Headquarters is a gallery and boutique in Montreal, Canada, offering the best in handmade clothing, accessories & homewares and fine/fun art. See below for art and product submission info.noreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Fri, 1 Nov 2024 06:37:31 -0400Blogger http://www.blogger.com862125http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/en-usnoHeadquarters is a gallery and boutique in Montreal, Canada, offering the best in handmade clothing, accessories & homewares and fine/fun art. See below for art and product submission info.Headquarters is a gallery and boutique in Montreal, Canada, offering the best in handmade clothing, accessories & homewares and fine/fun art. See below for art and product submission info.noreply@blogger.comhttp://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2011/01/last-official-day-of-hq.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:15:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-1610044719989888935  Well, tomorrow is HQ's final official day! Please feel free to come by and have a drink on us, take one last look at some amazing art and pick up any last items you've had your sights on. There will be no tax on any sales on top of some great deals on Brixton, Lifetime and various other local and international designers. See you then! var gaJsHost = (("https:" == 1http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2011/01/4-days-left.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:56:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-8798975024838769454 Owls Logs and Display items! So, we have 4 business days left before we close the doors at HQ and begin our new projects!  I know over the years many of you have asked to buy some of the display items. Well, this Saturday will be your chance! We will be pricing most of our vintage display pieces as well as some of our furniture for all of those that want to add some fun pieces to 1http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2011/01/last-hurrah-tomorrow-night.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:07:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-2444144868262740199 It's been 5 years of amazing designs, art and overall good times here at HQ and we would love for everyone to come by and celebrate with us! Not only have we worked with some incredible people but we've made some awesome friends, so it would be only fitting to have them all gathered together for the final exhibit "BFF". All are welcome, so please feel free to bring whomever you wish for a great 0http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2011/01/3-more-sleeps-until-bff-hqs-final.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:52:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-963475381315959327 Well, our final show, "BFF" is hung and I couldn't think of a better way to wrap things up than with an awesome collection of work by some truly amazing artists.  There is definitely something for everyone here, so bring your friends and family for the final bash!  See you soon! var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); 0http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2011/01/5-years-of-fun-times-and-amazing-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:11:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-8523401962549614360As the day of our final exhibit draws near, I thought a very brief overview of the exhibitions we've had here would be interesting. I'll really miss being surrounded by all this amazing work every day. But I do feel lucky to at least have been able to come into work each morning to be greeted by amazing talent. Thanks to everyone who ever participated in any of these shows and those who came out 2http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2011/01/last-call.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Tue, 4 Jan 2011 12:47:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-3641906476270010507 Hello to all! We hope you had an amazing holiday and are settling back into the daily grind. Today is your last day to catch "It's Probably Worth More Than That! 5. So, if there was a piece you fell in love with, now is your chance!And be sure to check in for details on our final party here at HQ. It's going to be a gooder! Tvar gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https:0http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2010/12/onwards-and-upwards.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:49:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-361798106076700079 To all of our friends, loyal customers, artists and designers, The new year is going to be very big for us!  As of February 1st, HQ will be selling it's last handmade creation. After almost 5 years of art and indie design the lease at our store will be up, and we've had the long and difficult decision of choosing whether to move the store to a new location, or call it a day and move 4http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2010/12/sales-and-holiday-hours.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:35:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-8602822653741844933 20% off on all Betina Lou pieces 20% off on all Birds Of North America pieces 20% off on all Josiane Perron pieces  Well, we're still in the middle of the holiday season, so that means erratic hours and sales!!! 20-25 % off on all collections by: Betina Lou Valerie Dumaine Josiane Perron Birds Of North America Lifetime Collective Brixton Also, look for sales on Top Shelf books! 0http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2010/12/merry-christmas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:07:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-1837716510454773337 Some friends of mine had this when we were kids. I remember loving this issue because it was the first time I saw horror and Christmas mixed. It was like the joining of chocolate and peanut butter... soooo good!  Well, I'll be closing up shop in less than an hour. If I don't see you before I lock up, Merry Christmas, etc. Go home, snuggle up with the family, pop in your copy of "Gremlins" 0http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-hours.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:20:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-4355610554577697660 Poodle plate $35 Monsterbet prints $5 each Only 5 shopping days left until Christmas! In order to make your last days of shopping a little more enjoyable, feel free to come down to HQ, have a beer with me and finish up the last gifts on your list! Top Shelf books $5-$50 Monster Pillows $20-$40 My dog Mary. $20,000 or best offer See you soon!  Monday, Dec 20 11-6pmTuesday, Dec. 0http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2010/12/5-best-and-worst-christmas-gift-ideas.htmlBroundoorchristmas giftsdaphna lewinshteinelaine hogift guidesHeadquarters Galerie Boutiquemontreal shoppingNorwegian Woodtyson bodnarchuknoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:47:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-1096579563604329691Well, it's been a year since the last time I did a best/worst gift post and I'm happy to report that I did not receive any dud gifts in that time. I did however, give out piles of useless garbage to my friends and loved ones. Sorry guys, I wrote the post but failed to follow it's wisdom. The 5 worst: #5 Something you just learned to make Yes, I know times are tough these days and if you 5http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2010/12/its-probably-worth-more-than-that-5_09.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Thu, 9 Dec 2010 07:35:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-3733078375596497468 Meeting Alien by Aya Kakeda. Watercolour, ink on paper $85.  Tonight is the night! Our 5th annual exhibit of works priced at $100 or less. We hope to see you all here for a fun night of music, art, drinks and shopping. Alien Abduction by Aya Kakeda. Watercolour, ink on paper $85.  And remember, like every edition of "It's Probably Worth More Than That!", the art comes home with you0http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2010/12/its-probably-worth-more-than-that-5.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Tue, 7 Dec 2010 23:15:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-7962173950896314169  Just a couple more days until the 5th edition of our annual group art exhibit of work priced at $100 or less. And just like every year, the artwork comes home with you at time of purchase, so it can be wrapped up and tucked under the tree for your favourite people on Christmas morning! Phew! I just finished hanging the show and I can't believe how much work we have! There is always 0http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2010/12/smart-design-mart-day-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Mon, 6 Dec 2010 06:52:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-2062301697750887691 Phew! I have no idea why I got up at 6 am this morning but here I am, writing this semi coherent post.  Thanks to every single designer and artist that participated in the event. It was a huge success and we couldn't be happier. Oh, and a huge thanks to Julia from La Raffinerie for all her translation work for the SDM website and vendor info. She really helped us out big time!  0http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2010/12/smart-design-mart-day-2.htmlBroundoorelaine hofurnigift guideMontrealNorwegian Woodshoppingsmart design marttyson bodnarchuknoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Sun, 5 Dec 2010 07:33:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-6461267660255055394 Day 2 has wrapped up and turned out to be an amazing day! For those of you who need to start their Christmas shopping (like me), grab a few last items or just want to hang out in an amazing atmosphere, today is your last day.  See you there!  p.s. thanks to Brenden Fletcher for taking all the photos! var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl."0http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2010/12/smart-design-mart-2010-day-1.htmlelain hogift guideMontrealshoppingsmart design martnoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Sat, 4 Dec 2010 07:53:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-1224323441073855116 Well day one of SDM has come and gone and we couldn't be happier! For those of you who could not make it out last night, no worries though as you still have 2 full days to check out all the amazing artists, designers and vintage treasures! Little Simon guarding the "Simone's Rose" booth Lost Myths Tyson Bodnarchuk The En Masse collective Elaine Ho (one of my favourite booths) 0http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2010/12/smart-design-mart-2010.htmlgift guidesgift ideasHeadquarters Galerie BoutiquemonstersMontrealshoppingsmart design marttyson bodnarchuknoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Thu, 2 Dec 2010 13:38:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-3242565046648828050 Ceramic Horror sculptures. $40-$60 This weekend is the 2nd edition of Smart Design Mart! I'm pretty excited and I've been working my ass off making a whole bunch of new sculptures, prints, boardgames, pillows and original drawings that will be available at SDM. Monsterbet prints $5 each Monster Pelt prints $5 each Numbeast Prints $5 each Small Original watercolour drawings0http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2010/12/smart-design-mart-2010-edition.htmlBroundoorcraft saleelaine hofurnigift guideholiday saleMontrealNorwegian Woodsmart design marttyson bodnarchuknoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Wed, 1 Dec 2010 12:23:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-5097197402768487340 Wow, time has really flown! I can't believe it's already been a yean since the 2009 edition of SDM.  We've really been working our butts off to make this years show even better than the last! The raw industrial space is twice the size of last years (20,000 square feet) and we've almost doubled the number of vendors, so you can be sure that there will be something for everybody.  0http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2010/11/felted-soap-by-henderson-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:14:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-3872867195964116103 Need an idea for a Christmas gift for that hard as hell to shop for person? Well, here you go. Each bar of natural soap is wrapped in an exfoliating layer of felted wool. I have a bar at home and it's been working well for cleaning up after a nights work of painting. Each bar costs $12 and come in the scents: Tea Tree Oil, Primrose, Cucumber, Ginseng & Aloe. var gaJsHost = (("https:" == 0http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2010/11/vintage-shoe-sale-this-thursday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:39:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-4642042110117428601  That's right, this Thursday, November 18, the girls from La Chatte Bottee will be showcasing a motherload of vintage boots, pumps, heels and anything else you can strap to your feet! All are welcome, so feel free to bring everyone you know for a fun night of drinks and shopping. 6-9 pm November 18, 2010 HQ 1649 Amherst var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "0http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2010/11/passe-ca-kevin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Tue, 2 Nov 2010 17:43:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-8535051734700473160 by Mathieu Dubois Wowzers! The new exhibit by studio mates, Benjamin Deshaies and Mathieu Dubois is hung and it looks amazing! It took everything in me not to post pictures of every piece as each work is so much fun! by Benjamin Deshaies  So, for now I'll just post a few teaser pictures and leave the rest as a surprise for this Thursday when the show opens! by Benjamin Deshaies by 1http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2010/10/creature-features-exhibit-closes-soon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:47:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-7753694954779110364 If you still haven't checked out the Creature Features exhibit, you still have a little bit of time.  The show will be officially closed as of Monday, November 1st. So, if you want to get your monster fix on, come by this weekend! var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "0http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2010/10/dot-lil.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:06:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-3792481160377311161 Bath Truffles $9 each  New at HQ! Dot & Lil bath & body products. I am no longer ashamed to admit that I love these things! Angie totally outed me a while back when we were in the middle of doing face masks and a bunch of my friends came knocking at our door. I ran for the bathroom to wash it off, leaving her the responsibility of answering the door, face mask and all. I quickly 0http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2010/10/cute-meter-is-in-red.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:49:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-1515295686171079174 Valerie Dumaine Fall collection 2010  Fall is the best. And by that I mean that's when everyone looks their best.... at least in my crappy opinion. People still have traces of their Summer tans but aren't all smelly and sweaty. It's also the time when everyone seems to add considerably to their wardrobes. And this time of year the temperature does not really restrict what we can wear as 0http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2010/10/lost-and-found.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The HQ Duo)Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:25:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22094454.post-3694632361775131873 grey fleece dress 98% cotton 2% spandex $130. Montreal designers Jacinthe Loranger & José Manuel St-Jacques have a brand new line called "Lost & Found" that has just arrived at HQ! black jersey 100% cotton bejeweled fingers prints $120 black shirt/dress 96% viscose 4 % spandex $70 blue jersey shirt 98% cotton 2% spandex hypnotic hands print $50 var gaJsHost = (("https:"0