Golteez was the toy store located inside Caplan-Duval. They are really good at stocking the trendy toys. The store has moved to the Cote St Luc shopping center now and you can find so many more things in their bigger abode by: ALEX, Bakugan, Barbie, Bruder, Crayola, Disney, Fisher-Price, Galt, Ganz, Gogo’s, Gund, Hello Kitty, Hot Wheels, LEGO, Little Tikes, Mega Bloks, Melissa and Doug, Nerf, Parkerbrothers, Play-Doh, Playskool, Reebok, Russ, Transformers, Upperdeck, Yomega. They also have a balloon service now.

So if the kids are driving you crazy indoors, maybe it’s a good time to take a look at their new premises and buy something to keep them occupied.

Location:  7075 Cote St. Luc Rd, Cote St. Luc
Phone: 514:486-6668
Hours: Mon-Wed & Fri, 10-6, Thurs 10-9, Sat 9-5, Sun 12-5

Luxury Hut wholesales luxury products,  quelle surprise.  So if you have ever fretted about not being able to afford anything Frette, you can now own Frette tablecloths with matching napkins for 60% off - and - if that isn’t good enough, you can also snag their bed sets, duvets, comforters and quilts at 75% off.

The company also sells crystal, porcelain, fine china, dinnerware and giftware by: Orrefors, Ralph Lauren, Kosta Boda, Royal Limoges, Waterford, Rosenthal and Lalique which they will be clearing at 50%-80
% off.

However, this is Luxuryhut’s last open to the public sale. They are closing their showroom for good. Next, they will be switching to a website where you will be able to shop hundreds of premium brands at the highly discounted pricing that was found at Luxuryhut.  They will be starting a members only shopping club.

Location: 5593 Pare
corner: Devonshire
Phone: 514-852-9260
Dates: til the end of 2009
Hours: 10-6

For over 78 years, this family business has been known for its amiable and knowledgeable service for cameras and photography equipment. The original business has been in Old Montreal and now they have opened in Laval in the Centropolis area.

You can expect to find a good selection of cameras, cases, tripods, camcorders, digital cameras, printers, scanners and the like at competitive prices. They sell some used equipment and will rent equipment.

New location: 580 Promenade du Centropolis
Phone: 450-687-0067

Original location: 11 St. Antoine West
Phone: 514-861-5401
wwwsimonscameras.com

Gem Entrepot has moved and is re-opening in its new location on Sept. 10th. There are extended hours so many more of you can get a chance to come in and visit their new space. If you bring a copy of this invitation, you will receive $5 off any purchase of a purse or scarf.  This does not include pashminas which are already greatly reduced for this special day.

What do they sell? Some examples: pashminas $6.50 each or $72 per dozen; parchment and wax paper $2 roll or $20/500 sheets (buy 10 rolls get 1 free). You can also buy hair clips, coin purses, hand bags and costume jewelry. Wrapping paper is reduced along with bows, cellophane and cello bags.

NEW Location: 72F Boul. Brunswick, Dollard des Ormeaux
Corner: near Nautilus Plus
Phone: 514-653-6950
Re-opening sale date: Sept 10
Time: 10-8

Regular Hours: Mon-Thurs 10-3, Fri by appt

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$5.00 OFF COUPON
THIS COUPON ENTITLES YOU TO $5 OFF ANY PURSE OR SCARF.  NOT INCLUDING PASHMINAS WHICH ARE ALREADY REDUCED.
Offer Expires: September 11, 2009

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House of Shoes with savings up to 75% off retail, has moved to a new, where appointments are not always necessary and with plenty of parking. You can now shop with as many friends and cars as you like. They still have their “Shoe Shopping Spree” parties. It is also advisable to book if you are coming with a group larger than 6 or more women.

New location: 203 Hymus Blvd. Suite 203
corner: Boul. St. John (above the TD bank)
Tel: 514-674-2008
Hours: Opening hours are updated weekly on web site
Grand Re-opening hours: Fri Apr 10: 10-5, Sat Apr 11: 11-4
dianebond@videotron.ca
www.houseofshoes.piczo.com

Brault & Martineau, a large furniture chain in the city also has Centre de Liquidation stores where the prices are even better. Right now one of their locations is closing and they would rather you buy the furniture than have to pay to move it.
It’s worth taking the drive into the outskirts of the city if you want some good deals on floor models from all their stores. Expect to find a big selection of couches, lots of chairs and kitchen sets, dining room tables, some wall units, audio video equipment including TV’s, major appliances (wine fridges!) and even mattresses.

Location that is closing: Longueuil, 3245 ch. Chambly (450-679-1261)
Other locations: 12605 Sherbrooke e. (514-645-7447); 8220 boul. Taschereau (450-465-7744); 3782 Cote-Vertu (514-335-9555). 1770 boul. des Laurentides (450-667-3211).
www.braultetmartineau.com

Those of you that love (or will learn to love) Rubans, Boutons… will be happy to find out that it is not gone (was on  St-Denis) but has simply moved into a new home. It’s an artsy store run by a button enthusiast with an endless display of buttons including horn, leather, mother-of-pearl and glass and in a rainbow of colors and patterns, even antique ones. Ribbons in 1,000 styles can be from France and Asia, have wired edges to make fancy packaging bows, hair ribbons, gown ribbons and ornate decorating ones. Button lovers may want to join the button club or buy button jewelry. To celebrate their new home, they are having a welcome party next week. The owner and his mate are also part time comedians and have a little stage in their new shop. Don’t be surprised if there’s a show that night.

Location: 7363 St-Hubert
corner: Everett
Tel: 514-847-3535
Hours: Mon 12-5:30, Tues & Wed 10-5:30, Thurs & Fri 10-7, Sat 10-5  Opening event: Tuesday, Feb 24: 6-8 pm    rubansboutons.com

Those of you with nimble quilting fingers or ones looking for lovely cottons, Quilte Classique is moving down the street (to #77A) and has a deal to offer you . In order for them to have to move a lot less stock, they are taking off 25%-50% on all prices in the store. Yes, you can get your 100% cotton here, and also your thread, hoops, stencils, batting, books and patterns. You can sign up for one of the fifteen different kinds of classes, which usually run from Jan-May and then again from Sept-Dec. Classes cost from $30 to $100 just for the instruction, and then double that for all of your supplies, but just think of all the therapeutic value you will receive from your quilting group and your busy fingers.

Old Location for Sale: 63D Donegani, Dorval
Corner: King St.
Tel:514-630-8885 Dates: Nov 29-Dec 27
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5
www.quilteclassique.ca

Reboot sells refurbished guaranteed computers at amazing prices. They have just relocated from their digs at Riverdale High School to Dorval. This Saturday, they are having a one day back-to-school sale” - would you believe prices at only $20 to $100? All computers are Internet ready and come with a keyboard, mouse, licensed Microsoft Windows O/S, Office Suite, Virus and Spyware protection and a 90-day warranty.

Location: 697 Meloche, Dorval
near: Cote-de-Liesse
Tel: 514-636-8279
Date and Time: Saturday, Aug 16th, 9-4

As each format of audio and video pass into oblivion, we are stuck with outdated output and no way to re-visit our memories. Enter KEMEdia which has all the equipment necessary to transfer reel-to-reel, cassette, 16mm, super 8mm or video to CD or DVD. They can do mulitple copies (for the whole family, office or club), can make videos for you from script to screen, and corporate films too. There’s the Paul Reid (remember his Christmas shows on CJAD?) sound rooms for voice overs, instrumentals, demos, webcasts, and podcasts and an AVID editing suite too.

KEMEdia
16,873 Boul Hymus, Pointe Claire
Corner: Boul. St-Charles
Phone: 514-782-3000
Hours: (summer) Mon-Fri 10-5:30
www.keme.qc.ca