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.

This has to be one of my favourite furniture stores in Dix30. I love the rustic and edgy concept…read moreand the use of quality woods and materials. From the gorgeous freeform rose and mango wood tables to unique bed frames and home accessories, there is plenty to suit any type of home. We had been on a lookout for a perfect dining table for months but nothing stood out to us as much as the styles at Artemano. Finally, we settled on our favourite design and purchased our dream table! Also, if you are a fan of eastern motifs and designs, you are sure to find many accessories to suit that style here. The customer service and help is excellent in store, definitely worth checking out if you are in the area

This store is just beautiful! A collection of furniture carved out of wood…read more Everything in it is like a piece of art. Sure, it is expensive, but the pieces are well worth it if you can afford it. The service is great and friendly, taking the time to explain what kind of wood is used and the technique that is used. Even if you aren't planning to buy anything I would suggest you go in and view the beauty.

It was perfect, highly recommended to visit at least once. The prices are reasonably affordable.read more

Yes, I was drawn in by the garden gnome salt and pepper shakers in the window display, the owl…read morecandles, the vintage-inspired slatboard side table, and the tripod floor lamps. It was like walking into some pinterest version of my dream home. Giftwares for the whimsical, light and airy, modern-bohemian-hipster person in your life (or yourself), this store had so much that I would want, including the serving bowl size versions of the dish set I already own. Below, a taste: *door transformed into mail sorting artwork *hooks and drawer pulls, a plenty *bright - but not overly modern bright - coloured throw pillows *kitchen gadgets *glass decanters for the mid century fiends *table lamp with a bird on a branch as the stand *table linens in subdued patterns Downside - finding out it's mostly made in China stuff. But, then again, it also is reasonably priced, which makes it a better version of Anthropologie in my books.

I was recently wandering around Old Montreal with my daughter and we stumbled into this eclectic…read morehome goods store. It was fairly new; I had never seen this store before. The lovely young woman who worked there told me that they opened within the year, and there were two other Design Zola stores (one in Brossard and one on the plateau). Looking at the stores online, this site is rather small compared to the other locations, but man, it's in prime Vieux Montreal location, right on St. Paul across from the Bonsecours Market. I really like the business philosophy and corporate values of this company (i.e., supporting fair trade, and eco-friendly product lines). Personally, I'm not so into the boho/Indian/hippie aesthetic so much (think ceramic Buddha sculptures, brass Indian candelabras, rustic wooden frames surrounding mirrors, hanging star lanterns, lots of brass things, hand-painted ceramic knobs and hooks, batik-covered poof ottomans, elephant sculptures....you get the idea. They also carried lots of home textiles and some rustic wood furniture pieces. It all reminded me of a cross between Anthropologie and Restoration Hardware. But I appreciated the high quality of the goods, and my daughter really liked it all. Prices are high, but quality is good. It appeared like the items here are well-made and would last a long time. They also have some smaller, incidental-type items, like incense and incense accessories and hand-forged metal wall hooks. They also had a few decorative cushions around $40. So there are a few items here that aren't super pricey, and one could probably find some reasonably priced gifts here for folks who are into this Indian-boho look.

Outstanding gallery of Scandinavian and mid-century furniture and decor. Knowledgeable and helpful…read moreowner. I have looked at this shop for years (no pressure to buy) and finally found our dream chair. The prices are fair considering the quality and the skilled restoration and/or repairs. He does move location within the neighbourhood from time to time, and sometimes is not there during opening hours (it's a small business), so to avoid disappointment call first. I am definitely going back!

I've tried to go to this place three times recently during their posted business hours but they've…read morenever actually been open. I give up.

Beatrice from Uruguay is the shopkeeper and she has collected treasures from other places, and some…read moreeveryday cool Things to add to your abode. She is friendly and warm and you can find cool gifts, unique finds for your space, and some used furniture. At the time I was there they had a fun lavender chesterfield Like Sofa in the window.

This shop, while advertised as an antiques shop is largely a shop of newer furniture, lighting, and…read moreaccessories made from re-claimed boards and metal. There are also some large metal letters, succulents and other random items. Prices here are reasonable, though not inexpensive.

Updating my review with my more recent experience in June, 2019:…read moreLove this store! Got a great selection of small plates and appetizer plates as well as some beautiful placemats. The only thing I was slightly disappointed with from here was a rose scented candle which turned out to not be that rose-scented. Stick with the homes goods, I'd say and you'll be golden.

The staff here, especially Ethel, went above and beyond in helping me finalize a large purchase and…read moreget it from the store to a car. They could not have been friendlier, and I'm looking forward to finding more household items that I love here.

This is an incredibly special place that's difficult to put into words. Kept carefully secret for…read moredecades, and now only open few hours a day on a few days a week, when you come here please move carefully and slow and know that you are on some sacred old school Montreal hallowed ground. The Little Shop is tucked in an old Parc Ex residential duplex, the only sign there is a wonder world in here is the demurely open door a few afternoons a week. The collections fill every single room of the mainfloor, basement and second floor apartments. And I do mean collections: there is material behind this quiet, gritty, working class frontage for a massive fashion, fibres and collectibles history museum. A room devoted to antique lace? Midlength cocktail dresses? Picture frames? Crates of hundreds of vintage eyeglasses, bowties, bakelite, turn of the century hats, 100 year old Spanish hand embroidery? Yes, all of this and more. Though it's overwhelming, like every secondhand and vintage store you've seen has sucked and tucked the best of themselves into tight corners of this one building out of a sheer undeniable desire to be together, there is order. For example, a wall of carefully folded quilts greets you when you walk in, including beautiful historic pieces usually only seen in museums and in movies... Because the secret of the Little Shop is this: it's the private, professional renters that are it's original appointment-only clientele. The Cirque du Soleil comes here to rent costumes and set dressings, the McCord and other museums borrow from here to fill out exhibits, the Spiderwick Chronicles created rich fantasy worlds out of the goods hidden in the Little Shop. And they are often hidden: apparently props people are notorious for hiding their finds amidst the dusty bounty... and the staff laugh tolerantly when they find a room that's been tossed, as they begin the Sysiphian work of re-establishing order. The owner is kind, and incredibly wise about the history and value of her goods, generous in spirit with the young vintage kids who come find her these days, even the couture kids who dig and dig and leave with the same old brand name things. She is carrying on a tradition inherited from a generation before: truly brave, creative, inspiring parents who carefully opened their vast hearts to artists and cultures and taught generations of Montrealers about the stories and true blood and sweat values in these goods. Take a minute to have tea with the cool people hanging out there, if you're lucky enough to be offered one, and you'll be overwhelmed with stories of great Montrealers like Hugh MacLennan, you'll find out you're sitting next to a master laceworker, and you'll get a glimpse of a special beating heart that belongs only to this town.

THE LITTLE SHOP Open WedThursSat 2-5pm and sun noon-3pm…read more1002 Ogilvy (one street east of L'Acadie,one street north of JeanTalon) I first started shopping at The Little Shop over 30 years ago. It was a treasure trove during my rockabilly time: crinolines, bustiers, polka dot scarves, pointy kitten heels. Working in the fashion industry, it was a great place to buy inspirational pieces in design, and fabrication. My house has gone thru many changes with buys from the shop: lace tablecloths, chintz curtains, mid-century prints, tiny bedside tables. The big draw was the owner Ann Silverstone. A warm and curious woman she always made you feel welcome. And she always had a story about a piece or about someone who had come into the shop. She knew everyone in theatre and film ( renting out clothing and housewares) and had a tear sheet at the ready to share with those she knew "in the business". When she passed it was hard to go to the shop. One always expected to see her in her chair sorting thru her latest finds. But I did go back. I couldn't pass up those great items she had found. I am happy to say that the shop is thriving under the management of her daughter, Jill. And Ann's constant aid and companion, Phyllis, is also still "in the house'. You are still treated to tea and cookies in the afternoon. And you get stories on the old and new acquisitions. The clothes and hats and house linens have a little more organization. It was daunting to some on where to start. And the prices are still good (The prices are fair for their provenance ). There are kids clothes and dolls, sequinned jackets and vests, a room filled with lace and crochet, vintage ski sweaters and tweed jackets, shoes and hats and gloves, boxes and vases and books, buttons and pins and glasses, and friendly people with interesting stories to tell. It's still the best adventure in the city!