With still so much summer left to go, it’s terrific to have a sale on clothes now. Big and tall guys – why pay full price if you don’t have to? At M.H. Grover, it’s easy to update your wardrobe while sticking to your budget. Shop a great selection of Clearance Men’s Clothing at 20% – 50% off. Stock up on men’s summer sale gear.

Tommy Bahamas, inspired by the unhurried attitude and relaxed sophistication of island living, and always a favorite,  take advantage this week of the 20% off sale on all polos, tees and shirts. Also on sale are Callaway plain polos $49.99 and polos & shorts $59.99, and Heritage 34 and Brax pants at 33% off.

Your struggle to find perfectly-fitting clothes ends now. If you’re a big guy no matter what your size or shape, this family-owned store has been specializing in men’s big and tall clothing for 90+years and they know how to wow their customers with an incredible selection and their expertise in fitting you with comfortable and stylish clothes.

Featuring clothing and accessories, men’s clearance products give you the opportunity to add to great items your collection.

Location: 4741 Wellington St., Verdun QC H4G 1X2
corner: 3rd Ave
Tel: 514-769-3771
Sale dates:  July 16 – 21st
Metro Stop Station Verdun / Station de l’Eglise
www.groversbigandtall.com

With some downtime this summer, you might be planning  some home re-decorating or an arts and crafts project. When you are searching for the fabrics that you need, you can now search online at a Montreal fabric vendor, Tonitex.

You can find your answers right here at home, in the Chabanel area, at Tonitex, where they sell polar fleece, denim, fake fur, plush, cotton prints, nylon, jogging fleece, broadcloth, lycra, flannel, cotton twills and outerwear fabric to the nearby manufacturers and to you too.

Around for over 30 years, you will always find  a lot of  printed cotton sheeting from top brands like Spectrix, Michael Miller, Baum, Andover, Fabri-quilt and many more brands at discount prices.

The huge space is filled to the ceiling with giant fabric rolls accessed by ladders.  Look for the coupon bins sold by the kilo – when buying remnants you can save even more money.

Location: 9630 Boul. St-Laurent, Montreal H2N 1R1
corner: Louvain
Tel: 514-389-8293
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-5, Sat 9-4
Website www.tonitex.com
To view their new products, have a look at: http://bit.ly/1oWpPiC

Closets by Design was here way before Marie Kondo was organizing us.  Simplifying your life is what they have always done. And til the end of June you can get 40% off and $250 worth of accessories.

For a complimentary design consultation, just contact Closets by Design and they will send a talented designer directly to your home. The experts will take detailed measurements and will explore endless storage possibilities with you. They’ll guide you to the best choices possible taking into consideration your budget, style and preferences.

They design, build and install custom closets, garage cabinets, home offices, laundry rooms, pantries. Once your system is designed, the work will begin at their state-of-the-art facilities. Each unit is built to your specifications and a professional team will install the units quickly and neatly. With their wide selection of finishes, accessories and hardware, you will get the customized look you have always dreamed of.

For a complimentary design consultation, just contact Closets by Design and they will send a talented designer directly to your home. The experts will take detailed measurements and will explore endless storage possibilities with you. They’ll guide you to the best choices possible taking into consideration your budget, style and preferences. Once your system is designed, the work will begin at their state-of-the-art facilities. Each unit is built to your specifications and a professional team will install the units quickly and neatly.

– Custom Closets: Each variety of closet systems will maximize your space and create a closet which helps organize not only your clothes, but also your life.

– Garage Cabinets: Think about transforming your garage into your workshop, garden center or arts and crafts room – all with plenty of storage space.

– Home Offices: Closets by Design created a line of innovative and effective office systems in a variety of styles and finishes to match your unique needs.

– Wallbeds: Maximize the use of your space with a foldaway designbedT system. Customizable, multi-functional and ideal for small spaces, designbedT offers a creative space-saving solution for any home.

– Laundry Rooms: There are numerous options to organize this room better, including long and short shelving, a variety of places to store cleaning supplies and items to compliment your laundry room needs.

– Pantries: The value of quick access to items in your kitchen is priceless, making meal prep quick and efficient. Their attractive pantries are developed to streamline cooking and cleaning with easy-to-reach shelves for easy-to-find items.

Closets by Design has built a reputation for integrity as an industry leader in customer service and satisfaction. They strive for and build quality, beauty, and commitment into each piece constructed and can easily meet everyone’s different household budgets.

Location: 4747, rue Bourg , Saint-Laurent, QC H4T 1H9
corner: Off of Montee de Liesse
Tel: 514 – 631-6777
Hours: Mon – Fri 9-5
Sale: Til June 30th
www.cbdmontreal.com
info@cbdmontreal.com

At Jelena Styles Lingerie (JSL) in Decarie Square, the personalized service makes it so pleasant to shop here as  the sales women actually help fit you for your correct bra size and shape. For those of you who love or need Walcoal bras, June 7th is the date to put on your calendar. That day a Walcoal representative will be on site to help you figure out what is best for your body type.

Walcoal is also offering a gift for anyone spending over $80 and there will be a raffle to win a Walcoal bra and panty set.

And just to make the trip there even more worthwhile, they’re having a Montelle (Canadian brand) liquidation moment for bras and matching underwear. Prices for bras will only be 15$-35$ until quantities last.

With the summer on the horizon, you can also shop for bathing suits here. Since Jelena’s specialty is help with selecting bras, that knowledge easily transfers to help with bathing suits:  Tyr, Amoena, Alia, Nygard and Gottex – all swimsuits up to 50% discount.

The rest of the little shop is chock full of an extensive bra collection including names you know along with exclusive lines. The certified fitters offer very personalized service. It’s a good idea for women considering breast reduction, augmentation or reconstruction to make an appointment for a fitting prior to surgery  – specialty bra from company Amoena.

Jelena Styles Lingerie (JSL) sells high quality European lingerie at affordable Canadian prices. All the designs are produced with excellent fabrics and offer you comfort and elegance, bringing joy to every woman. JSL also carries in stock: bridal bra collections and bra for nursing mothers. Bras range in size from 30A-44 H, with or without underwires.

Location: 6900 boul Decarie ( Carre Decarie ) Suite 218 H3X 2T8 / Google Maps: http://bit.ly/21jRg65
corner: rue Plamandon
Tel: 514-303-1911
Hours: Regular plus Sunday
Metro:  Station Plamondon, Station Namur
www.jelenastyleslingerie.com
email: info@jelenastyleslingerie.com

The diamond is  the hardest, most abrasive stone known to man.  So Diamancel has created a unique line of genuine diamond files using this property. I’ve been singing their praises and using a Diamancel nail file for a long time. It works amazingly well and you never have to buy another one. So it’s the perfect time now, at their Warehouse Sale to stock up for yourself and for gifts for friends (they’ll always think of you!).

Each flexible diamond nail file in the Diamancel family has been designed for specific nail types to beautifully shape and enhance both natural and sculptured nails. The Diamancel Diamond Hand and Foot Callus Files are ideal for removing and softening rough, dry skin.

These lines are so useful and popular that the brand was was featured in Martha Stuart Living, Bride’s Magazine and New York Magazine.

Discover Diamancel’s  Sacha™ Diamond Nail File for pets. A great alternative,  Sacha™ Diamond File replaces the often-unpleasant cutting process with an easy and effective filing method. No cutting required.

The newest line is the DiamColor mini-size files (perhaps for your purse) in a dozen colors.

Diamancel files provide effective fast, easy and effortless filing. They are durable and will outlast all your files, which make them a money saver.

• The files are washable/sanitizable as they all can be washed with soap and water
• They are hygienic too as they can be soaked and disinfected in medical grade solution.
• The fiberglass base is both resistant and flexible making filing easier

These are  effortless to use as you can use a light hand and the diamonds will do the work for you. All files have been salon tested for maximum performance. You can order your files now on their website or you can come in and score deals at their warehouse sale.

If you head there, you will also discover the Arbonne wellness health and nutrition botanical products for the whole family.

Location: 2477 Rue Guenette, V.S.L. H4R 2E9
Hours: Thurs 10-5, Fri 10-8, Sat 10-3
Tel: 514-856-9711
Sale dates June 6-8
http://www.diamancel.com/
www.christelecaron.arbonne.com

Your struggle to find perfectly-fitting clothes ends now. If you’re a big guy no matter what your size or shape, this family-owned store has been specializing in men’s big and tall clothing for 90+years and they know how to wow their customers with an incredible selection and their expertise in fitting you with comfortable and stylish clothes.

Whether you’re trying to find some new polos, tees, shirts, shorts or swimwear to freshen up your spring attire or snag some essential accessories, now’s the perfect time to save BIG on the brands you love by taking advantage of  M.H. Grover’s Sidewalk Sale. All merchandise in store is on sale 15 -70% off

M.H. Grover, the go-to store offering the latest trends in men’s big and tall fashions and always finding the perfect fit. Hurry in, the sale starts now and runs until the Sidewalk Sale on June 7 – 9th.

Location: 4741 Wellington St., Verdun QC H4G 1X2
corner: 3rd Ave
Tel: 514-769-3771
Sale dates:  inside store sale starting now; Sidewalk Sale – June 7 -9
Metro Stop Station Verdun / Station de l’Eglise
www.groversbigandtall.com

Q: My husband is looking for a tailor that can take his measurements and show him a selection of materials and create custom-made suits for him.

A: The Tailored Man is a Hong Kong Tailor who  has been coming to Montreal for about 3 decades, about 4 times a year. He makes appointments in 3 hotels. When you meet, he takes measurements, shows selections of fabrics which turn into custom-made suits (and shirts)

Then in the future, you can just e-mail and order shirts or suits. You can find more here on my Smart Shopping Montreal web site:  http://www.smartshoppingmontreal.com/store.php?s=287

There’s never a wrong time to spruce up your apparel and at M.H. Grover et Fils they are kicking off the season with a 20% reduction on Columbia’s newest collection. The warm weather is finally here so men, including those big and tall guys, it’s time to start thinking of updating your spring/summer wardrobe

Whether you’re trying to find some new shirts, shorts, coats, swimwear or shoes  or snag some essential accessories, big and tall guys don’t ever have to compromise on style if they shop here.

At M.H. Grover, regardless of height, size or kind of garments you are looking for, you’ll be sure to find a wide selection for just about any occasion in the latest fashion trends, great quality and prices to see you through the season in style.

Location: 4741 Wellington St., Verdun QC H4G 1X2
corner: 3rd Ave
Tel: 514-769-3771
Sale dates:  Until May 20th
Metro Stop Station Verdun / Station de l’Eglise
www.groversbigandtall.com

There’s something wonderful about the smell of fresh coffee brewing. Coffee aficionados won’t settle for good coffee when it could be great and it’s the coffee beans which creates the biggest effect on flavor. This is where Cafe Union comes in. Since they have been in the coffee business for over 100 years they know coffee.  This family business is always at the forefront of importing a diverse variety of beans to roast and blend and then to sell it to Montreal consumers and restaurants.

Their focus has been on the coffee bean, and roasting technique and especially the customized blends for customers in order to produce that perfect individual taste. That’s where you come in. So you get to work with them to blend your own flavor profile. Wow.

Beans are imported from many countries, and each one is roasted based on their roasting profile in order to reach their optimal taste when ground and brewed, a process that is exclusive to each bean. And the expertise of the team at Cafe Union ensure that the end result is a bean that yields a cup of coffee that is rich and flavorful, and reflects the delicious taste the bean was meant to give.

Cafe Union offers unique coffee beans from all over the globe, and also have an impressive assortment of Union Specialty Blends including their Joe Beef Montreal blend. They also offer a selection of Fairtrade and Biocertified beans.

They sell espresso machines (Gaggia, Saeco, Rancilio, Pavoni, Mokita, Breville, Quick Mill and Jura) and teapots, too. This location also features a repair depot. Any commercial or domestic espresso machine by Gaggia, Rancilio, Pavoni, Saeco, Mokita, Jura or Quick Mill can be brought here for overhauls and servicing.

Go in in person and enjoy a fresh cup at the counter or check out their convenient order online service.

Location: 148 rue Jean Talon O, Montreal QC H2R 2X1
corner: rue Waverly
Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5:30, Sat 9-4
Metro: Station Jean-Talon/Station de Castelnau
Tel: 514 273 5555
cafeunion.com
info@cafeunion.com

Are you still trying to find the perfect fitting jeans? They’re either too tight, too loose, too low or they give you a droopy bum. With so many different brands, fits, sizes and washes of denim, it’s no wonder that finding the perfect pair can be s0 frustrating. That’s why you should head over to Jeans Jeans Jeans, a hidden gem for a jean shopping experience like no other.

I kid you not. Their knowledgeable staff pride themselves on getting you into the best fitting jeans for your body type, and they know their stuff. Tell them what you are looking for and they’ll select a slew that they feel will work for you and bring them right to you in the dressing room. All you do is keep trying them on til you find a perfect pair.

Jeans Jeans Jeans has a loyal following for their outstanding service and phenomenal pricing. They truly care about their customers experience. They offer FREE parking and have a parking assistant posted outside helping you navigate to a spot. They also offer a FREE on-site hemming service while you wait, in fact they are often ready by the time you get out of the dressing room and to the cash.

What more can you ask for: discounted prices, personal service, free hemming and someone to park your car and most importantly they’ll have you leaving the store with the perfect fitting jeans and a new go-to shopping destination for your denims.

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 & Sun 9-4 (Closed Tues)
www.jeansjeansjeans.ca