If you’re planning a reno project which involves flooring, I would head right to Lanctot. For over 130 years, the Lanctot family has been selling flooring, and has always been known for choice and service – and their prices are low all year round. Can you just imagine how many satisfied customers that adds up to?

They have a wonderful option for our cold floors in our cold winters – heated flooring.  They sell the  Ditra-Heat system from Germany which prevents cracking of ceramics and stone. DITRA-HEAT combines the flexibility of loose heating cables with the ease of installation of mat systems. Cables can be placed wherever heat is desired, without creating height differences in the floor. Self-leveling compounds are not required reducing installation time and effort.

The huge Lanctot warehouse offers hundreds of options for floating and hardwood floors (look for the mark-down bins too), including condo solutions and ceramic tiles  You can select from amongst 500 area rugs, carpeting and vinyl flooring ( remnants too). There are options to decorate walls, and even staircases can be created here.

In floating floors, you have many tree options such as: oak, maple, ash, beech and cherry, as well as ones that look like natural stone or ceramic.

For hardwood options, there’s cherry, white oak, red oak, hard maple, silver maple, ash, wild cherry, beech, larch and walnut. Where else could you find so many exotic species too: jatoba  ipe, bamboo, tauari, cumaru, cabreuva and tiger wood.

An entire wing is dedicated to ceramics in many types and sizes for bathrooms, kitchens and hallways. Along with the ceramic and natural stone tiles, you can also buy granite, marble, slate, porcelain and even faux wood.

You can also shops for many types of wall coverings like decorative stone, natural stone, decorative brick, wood siding and decorative panels.

Lanctôt also offers two types of staircases: modular and traditional. Staircases generally form the heart of a home as they can usually be seen from the entrance, and often take center stage.

They offer services for insurers and claim adjusters. Both individuals and businesses happily buy here. It is so nice to shop at a store which has the comfortable feel and friendliness of a family business.

Locations:  Longueuil, 740 Jean-Neveu Tel: 450-647-1571: St-Isidore (Chateauguay) location:  148 Boyer,
Tel: 514-875-1954
Hours: Regular plus Sun 11-5
www.lanctot.qc.ca

Wallpaper has become so trendy again. It’s really hard to find stores that still sell it. Empire Wallpaper and Paint has been the one-stop shop for all your interior decorating needs for over 50 years. If you are planning to spruce up your home for the holidays, this would be a good time to tackle a wallpaper project.  Even if you are on a tight budget, you can peruse their 2 for 1 wallpaper section with a lot of new patterns as low as $9.99 per double roll.

Wallpaper brands: Arte, Candice Olsen, Carl Robinson, Casadeco, Caselio, Cole & Son, Eijffinger, Elitis, Hohenberger, Joanne Fabrics, Kenneth James, Omexco, Ralph Lauren, Ronald Redding, Sanderson UK, Thibaut, Tres Tintas, Zoffany

Blinds: Applause honeycomb shades, Design Studio Roman shades, Designer roller shades and screen shades, Duette Architella honeycomb shades, Hunter Douglas Blind Collection, Luminette Modern Draperies and privacy Sheers, Nantucket window shadings, Natural Elements blinds, Parkland Genuine wood blinds, Pirouette window shadings, Provenance woven wood vertical drapery and woven wood shades, Reveal with MagnaView,

Follow their facebook page for other upcoming promotions for the Holidays.

Boutique Java Kap, sells capsules for all single serve coffee and espresso machines. This is coffee heaven, since they have over 350 choices.  Right now there is a seasonal special of 24 K-cups for only11.95: Coffee People’s Turbo Caffeine or Van Houtte’s Midnight Express or French Roast Decaf. The sale is only on the closed boxes of the above mentioned blend.  Does not apply to any other box(es)/blends in the store. Does not apply to the mixes. Can not be combined with coupons or any other specials. Hurry in, offer ends November 3rd.

The walls of this shop are lined with bins of capsules, and you can wander through and select a variety of flavors using their cute shopping trays , or you can buy them pre-boxed – all of the same kind.

The shop sells all the Keurig brands you know and love, such as Green Mountain, Van Houtte, Donut House, Eight O’clock, Timothy’s World Coffee etc., as well as the high end Keurig brands Starbucks and Barista Prima. In addition to that they have all the popular Keurig compatible brands, namely Brown Gold, Brooklyn Bean, Grove Square, Jetsetter, Authentic Donut Shop, Hurricane, Barnie’s Coffee, Hamilton Mills, Martinson and Caza Trail. For those of you seeking premium coffee brands, you can try: Peet’s Coffee from San Francisco, Marley ( including the world famous Jamaican Blue Mountain) or Second Cup. They have a large selection of Tassimo products as well as the hard to find new flavors.

They do have Nespresso compatible capsules, Cap’Mundo, Smart Coffee, and Espresso Italia. For your Nespresso they also have Capsul’in which allows you to use your favorite espresso in your Nespresso machine. There are environmentally conscious options as well – between 90%-97% biodegradable

For tea lovers, there’s a wide selection of tea capsules such as Twinings, Lipton, Tazo, Bigelow and Celestial, and the new compatible capsules by Higgins & Burke. You can still buy tea bags, loose leaf teas, infusers for your tea or a travel mug which has a built in infuser for those on the run.

Expect friendly helpful service with knowledgeable advice about all those flavors.

Locations: 4583 St. Charles Blvd. Kirkland QC H9H 3C7 corner: rue Oakwood  (514-675-4410) ; Laval, 1655 d l’Avenir (450- 975-4410)
Dates: til Nov 3
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-8, Sat & Sun 10-5
www.javakap.com
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Stay warm and look fantastic this winter and save a bundle by going this week to Manteaux Manteaux’s huge coat liquidation sale. Save up to 70% on women’s and men’s coats, regular and plus sizes.

Winter jackets starting at $49 and designers’ samples start at $65,

With Winter around the corner why not shop the latest collections from popular brand name coats such as: Sicily, Oxygen, Point Zero, Noize, Only, Vera Moda, Froccella, Yiyla, Soïa&Kyo and more

Making the prices even better, they pay the taxes

Location: 5415 Royalmount TMR H4P 1H6
Dates: Oct 25 – 29, 2017
Times: Wed – Fri 10-8, Sat & Sun 10-5
Tel: 514-344-5140
Metro: Station de la Savanne or Station Namur
www.manteauxmanteaux.com

Take advantage of the 35th Anniversary of Verti Store sale right now. They are having a special sale of up to 70% on blinds and draperies.

Now that it’s getting cold and you’re staying inside more, it would be a good time to start a needle work project. You even have time to get it ready to gift it for the holidays so head to Jeannettes Needlecraft  Shoppe to start.

A gift done by hand is one that shows that you truly care. Your effort is displayed in each hand sewn stitch or stroke of your paint brush.

A quick gift idea: Try a  “stitch n’ zip” kit; These are ready to use eye glass cases, iPad cases, Kindle cases and tallis bags. The kits come pre-assembled. All you have to do is the needlepoint and then just zip it up and give it as a gift. You can have a tallis bag personalized with an embroidered Hebrew name too.

They also carry scarf yarns (Pirouette, Bohemian and Decor by Patons), to make the latest fashion accessory item as well as other low cost items that will tempt you to start those projects that you have being putting off.

If you want to start on a needlework project, here you can buy yarn and canvases. They can also upholster with needlepoint (especially chairs), finish cushions and mount tapestries.

Head to Jeannettes Needlecraft  Shoppe, a friendly family business and they will frame your special hand-made project, or a painting, lithograph, photograph or diploma at 15% off.

Happily helping you with your project has been the #1 reason people keep coming back to this shop for years and years.

Location: 5015 Coolbrook Ave., Montreal H3X 2K8 / Google Maps: http://bit.ly/24l8jon
corner:  Queen Mary Rd.
Tel: 514-486-2800
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-5, Sat 9:30-4
Metro: Station Snowdon
http://www.jeannettes.com/
e-mail: jeannettes@videotron.ca

With Fall finally here what better time to re-fresh your wardrobe for the new season. Who doesn’t need great pants, a well-cut coat, the perfect turtleneck sweater? Get them for less at Rafinalla’s (Le Groupe Raffiniti) 6 day sale.

Sleek, sophisticated women’s fashion made from the most luxurious fabrics can be yours. Snag selected well-tailored, contemporary sportswear, pants, coats, belts and scarves.  Save big in their liquidation room with tops, pants, skirts at $35 to $50.

You can also find plus sizes 14W – 24W as well as petite sizes 0 – 14, there’s something for everyone.

Discover for yourself Raffinalla’s  fashionable, well-crafted and timeless pieces. New merchandise arriving daily.

Raffinalla worn anywhere, anytime by every generation. Private appointments welcome.

Location: 9200 Meilleur, suite 400
corner: Chabanel
Phone: 514-327-4477, 514-979-4764
Dates & Hours: Tues – Sun Oct 17  -22,  10 – 5pm
Metro: Station Cremazie, Bus 146
raffinalla.com

Back by popular demand,  Freemark Apparel Brands Sample Sale gives you an opportunity to get the whole family looking stylish for Fall. If you’ve never been  to this sample sale before, you’re missing out on extreme savings on your favorite brands.

Discounts of up to 80% on women’s, men’s and kids’ clothing and accessories, premium labels including: Bench, Esprit and Sylvian Heach. You only have fours days to snag a bargain on some of your favorite brands and welcome in Fall looking trendy, don’t miss out!

This sale is cash only. Parking is available.

Location: 1035 Hodge, Ville St-Laurent, H4N 2B4
corner: St. Croix
Dates: Oct 19 – 22, 2017
Times: Thurs 9-8, Fri 9-7, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4
Metro: Station du College

La Grande Braderie de Mode Quebecoise is the sale for 130+ of  the creme de la creme of Quebec designers’ samples and ends of inventory at 50%-80% off.  Men and women both would be happy shopping here for clothing, outerwear, swimwear, jewelry, and accessories. You can find outfits for the kids too.

Location: Marche Bonsecours 350 St-Paul Est, Old Montreal
Metro: Station Champ-de-Mars
Dates: Oct 19-22
Hours: Thurs & Fri 10-9, Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5
Phone: 514-398-0761  or 514-866-2006 x 300
www.braderiedemodequebecoise.com
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info@braderiedemodequebecoise.com

Lingerie Pina & Carmelo Sacco has been the go to place for generations for specialized kitchen equipment. They sell the “torchietto” which is a multi-functional vegetable press for sauce, jams, juices, eggplant, wine, etc. They are one of the few stores which stock different sizes sausage grinders including attachments which can be used for bread crumbs or cheese. To store all your yummies, here’s where you can buy a vacuum machine and bags too.

From Italy, why don’t you try their therapeutic Italy sheet sets or hard-to-find cotton and wool undershirts for the whole family/

The name  clearly does not define this family business as you’ll find and housewares galore: silverware, china, toasters and meat slicers. If you are looking for ecological cookware, they sell Cool Kitchen which has no PTFE, no PFOA and can be used for induction cooking. The Italian community knows to come here for Pizzel machines for cookies and Cavetelli machines for gnocchi, Those who like collectibles will find: Precious Moments, Walt Disney Collection and Disney Traditions by Jim Shore.

If you have a wedding planned this year, the Mother of the Bride could find an outfit, the bridal party too and you can even get bonbonnieres made-to-order and wrapped.  They offer a Bridal Registry and there are gifts galore.

Designers are here to help you with curtains (free installation), and they have the exclusive Hunter Douglas Alustra line with copper and chrome headers. If you need them, there’s carpet runners by the yard.

Do you know where else to buy  housecoats or cotton handkerchiefs?

Location: 8365 boul. Viau, St-Leonard QC H1R 2T6
corner: boul. Robert
Tel: 514-323-0427
Hours: Mon-Wed 9-6, Thurs & Fri 9-7:30, Sat 9-5. Open Sunda
y 10-5 from Labor Day – June 1st