If you need a gift for a happy event coming up, why not create or find something special and have it framed?

Put on your thinking cap of what might delight: a photo of a former home, a souvenir from a wonderful vacation, a funny but meaningful cartoon, an ancient photo of grandparents,  a photo of children or grandchildren in a sporting activity, or of course, a work of art. Objects can also be put into deep frames called shadow boxes.

From June 1 – July 31, get 25% off custom framing by Omega Moldings, plus get another 5% off when either Sandra Phillips, or Smart Shopping Montreal are mentioned.

If you’re really a last minute person, at Galerie d’Art Pointe Claire, if you bring in your art in the morning, it can be ready by the end of the day. All work is done on the premises – nothing sent out.

Since 1983, Galerie d’Art Pointe Claire besides framing paintings, prints, diplomas and needlepoint, can frame coins, medals, awards, sports items, religious objects, souvenirs, keepsakes, family heirlooms or hockey shirts, in shadow boxes.

Mats in popular sizes are stocked, and custom framing is done at reasonable prices. Over 200 ready-made frames are in stock. The frames are from companies such as: Larson Juhl, Roma, Verbec and Omega Molding Co. and there are 2,000 samples to choose from so for sure there will be something to match the art you are framing.

The other half of the store is mainly art supplies (lots of how-to books); there are special deals (40% off) on stretch canvas all year long. Paints you can buy here are: Liquitex Acryliques, Lukas oil colors, Holbein oils and watercolors, and Winsor & Newton artist’s watercolor and oil colors.

Just don’t forget to mention me, Sandra Phillips, or Smart Shopping Montreal to get even more off.

Location: 303B boul. St-Jean, Plaza Pointe-Claire
corner: Highway 20
Tel: 514-695-7760
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-6, Sat 9:30-5, Sun 12-4

With summer vacation and nice weather coming up, you might be getting energetic enough to think of stripping and re-finishing a piece of furniture. This month Circa 1850 is having a sale on 2 strippers: Circa 1850 liquid stripper ($22 instead of $25.50) and Circa 1850 Heavy Body Paint and Varnish Remover ($24 instead of reg. $29.75). 

Juin 2013
Décapant Circa 1850 en pâte pour peinture et vernis 3.78L…rég. $29.75…Spéc. $24.00
Décapant Circa 1850 Liquide 3.78L…rég. $25.50…Spéc. $22.00

Krickets is a Montreal based company which has, for years, been selling well- made kids clothing. Just in time for the warm weather, you can stock up on adorable shorts, 3/4 and summer pants. You just have to order online.
www.kricketsworld.com

Liquideco is making it easy for those of you who live more easterly and are holding their linen sale on Pie IX.

If you need bedding, curtains, comforters, pillows,  shower curtains, bath towels, mats, dishcloths, oven mitts, mattress covers, etc., head to one of these locales.

They offer great deals like cushions for $3,  curtains for $5 and comforters starting at $15.

Location: 8566 Boul. Pie X
corner: Boul. Robert
Dates: May 31 and June 1
Times: Fri 10-6, Sat 8-3
www.liquideco.com 

Yes you can still shop at Chabanel and still get great deals. Distributeurs Iann is a landmark on the street and easily found on the ground floor. It’s worth the trip to buy their luggage pieces.

The rest of the space  is a mixture of family clothing and household items. You’ll also find some well priced sheets (fleece and polar too), towels, bath mats and embroidered tablecloths.

For the ladies, nightgowns and girdles; for the men, pajamas, shirts and jackets, and then socks and undies for all (including Italian wool long underwear).

The assortment of baby gifts (up to 24 mos.) are at really reasonable prices – crib sheet sets, 2-piece outfits and pajamas.

Location: 111 Chabanel O., suite 102
corner: Reims
Tel: 514-383-1589
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5

It’s rare to find warehouse deals on the South Shore. For 3 weeks you can score up to 80% off famous brand names in clothing, scents, health and beauty products.

If you like the brands Garcia, Lacoste, Sean Jean, DKNY,  Jack & Jones, Calvin Klein, President Stone, Only, Bench, Mink Pink, Vera Mode, then head to this 80% off clearance sale. You will also be able to buy perfumes by CK, Lacoste, Ferrari, Burberry.

At this sale look for health and beauty products by: Fruits & Passion, Band-Aid, Revlon, Glade, Olay, Dove, Playtex, Old Spice, Mitchum, Fructis, Garnier, L’Oréal Paris, Vaseline, Lever 2000, Almay, Elastoplast, TRESemmé, Pantene, Nivea, Maybelline, St. Ives, etc.

Location: 6445 boul. Milan
corner: Lapinere
Dates: May 31 – June 23
Hours: Wed-Fri 10-8, Sat & Sun 10-5

Let’s face it, we all want to put a fast healthy meal on the table. Expresco specializes in creating top quality, easy to grill skewers. Shopping at a meat wholesale outlet means you get great pricing. On May 31th, starting at 11 am, you can come in any time and taste before you buy. There’s a $2 off coupon below if you decide to buy.

Open since 1987, Expresco Foods is the leading manufacturer of meat-on-a-stick and their state-of-the-art facility ensures the strictest health standards are enforced. They make life easier for consumers’ contemporary lifestyles.

With barbeque season upon us, you can enjoy raw OR grilled skewers which are:
– hand-made
– low in sodium, trans-fat and gluten free
– quick and easy to prepare
– convenient for any occasion
– good for the entire family

You can now come to their factory outlet to buy cooked or raw chicken breast brochettes and raw pork brochettes, among other meat products.

You can find Expresco Factory Outlet up on Facebook. Their new page features special promos, recipes and more.

Location: 8205 Transcanadienne, VSL H4S1S4
corner: Poirier
Tel: 514-344-9499  x 270
Date: May 31
Factory Open Times: Wed 10-5, Thurs & Fri 10-6
http://on.fb.me/11zsnnD
www.exprescofoods.com

Situation 1: Looking at your garage doors or your front door, you suddenly realize they really need some refinishing. You have no time or expertise  to do it yourself

Situation 2: You’ve just installed wooden windows, and you need someone to stain and varnish the interior of them to match your decor in each room.

What to do? You can call Henry and he’ll be happy to help you out.

Look around your house and you’ll probably notice quite a few scratches on your beautiful wood furniture. Yet, you don’t want to send it off somewhere where it will disappear for awhile while it is being refinished.

What to do? Just call this gentleman, who is a experienced professional craftsman and he’ll come to your location to fix it on the spot. Whether it’s scratches, worn edges, dents, watermarks, or a big gouge, he can handle it all expertly.

Antiques, bedroom & dining room sets, kitchen cabinets, and office furniture can all be touched up on site – that’s in your home or place of business. He is happy to work on commercial accounts too.

For Free estimates, just call: 514-369-0295

Inter Continental Mercantile is an  importer of fine crystal, tableware, house ware, giftware, dinnerware, porcelain, lamps, glassware and flatware. If you are one of the first 400 customers to this warehouse sale, they will offer you a gift.

This is the 17th year they are opening their doors to the public  in order to clear out discontinued, mismatched inventory and items not found in regular retail channels. Look for Guy Degrenne,  Brilliant, Rosanna, Bohemia, Limoges, Crystal d’Arques and more. You need to spend at least $50 to take advantage of this sale.

Location: 960 ave. Outremont
corner: Manseau
Tel: 514-271-1101
Dates and Times: June 6: 10-6, June 7: 10-4, June 9: 10-5, June 13: 10-6, June 14: 10-4; June 16: 10-5
www.icmcanada.ca
Metro: Outremont, bus 160, 161, 119, and 80

When you say the name Parasuco, everyone knows it  what it means. This Montreal company has staying power in the world of jeans and always remains on the cutting-edge.

Not only can men and women buy jeans ($25 & up)at their 4-day warehouse sale, you can also co-ordinate an outfit with a top ($20 & up) and jacket ($35 & up) too.

Please note that  you can pay with cash or charge cards but they do not accept $50 or $100 bills at the sale.

Location: 128 Deslauriers (look for the tent), Ville St-Laurent
corner: Benjamin Hudon
Tel: 514-334-7980 X 318
Dates: May 30-June 2
Times: Thurs & Fri 9-9, Sat 9-5, Sun 10-5
Metro: Cote-des-Neiges, bus 165 N or Cremazie, bus 100 West