Marcelle makeup and skin care products were developed for women with sensitive skin. Manufactured and designed in Quebec, the company also produces the Annabelle line. If you would like to buy their discontinued and liquidated goodies, this is the moment for their next warehouse sale as the next one won’t be held until around October. It’s a good time to stock up on gifts as gift boxes are usually there. You can be put on a list for mail or phone calls in order to be notified.

Location: 9200 Cote de Liesse Rd. at 43rd Ave..
Phone: 800-387-7710
Dates: Friday, April 25th, 4-8, Saturday, April 26th and Sunday April 27th, 9-4
www.marcelle.com

Here’s a treat. On April 19th and 20th, you can take advantage of Roscan’s kitchenware warehouse sale, offering liquidation prices (40%-70% off and as low as $.25) on cookware, acrylicware, cutting boards, non-stick bakeware, utensils. My favorite part is the tables in the back full of boxes of gadgets at giveaway prices. Ask to be put on the list to be notified for the next sale.

Roscan
5850 Thimens, Ville St-Laurent
corner: boul. Henri-Bourassa
Tel: 514-335-4348
Dates: April 19th 8-4 and April 20th 10-3
www.roscan.com

This is one of those warehouse places that I had to keep secret for a few years. Finally they opened to the public selling wrapping paper, bags and bows, waxed and parchment paper, zip lock bags and now have a wide array of fabric gift bags too. The business as it evolved has become a bit schizophrenic as they now offer other kinds of things as well:
– One side of the business is that they also sell silver tiffany-style jewelry, designer hair accessories and coach style key chains and new gift ideas.
– Nowadays they are in full swing offering bonbonnieres for up coming events. They can help you choose your gift paper and bow – and – even wrap it up for you!
– They are very amenable to helping you with fund-raising campaigns (pashminas, wrapping paper)

Gem Entrepot
Location: 4732 Thimens at Dobrin, VSL
Tel: 514-335-4422
Hours: Mon-Thurs 10-3, Fri 10-12
Special Sale days: Sat & Sun April 19 & 20, 10-3
www.gementrepot.com

I’ll be a bit sexist and say that guys, “This sale is for you”. Starting on April 15th and lasting until the end of the month, you can stock up on power tools (saws, drills, sanders, workmates, dustbusters), or lawn and garden tools (hedge and string trimmers, lawn mowers) all made by this well-known brand. They may be factory seconds and rebuilt, but they all come with a full warranty.

Black & Decker
Location: 3061 Belanger Est
corner: Iberville
Tel: 514-722-1021
Dates: April 15th until the end of the month

Premium Retail Group has slashed prices on their warehouse clothing sale which ends this Sunday All non denim pants are $10.00 or 2/$15.00. Guess & Puma footwear are $10.00 with Puma boots $20. Zara & other brands $10. All Zara kids footwear $5. Skirts and shorts $5. Dresses $5. Tops are 2/$5. Sports clothing & equipment is now 80%-90% off. Brands that you can often find at their sales: Guess?, Zara, Puma footwear, G-Star, Louis Garneau, Trek, Opus, Avive, Box fresh, Colcchi, Element, Ezekiel, Lifetime, We, Burton. You can get on their e-mail list at the sale or their web site.

Location: 5075 Jean-Talon W at Mountain Sights
Hours: Mon-Wed 11-6, Thur & Fri 11-9, Sat & Sun 10-9
Dates: Sale ends April 20th
www.premiumretailgroup.com

Tomorrow morning, April 17, I will be on the Andrew Carter Show talking about where to buy prom dresses and gowns. This information would be useful also for anyone going to a wedding this year.

CJAD 800 AM
Date and Time : April 17 at around 7:40 a.m.
www.cjad.com

Twice a year, in April and October, the Quebec fashion designers gather together to sell off all of their samples and surplus stock in a sale called “La Grande Braderie de Mode Quebecoise”. Expect to pay 50%-80% off of original prices of these original designs by Rudsak, Muse, Mackage, Report Collection, Bodybag, Tavan & Mitto, TXT Carbon Inc, D.E.P.T., Marie Sainte-Pierre, Concubine, Iris, Extenso 14+, Envers, MSiamo, Gaudette Design, Eve Gravel, Colt, Station 8, Julie Bou, Matteo Mio, Myco Anna, Dino Gaspari, OCollection, Barila, JC Rags, Michel Desjardins, Pepin Design, Nenufar, Ivano Homme, Frett Design, Mestiza, Veronique Miljkovitch. Sylvie Germain, Genevieve Dostaler, France Anctil, Blanc Mouton, Pierre Poisson, Rouzanna Design, Dinh Ba Design. Ophelie Hats: New this time: Soia & Kyo, Message Factory, Virage, Fluide, Lola, De Shalla design, Creation Ysol

Phone: 514-866-2006 X 300.
Location: March Bonsecours, 350 rue St-Paul E, Old Montreal
Dates: April 17 & 18 10 am – 9 pm, April 19 & 20 10 am – 5 pm.
Leave your e-mail at www.braderiedemodequebecoise.com to be notified about future sales.

For those of you who like to stay up late, I will be on with Peter Anthony Holder on his Holder Tonight radio show this Wednesday night (or is it Thursday morning?. We mightl chat about some of my newest shopping finds, home businesses, a hotel sale, party dresses, etc.

Location: CJAD 800AM
Date and time: Wednesday April 16 at 12:30 am – 1 am (really early Thursday morning)

www.cjad.com

Susan Portnoy is a professional organizer who has the ability to bring a sense of order and calm to your life. Now who wouldn’t want that? Susan has gathered a team of nine people who can achieve this in many areas of your life.
We met at Sunrise, a new beautiful assisted living facility in Dollard des Ormeaux ((4377 St. Jean Blvd. Tel: 514-620-4556) where she gave a talk on her latest area of expertise: Seniors’ Relocation Services. Yup, if downsizing to a condo, apartment or retirement home has you all in a jitter, this miracle lady can help you sort out what you have in order to determine what can be sold, donated, or moved to your new home, and then she takes care of all the parts of this downsizing. She can even “stage” your home so you’ll get a better price for it.
Other organizing services offered by her team: Concierge service, Computer organizing, Photo organizing, Garage makeover, or complete Organizational Makeover of your stuff or your rooms: kitchens, bathrooms, home offices, playrooms, storage rooms and office cubicles. This is one person we all need in our lives.

Organized Success
Phone: 514-733-1533
web: www.organizedsuccess.com

On Saturday, I will be on Radio Centre-Ville’s Centre-Ville Consumer show with Beta Wayne. Tune to 102.3  between 12:30 p.m.  and 1 p.m. and you’ll hear about some of my newest smart shopping ideas. It will be the full half hour of conversation between us. www.radiocentreville.com