Westchester holiday GIFTS
By Jeanne Muchnick
Shopping-Daze
At Szent you can create your own perfumes and lotions.
Where to get the perfect gift.
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alter Mattheau, in a line from Hello Dolly! Once said, “Advice is cheap…it’s the things that come gift-wrapped that count.” Indeed, some holiday time, the majority of us are frantically running around, searching for that ideal gift. There’s always someone to buy for, be it your kids, your husband, your inlaws, your children’s’ teachers, your coworkers, not to mention the babysitter, housekeeper, tutor and mailman. Here, some ideas so you can start checking names of your list. Have outdoorsmen (and women) in your family? Head to Acadia On Main (115 E Main St., Mt Kisco, 914-6666800; AcadiaOnMain.com) with its array of technologically advanced, fashion forward, and eco-friendly outdoor, travel, and exercise clothing and gear. Also offered: sleep-away camp outfitting, including a full line of tents, sleeping bags, and camping gear. Bloomingdale’s (175 Bloomingdale Rd., White Plains, 914-6846300; Bloomingdales.com) offers onestop shopping for everyone on your list, even that hard-to-please hubby of yours.
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Personalize scents for your mom, daughter, friend or neighbor at Szent & Company (1969 Palmer Ave., Larchmont, 914-834-1515; SzentOils. com) where you can customize your own perfumes, oils and shampoos and even put a personalized label on it (Mom’s special shampoo, for example. Kids: are you taking the hint?).
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Tweens and teens flock to Infinity (1092 Wilmot Rd, Scarsdale, 914-723-9058) for the funky clothes and
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accessories where you’re sure to find one-of-a-kind items you don’t find at the mall.
there are always special sales going on. And, if you’re lucky, you might even find something oversized in your size.
For those looking to be bejeweled this season, there’s nothing lovelier than the service, smiles and sparklers at Landsberg Jewelers (132 S. Ridge Rd., Rye Brook, 914-510-8920; LandsbergJewelers.com). Ask for Susan— she has an amazing eye for pairing your wants with your budget.
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The trendiest clothes for girls and boys can be found at Neil’s (1132 Wilmot Rd., Scarsdale, 914-472-8120; also at 195 N. Bedford St., Mt Kisco, 914244-7010; NeilsCornerSpot.com) where
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For toys, Miller’s (335 Mamaroneck Ave., Mamaroneck, 914-698-5070; MillersToys.com) is a popular favorite. The fact that it’s still family owned, says a lot about the customer service. The ever-expanding baby area, with children’s clothes, as well as the bikes downstairs, offer pretty much anything and everything kid-related you’ll need. Beautiful packaging—even for small items like soap—is made all the more gorgeous (and impressive looking) at Pink on Palmer (1907 Palm-
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