I’ve written a number of times about the beautiful jewelry created by Anne Koplik Designs up in Brewster.

Many of those times have been about the company’s showroom sales, where the jewelry is gorgeous and the prices are fantastic.

I saw an e-mail earlier today from the company, figuring it might be details of another weekend of sales… but this time there’s a twist.

Here, I’ll let you read it: Read more of this entry »

Gili Zilca has sent me an update about Luisa New York, her Pleasantville shop that’s filled with all-natural, hand-made skin-care products.

First up, Zilca is now on a summer schedule, Read more of this entry »

I’ve heard from Glenn Arkin at Strawtown Jewelry in West Nyack that he and his wife, Ellen, will be moving their shop in coming weeks.

The Arkins have been in West Nyack for more than 20 years and hope to settle into a new space, at 40 S. Main St. in New City, within three weeks.

As anyone who’s moved knows, it’s easier to do it with less… Read more of this entry »

The latest mailing from the Rockland Family Shelter included a “save-the-dates” page, and one thing jumped right out at me.

The organization’s 14th annual Designer Fashion Sale will be held Sept. 23 and 24.

If you’ve been, you know the great bargains you’ll find.

If you’ve not, you will want to consider this shopping event that helps the organization. Read more of this entry »

I’m working again with Anne Ainslie of Black Squirrel Outfitters in Pelham.

I featured her shop, which specializes in fashions for men and boys, last year.

For one of my back-to-school stories, she’s telling me what’s selling well (check out special section Aug. 17 for details).

But Ainslie’s also let me know that Read more of this entry »

I ran into Glenn Osonitsch at the Nyack street fair earlier this month.

He was selling a batch of his great clothing in a booth set up outside The Shops at 92 Main, where his boutique, Great Dames, is.

Well, the bargains continue — as this note from Glenn shows: Read more of this entry »

This just in from The Baby Cottage up in Briarcliff Manor:

They’ve always had really cute things, ideal for gifts — so stop by.

(If you can’t read the fine print above, the shop is at 1253 Pleasantville Road. Call 914-944-0734).

I’ve just heard from Tanya Scott of The Powderoom in Pelham, about changes to the schedule for her women’s boutique next month: Read more of this entry »

One of my weekend chores is to visit the Verizon store.

I dropped my new-and-uninsured phone in a glass of water last night.

Yes, I know how silly that sounds — and realize what a dumb move it was.

I was carrying too much down the stairs (a habit of mine), and I guess my hands were too full and the next thing I knew, “plop” — there it went.

Well, now I have to see what my options are… and dreading the experience, mainly since it’s all due to being thoughtless.

Not such fun shopping.

Last night I got home after a long day, really kind of dragging.

Before I had left the office, though, I remembered to grab the sample products I had received earlier this week from Lilah Living.

And I’m glad I did.

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