 |
Shop ‘til You Drop...
With Maria Tenariello
Just in time for Christmas, Main Street Sweets and Ben & Jerry’s located at 121 Main Street, Westhampton Beach (631-288-5753), has been transformed into a Chocolate Santaland. Owner Kenny Schnabel and his staff are featuring 12, 16, 24 and 32 oz. chocolate Santa’s. Bring the family in to see their specially decorated 8 and 25-pound chocolate Santas, it is amazing.
A must-have Hampton’s accessory for gift giving is available at Hampton Coffee Company’s first-ever electronic gift card and store value card. The “Gold Card” presented in a burlap coffee sack, is available in denominations starting at $10 and is re-loadable. Hampton Coffee is also offering specially priced gift packages that include a real burlap coffee sack with the purchase of the new gold card. The card is available at the 194 Mill Road, Westhampton Beach location (631-288-4480).
At Mint in Westhampton Beach on Main Street, look for a half off on all clothing with their “holiday sale” that is in progress until Christmas. There are beautiful designer fashions that include Plenty by Tracy Rees, Joes Jeans, Velvet and Citizens of Humanity.
Bar Boy Products, located at West Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays is all ready to go for the upcoming holiday and the New Year and they will be happy to help you service your guests in every way. Choose from serving platters to dinner and tableware for every occasion. With the new year almost upon us, get ready early with specials that Bar Boy is offering on hats, noisemakers banners, poly leis, and more for businesses and home parties. There are also package deals available that range from $49 and up.
If you’re looking for something special in the iPod accessory line, Hildreth’s Department Store, on Main Street, Southampton has just what you are looking for in their new limited editions of holiday gift giving. The iPod Nano cases, with a spring clip, snap tab closure and clear window in petal pink and java blue is a good start. There is also a limited edition collection from Vera Bradley that includes the Vera Bradley umbrella; a smart silver-toned timepiece with four interchangeable bands that is gift boxed.
For great men’s holiday gift giving, stroll over to Harmont & Blaine, located at Jobs Lane, Southampton for some really good gift ideas. Their “sample sale” on selected merchandise at 60% off is still in progress on men’s cardigans, sweaters, pants, hats and boots. Look for 30% off everything in the shop on their new collection of men’s fashions and accessories that have just arrived.
At Pier One Imports, located at Montauk Highway, Southampton, look for something for everyone on your gift list with the “In The Nick Of Time” sale that will save you up to 50% off on selected gift and furnishings merchandise throughout the store. Holiday candles are in abundance as well as holiday ornaments, wreaths, special gift boxed items and more.
Bombay, located at the Bridgehampton Commons has gone over and above the call for holiday gifts throughout the store. There is so much to choose from and everything is priced to sell……there are great sales on special gifts that include a large selection of holiday ornaments for everyone on your list. I wouldn’t pass this store up for sure!
Are you looking for some different home furnishings gift ideas for the décor minded individuals on your gift list? Head over to the charming Broken Color Works, located in Sag Harbor (corner of Division and Main) for a wide variety of home furnishings and accessories in the “Coastal Cottage” style. They carry furnishings by Seabrook Classics and David Lee Designs, lighting by Jamie Young, tabletop by Vera Bradley, linens by Pinecone Hill, and fabrics by Holly Hunt and Ralph Lauren.
New Kid on the Block: If you believe in magic, Mermaids & Magic Ltd., located at 10 Jagger Lane, Southampton, is a unique new store that has a nautical related theme carrying items such as wooden signs, lighthouses, shell nightlights, ornaments for all seasons, beach glass jewelry, silver pendants, earrings, rings, necklaces, bird houses, jewelry boxes, scarves, hair accessories and gifts. There are marcosite whale’s tails, dolphins, mermaid wrap rings, prayer, wish boxes and peace signs. Look in at night for obvious magic at work with two life size fairies decorating a tree with wood elves helping. In the back corner sits fairy tale musical dolls and intricately designed fairies fly overhead. One wall is all mermaid-related merchandise. Another “M” word is miniature and several dollhouses are finished for the holidays. Also available are hostess gifts such as dip chillers, tea towels, stemware adornments and beautiful bead party picks. The best part about the whole store is that most gift items range from $5 to $25 making it easy for you to find something affordable.
I want to wish all my readers and shop owners a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2007! Thank you again for all your e-mails wishing me a speedy recovery. I’m almost there!
Until next year…Ciao and Happy Holiday Shopping!
Questions, comments, sales, new kid, e-mail me at: shoptil@danspapers.com or fax me, (631) 537-6755.
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