Still love this place! Returned here recently and again fell…read morein love with the modernity and playfulness of the furnishings, wall art, lighting fixtures and home accessories. Oh, and this time a friendly employee checked in with us to see if we had questions about any items (which I did). Nice!

Quebec-owned design, knicknacks and furnishings company that's been around for 8 years and is the…read moreofficial Fatboys distributor - you know those giant square bean bags? Those. Things I fell in love with in here include the gorgeously painted sets of babushka dolls, the old timey lightbulbs that fit a regular lamp but have filament you can look at without burning your retinas, and this one industrial raw wood stool that I considered trying to waltz out with, despite its bulk, because I think it and I could dance together dreamily for a lifetime. The furniture is locally made and the friendly employee told me they are carrying more and more local design, but you can also find neat Japanese and French pieces and lots of ways to bun through your hard earned ducats.

I have been going to this hardware store since I was a child in the 80's and it was still called…read more"Pascals Hardware", and the supermarket across the street was still a "Steinbergs Grocery". Although it has up-scaled a great deal, going from an average neighborhood hardware, to upscale specialty paint/hardware/housewares and gifts it still has the same neighborhood feel and even some of the same staff. Wilder, who works behind the paint counter in the basement, where most of the "serious" hardware is located, has been there ever since I can remember, and always provides one of the best customer service experiences available. He knows his stuff, and is always happy to help. Upstairs, where the gifts and housewares are found, is home to what I can only describe as *the* best selection of gifts for hard to shop for hipsters and grandparents ever... It has to be seen to be believed. If your looking for some unique gifts, specialty hardware, or are just tired of the so-so service at other big box hardwares, try Hogg out...

This more of a hardware store/boutique. I was recently looking for a meatloaf pan with a removable…read moreinsert, so you can lift the meatloaf out of all the oil and fat that inevitably comes out once it's finished cooking ( if you've ever made meatloaf at home, you know exactly what I'm talking about). Anyway it seems Montreal doesn't have a lot of places that sells that but saw online that Hogg hardware does since it's part of the Home Hardware group. Went in, ordered it, got a call 2 days later to pick and it wasn't expensive at all. The guys are also really nice but while I was waiting around I saw a ton of cool stuff for the home including soy candles, funky door handles and coat hooks, and stuff you'll never see at Home Depot. I used to buy soy candles at Winners (since soy doesn't produce soot and burns cleanly), but increasingly they don't carry them anymore and instead have "hand-poured" candles ( what the hell is that supposed to mean if it doesn't change the fact that it produces soot?) but now at least I can get some here at a reasonable price. There's a reason why it's located in Westmount and also Nun's Island, it's definitely more bourgeoisie and less blue-collar.

I had walked by this new spot a few times while taking some Wellington strolls and was already…read moreenchanted by all the fancy kitchen apparel. Actually visiting the store I kinda felt like I was in a Pinterest kitchen museum: the space is small but curated to the Nth degree with ALL the fancy kitchen ware (think a permanent Souk at SAT set up). Prices range from moderate to extremely pricey but I think that's attributable to the clear quality and designer element. While I definitely don't plan to come here for my immediate kitchen needs, I think this is going to be a new go-to spot for nice gifts for foodie friends. Also, I'd like to add that they were really COVID-compliant (while still being super friendly) which I really appreciated.

For my 50th First-to-Review, I thought I'd review a different sort of food related business…read more.. This somewhat newly opened kitchenware's shop shares a large local with La Librairie de Verdun, and a little coffee shop - the name escapes me - in their back corner (with it's own side entrance, which is on the side street). There are a lot of windows in which to ogle the beautiful and pristine mostly high end merchandise (a pretty diverse and quality selection). Items range from peppercorn mills, to tough aprons; artisanal cutting boards to Madeleine molded baking trays; and more...to the most amazing cookware (I'm talking serious Dutch ovens my wanna-be-chefs - myself included)). I can sum this place up as a virtual (though it's physically there) candy store for cooking enthusiasts, home cooks, real cooks, sous-chefs, chefs and possibly even TV cooking show hosts. Oh, and yes, any wanna-be-chefs (spatula intended).

Lunch-à-Porter is the cutest shop in Old Montreal featuring adorable bento boxes, reusable…read moreutensils, drinkware, serving ware, lunch bags, resuable snack bags, etc. Most items are from Asia which, as you may or may not know, produces some cute-ass stuff. It's all very colorful, useful, and the majority of the items are eco-friendly. Lots of kid-friendly products too. I work from home so I don't have much of a need for items like these but walking around through this small (but delightful!) shop, I sure wish I had an office to take an adorably packed lunch to. But then I remembered I get to work in my PJs and a bathrobe and I put the panda bento box down and continued on my merry way. But for those who bring a lunch or have kids who like a little variety, this place has got you covered!

I was jogging in Old Montreal when I stumbled upon this cute little store tucked away in the middle…read moreof a cobblestoned street. The display window caught my eye with its well-designed artistic show of its unique products. What products, you ask? They sell eco-friendly bottles and bento boxes!!!! Yes, for those of you who bring lunch to work/school, you can store your food in these adorable and practical lunch boxes with different compartments. Bento boxes and water bottles are sold here in different sizes. I've seen S'well bottles elsewhere but this store has some pretty colors that I couldn't help but buy one. There are kid-friendly products and everything in different colors. I can't help but get excited about this! Too bad I was only visiting, but I was SO glad I found this gem on my last day in Montreal. The lady who helped me was SO friendly and so nice. Take a look, you won't regret it.

Such a chic and beautiful home goods/accessories store! Was lucky enough to stumble upon this…read morecharming store with tons of amazing home decor from dried flowers, live plants, pillows, candles, Moroccan rugs, etc. One lovely lady (an owner) was very friendly, gracious, and took the time to explain the shop concept and where many of the pieces came from. If you're looking to add some chic pieces to beautify your home, this place will have it.

Came across this lovely store today which opened in the last few months. They mainly sell imported…read morehome accessories and have a very cute cafe in the back. The staff is extremely friendly! It's basically one of those stores where you won't want to leave. I will definitely be back and try their cafe as well. Check this place out when you're on Notre-Dame street :-)

Fabulous shop with beautiful, creative things made by local artisans. We were visiting from NYC and…read moreended up buying all our Montreal "souvenirs" here - jewelry, stickers, a candle, and a beautiful scarf. The vibe is casual and smart with a super friendly staff.

Cute little boutique featuring arts and crafts style pieces. Many looked handmade. Fun to browse in…read morehere before heading over to the Jean Talon market.

Favourite plant store in the city! I'm always excited to go here!…read more They have a lot of variety at really affordable prices. Really well priced compared to other plant stores in the city. It's located on rue Ontario in Hochelega. A little far from me but very accessible by public transportation and bike paths. Evasia is run by a lovely Asian couple! Very friendly and always willing to give you some plant advice. You can really tell that they love plants. Also, they will put plants on hold for you to make sure it doesn't sell out! There is a huge variety of cacti, succulents and tropical plants. Over the months they've had monsteras, calatheas, pothos, snake plants, fittonias, etc. If you're looking for a particular plant, they'll probably have it at some time or another and it's usually cheaper than everywhere else. Really worth the visit! They also sell lots of cute pots, macrame hangers, and furniture!

A beautiful store all around. Some items are priced "regular" such as small furniture and some…read moredecor, but this place is a steal when it comes to plants. I managed to spend $100 which was about a dozen plants (big and small) as well as some mini decor accents and a floating shelf. It is family owned and operated and even the birds they have bring a relaxing touch to the store. This is an absolute must-stop for anyone in the area.

The staff is a little uppity if you're looking for jewelry for less than a thousand dollars, but…read morethe merchandise here, and especially the jewelry, even the less expensive jewelry, is beautiful and unique. I go here every time I visit Montreal and rarely come away empty-handed.

One should not confuse the word "Artisan" in the English daily life to ordinarily think about an…read moreexpensive loaf of bread from a "boutique" bakery. Artisan is a French word having evolved from the Latin "artitus", and usually signify skillfully made or arranged - and mean care, expertise and quality. If you are looking for exclusive pieces crafted by Quebec artisans, then L'Art des Artisans du Québec is the place to shop. Yes, Exclusive! A place to find truly unique gifts, ("Des articles magiques, qui ont du sens, que vous ne pourrez trouver nulle part ailleurs") These items, which are made by hand by Quebec designers working with materials that have an element of warmth to them, to come up with new creation that are unique and everlasting, and to test the limits of their imagination, passion and creativity. It is a marriage between beauty and uniqueness. By purchasing products that are made in Quebec, we are supporting the local economy and limiting transportation--a nice gesture for the environment! I was impressed by the number of various unique works,being sold there, many of them handcrafted and full of life and character. What a pleasure to visit such an interesting, well laid out shop, packed with colour, and different than the regular store you will come across. Service was friendly and helpful. It's well worth a visit.