Clean window blinds and shades will brighten up any room decor.  Fenetre Deco does ultrasonic cleaning and repairs of all types of blinds, from 1″ aluminum horizontals to the higher end Silhouettes and Luminettes, and has one of the most extensive blind parts inventories in greater Montreal.

Ultrasonic cleaning is one of the safest and most thorough cleaning processes used in the cleaning industry today. The blinds are placed with a cleaning solution in large water-filled tanks, which use vibrating sound waves to loosen the dirt. Prices start at $15 per blind, and there is a minimum of $75 for a service call. Regular ultrasonic cleaning also helps improve the indoor air quality of offices and homes for a healthier environment.

They also sell many types of blinds and drapery and provide shop-at-home service for Hunter Douglas, Shad-o-matic, Sol-r, Levolor, Altex, wooden and PVC shutters, Sohji panels, roller shades, etc. Who better to suggest which blinds to purchase than the company which not only sees what blinds look like new, but also observes how they endure 2, 5 and 10 years later.

Keep your blinds and other window coverings in tip-top condition by having them serviced by the reliable experts at Fenetre Deco.

Tel: 514-364-2020
Hours: by appt
fenetredeco.com
Email: info@fenetredeco.com

I have not seen a nasty show since the days of Bobby Slayton, so I wondered how I would find it. I was actually very pleasantly surprised to find that the show was not so nasty,

Ari Shaffer

but WAS so funny. Don’t get me wrong – there was plenty of swearing and 4-letter words, especially f___ heard incessantly, but we found ourselves laughing out loud more than we had at the galas recently.

Ari Shaffir as host was definitely qualified and funny, with some great lines about Orthodox Jews and their clothing, and about New York City.

Robert Kelly was the first performer, and his description of potty-training a toddler brought me all the way back in time, when my toddler(s) resisted sitting down and doing their thing, preferring to sit in a dirty diaper instead. He discussed how he was taken aback when he realized that he probably has only 30 summers left in his life.

Robert Kelly

Yamaneika Saunders, herself a large person, joked about being fat and black, and had the audience in tears, especially when discussing black-boy weed.

Jimmy Carr was next, and he came out with a list of one-liners in a notebook, roasting Montreal, Donald Trump (when Donald Trump took office, little did he know), a takeoff on the word “cunt”, and pedophiles.

Godfrey followed with his comparisons of Trump and Trudeau, a diatribe about vegetarians, and his amazement about vaginas (“people actually come out of there, whole groups of people”).

The show was closed by Big Jay Oakerson covering the topic of buttf__king in prison.

Yamaneika Saunders

Jimmy Carr

Godfrey

Big Jay Oakerson

Happily, there was no serious heckling as happened the day before. If anything, the audience was standing up to urge the comedians on and to show their glee over the performances.

The show continues until Saturday night the 29th at the Metropolis, 59 Ste-Catherine St. E. Prices range from $45 to $60.

http://www.hahaha.com/en/show/nasty-show-0

It’s time to load up on your summer wardrobe of jeans, and the place to do it is called Jeans, Jeans, Jeans. And that is just what you’ll find. Once you’ve ventured into this huge outlet, where they take pride in helping you find a pair that perfect pair of jeans, you’ll be hooked on their service and assortment and will be returning often. If you need them, there are $25 racks.

In sizes 00-56, they have all the premium denims in brand names you’ve come to know: 7 for all mankind, Afends, AG, Alternative, Au Noir, Ben Sherman, Bertigo, Big Star, Black Bull Apparel. Blend, British Invasion Apparel, Buffalo/David Bitton, Calvin Klein, Carreli Jeans, Casual Friday, Cheap Monday, Citizens of Humanity, Denham, Deus Ex Machina, Diesel, Differ Jeans, Dockers. Drop Clutch, Duray, Edwin, Fashion Overload, Fidelity, G-Star Raw Denim, Guess, Head Rush, Helly Hansen, Heritage, HS, Jack and Jones, Jack of All Trades, Jag, J-Brand, Joes, Karv, Knowledge Cotton Apperal, Kuwalla Tee, K-Way, Levi’s, Levi’s Commuter, Lois, Lucky 7, M Made in Italy, Mavi Jeans, Moose Knuckles, Naked and Famous Denim, Noisy May, Nudie Jeans Co, NYDJ, One Teaspoon, Only&Sons, Ookpik World, P.J.S. Parajumpers, Paige, Pajar Canada, Parasuco, Penfield, R.E.S Denim, Rock Revival, Rufen, RVLT, S&K Soia & Kyo, Save the Duck, Schott, Scotch and Soda, Second Yoga Jeans, Selected Femme/Homme, Silver Jeans Co., Superdry, The Unbranded Brand, Tokyo Laundry, Vero Moda, Vitaly, Wrangler

When it comes to jeans, fit is everything, and Jeans Jeans Jeans will have you feeling and looking great! You’ll find tops, jackets and even some for kids.

Take advantage of their special service:  they will hem or alter your purchased jeans on the spot for free.

Parking is free in the #5445  de Gaspe buildings (provide entry ticket, they will validate), or at meters (come in, provide meter number, and they pay) or at the municipal lot on Casgrain (give them receipt and they will reimburse you).

Location: 5575 rue Casgrain, Montreal QC H2T 1Y1,
corner: St-Viateur.
Tel: 514-279-3303
Hours: Mon-Wed 9-5, Thurs 9-9, Fri 9-6, Sat 9-4
www.jeansjeansjeans.ca

Paradis du Maillot is bathing suit nirvana – literally a one stop shop for the whole family. Now is the time to refresh that water wardrobe, and this is the place to do it, with thousands of the latest designer swimwear and bathing suit styles for men, women, children and plus sizes in stock at liquidation prices.

It’s a dreaded time of year, bathing suit season!  Swimwear looks different on everyone, since we all come in different shapes and sizes. You can select 20 or so and go into their air-vented, large-mirrored try-on rooms to find the ones that look best and suit your personal style (ladies 6-32).

Suits from all over the world – David from Italy, Nygard, Tyr, Calvin Klein, Bikini Bay, Baku, Sunseeker (bra up to EFG), Diva, Alia, Gottex, Speedo – are there to compliment all body types.

For beach side, poolside or for the backyard of your home, at Paradise Swimwear men will find their favorite board shorts and European style above-the-knee trunks and Burnside brand. You’ll find children’s fashion and competition swimwear at the lowest prices from top brands like Speedo, TYR, Quiksilver.

Beach accessories can make your time on the beach or poolside more enjoyable: snorkels, masks, thongs, flip flops, sunglasses and towels are all there to add fashionable style and functionality.

Location: 9800 St-Laurent Blvd, Montreal H3L 2N3
corner: Sauvé
Tel: 514-389-2032
Hours: Regular plus Sun 10-5
Metro: Station Cremazie, Station Sauve
www.paradisdumaillot.ca

Get grilling and enjoy your summer with delicious food from Expresco. For the ultimate BBQ this summer pick up their ready- made grilled jerk chicken satays ($25) and grilled chicken wings ($40), both guaranteed to be crowd-pleasers and to enhance your backyard party, and don’t forget to pick up pitas (40/$10).  So easy, inexpensive and delectable, allowing you time to socialize with your guests and actually enjoy the day.

Their prices cannot be beat. Open since 1987, Expresco Foods is the leading manufacturer of meat-on-a-stick, and their state-of-the-art facility ensures that the strictest health standards are enforced.

Conveniently located on the Trans Canada Highway in Ville St-Laurent, Expresco offers you wholesale prices for large quantities of top quality easy to cook skewers as well as a variety of frozen cooked foods. When you go, see what else they have in their freezers to round out your meal.

Get busy and plan your next backyard BBQ, feel like a pro, stress-free, and with ease by inviting Expresco to the party.

Location: 8205 Transcanadienne, VSL H4S 1S4 / Google Map: http://bit.ly/29rG4Ex
corner: Poirier
Tel: 514-344-9499 x 270
Date: July 19 – 22
Time: Wed – Fri 10-6, Sat 9 -3
www.exprescofoods.com
outlet@exprescofoods.com

Timing couldn’t be better to discover what makes Mobilart Furniture and Décor so special. From furniture to home accessories, Mobilart offers you inspiring and original ideas for every room in your house to suit your style, your individuality and your budget. Right now they are offering savings up to 60% off on their Hot Summer Savings event.

They are committed to exceptional service, whether guiding first-time buyers or experienced designers, decorators and furniture connoisseurs in their quest for perfect coveted pieces.

For over 25 years  Mobilart Furniture and Décor has offered Montrealers an extensive collection of unique, top-quality furniture and decorative accessories imported from France, Italy, Spain, as well as Portugal. From Traditional to Contemporary Glamour, Baroque, and Rustic, there’s something for each customer’s distinctive and cultivated taste.

Go in and meet their experienced team of design consultants who will walk you through fabulous room settings to help you discover exactly what you are looking for. The discriminating array of countless couches, chairs, tables, accessories, bedroom sets, armoires, mirrors and loads of chandeliers is classic and unique. It’s easy to find exactly the piece that you’re looking for, and you will marvel at your savings for such exquisite quality.

Location: 8260 ch. Devonshire, TMR, QC H4P 2P7
corner: Royalmount
Phone: 514-748-9500
Sale dates: July 17 – August 12
www.mobilart.ca

Lucky you, ladies, Raffinalla (Le Groupe Raffinati), the well-known well-made Montreal label is having a Sale at their head office.  The sale goes on all summer long, allowing you great savings on their Spring and Summer collections including sportswear, coats, belts and scarves. You can also find tops, pants and skirts in their Liquidation Room at $25-$50.

Indulge yourself while saving  money,  on the timelessness of Raffinalla’s modern luxury collection and you too will be hooked on incorporating their amazing pieces into  your wardrobe. There’s no better time to shop for quality apparel at fantastic savings.

Location: 9200 Meilleur, suite 400
corner: Chabanel
Phone: 514-327-4477,  514-979-4764
Dates: all summer, Tuesday – Friday
Hours: 10-5
Metro: Station Cremazie, Bus 146

It’s hard to find clothes for the big guy in Montreal and even harder to find sales for them so it’s great when THE big and tall shop, M.H. Grover & Fils, runs a sale. Since 1925, this family-run business has been dressing the hard-to-fit man.

From underwear to outerwear, you can find everything, including suits (to 70), in famous brand names like  Nautica, Report, Point Zero, Cutter & Bock,  Tommy Bahama, BRAX, m.e.n.s., Callaway and Columbia.

Now’s the time to hurry in to M.H. Grover and take advantage of their fabulous summer sale prices with discounts from 25% – 50% on all summer merchandise. Regardless of height, shape or particular clothing requirements,  M.H. Grover will have you looking great, making sure your clothing fits better with the best prices around.

Location: 4741 Wellington St., Verdun QC H4G 1X2
corner: 3rd Ave
Tel: 514-769-3771
Sale dates: until July 23rd, 2017
Metro Stop Station Verdun / Station de l’Eglise
www.groversbigandtall.com

Perfect on the barbeque to top your steaks, burgers or even fish, is the thick cut artisanal bacon created by the Grumpy Butcher (Boucher Fache). Do you remember bacon the way it used to be?

Rob Braide and his son Ian have been tinkering with bacon recipes for over 15 years to make it the way it should be. They locally craft it using Quebec pork, organic maple sugar and maple syrup. It is free from chemicals and full of character.

They have added to their repertoire: maple cured lardons which are a scrumptious topping for salads or eggs and now Jamaican Jerk bacon – expect a bit of a bite.

The sliced maple bacon is made in small batches for a great big taste. You can  order it on their Grumpy Butcher web site or buy it at Le Panier in Pointe Claire or at 5 other locations around town. Online, minimum orders are $25 and if you spend over $50, there’s free shipping.

Grumpy Butcher or Boucher Faché (La Cuisine 514 Inc.)
www.grumpybutcher.ca  
Tel: 514-316-3606

Le Panier: 274 Bord du Lac, Pointe Claire, H9S 4K9 Tel: 514-695-7038
Cinq Saisons: 1280 av Greene Ave, Westmount, QC H3Z 1C2 or 1180 av Bernard, Outremont, QC H2V 1V3
Boucherie Claude & Henri: Atwater Market, 138 Atwater Ave, QC H4C 2G3, Tel: 514- 933-0386
Alexi Le Gourmand: 1407 St Jacques St, 1H2  Tel: 514- 935-7676
Umami Montreal: 1195 Bishop St, H3G, Tel: 514-871-0401

If you’ve moved and are now looking at a floor which needs replacing, just go to Golden Elite, which has locations on the island, the South Shore and Laval.

Around since 2000, Golden Elite Deco Center is a distributor and manufacturer of wooden flooring and vanities. The showroom features flooring, doors, vanities, kitchens, tiles (mosaic tiles, marble tiles and decking tiles) and adhesives selling at warehouse prices.

The types of flooring they sell: hardwood flooring 3/4″, engineered flooring 1/2″, laminate flooring12.3mm and 8mm, engineered floating floor and vinyl floors. The floors have 10-14 layers of varnish, 1 layer of aluminum oxide anti-scratch and are precision milled (installers love installing their wood because of the milling).

Since they are the manufacturer, you skip the expense of a middle-man, so expect savings between 25%-40%, which is quite good. Their sales staff is quite knowledgeable, since they know the manufacturing process from A to Z, as well as details concerning maintenance, sanding, refinishing and installation.

Their website is chock full of ideas with very concise details about sizing, colors and prices. Here it is easy to check out their selection of vanities too. You can just about shop from home and then select the store where you would like to see and then purchase your merchandise.

Locations: 88 Brunswick Blvd, DDO; St-Hubert: 3929 boul. Taschereau, Fabreville: 515 boul Curee-Labelle H7P 2P5
corner: (DDO location): rue Tecumseh
Tel: DDO: 514-243-8860 or 888-MGA-8844; St-Hubert: 450-486-3929 or 438-396-4143
Hours: Mon-Wed 8-6, Thurs & Fri 8-8, Sat 10-5
www.goldenelitedeco.com