Q: J’aime beaucoup ce que vous faites, votre livre, depuis sa sortie, a toujours été un guide précieux, compte tenu de mon petit budget. Vous êtes mon dernier espoir, je crois, pour ce nouveau projet.

Je voudrais faire mon propre abat-jour mais je ne trouve pas de structure, J’ai l’impression d’avoir tout essayer ( Oiseau bleu, Bouclair, Fabricville, Homesense (les deux) les grosses quincailleries, Abats-jour illimités) sur internet les structures viennent de l’Australie mais je ne veux faire qu’un seul abat-jour car j’ai reçu un magnifique papier japonais.

A: In my book,  there are 6  lamp and lamp shade repair shops. They would have parts and pieces of lamps: You have gone to stores that sell finished products so they would not have “structure”. Here’s one from my book, Abat-jour Marie-Elizabeth Tel: 514-695-0045.

– Another idea would be to go to a flea market, like Marches aux Puces St-Michel, http://www.smartshoppingmontreal.com/store.php?s=23  buy an old lamp, take it apart and use the part that you need.

– In fact you can buy any new lamp too and take off the shade and put on your Japanese paper.

– Here’s another idea, call Au Papier Japonais Tel: 514-276-6863 and find out if they have any artisans who cover lamps with the paper

Pointe Claire Carpet Cleaning has been in business since 1990. Trained by Eaton Home Cleaning, they learned the strictest guidelines and proper cleaning techniques. They can clean:

– carpets
– area rugs (in your home or take them off premises)
– leather sofa and chairs
– dining room chairs covered in fine fabrics, such as cotton and silks
– pet odors and stains
– mattresses
– car interiors (complete cleaning, getting rid of salt, sand, smoke odors, etc)
– water/flood damage (don’t hesitate to call in the middle of the night); can arrange contractors to renovate and restore your home
– commercial and office cleaning – with employees sitting on chairs for years, they really need freshening up
– cooking odors in your home
– fabric protection

You may not realize that when you buy a mattress, within 10 years, it may weigh 30% more, due to sweat and skin cells accumulated. They have a service which kills dust mites and removes sweat stains and urine accidents. The mattress can also be disinfected and deodorized.

Area rugs can be re-fringed, repaired and they can take care of moth damage.

Many times it is the owner/operator doing the work so customers get all the attention they need. They are fully insured and can be left alone in your home. They have been trained to never look at the time – just do each job till it’s done right, the first time. 

Tel: 514-693-3232
www.pointeclairecarpetcleaning.com
info@pointeclairecarpetcleaning.com

Cool weather brings on the urge to cook more and at Lingerie Pina & Carmelo Sacco you can find Cool Kitchen cookware plus Cavetelli machines to make gnocchi. The name clearly does not define this business.

Yes, you will eventually bump into some girdles, but you first will hit silverware, china (there’s a bridal registry), toasters, meat slicers,  bedding, coats, christening robes, crib sets and baby clothes, men’s clothing, carpet runners by the yard and housecoats.

They have the exclusive Hunter Douglas Alustra line with copper and chrome headers. Those who like collectibles will find: Precious Moments, Walt Disney Collection and Disney Traditions by Jim Shore. The Italian community knows to come here for Pizzel machines for cookies those Cavetelli machines for gnocchi. And yes you will be able to buy cotton handkerchiefs.

Location: 8365 boul. Viau, St-Leonard QC H1R 2T6
corner: boul. Robert
Tel: 514-323-0427
Hours: Mon-Wed 8-6, Thurs & Fri 8-9, Sat 8-5

With the crisp Fall air about to hit, it’s time to think about a warm cozy bed.

In a building right off the Main, Ungava is a company that sells high quality duvets at low prices ($49 & up) using only anti-allergy sanitized feathers. They can create made-to-measure sizes (even for cribs), feather beds, can re-stuff your old duvet and do special constructions like custom sofa seats and window seats.

You can buy silk duvets, duvet covers, buckwheat pillows and wool mattress covers.  Better quality futons (UFO) are made here too (with guarantees), as well as futon covers, bases and bolsters. To finish your decorating, there’s Egyptian cotton and bamboo sheets,  bamboo towels and a large selection of ready made curtains (19.99 up).

Location: 10 Pine Ouest, suite 112
corner: boul. St-Laurent
Tel: 514-287-9276
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-8, Sat 10-5

This is the last weekend of summer, and a great opportunity to save big at Literie Depot Direct’s sidewalk sale. Besides the savings that you will always find inside this store, they will have tables set up outside to welcome you. (weather permitting)

They are liquidating overstocked high quality, brand name items and the taxes are included in their already low prices. You can save up to 80% on a huge range of goods from mattresses and box springs by Maison Blanche, duvets, comforters, sheet sets and pillows to towels, curtains, blinds, decorative accessories and more. You won’t be disappointed with brand names like Quicksilver, Sandra Venditti, Liz Clairborne, U.S. Polo, Beverly Hills Polo and Maison Condelle.

Linen Depot Direct even delivers mattresses and box springs right to your door.

Location: 1126 ave Mont-Royal E
Corner: rue de la Roche
Metro: Station Mont-Royal
Hours: Fri 10-8, Sat & Sun 10-6

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 now to scoop up well-made school backpacks by Roots, Swissgear, High Sierra, Dickies and Ifly which are being sold at fabulous prices ($10,$15, $20, & up). 

The rest of the space  is a mixture of  namebrand luggage,  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 Ouest, suite 102
corner: Reims
Tel: 514-383-1589
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5

Q: How much will a size 48 X 48 1″ mini metal blind cost and how long will it take?

A: We do not sell blinds, we are www.smartshoppingmontreal.com a web site and a book, Smart Shopping Montreal which tell you where to shop and save money.

If you click on Household on the left top of my front page, you will find some of the good shopkeepers in the city. Here are 2 who sell blinds:

Verti Store http://www.smartshoppingmontreal.com/store.php?s=124
Fenetre Deco http://www.smartshoppingmontreal.com/store.php?s=55

Q: Where do you find glass drawer knobs? Can’t find reasonably priced nice quality ones, any ideas?

A: Circa 1850 is on my web site under Household (Wood Care and Paint). 2122 St-Patrick St. Point St-Charles QC H3K 1B2 corner: Island. Tel: 514-932-0941 http://www.smartshoppingmontreal.com/store.php?s=138  There’s modern and reproduction hardware here. It is a store which sells to people who refinish furniture. They may have what you are looking for or they can tell you who may have it.

Union Lighting and Home on Decarie might have them. Richelieu in VSL has the most selection and really is for contractors. You need to have an account to buy there.

I’m assuming you’ve already looked at Home Depot, Reno Depot and Rona.

It is a “gift” for Le Panier gift store to hold a sale. Everything (gourmet food, toys, gadgets, jewelry,  kitchenware, home decor) that needs to be cleared out is being sold this Saturday from 40% to 90% off. Come early – things go fast and it’s cash and carry – no cards.

Whatever is not sold this Saturday is given to 6 West Island charities to use for volunteer gifts, resales, or raffles to benefit their organizations.

274-E Bord du Lac, Pointe Claire
corner: de Lourdes
Tel: 514-695-7038
Date: Sat Aug 17:  8-2
www.thepanier.com

Stock up on Liquideco’s great savings on bedding, curtains, comforters, pillows,  shower curtains, bath towels, mats, dishcloths, oven mitts, mattress covers, etc. They offer great deals like cushions for $3,  curtains for $5 and comforters starting at $15.

Head to their manufacturer’s warehouse sale in the east end. It will only be held for 2 days, so make your list and be sure to get extras of everything at these prices.

Location: 8566 Boul. Pie X
corner: Boul. Robert
Dates: Aug 16 & 17
Times: Fri 10-6, Sat 8-3
www.liquideco.com