Q: Would you know where I can find a store that has a wide variety of pashmina scarves in Montreal or the West Island?
A: I’ve seen them in the past at Gem Entrepot, 72F boul Brunswick, DDO Tel: 514-685-4218 Hours: Tues-Thurs 10-3 and some Saturdays
www.gementrepot.com
Q: Where would I find a flank, hanger, skirt or onglet steak? I cannot find a store to buy it.
A: Any butcher in the Atwater or Jean Talon markets, or Marche de l’Ouest on Boul. des Sources, DDO should be able to cut these for you.
If you want great prices on meat, head to Mayrand (note they will be moving in Feb, see both addresses below), the no-fee wholesale food store is piled 20 feet high with everything you’d find in a supermarket and beyond. It stocks 4 times more selection than that famous warehouse club with more consistency and choices.
Since they are oriented for sales to restaurants, hotels and institutions, their prices have always been excellent. It also means that you can often find select meat in the AA or sometimes AAA grades, whole filet mignons and rib roasts, pork rump and hock, homemade sausages, marinated chicken and pork, fish and seafood.
Location: 5650 Boul. Metropolitan Blvd. East, St-Leonard H1S 1A7
MOVING IN FEBRUARY, 2016: 9701 boul Louis H Lafontaine, Anjou
corner: boul Lacordaire
Tel: 514-255-9330
Hours: Mon-Wed 6:45-4:30, Thurs & Fri 6:45-9 pm, Sat 6:45-4:30, Sun 9-4
www.mayrand.ca
Back by popular demand, one of the biggest coat sales, in Canada is continuing. Both men and women can enjoy up to 75 % off designer named coats: Esprit, Buffalo David Bitton, Hilary Radley, Perry Ellis, Laundry by Shelli Segal, William Rast, Liz Claiborne outerwear and Betsey Johnson.
Payment Methods: Visa, Mastercard, Debit card & cash
Location: 225 rue Chabanel O. suite 105 Montreal H2N 2C9
corner: boul. St-Jean
Hours: Thurs & Fri 11-8, Sat 8-3
Dates: Jan 28-Feb 27
Metro: Station Cremazie, Bus # 54
Manteaux Manteaux, the name says it all. This is the perfect time for the ladies (and men) to pick up a winter coat at this warehouse liquidation sale. It will the last one of the winter, so don’t delay. Sicily & Pajar coats will be selling at up to 50% off reg. price.
They will also be carrying name brands such as Soïa&Kyo, Oxygen, Froccella, Point Zero, Noize, Steve Madden, Via Spiga, Vero Moda, Pajar, Froccella, and many more. Sizing will go from XXS right up to ladies 3X plus sizes. They are even paying both the taxes for this event, to sweeten the deal.
If you print the coupon below, you will get a free scarf with your coat (as long as supplies last). While you are at it, fill out the coupon below for a chance to win a gift card with a value of $250.
Location: 5415 Royalmount
corner: Royden
Tel: 514-344-5140
Dates: Jan 20-24
Times: Wed – Fri 10-8, Sat & Sun 10-5
Metro: Station de la Savanne, Station Namur
www.manteaux.com
email: info@manteaux.com
From Jan 28-31 you can grab some of the hottest deals in town when you stop by Surplus on boul. St-Laurent. You will find clothing and accessories for the whole family there, and you will definitely bump into the following labels: Diesel, Scotch & Soda, Maison Scotch, Lucky 7, Lyle & Scott, G-Star Raw,Carerra, HS, Kuwallatee, Superdry, SullyWong, Paige, Tom Tailor, Gsus, Levis, Dockers and more.
Everything must go at this sale, so why not help them along with some shopping.
Location: 5168 boul St-Laurent H2T 1R8
corner: rue Fairmont
Tel: 514-948-5005
Date: Jan 28-31
Time: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-9, Sat & Sun 10-5:30
Metro: Station Laurier
http://www.surplusmtl.com
A fan wrote, “I’ve listened to you on CJAD in the past so I thought of you for this”:
Q: I bought a 1950s house in Pointe Claire and it has several Schonbek chandeliers (1 large dining room, 2 medium hallway, 1 small entryway). I believe they’re crystal and I would like to use these but the large one needs repair and replacement of some of the wires (hidden and visible).
Would you know which store I can go to get supplies to do the repairs myself? I would also like to make my own chandelier with one of them so I’d need the wiring/plugs, etc, that you’d need to fashion your own fixture. Please Help! I would like to honor the era of this house.
A: I would head to Union Lighting and Home, 8150 Decarie. They sell Schonbek so should have parts. Half of the store is for repairmen so there’s lots of electrical supplies. They have the both sides of your questions covered.
From my “Smart Shopping Montreal” book: “This family company has been in the lighting business since 1914. Changing with the times, they’ve evolved, still selling all kinds of standing, hanging (mini chandeliers and colored crystal), recessed, track, desk (baby candelabra) and outdoor lighting fixtures, but now have added self-service aisles of bulbs, switches and shades.
From there it was on to fans, address plates, ceiling medallions, door and bath hardware, furniture, mirrors and kitchen accessories. They offer a 14-day no hassle return policy, a repair department and free gift wrapping.
Crystal chandeliers have guarantees – check to see yours. With their Prix Garantis , if you find the same item elsewhere or in a flyer for a lower price within 60 days, they will refund you the difference.
In the left rear of the store, you’ll find their liquidation section.
Location: 8150 boul. Decarie, Ville Mont-Royal
corner: Royalmount
Tel: 514-340-5000
Hours: Mon-Wed 9-6, Thurs & Fri 9-9, Sat 9-5, Sun 12-5
www.unionltg.com
Q: I would like to sell my 3/4 custom made female mink coat and hat from Alexander Furs.
A: It is very difficult to sell used fur coats and you get very little for them. The last furrier that I knew about who bought them is no longer in my book. There are some re-cycling artisans who use them on clothing. It would be a donation, though: You can call and ask: La Gaillarde, 514-989-5134
You can call the 20 or so second-hand clothing stores in my book, Smart Shopping Montreal (you can buy it on this site) and see if anyone wants it. Or you can post it on Kijiji or Craig’s List and see if you can sell it that way.
During the year, in the Senior Times, there was an ad which said “I buy women’s and men’s fur coats“. I pay cash and pick up anywhere in Canada.
Tel; 514-996-0321
e-mail: recyclefur98@gmail.com.
If anyone uses this service, please let me know how it turned out.
When you want to revitalize your decor with new accessories, look no further than Décors Véronneau. To start with, they have an immense selection of plants and artificial flowers, along with the pots and vases for both indoor and outdoor foliage arrangements.
Their extensive lines of decorative items include: hand-painted paintings, wall hangings, creative mirrors, accent pieces, lamps, rugs and colourful throws and cushions.
Search no further if you are looking for that special something to make your room come alive: wall murals, trunks, sculptures, tables, colored wicker balls, rugs, animal skins rugs, clocks, candles and holders and even home fragrances.
With their expert design team, the company can help both residential and commercial customers with any indoor or outdoor projects. Advice is available on decorating, home staging or an entire renovation project.
Take advantage of their January on line only sale of decorative cushions. You will save 20% off any of the cushions shown on the visual below when you enter the promo code “coussin” This sale will continue until Sunday, Jan 24, but shop early, as it is only while quantities last!
Locations: Laval, 2965 Boul. Le Courbusier H7L 3M3 (450-680-1989), Terrebonne, 1200 Ave Yves-Blais J6V 1P7 (450-585-555); Granby, 922 Rue Principale J2G 2Z4 (450-991-1554); Quartier DIX30, 8240 Boul.Leduc J4Y 0K7 (450-678-5060)
www.veronneau.com
Abat-Jour Illimités is a shop with one of the largest selections of lampshades in Canada, sourced from across Europe, Asia, the US and Canada. They specialize in finding solutions within your budget. Until March 31, there is a sale of 20% discount on lampshades and 40% on lamp bases.
Bring in your base when you come here and then you can choose from amongst the 5,000 shades in this store at prices from $20 to $3,000. If you can’t find it among the parchment, silk, linen, or artistic hand-painted models, you can have one made-to-order. Look for the display of interesting finials, and on-site repair is available.
– When you bring your base in to the store, their consultants will guide you towards the ideal shape and fabric for your lamp.
– If you want to cover a lampshade, they will show you a vast choice of fabrics (or bring your own) to complement your lamp base.
– – If you have a specific project idea in mind, bring them a sketch, and they will help you work out the practical details to make your lampshade into a reality.
– If you have a project that is institutional or commercial in scope, several or many, small or over-sized, they can custom-make them for you.
The experienced consultants will find the perfect lampshade, guided by your personal taste as well as your budget.
Location: 4875 Jean Talon St W. Montreal QC H4P 1W7 OR 2267 boul Le Corbusier, Laval H7S 1Z4 (450-682-8280)
corner: Victoria
Tel: 514-344-8555
Hours Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 9-5
www.abatjourillimites.ca
abatjour@bellnet.ca
We’re lucky when a gown manufacturer (Bridalane, Beautiful Brides Plus, Tutto Bene, Nite Time and Promiss) allows his doors to be open to the public. When you need a wedding dress (sizes 00-30) for you or gowns for your whole bridal party, check out the 150 traditional to modern designs each season.
They also offer wedding gowns designed exclusively for full figure brides called “Beautiful Brides Plus” (sizes 16-36).
Grad dresses, evening dresses, bridal party, flower girl, graduation and special occasion gowns available in more than 110 colors
Bridalane’s first ever sample sale with a large selection of bridesmaid, prom, mother and special occasion dresses. Sizes 0-24 available, many different colours. Flower girl and communion dresses also available. Prices starting at $70.00.
Pour la première fois, un vente de l’échantillon chez Bridalane avec une large sélection de robes pour fille d’honneur, bal, mère, occasion spéciale et bouquitière/communion. Tailles 0-24 disponibles, beaucoup de couleurs différentes.
Location: 333 Chabanel Street West, Suite 201, Montreal, Quebec H2N 2E7.
Corner: rue Jeanne Mance
Date: Sat. Jan 23
Time: 9-12
Metro: Station Cremazie
