Up in the Chabanel area, cool branded samples as in  Finders Keepers, Keepsake, Oats Cashmere, Cameo, etc.  are being cleared by Who Says? International.

Cash only please.

Location: 225 Chabanel, suite 909
corner: Meunier
Dates: Dec 11-14
Times: Wed-Fri 10-6:30   Sat 10-3

Raffinati has been a well-known well-made Montreal label for women’s coats, raincoats, suits and sportswear for many years and they are now having a  sale up to 50% off at their head office.

The word Raffinati means refined and that is an apt description for this 30-year-old fashion house. You can be proud to be “shopping local” here because the clothing is manufactured in Montreal using fine fabrics imported from Belgium, France and Italy.

With a sense of what fashionable Montreal women love and the needs of our cold climate, the luxurious and stylish wool coats are fully interlined to keep you protected against our winters – or – select a designer goose down coat.

The elegant suits for the career women, sportswear, blazers, pants, skirts, blouses, dresses, and sweaters are available in sizes 2-18. You can even order custom-made clothing in size 0 and plus sizes

Women love the timelessness of their designs so they can keep collecting pieces to build wardrobes. The company likes to say that you can “wrap yourself in luxury” with their collection.

They will be featuring selected sports clothes, winter coats, belts, scarves and fashion jewelry.

Location: 9200 Meilleur, suite 400
corner: Chabanel
Phone: 979-4764 or 327-4477 X 226 – Kay; 514-327-4477 X 230 Dorine
Dates: Dec 11-15
Time: 10-5
Visa & Mastercard accepted
www.raffinalla.com

Ideas for youthful holiday presents at Babashu Couture might be their totally fun 3D t-shirts (elephant, lion, cat) and Tactile gloves for iPhones and iPads for $11.99.  Accessories found here would be colorful unisex scarves starting at $9.50 and bracelets. There’s belts, berets and bowties – and check out the photos of the cute and original boxers for men.

High quality shirts with fine detailing are always $39, and for the holidays if you buy 4 shirts, the 5th is free. You can shop at their store or on line with free delivery across Canada.

Location:1254 Ave du Mont-Royal Est, H2J 1Y3
corner: Chambord
Tel: 514-904 0276
www.babashucouture.com

This is one of the first times, Ro-el has opened up to the public so take advantage of their fine leather products at warehouse sale prices.  They are very strong in selling executive business and travel accessories such as: passport holders, currency holders, coin holders, credit card cases, business card cases, travel organizers, briefcases, tablet cases, wallets, umbrellas, toiletry cases, coffee mugs, umbrellas, garment bags, water bottles, ring binders and writing cases. Brands you will find there: Carleton, London Mist, Pedano, Sumdex, Umi and Ro-el.

Handbags (the sak, Hobo, Elliot Lucca, Nicole Lee)  and shoes are there for the ladies at 75% off  – man made and leather too.

There’s plenty of parking on the north side of the building and Visa, Mastercard and cash are all accepted

Location: 8965 boul. St-Laurent QC H2N 1M5
Corner: Legendre
Dates: Dec 12-15
Times: Thurs & Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Metro: Station Cremazie
www.ro-el.com

Lacy, fancy, colorful embroidered tablecloths in all sizes can not only be found at  Distributeurs Iann, but they’re now on sale there.

The assortment of baby gifts (up to 24 mos.) are at really reasonable prices – crib sheet sets, 2-piece outfits and pajamas. Brand name luggage for your winter vacation is always well priced here.

The rest of the space  is a mixture of family clothing and household items. 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). You’ll also find some well priced  towels and bath mats.

Location: 111 Chabanel O., suite 102
corner: Reims
Tel: 514-383-1589
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5
http://smartshoppingmontreal.com/store.php?s=187

During the first 3 weeks of December, works of about 400 major artisans of Quebec and elsewhere are gathered together at the Metiers d’Art Show held at Place Bonaventure.  You will find 100’s of booths filled with creative one-of-a-kind objects for your home, jewelry, hats, handmade toys, clothing, food and gifts galore. FREE admission.

Locations: Place Bonaventure, Exhibition Hall
corner: University
Tel: 514-861-2787 or 514-397-4807
Dates: Dec 6-22
Hours: Mon-Sat 11-9,  Sun 11-6, Sat Dec 22 11-6
www.salondesmetiersdart.com

Perfect timing  for the holiday season, Di Firenze has opened their Chabanel showroom to the public. You can score, jewelry and scarves starting at $10, leather gloves $20, pleather bags $25, Italian leather purses $65, rabbit fur vests $65, watches and hats.

If you use the coupon below, for every purchase of $100 or more, you will receive an additional $10 off.

Location: 555 Chabanel O, suite 803, H2N 2H8
Dates: Dec 6 & 7
Hours: Fri 9-3, Sat 9-1:30
Metro: Station Crémazie, Bus #146 North
www.difirenze.com

Monmet Technologies offers high-performance gas and wood-burning fireplace fan kits and blowers for most makes and models of fireplaces. Their kits feature improved heat distribution, whisper-quiet function and full warranty coverage. Warm up this winter, enjoy the pleasure of your crackling fireplace, and at the same time get that heat to disperse around the room.

– they are the manufacturer, so they offer the best prices anywhere
– the kits are made in Montreal
– every fan kit is inspected by their quality control department before shipping
– there’s a 1-year warranty
– the company has ISO 9001-2008 certification

Kits are available for direct vent gas and propane fireplaces for: Napoleon/Continental/ Wolf Steel, Vermont Castings/Monessen/Majestic/CFM, Heat&Glo, Heatilator, Kingsman, Lennox. Kits are available for wood burning fireplaces/stoves for: Napoleon, Lennox, Security/BIS, Pacific Energy,

Since the fireplace fan kits are manufactured right here in Montreal, it’s great to be able to support a local business which has been here for a century.

5524 St-Patrick  suite 202
corner: Monk
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
Tel: 514-788-6007
www.monmettech.com

It is unusual to be able to go to a yard sale for an entire hotel. Everything inside the Delta Centre-Ville is being liquidated starting today. So, have you ever wanted an ice machine or a rolling luggage rack or a piano?

So yes, you would expect to find king and full-size pillow top beds, pillows, 25″ LG digital TV’s, armoires, stone-topped desks, night tables, end tables, sofas, hide-a-beds, upholstered arm chairs ,lamps,  rollaway beds, pictures and prints, mirrors, cordless phones, drapes, irons and coffeemakers.

However, you might think about the lobby furnishings, health club equipment or marble topped restaurant tables and dining chairs. I’m sure they will all be priced right

Location: 777 University
Date: starts Thurs, Dec 5 at 10am until all is sold
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-7, Sun 12-5
www.nclsales.com

Danawares is a toy supplier, which is licensed for Big Bang Theory, Angry Birds, Barbie, Cars, Caillou, Cinderella, Disney, Dora, Fairies, Hello Kitty, Jake, Monster High, Muppets, NHL, One Direction, Phineas and Ferb, Planes, Sofia, Star Wars, Thomas etc. and opens for  a  public for a warehouse sale in December, just in time for holiday gift giving. You can find: puzzles, toys, games, plush toys, pet products and backpacks.

Location: 3185 J.B. Deschamps, Lachine H8T 3E4
Tel: 514-342-5555 x 111
Dates: Dec 7-14
Times: Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4, Sun 10-2
http://www.danawares.com/cart.php
www.danawares.com