Monday is Memorial Day.

Have any plans? Read more of this entry »

Have you heard about the “Ladies Night Out” event planned for Thursday in Nyack?

It sounds like a lot of fun — and like a lot of the local shops are participating. Read more of this entry »

Just got this in from Wishes, the boutique in Yorktown Heights:

If you’re not going away for Memorial Day weekend but still feel like a little trip, you might want to keep the seventh annual Spring Crafts and Fine Art Fair in mind.

The event will be held May 23-25 at the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn Harbor on Long Island.

Expected to exhibit are two local artists, Davide Jagger Shapiro of Chestnut Ridge, who specializes in sterling silver jewelry; and Susan Ullman of Ardsley, a mixed-media collage artist.

For more details, visit the show’s Web site or call 973-746-0091.

I’m off tomorrow, taking a one-day vacation in search of antiques.

Maybe I’ll find something valuable… hey, it could happen.

If you’ve ever wondered if something you bought at an antiques show, flea market or garage sale — or even something long owned by your family — is valuable, there’s a local event that might just help you find out.

Just got this in from Bloomingdale’s in White Plains about an event set for this Saturday: Read more of this entry »

Tanya Scott of The Powderoom in Pelham has sent the following along as the days of her sale wrap up:

I have yet to “switch over” my closet, finally putting away the winter clothes and bringing out the spring/summer.

I know, it’s getting late — but these recent chilly mornings (and last week’s rain) has had me grabbing for a few sweaters and the like.

I have, though, felt the urge to wear sandals — that hint of warmer air gets you, right? — which means flip-flop season can’t be far behind. Read more of this entry »

I’ve heard about another special event planned by AprilMarin.

I’ve mentioned AprilMarin before, but if you don’t recall, it’s a locally based custom-clothing company. Read more of this entry »

I was away for a few days earlier this month, so I didn’t get a chance to visit Crafts at Lyndhurst.

The show, held twice a year in Tarrytown, is always a great place to find one-of-a-kind creations ranging from jewelry to bags to home furnishings to works of art.

Loretta Lam, a Carmel-based artist who works in polymer clay, was exhibiting — and showing off some new work.

I’ve heard from Lam that she’s just launched her re-designed Web site.

It includes an online gallery showcasing her current work. You can also find a schedule events, biographical details and information on where to buy her creations.

Visit the site by clicking here.