Category: Shopping & Services
Darien Sidewalk Sale & Family Fun Days
Live Band • Kids Toys • Bargains Galore — July 14, 15 and 16, Rain or Shine Here’s the scoop on kids’ entertainment throughout the weekend: FRIDAY Pirate Combo Bounce — William Pitt Sotheby’s Int’l Realty 1057 Post Rd & Live Music — Gofer Plaza (next to Gofer Ice Cream) SATURDAY Slap Shop Hockey — [...]
Pop Up Shop: Everything Is Rosey
Just in time for summer, the newest business to pop up temporary shop in Darien is this fun, beachy-themed store at 1076 Boston post Road — right next to Helen Ainson. Offering tops & tunics, dresses, beach cover-ups, flip flops, personalized gifts, home accessories — and everything under $100!
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 – [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
BabyBox.com Children’s Clothing and Fun Accessories Trunk Show
Darien Mompreneur and BabyBox.com owner (DARLING online baby and children’s gift store) Katherine Type announces her SPRING/SUMMER 2010 TRUNK SHOW: Ending Friday! Featuring: Bella Bliss Children’s Clothing — Little English Children’s Clothing — Snapper Rock UV50+ Swimwear (Sizes: 3 months – 16 years. Boys and Girls) PLUS … personalized tees, spring sweaters, lunch bags, outdoor [...]
2 Dozen Says It Better Than One! (hint, hint)
This Valentines Day, Nielsen’s Florist & Garden Shop is offering a Double Dozen Special: buy a dozen of Nielsen’s long-stemmed, high quality roses, and add a second dozen to the vase for half price. Guaranteed to put a smile on that someone special’s face …! But you need to order ahead, and order SOON – [...]
NEW: Upper Crust Bagel & Deli Children’s Menu
Thanks again to those of you who participated in the refinement of this menu: now kids can enjoy a healthy and delicious variety of breakfast and lunch items designed specifically for them! Click to view menu: UCB007 UCKidsMenu1109-1
Last Minute Shopper Savings, Gift Ideas & Fabulous Finds
Attention fellow procrastinators and/or those of you who have yet to get gifts for teachers, colleagues, friends or to stuff stockings: it is t-minus 7 days until Christmas Eve!! I thought it would be helpful to share some last-minute savings and gift ideas from stores right in our backyards … no shipping fees required! Beat the crowds by calling [...]
The Darien Holiday Hunt Has Begun
For the next week, you might be seeing a lot of this little guy: he’s Darien’s elf on the shelf, and he’s hanging out at participating stores in town to provide you a series of clues as part of a town-wide scavenger hunt. The clues are kind of fun, “did you know?”-type tidbits about Darien [...]
