Category: Shopping & Services

Noroton Heights Stop & Shop is Open (and renovated!)

Noroton Heights Stop & Shop is Open (and renovated!)

After only a few short weeks of being closed, the Noroton Heights Stop & Shop re-opened this weekend and has a fresh, renovated new look and feel, not to mention a greater selection of products across all categories.  Insider note: the large grocery carts (as well as the carts with the infant seats attached and/or [...]

Tax Free Week in Darien: Aug 15th to 21st 2010

Tax Free Week in Darien: Aug 15th to 21st 2010

Just in time for back-to-school shopping and/or fall wardrobe enhancement, all clothing and shoes for sale in Darien with a price tag under $300 will be tax free from August 15th through August 21st.  Cha-ching!

Boat Buckets Made Chic

Boat Buckets Made Chic

Made in Darien: this summer’s “must-have” boater’s accessory: a personalized boat bucket from Buster Buckets! I have to share this great new take on what is a commonly overlooked but extremely versatile boating utility: the boat bucket.  As boaters know, there are hundreds of uses for the boat bucket (extra seating, rinsing the deck, [...]

Darien 2010 Sidewalk Sales & Family Fun Days Thursday (7/15) Thru Saturday(7/17)

Darien 2010 Sidewalk Sales & Family Fun Days Thursday (7/15) Thru Saturday(7/17)

Darien is rocking the sidewalks this year with more than 70 businesses participating in the Sidewalk Sales: from Goodwives Plaza to Downtown Darien to Noroton Heights Shopping Plaza, sidewalks will be packed with goodies on sale from both the retail stores you already know as well as fun boutiques that you won’t otherwise find in [...]

Jeanine Johnsen Outlet Store ‘Popping Up’ in Darien For Summer

Jeanine Johnsen Outlet Store
July 5th thru August 31st
Girls & Boys Children’s Clothing ~ Newborn thru Size 14
Come check out our fabulous collections from Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter & Holiday
all at greatly reduced prices!
Featuring LIBERTY OF LONDON prints, Hand Embroidery & Smocking!
1076 Boston Post Road • Darien, CT
Monday – Saturday 10am -5pm Daily
www.JeanineJohnsen.com

Father's Day: Done, and DONE with Soundview Millworks ~ DRAWING WEDS!

Father’s Day: Done, and DONE with Soundview Millworks ~ DRAWING WEDS!

This was such a popular post at Christmas that I STILL get emails from people who want to know where they can find these gorgeous gifts, and although this nautical-themed carving board is my personal fave, Soundview Millworks offers a variety of beautifully handcrafted wood items, including monogrammed wooden coasters, cheese boards, and more.  He [...]

Now Enrolling For Summer Sessions

AllAboutDarien.com Premiere Sponsor Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an organization dedicated to helping children and adults learn to their potential. Lindamood-Bell’s research-based instruction teaches reading, language comprehension, and math.
Now enrolling for summer sessions! It’s not too late, call today to make the difference of a lifetime in your child’s learning.

A Big Day of Openings in Downtown Darien

A Big Day of Openings in Downtown Darien

Following a hugely successful sneak preview party and fundraiser for OPUS for Person-to-Person with more than 1300 people in attendance, we’ve got the long-awaited opening of Whole Foods this morning: ribbon-cutting at 8:45 and opening at 9am.
PLUS we’ve got The Goose opening (972 Post Road, across from train station/ next to CVS) for dinner tonight, [...]

Handmade Bitty Bags, Beachy Chic Decor, Fun Jewelry and Wine at Tonight's Trunk Show

Handmade Bitty Bags, Beachy Chic Decor, Fun Jewelry and Wine at Tonight’s Trunk Show

… and you’re invited!
Please join us at Megan Dey Photography (975 Post Road)  for a Trunk Show featuring designs from Spotted Dog Jewelry, Shorely Chic Home Decor, and the Itty Bitty Bag Co. on April 22nd from 6-9 p.m. for an evening of wine and cheese and a winetasting by Nicholas Roberts.
The trunk show will [...]

New Delivery Menu Added: Planet Pizza, Now Open in Darien

New Delivery Menu Added: Planet Pizza, Now Open in Darien

Here’s a link to the menu for Darien’s newest pizza delivery place, located across from Robeks on the Post Road downtown in case you’d prefer to stop in for a slice.  (Don’t miss the coupons, here)  Their number is (203) 662-9400.
Anyone have experience with Planet Pizza to share in Comments below?

Calling Local Artisans

Calling Local Artisans

Would you like to have a place in town to sell your Art or Handmade Items?
My friend Jen from the Itty Bitty Bag Company is trying to form a group of local artists to discuss the possibilities of opening an Artisan Market in Darien. The meeting would be to discuss the frequency, location, and [...]

Free Tastings at Tasti-D Darien Today

NOON to 3PM this afternoon … YUM: come taste for yourself why Tasti-D is all the rage in Manhattan — low cal, low carb, low fat and HIGH TASTINESS! Shop (located in Noroton Heights Shopping Plaza, across from Palmer’s) officially opens tomorrow for business!

Don’t Miss This Week’s Trunk Show at Helen Ainson

AllAboutDarien.com  Premiere Sponsor, Helen Ainson of Darien, invites you to view the latest in evening wear, sportswear and accessories at our Spring 2010 Trunk Shows

THIS WEEK: March 11th,12th,13th
Tangerine Jill- A collection of feminine, versatile, fun custom designed separates in a vibrant palette of colors
Donna Degnan- A sportswear collection that has a modern take on [...]

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