Deals & Steals: Memorial Day Edition

Memorial Day Weekend – the unofficial beginning of Newport’s “fun in the sun” season; when boats take to the bay, dining al fresco is divine and nights out on the town are filled with that unmistakable summer energy. With the promise of Mother Nature on her best behavior, enjoying the best the City-of-the-Sea has to offer should be a priority.

Today marks the beginning of the much-awaited Second Annual Bling Sale by JoJo’s at Bellevue Beauty Walk on Bowen’s Wharf. Here’s the deal: Mini Blings: 3 for $50, Blings: 3 for $60, Party Blings: 3 for $75. Mega Blings:  3 for $90 *Sale offered through May 31

The shops at Portsmouth’s Clock Tower Square are hosting a GIANT Tent Sale Saturday through Monday. At Pink Pineapple , you’ll find light cashmere sweaters for $99, madras dresses at $30 and madras skirts at $20, plus fun jewelry and other accessories on a $5 and $10 table. Rumor it this is a not-to-miss event. NOTE: CASH/CHECK ONLY. Lou Lou’s Décor, formerly of Tiverton Four Corners and now getting comfortable in their Portsmouth digs, is offering savings up to 75% selecting home accessories. Deborah Winthrop Fine Lingerie is promising 70% off select items (mention you are a Facebook Friend and receive 10% off one non-sale item)! The Groovy Gator and Stalise are also in on the tent sale with great deals all weekend long. (pictured right, accessories at the Pink Pineapple)

Whether you’re going for a casual chic ensemble for a barbecue or sunset cocktails at Castle Hill on the Adirondacks, Kristina Richards on Touro Street has the look for less with sale pieces marked up to 75% off.

French Source, purveyor of fine tablecloths by Amelie Michel in Provence, marks the holiday with linens including tablecloths, runners, napkins, placemats, bedcovers and shams as well as home accessories at drastically reduced prices. The warehouse sale runs Saturday, May 29 through Monday, May 31 and Friday June 4 through Sunday June 6. The French importer is located in Aquidneck Coporate Park at 127 John Clake Road in Middletown.