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Direct to you from Janet Simons,
author of the Colorado Smart Shopper and veteranRocky Mountain News shopping columnist.
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Olympic souvenirs, half price
Missing the Winter Olympics? Ease the pain with a visit to the USOC Training Center in Colorado Springs, where all Vancouver and Team USA Vancouver merchandise is half price at the USOC Training Center Shop, 1750 E. Boulder St., at the intersection of Boulder Street and Union Boulevard, 719-866-4792. All proceeds help support Team USA, which will make all those snazzy new items feel even better. The shop is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and the Training Center also offers free tours -- so make a day of it.
It's nearly spring! Let's fling!
Check out the Spring Fling Artisan Market, brought to you annually by Sam Robinson, formerly of Manorisms, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 13, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 14, at Phipps Tennis Pavilion, 3400 Belcaro Drive, www.springflingdenver.com. You’ll find folk art, antiques, hand-knit items, jewelry, Easter items, vintage linens, children's clothing, flowers, pottery, papier mache, original artwork, handbags, belts and more from 35 carefully selected artisans, plus homemade goodies to keep you fortified. The Phipps Tennis Pavilion is just south of Knight Fundamental Academy, midway between South University and South Colorado boulevards on East Exposition Avenue.
Steer your Caravan to Silk Road
Speaking of handmade, 98 percent of the merchandise at Silk Road, 1065 S. Gaylord, 303-734-0582, www.shopsilkroad.com is handmade by artisans in 40 different nations and by at least a dozen right here in Colorado. Until it’s gone, much of this wonderful stuff is on clearance. Bargains range from a 24-karat gold-plated, Swarovski crystal inlaid decanter and wine glass set from Turkey, originally $600, now $300, to tiny origami gift boxes, originally $7, now $3.50. Somewhere in between you’ll find earrings handmade by Israeli artisans Ayala Bar and Laly marked down by 30 percent and select baby and toddler items with labels including Zutano and Bunnies by the Bay reduced by 50 percent.
Time to freshen up those undies
The annual winter clearance starts Saturday, March 13, and runs through Saturday, March 20, at SOL … Store of Lingerie, 248 Detroit St., 303-394-1060, www.SOLlingerie.com. Everything in the store is 15 percent off, and discounts can run as high as 80 percent on selected merchandise. Designers include Marie Jo, Prima Donna, Lise Charmel, Aubade, Natori and Eberjey.
Awaiting the fall of the House of Tamarac
The owners of Tamarac Square Mall, 7777 E Hampden Ave., plan to fire up the bulldozers come summer, and the lease for Lisa Lisa Boutique, 303-671-0353, expired at the end of January. But storeowner Lisa Linkenheil plans to keep offering bargains until she hears the ground rumbling beneath her.
"We're one of the last ones left inside the mall, and we're on a month to month lease," Linkenheil said. "I just received a note that they could kick me out with 30 days notice."
But she's not giving up yet. She has accepted all the merchandise she ordered for spring, and even picked up some "great" handbags, jewelry, hats and other accessories at a recent trade show.
Newly acquired items and collectibles (including Betty Boop) are discounted by 25 percent. The rest -- about 90 percent of the shop's clothing, is half price. That includes crystal-embellished Christine Alexander denim jackets and Tianello Tencel women's separates, originally priced at $50 to $180, now $25 to $85.
Buy some books
All fiction books – including mysteries -- are 50 cents apiece at the Bookstacks March Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday through March 31 at the Bookstacks, Mary Reed Building, University of Denver campus, 2199 S. University Blvd., 303-871-2665. Proceeds support the University of Denver’s Penrose Library.
Then settle down to read them
Through March 31, recliners and Morris-style chairs are discounted 30 percent and all lighting is discounted by 20 percent at Modern Bungalow, 2594 S. Colorado Blvd., 303-300-3332, www.ModernBungalow.com. Discounts apply to in-stock and special-order chairs and lamps and fixtures from Arroyo Craftsmen, Mica Lamp Company, Quoizel, Meyda Tiffany and more.
Great deals, great cause
The good people who operate the Assistance League Thrift Shop, 1331 E. Colfax Ave., 303-861-2122, are preparing for their annual spring changeover on March 27. That means that through March 25 (the store is closed for the changeover on March 26) they’re trying to clear out all remaining winter goods -- and we’re talking cheap. Nothing is more than $5, and that would be for top-quality designer clothing. All the rest of the clothing is either $2, $1 or 50 cents, and all housewares, jewelry, home accessories, furniture and appliances are half-price. Your money will help the League provide free “rental” of adaptive medical equipment (wheelchairs, reachers, shower chairs, etc.) for people who really need it. The Assistance League also provides a total brand-new wardrobe – underwear to outerwear – for more than 2,400 Denver Public schoolchildren each year. Store hours are 10 p.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday
Got kids?
Amy Michelle, www.amymichelle.com, a Denver-based diaper-bag maker is offering regular customers and locals a limited number of its extremely popular Pink Tulip messenger bags, usually $135, for just $40 ? and that includes free shipping anywhere in the continental United States. These roomy bags are versatile enough to serve as computer cases and/or airline carryons. This deal is good only for purchases made through the Web site. Although all sales are final, there’s a one-year warranty against manufacturers’ defects.
Just Between Friends Denver Kids’ Gear and Clothing and Maternity Consignment Sale, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, March 12; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 13; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 14 (half-price sale), National Western Complex, I-70 and Brighton Blvd., 303-884-9198, www.jbfsale.com/denver. Please note: Parking is owned by the City and County of Denver. JBF is providing discounted parking for all shoppers at $5, which includes admission and free return parking all three days.
MOMS Semi-Annual Children's Everything Sale, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13, Douglas County Events Center, Douglas County Fairgrounds, one mile east of I-25 off Exit 181, admission $1, www.mothersofmultiples.com.
Spring Sip and Shop, 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 11, Petite Patoot children’s consignment, 1238 S. Broadway, 303-733-3337, www.petitepatoot.com. All spring and summer clothing and shoes, 20 percent off; fall and winter clearance reduced by 50 percent to 60 percent. The first 20 shoppers through the door receive a free reusable tote.
Prom dresses, $10 to $20
It’s prime season for prom dress shopping, and if you know any families who will have to strain the budget to buy a prom dress, please tell them about these sales. The need is particularly great this year, so please help spread the word by printing out a few copies of this item and posting it on bulletin boards wherever high school girls or their families might see it.
At the Prom Dress Exchange, more than 3,000 gorgeous, gently used and freshly cleaned prom dresses will be available between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., on Saturday, March 20, and Sunday, March 21, at Copper Fields Events Chateau, 4901 Marshall St., Wheat Ridge, 720-898-8388. No one will insist, but a $10 donation to defray the cost of cleaning would be appreciated.
All prom dresses are either $10 or $20 at the prom dress sale being run by students at Aurora’s Smoky Hill High School with the help of radio station HOT 107.1 and under the leadership of senior Kaylee Inhulsen. The sale is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 27 at the Piney Creek Clubhouse, 5800 S. Joplin Way, Centennial. For more information, go to www.hot1071denver.com/events.
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Birdsall & Co.
Home and garden supplies
1540 S. Broadway
303-722-2535
www.birdsallgarden.com
Boutique Judaica
Holiday, life occasion gifts
5052 E. Hampden Ave.
303-757-1317
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East Side Kosher Deli
Groceries, deli, restaurant
499 S. Elm St.
303-322-9862
www.eastsidekosherdeli.com
Leta's Loot
Consignment furniture, household accessories
15256 E. Hampden Ave.
303-617-5668
Little Feet
Children’s shoe store
201 University Blvd.
303-388-9535
www.littlefeetandmore.com
Puttin' on the Ritz
Fine women's consignment
1446 S. Colorado Blvd.
303-759-4398
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