Shop 'til You Drop...

By Maria Tennariello

Wow, the weather is sure showing signs of spring. The stores are buzzing with shoppers and there is plenty going on this week. Let's do some serious spring shopping!

At Accents Backyard Essentials by J. Tortorella on West Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays, you can create your own summer paradise. The showroom is featuring new summer accents, including the Catalina Spa. Look for the Fire Stone St. Martin Grill Island, pool furnishings and accessories.

On Hill Street in Southampton, look for a winter clearance sale on men's, women's and children's clothing at Sunrise to Sunset. The store is making room for brand new inventory. On the clearance rack are items by Quiksilver, Lost and Billabong. All jackets are half off as well as men's fall and winter clothing. Get going while the sale lasts, because it will be over in a few weeks.

Chico's, on Jobs Lane in Southampton, is also celebrating the season with a spring sale, welcoming everyone to stop in and enjoy savings on women's clothing and cool accessories including hats, jewelry and so much more.

Optyx Eyewear, also on Jobs Lane in Southampton, is offering 10 to 60% off on eyewear. Now is the time to stock up on an extra pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses. At these prices, you can purchase a few.

If you are getting the house ready for family and friends, you can find exactly what you need at Water Mill Party, located at 41 Willow Road in Water Mill. Order in the next week and receive a 10% discount on paper napkins and hand towels for summer entertaining. Something new this spring is paper goods that can be customized with your name, house name or just a simple initial. If you e-mail Water Mill Party at www.paperatwatermillparty.com, they will be happy to send you samples to get your order going.

Just a reminder that Rumrunner Home on Main Street in East Hampton is continuing their spring sale, saving you 20 to 30% on in-stock items and 20% off upholstery special orders. There are over one hundred items to choose from. All lamps are buy one get 10% off, or buy two and get 20% off.

A New Kid on the Block just opened in Southampton last weekend. Brahmin, an upscale source for Italian leather handbags and accessories is now conveniently located at 58 Jobs Lane, Southampton. They use only full grain, top -quality skins, tanned and hand-finished in Italy. Their leathers are treated with an aniline finish, a special coloring technique to bring out the natural beauty and texture of the leather. All handbags feature solid brass rings and snap hooks for strength and durability. Also at the store are beautiful accessories, including ladies and men's wallets, cosmetic cases, lipstick cases, key clips and fobs, credit card and checkbook holders, overnighters, hats, belts, scarves, coin purses and even dog accessories.

Okay, it's time to take Tino Tennariello for a spring Grooming By Donna. I usually drop him off and take a quick coffee break at Panera Bread while I'm waiting to pick him up all sassy and shiny. Grooming By Donna is located in the Bridgehampton Commons at Dapper Dog and is available by appointment only. Call 631-594-1144.

Until next week. Ciao and Happy spring shopping!

If your shop is having a sale, has new inventory, or if you are a new business or have relocated and want everyone to know about it, please e-mail me at shoptill@danspapers.com and NewKids@danspapers.com, or via fax at 631-537-6755. I would love to hear all about it!