Last minute costume in Montreal question: Where in this large Canadian city can I beg, buy, borrow or steal any of the following for a western themed costume party? A pair of bloomers, a large straw hat and a toy/replica rifle to size, or a toy six gun? Or really, any other costume props suitable for Victorian/western wear? [more inside]
posted by Phalene on Oct 6, 2009 - 3 answers

Montreal Hair Filter: Looking for a salon to cut and dye my hair. Inexpensive, but friendly and good with colour. [more inside]
posted by Phalene on May 11, 2009 - 4 answers

Montreal Housing Crunch Filter: I still don't have an apartment and I'm supposed to show up in Montreal in two weeks. How the heck do I nab a place for a single female McGill student, when I'm out of province? [more inside]
posted by Phalene on Aug 18, 2008 - 16 answers

Mattress Filter: Where to buy a double mattress and/or bed in Montreal? I’m a starving student, and this September I want somewhere comfortable to sleep when I relocate to McGill. I’m not made of money, but metafilter has scary bedbug stories and a $200 Ikea foam job sounds uncomfy. [more inside]
posted by Phalene on Jul 16, 2008 - 9 answers

Question for my boyfriend: Grad student wigged out before exams. He now needs excuse to get out of missing exams, and probably a 1/2 year off. [more inside]
posted by Phalene on Dec 13, 2007 - 21 answers