One of the best monthly sales of bedding, etc. is the one held on Louvain St. in the Chabanel area. For bedding, curtains, carpets, etc., this sale up in the Chabanel area cannot be beat. Some of the prices this time: comforters (all sizes) $15, 4-pc bedding queen set $45, twin sheets with curtains $40, 4-pc. Jacquard queen cover set $35, 10–pc Jacquard queen set $ 79, 7-pc jacquard queen set $55, twin sheet sets $10, pillow covers $7/$8/$10, mattress covers twin 2/$25, carpet runners $10, throws $8 & $10, drapes and curtains $3 or $9, dishcloths 6/$4, table cloths (52″X70″) $8 or throw pillows $3.

Location: 120 Louvain
Dates and times: Fri Feb 27: 11-6; Sat Feb 28: 6:30 am-12 pm

D’Électronique RYCO is closing its doors and moving back to head office (J. Sonic). So this weekend, you can really score on electronic products as they would of course rather sell the stuff than have to pay to move the stuff. There’s 50″ Plasma HDTV TV’s for $689.99, 42″ HDTV’s for $444.99, ACL 37″ HDTV $399.99, 4-handset remote phones $68.99, GPS $129.99, home theatres 148.99, DVD camcorders $119.99, surveillance sets $288.99, 1.1 pi cu. 900-watt  microwave ovens $59.99 and lots more of course.

Location: 3232 boul. St-Martin O., Laval
between: Chomedey Blvd. and Daniel Johnson Blvd.

StyleExchange is having a warehouse sale, this time in the Snowdon area. Over the years, I have followed this sale around the city from the east to Laval and now west. It’s a wow (50%-70% off) for those of you looking for the youthful labels of today: 7 for All Mankind, Rock & Republic, Triple 5 Soul, Energie, Lady, Dutch, Billabong, Hugo Boss, Vero Moda, Miss Sixty, Bench, J. Lindeberg, Jack & Jones, Groggy, G-Star, Karv, Numero and more.

Location: 5670 Pare, TMR
corner: Devonshire
Metro: Namur
Dates: Feb 26 & 27: 10-9, Feb 28: 10-5, Mar 1st: 12-5

That is a question I am frequently asked. Slip covers have come back into vogue in a big way, but these days, where do you find those people with nimble fingers who know how to do this work? Four Season Slip Covers - the name of this company says it all - they specialize in making slip covers.
If you are thinking of doing this, now is a good moment as it is the quiet season. Once we start seeing Spring, things get very very busy. You have to decide what kind of fabric you want to change to. This gentleman can show you samples or you can head to St. Hubert St. and enjoy trolling the fabric stores. An armchair takes about 5 - 6 yds. of fabric, a 2-seat loveseat needs 10 - 12 yds., 3-seat sofa 13 yds. Dining room chairs take 2 1/2 yds. and can have pleats, bows, etc. They have done furniture for TV shows, and shop-at-home is available.

Tel: 450-465-0650

This weekend, the SAQ is offering $10 off if you purchase 6 bottles of wine or spirits worth $10 or more (after all other rebates). Excluded are 3L formats, coolers, beers and gift packages. If you order through their private ordering service, you can’t take advantage of it either. And finally (and I find this so unfair), you cannot use your SAQ gift cards, wine cards, or Les Connaisseurs gift vouchers.

Dates: Feb 21 & 22

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

Delta Dailyfood is makes prepared frozen meals for the supermarkets, schools, businesses, airlines, etc. At the end of each month, whatever hasn’t been sold to them, is offered to the public at really inexpensive prices (mostly $1-$2.50 per meal). Some of the food is in bulk and others are individual or family dinners.
It works best if you form a buying group with friends and that way you can get an assortment. On the menu for this sale: salmon in lemon herb sauce in a beurre blanc sauce, Tandoori chicken, beef bourguignon, pop corn chicken, shrimp fried rice, Thai curry chicken, ziti with Asiago cheese, Pacific snapper with spicy sauce, chicken quesadillas,  and on and on with over 60 choices.

Location: 26 Seguin, Rigaud
Phone: 450-451-6761
Directions: Exit 9 on Autoroute 40 Ouest
Date and time: Feb 22: 10-3
You can be on their e-mail list for future sales, write to: l.brasseur@deltadailyfood.com

If you like the styling and quality workmanship of Kanuk’s made-in-Quebec line of outerwear, then this is the moment to take advantage of their in-house sale. Kanuk coats are pricey but they are guaranteed for life - what other products these days will claim that?. The coats are famous for their design of optimal insulation - sewn right through to the lining.  They are light enough for the mild days, “cool” enough for a night out and warm enough for a forest trek.

The sale of leftover coats, ends of lines and imperfects from this winter are priced $395-$825 (regularly $561-$972). In November they have a pre-season sale too. You can leave your e-mail on their website or your name with the receptionist to find out about their next sale.

Location: 485 Rachel Est
Corner: Berri
Tel: 514-527-4494
Hours: Wed - Fri, 8 am - 9 pm, Sat & Sun 8 am to 5 p.m., Monday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Dates: Feb 18, 19, 20: 8am-9pm, Feb 21 & 22: 8am-5 pm, Feb 23: 8am-6pm
www.kanuk.com

Started in 1972 with a co-op concept, this sporting goods store now has over 2,000,000 loyal members ($5) and very high customer satisfaction. An an environmentally conscious business, the store uses geothermal energy, radiant heating and cooling, and a natural ventilation system, cutting energy use by at least 50%. The expansive 2 floors are a busy supermarket of anything you might need for cycling, canoeing, mountain climbing and hiking (from skis and kayaks to waterproof MP3 players), clothing and gadgets. Half of its goods and 70% of the apparel is house brand merchandise .You can rent equipment like canoes, backpacks, tents, snowshoes, cross country skis, etc. Check out the online gear swap where you can sell used items

Location: 8989 de l’Acadie, Marche Centrale
corner: Boul. Metropolitain
Tel: 514-788-5878
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-7:30, Thurs & Fri 10-9, Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5 (Summer Mon-Wed 10-9)
mec.ca

The owner of M’Lady Lingerie offers so much warmth and humor that you just want to buy here. For last minute Valentine shopping, you can scoop up sexy undies in a huge range of sizes. Yes, you can find size 3X thongs and lacy risqué baby dolls by Escante, and also teddies and merry widows to 3X there too. There’s lingerie, pajamas and undies by Lepel, Hertex, Allure, Papillon Blanc, Jacknor, Linda, Cerie and Belamy plus-size bra cups or Tete a Tete up to 46G.

Location: 5520 rue Sherbrooke Ouest
corner: Girouard
Tel: 514-487-1015
Hours: Mon-Wed 12-6, Thurs & Fri 12-9, Sat 11-5