Archive for October, 2008
~ 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 this [...]
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 [...]
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! Call for more information: 203.655.7655 or 973-228-0652. Darien Playhouse 1077 Boston Post Road , Darien, CT, United States 06820
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 drink. [...]
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 [...]
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
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 sun [...]
“AllAbout This Weekend,” In Your Inbox : Darien Sticker, On Your Car
Register to receive the ‘AllAbout This Weekend’ email newsletter, the most comprehensive summary of all-things-happening each weekend in Darien, and get a preppy DAR/logo sticker FREE!* 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 [...]
Quick Copies and Printing Right Here In Town!
Okay, I admit it: I’m completely chain-washed. The Targets and Home Depots and Kinkos of the world have done such a good job of engraining themselves into my consciousness through advertising that now, when I need something, those chains are the only place I think to go. This is one of the main reasons I [...]
