Archive for October, 2008

~ Darien Holiday Happenings ~

~ Darien Holiday Happenings ~

I know, I know, I can’t even believe it myself — Halloween day isn’t even half over, my little Bear not even in his costume yet, and here I am, actually participating in the waaaaay-too-early-to-be-promotiong-holiday-stuff trend …!  But look, as long as I’m putting up a reminder about the 2008 Holiday Boutique coming up [...]

Recently Reviewed ~ Dolce Nail & Spa

Recently Reviewed ~ Dolce Nail & Spa

Thanks to Tiffany for her review of the new Noroton Heights Nail Salon Dolce Nail & Spa!
Did you know that you can now Rate & Review your favorite local businesses on the Retail & Services Register?  It’s quick and easy and VERY helpful to other AllAboutDarien.com visitors … so give it a try!  And [...]

New York Magazine Looking For Darien Moms ...

New York Magazine Looking For Darien Moms …

Given the recent media attention our little town has gotten regarding this whole Wall Street crisis (notice how when you tell people where you live, they now nod with a concerned and knowing “oh?”), I was not at all surprised — but quite delighted — to have been contacted by Susan Burton, a writer [...]

How To Get A Birthday Message on the Darien Playhouse Marquis

How To Get A Birthday Message on the Darien Playhouse Marquis

So even though I spent most of my life here, I only just found out how people get Happy Birthday messages on the Marquis of the Darien Playhouse: by having a party there!
Here’s the private party scoop:
There are 2 theaters, and each holds up to 50 people.  Typically, a party uses only one theater, [...]

DHS Homecoming Weekend

DHS Homecoming Weekend

Go BLUE WAVE! It’s going to be a weekend of good old fashioned school spirit, TP-d trees, and general high school debauchery — ahhh the good old days.  I always dreamed of being a Blue Wave Dancer, but went away to a high school that didn’t allow any kind of cheerleading…..  Or food or [...]

Designer Resale at Roundabout

Designer Resale at Roundabout

Hi again, it’s Jan!
Last Saturday I went snooping at ROUNDABOUT, the resale store next to the Darien Playhouse. They currently have a great selection of designer handbags. Mostly in the $300-$450 range. Some of them, like this Tod’s bag, are very gently used. Some others, like the very colorful Etro bag, are brand new [...]

Halloweeny Windows

Halloweeny Windows

One of my favorite things about living in a small community is walking into my local grocery store and seeing ghosts and pumpkins painted on the glass windows by children and teens in town.
If you’ve been wondering why so many Darien store windows have hand-painted Halloween displays,  wonder no more: it’s all part of [...]

A Gem of a Jeweler

A Gem of a Jeweler

Hi again, it’s Jan!
Robby Lagravinese, the young man who owns this high-end jewelry store in Downtown Darien, couldn’t be nicer or more helpful. He has done some repairs and appraisals for me and cleaned my rings so that they truly glisten.
His selection of jewelery is gorgeous, and he has a large following of loyal [...]

Paint Cans and Lightbulbs and Leaves, Oh My!

Paint Cans and Lightbulbs and Leaves, Oh My!

Sometime tomorrow between stuffing yourself with pancakes and sausage fresh off the griddle at the Pancake Powow, dropping by Robeks to get a healthy juice smoothie to try to offset the carb coma and cheer on the middle and high school students who are painting downtown store windows as part of the Halloween Window [...]

Need Some Nanny 9-1-1?

Need Some Nanny 9-1-1?

Ever watched the show and wish that peppy British-blonde-with-beret could come to YOUR house and whip the family into shape?  Well, wish no longer — the show Nanny 9-1-1 is looking for families in Fairfield County for their show!!  My friend Meg at FairfieldCountyChild.com has all the scoop — visit her site for more information.

New Nail Place in Noroton Heights

New Nail Place in Noroton Heights

Sunny Nails may have moved across town, but mani-pedi and massage lovers in and around the Heights will be delighted to know that there is a nice, new, large, shiny, super friendly and skilled with all the trimmings ‘nail place’ that just opened and is called DOLCE Nail & Spa.  It’s on Heights Road, right [...]

Cherry Lawn Park Tip

Cherry Lawn Park Tip

I had lots of fun with my little guy yesterday at Cherry Lawn Park; there were a ton of families out, picnicking and playing tennis and soccer and enjoying the beautiful weather … it is truly SUCH a great park.  However, and it might just be the time of year and positioning of the [...]

"AllAbout This Weekend," In Your Inbox : Darien Sticker, On Your Car

“AllAbout This Weekend,” In Your Inbox : Darien Sticker, On Your Car

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This newsletter includes information on events and activities, sales and specials, and open houses happening in Darien each weekend, as well as a look at the week ahead and even [...]

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