I’ve gotten word about a benefit to be held at Bloomingdale’s in White Plains later this week.

I’m going to give you the detailed press release, but also wanted to note this was also mentioned:

“In addition to the Black & White themed activities listed below, Bloomingdale’s White Plains has partnered with local vendors like Diana Gould [...]

I always know summer’s nearing an end when it’s time for Antiques in the Park.

It’s one of my favorite antiques shows, just over the Rockland border in Westwood, N.J.

And this Sunday is the date for the 2009 edition.

Feel in need of a bit of pampering?

You might want to check out how the Ritz-Carlton Spa has expanded its spa boutique.

Did you see our back-to-school section on Monday?

It was filled with all kinds of stories on how to get kids ready to (groan) go back to school…

Today, I got an e-mail from Au Ciel Design Studio, which is based in Irvington.

It’s also full of great tips, and I wanted to share it:

The summer sale at the Two’s Company Outlet Store in Elmsford is under way, and it’s expected to continue at least until school starts.

Check it out:

Larchmont-based jewelry designer Pam Older has just let me know about a sale now under way:

I’ve heard from Stephanie Orma again, with more good news about her career advancements.

You may remember her from my feature story last year — she’s the West Nyack native who now lives in California where she heads up a greeting-card line, She’s SO Creative, and is also a graphic designer.

I let you know recently that Strawtown Jewelry would soon be moving to New City after years (and years) in West Nyack.

Well, the timeframe is now set — as this latest e-mail shows:

Just got an update from Marin Milio of AprilMarin.

I’m out of the office tomorrow (Monday), but I have received an e-mail about a sale kicking off that I wanted to let you know about.

The notice was from Ilana Perles, a decorator and antiques dealer who owns Transformation By Design in Suffern with her husband. Lenny.