Stock up on Liquideco’s great savings on towels, placemats, dishcloths, tablecloths, mattress covers (3 types), pillow protectors, shower curtains, rugs, bath rug sets, etc.
This month’s great deals: cushions for $5, curtain panels for $5, sheet sets starting at $10, 6-pc bed set (double) for $6o, or pillow protectors ($4) or mattress protectors ($10), kitchen accessories starting at ($1) and bathroom accessories starting at ($3).
Head to their warehouse sale in the east end. It will only be held for 2 days, so at these prices, make sure to stock up on extras.

Free parking available and the sale is only till stock lasts.
Location: 8566 Boul. Pie-IX
corner: Boul. Robert
Dates: April 10 & 11
Times: Fri 10-6, Sat 8-3
www.liquideco.com

Standa is exactly what the busy person is looking for when shopping. Unlike big box stores, they have been offering personal service for over 50 years – they get to know their customers and their tastes and can help you shop quickly and efficiently. There is an entire department for those dressy dress and gowns you’ve been searching for. Shop here for the bridesmaids, flower girls, mothers of the bride or groom and even for suits for the groomsmen or ring bearers. You can order bonbonnieres and invitations too.

A family-run business, they have what you’re looking for from linens, kitchenware, clothing, furniture and home decor, to gifts and souvenirs, it can all be found under one roof and at great prices.

Head here for hard-to-find specialty appliances (pasta makers, grinders, tomato squeezers, sausage mincers, stove-top espresso makers ($7.98), and for bakeware, pots (enormous ones) and pans (ecological ones) as well as giftware. On the 2nd floor, you will find carpets, mirrors, tables and lamps all at take-me-home prices.

Expect to discover sportswear, undergarments (wool/cotton long johns), shoes and slippers ($16.98). You can dress up the kids for formal events ( even suits for husky boys) or communion and baptism. And there’s baby clothes as well as school color code uniforms.

There is no need to wait for a sale, when they offer exceptional pricing everyday.

Location: 3253 Fleury est
corner: boul. St-Michel
Tel: 514-321-3743
Hours: Regular
Sale ends: Until Mar 15, you’ll receive a gift with your formal purchase
Metro: Station Henri-Bourassa and Station SauveBus 140 stops right in front of the store on rue Fleury

Q: Sandra, I have a floor lamp with a discolored base which I would like to replace. The base is a brushed brass with an 11″ diameter. Do you know where I can find a replacement part or have the work done?

There are a handful of companies which repair lamps. I might ask at Auger Halogene Tel: 514-596-3946, 1108 Ontario east. This shop gained attention because people love the lighting fixtures they create out of railroad insulators. They specialize in making lamps and overhead fixtures out of re-cycled items like musical instruments.

You can also head to Antique Alley on Notre Dame between Atwater and Guy. One shop which specializes in lamps is L’allumeur Tel: 514-991-6721. Bring the lamp or a photo to show ask who else on the street might have parts

A: Lastly, Benecon Tel: 514-323-4977 is a third generation welder (and brazer) and can build or fix gates, railings, tables, chairs, window bars, sculptures and do ornamental work. They can be made out of brass, iron, steel or stainless steel. He will come to you to see what your project involves.

Standa is exactly what the busy person is looking for when shopping. Unlike big box stores, they have been offering personal service for over 50 years – they get to know their customers and their tastes and can help you shop quickly and efficiently. A family-run business, they have what you’re looking for from linens, kitchenware, clothing, furniture and home decor, to gifts and souvenirs, it can all be found under one roof and at great prices. Here are some of this week’s good prices:

For You: Men’s suits $119.98, ladies coats$59.98, Point Zero jackets $89.98, men’s wool coats $99.98, , ladies pants (S-XL) $12.98,  men’s boots $29.98, ladies boots $34.98

For your Home: 16-pc set of dishes $24.98, Xmas tablecloth $29.98, flannelette sheets – queen $24.98, kitchen curtains $12.98, tea service $22.98

Head here for hard-to-find specialty appliances (pasta makers, grinders, tomato squeezers, sausage mincers, stove-top espresso makers ($7.98), and for bakeware, pots (enormous ones) and pans (ecological ones) as well as giftware. On the 2nd floor, you will find carpets, mirrors, tables and lamps all at take-me-home prices.

They have the dressy dress you’ve been searching for and even suits for husky boys. Expect to discover sportswear, undergarments (wool/cotton long johns), shoes and slippers ($16.98). You can dress up the kids for formal events or communion and baptism. And there’s baby clothes as well as school color code uniforms.

There is no need to wait for a sale, when they offer exceptional pricing everyday.

Location: 3253 Fleury est
corner: boul. St-Michel
Tel: 514-321-3743
Hours: Regular
Sale ends: Dec 6
Metro: Station Henri-Bourassa and Station Sauve
Bus 140 stops right in front of the store on rue Fleury
www.standa.ca

Re-upholstering is a fabulous way to refresh your house decor while maintaining the quality of the well-made furniture that you invested in, enjoy looking at and are comfortable with. If you’re in the market for an upholsterer, then head for this company, Reliable Upholstering, which has been in business since 1939. They certainly have a lot of satisfied customers.

Whether you are a residential customer or a commercial enterprise, they can handle your job. If you are using a designer or decorator, the company is happy to work with them.

Services:
– Upholstered headboards are very popular nowadays, and Reliable can create one for you.
– They can change the foam in cushions.
– If you’d like some new slipcovers, they can make them .
– Some furniture repairs can be done.
– If you see a photo of furniture you like, they can reproduce custom-made pieces for your home.

With 200 fabric catalogues from which to choose fabric, you will be able to find a pattern, texture or colour to match your decor. Some of the famous fabric houses they work with are:  Kravet Design, Maxwell,  Uniqu, Exclusive Fabric, Avant Guard, Elite Fabric, Charlotte, Caravan, Barrow Industries.

Location: 2215 ave Beaconsfield Suite 101 H4A 2G9
Corner: boul de Maisonneuve O
Tel: 514-486-7933
Hours: Mon-Fri 7-6 (by appt only) Sat – by appt
Metro: Station Vendome
email: reliableupholstering1@gmail.com

Perfect timing for planning a back-to-school wardrobe. Everything has to be cleared at Surplus and they have all those high end brands that students love: Diesel, G-Star Raw, Scotch & Soda, Superdry, Lucky 7, Maison Scotch. Expect to pay up to 75% off.

Maison Scotch (ladies) and Scotch and Soda (men) hail from Amsterdam, so their European flair is quite evident in their styling and quality.

Location: 5168 boul St-Laurent  H2T 1R8
corner: rue Fairmont
Tel: 514-948-5005
Dates: til Aug 24
Time: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-9, Sat & Sun 10-5
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Stock up on Liquideco’s great savings on towels, placemats, dishcloths, oven mitts, mattress covers (3 types), shower curtains, rugs, bath rug sets, etc. They offer great deals like cushions for $5, curtain panels for $5, twin comforters starting at $15 or bed-in-a-bag sets from 4-7 pieces starting at $20.

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.

Free parking available and the sale is only till stock lasts.

Location: 8566 Boul. Pie-IX
corner: Boul. Robert
Dates: Aug 15 & 16
Times: Fri 10-6, Sat 8-3
www.liquideco.com

You can’t beat these prices: womens camisoles, shirts & tees for $5 and less, men’s shirts and pants for $10 and less, mens t-shirts $5 and less, light jackets $10 and more, women’s dresses $10 and less, or assorted perfumes and colognes for men and women $10 and less.

This is a cash only sale.

Location: 333 Chabanel O, suite 105 H2N 2G1
corner: rue Jeanne Mance
Hours: Wed-Sat 10-5
Dates: July 2-5
Metro: Station Cremazie

Women love the timelessness of Raffinati designs so they can keep collecting pieces to build wardrobes. The company likes to say that you can “wrap yourself in luxury” with their collection. So it is quite pleasurable when you can buy these well-made and designed garments at  about 50% off.

Raffinati has been a well-known well-made Montreal label for women’s coats, raincoats, suits and sportswear for over 30 years and they are now having a real factory sale up at their head office. You can be proud to be “shopping local” here because the clothing is manufactured here using fine fabrics imported from Belgium, France and Italy.

The elegant suits for the career women, sportswear, blazers, pants, skirts, blouses, dresses, and sweaters are available in sizes 2-18. You can even order custom-made clothing in size 0 and plus sizes

With a sense of what fashionable Montreal women love and the needs of our climate, their luxurious and stylish coats are perfect for our weather.

Location: 9200 Meilleur, suite 400
corner: Chabanel
Phone: 514-327-4477 X 226 ask for Kay; or X 230 for Dorinne – or – 514-979-4764
Dates: My 21-25
Times: Wed-Sun 10-5
www.raffinalla.com
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Raffinati has been a well-known well-made Montreal label for women’s coats, raincoats, suits and sportswear for many years and they are now having a real factory sale up at their head office.

The word Raffinati means refined and that is an apt description for this 30-year-old fashion house. You can be proud to be “shopping local” here because the clothing is manufactured in Montreal using fine fabrics imported from Belgium, France and Italy.

With a sense of what fashionable Montreal women love and the needs of our climate, their luxurious and stylish coats are perfect for our weather.

The elegant suits for the career women, sportswear, blazers, pants, skirts, blouses, dresses, and sweaters are available in sizes 2-18. You can even order custom-made clothing in size 0 and plus sizes

Women love the timelessness of their designs so they can keep collecting pieces to build wardrobes. The company likes to say that you can “wrap yourself in luxury” with their collection.

Now is the time to stock up on their fine winter wear, as they need to make room for Spring clothes. As their line is timeless, it is a good reason to buy now for next winter.

Location: 9200 Meilleur, suite 400
corner: Chabanel
Phone: 514-327-4477 X 226 ask for Kay; or X 230 for Dorinne – or – 514-979-4764
Dates: March 12-15
Times: Wed-Sun 10-5
www.raffinalla.com
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