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Showing posts with label sales. Show all posts

Thursday, February 26, 2009

We just got a hot tip we wanted to share

The Mirvish Bookstore on 596 Markham Street in Toronto is closing it's doors, forever.

Catering to an artistic crowd for over 30 years, the bookstore carried books on the visual arts: art, photography, architecture and design.

Saturday February 28th at 6 p.m is closing time on the last day to shop and visit this landmark in Mirvish Village.

Directions: One block west of Bathurst just south of Bloor Street in Mirvish Village. The Bathurst stop on the Bloor Subway line has an exit onto Markham Street on the north side of Bloor.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

The Winter Antiques Sale at Sherway Gardens



The 2009 edition of The Winter Antiques Sale features
decorator stock, antiques, vintage fashion icluding CAFTCAD Treasurer's Ian Drummond Collection, country furniture, fun finds and lots of one-of-a-kinds!
In fact, top exhibitors from Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa,
Kingston, Toronto, Sarnia and Western Ontario will be featuring over 10,000 items.

FUN. FABULOUS. AND FREE

Opens at 11am Sunday January 25th - Sunday February 1st , 2009
Monday - Friday 10am-9pm, Saturday 9:30am-6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm

Sherway Gardens , exclusive home to Toronto's oldest antiques sale
is located just 15 minutes west of downtown Toronto
The Q.E.W. just west of Highway 427

Monday, January 19, 2009

Royal Canadian Air Farce Wardrobe Sale


After 16 years of being on the air, the favourite
Royal Canadian Air Farce is closing up shop...
and selling you the wardrobe, props, and furniture from the show!

At the CBC Building, 205 Wellington St,
Wednesday January 21st and Thursday January 22nd,
from 10 a.m to 3 p.m on the 9th floor, John St. green elevators,
you can purchase various costumes and wardrobe, both modern and theatrical, sizes for women around 2-4 and 14-16, and assortment of men's items including suits for only $20. All Prices are extremely reasonable.

As well Props are for sale on the 10th floor at the John St. Entrance,
and Furniture is on both the B4 Level, blue elevators,
and the 10th floor, green elevators.

Take a piece of Canadiana home with you to place beside your TV set as you watch the show and beam when your new scarf appears on screen!

Visa, Mastercard, Cheque, and Cash accepted.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Costume Designers at the One of a Kind Show

The word this year is to buy homemade products and support local artisans for your holiday gifts. The perfect opportunity to find that perfect special item is upon us at the One of a Kind Show in Toronto from November 27 to December 7 at the Direct Engery Centre.

CAFTCAD Member Ann Henshaw will be showcasing her artful tiny garments at her Hyperbole Design's booth number J-30.
Julie Pederson, a Winnepeg based Costume Designer will be selling her incredible handcrafted "Muckies" at booth G-44.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

For the Love of Cloth, Designer Fabric Sale


"For the Love of Cloth", a Designer Fabric Sale at the Textile Museum.
The volunteers are hosting a special boutique-style sale on the museum's mezzanine. Fabulous designer fabrics, unique prints and lots of rare finds will be available for the savvy shoppers and serious crafters.

Friday, November 14, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Saturday, November 15, 11:00am - 1:00 pm.

The museum is located at 55 Centre Avenue,
one block east of University and half a block south of Dundas.
Use Dundas streetcar to University or St. Patrick subway station and walk east.

This sale is made possible by PRIMAVERA, Interior Furnishings Ltd.

Spread the Word and see you there!

Reia N Studio Sample Sale

Click to enlarge

Monday, October 27, 2008

Final Year of the Hadassah Bazaar


For the past 84 years, Toronto’s Hadassah-WIZO Bazaar has been a much anticipated annual shopping extravaganza, where as many as 10,000 shoppers of all ages from Toronto’s multicultural communities come together to hunt for bargains, enjoy ethnic food and participate in a unique city wide event. Now in its final year, the legendary Bazaar will be held on Wednesday, October 29th, 2008.

When:
Wednesday October 29, 2008
Time:
9AM - 7PM
Location:
Direct Energy Centre (formerly National Trade Centre)
Hall B, Exhibition Place
Admission
$5.00 (Children 5 and under FREE)

Amazing Shopping from the Movie Wardrobe Sale

Incredible Thanks to the folks at the Toronto Film Studios for hosting our very sucessful Movie Wardrobe Sale. Even with the damp fall weather over 800 people came through the door this time with some customers making it an all day event- it was a fantastic place to be on Saturday the 25th. As well as the Costuming Community, many others from the Film and Entertainment Industry reuntied and competed for the best savings and grooviest Halloween Costume.

To be on the mailing list for our next sale, email us at Moviewardrobesale@gmail.com

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Movie Wardrobe Sale this Weekend!!

CAFTCAD will hold its autumn Movie Wardrobe Sale just in time for Halloween,
on Saturday October 25th from 9-4PM
at the Toronto Film Studios, 629 Eastern Ave at the foot of Pape Ave.

Imagine a film sound stage filled with hundreds of incredible last minute Halloween costume ideas to inspire even the most desperate party guest. Local costume designers, stylists and wardrobe rental houses will be offering up racks and racks of wardrobe from past films shot in Toronto as well as fabric and accessories to create your own unique costume. If you are stuck for ideas ask our designers for help. Put yourself into the hands of a professional, costume designers and stylists will be on hand to assist you with your costume needs.

Not into Halloween? There will also be plenty of great bargains on contemporary and vintage clothing also from local film productions.

Entrance fee of $2 helps CAFTCAD fund its initiatives,
free entry to CAFTCAD members, seniors and children.
FREE PARKING
CASH ONLY!!

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Amazingly Spooktacular Shopping Experience


The Bazaar of the Bizarre
Sunday October 19th, 11-6 p.m.
6 Noble Street,
Toronto, Ontario

Great place to snatch up trinkets or Christmas Pressies for the hard to please.
How about that darling Goth Child on your list or maybe you have that uncle that reminds you of Uncle Fester.
CAFTCAD Member Adam Smith will be selling his wicked leather wear and accessories.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Autumn Movie Wardrobe Sale

Our last Movie Wardrobe Sale in July was so successful that we had to host another one!

For sale will be clothing, both contemporary and vintage, accessories, jewlery, fabric, notions, books, wardrobe supplies and much more! Who knows what amazing things you'll find!

$2 at the door goes to supporting CAFTCAD
Members, Seniors, and Children Free
Free Parking
Please re-use your shopping bags

If you're interested in volunteering for even a few hours, want to be a vendor, or have any further questions, please email us at caftcad@gmail.com

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Jessica Jensen Handbags Sample Sale

Monday, June 2, 2008

Sales • Toronto

Upcoming Clothing Sample Sale
        

Saturday June 7th Sunday June 8th
11am-6pm

Soma Lounge 703 Queen East 
Jeans, shorts, t-shirts, dresses,dress shirts,street casual wear.

Labels include: Silver-1921 Denim, English Laundry, Loyal Army, Astro T's and more

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Sales

Textile Museum of Canada - connecting cloth, culture & art

13th Annual

“More Than Just A Yardage Sale”




Mark your calendar for this signature Textile Museum event! Two days of great deals on everything you need for your next project. 


Shoppers will have their pick of an eclectic mix that

includes yardages, yarns, vintage oddments and a wild variety of patterns, quilt fabrics, notions, crafts and bargain bags of mystery.


The sale has become a major event, raising tens of thousands of dollars and attracting large crowds. Rain or shine, the sale will be held in temporary tents outside of the Textile Museum at 55 Centre Avenue.


A must-attend event for thousands of craft enthusiasts, artists and designers.


All proceeds from the sale support the Textile Museum of Canada.


Friday      May 30th      11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Saturday May 31st      10:00 am – 1:00 pm


more info @         www.textilemuseum.ca