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Shopping Traditions: William Ashley Warehouse Sale

November 17, 2014 By Lena

Published posts on the Internet don’t lie. So, when I tell you that I’ve been a loyal customer of the William Ashley Warehouse Sale for over a decade, I have the proof to back it up. Just take a gander at this post from October 9th, 2008. Yep – it was one of the first posts I’d written on my blog! And in the brief article, I raved about the mammoth annual warehouse sale, which offers household, design and décor pieces for up to 90% off retail prices.

(I daresay it’s the hap-happiest time of the year.)

A kitchen table. A floor lamp. A handful of picture frames. Dozens of Christmas ornaments and too many baking supplies to count. And my most prized purchase: a vintage-inspired credenza that belongs in a Paris salon, but is happily set up in my sitting room. These are past finds at the William Ashley Sale.

This year, the sale has moved to a larger location in Vaughan (just off the 400). The space features 30,000 square feet of shopping, with over one million items up for sale! And as always, there’s more to the sale than William Ashley’s signature china and dishware – you’ll find Christmas décor, home décor, fashion items, candles, bath toiletries – even gourmet food.

Christmas shopping, anyone?

Last Monday, I had the enviable opportunity to shop the sale while it was closed to the public.
William Ashley SaleSince it’s tradition for my mom and I to visit the sale together, she was my special guest for the day. We spent a lot of time in the china and dinnerware section, simply because regardless of whether we need it or not, no one does fine china like William Ashley. And, Couture Platinum at warehouse prices? Yeah, you can see why we lingered. 
William Ashley SaleWilliam Ashley SaleMoving deeper into the warehouse, this is where you’ll want to spend your time. Here, you can find conceivably every way to outfit your home, at discount prices.
William Ashley SaleWilliam Ashley SaleWilliam Ashley SaleWilliam Ashley SaleWilliam Ashley SaleA few quick notes on their new location: Parking is plentiful and can be found directly on the property, and in an adjoining lot. For those who indulge and require assistance bringing bags to their car, golf carts (yes, golf carts!) are available to transport you and your goodies. And, as always, there’s a customer pickup area, should you choose to hold your purchased items for pickup at a later date.

Is visiting the William Ashley Warehouse Sale an annual tradition for you too? There’s still time to shop! The sale runs through ’til November 23rd, 2014. And, since it’s also my tradition to hit the sale at least twice (hey, they restock, rearrange and often, slash prices further!), you may just run into me as I return for another go. Special thanks to William Ashley for treating my mom and I to the ultimate shopping experience!

Filed Under: Decor Tagged With: christmas decor, home decor, William Ashley, william ashley warehouse sale

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  1. loucheryl

    November 17, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    I would love to visit this sale but it’s too far away from me now. Before they moved, it was really close by.

  2. BobbiJo Pentney

    November 17, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    Oh my goodness, everything is so beautiful, I could spend hours there.

  3. Tricha F.

    November 17, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    My mother-in-law and I have been going every year since 2005. This is the only year we haven’t made plans to go. It maybe because they moved or we didn’t get a notice in the mail.

  4. Flora M

    November 18, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    Ohhhh – you can pick up one of those Snowman Cookie Jars for me LOL !!!
    I can see why you go back twice – so MUCH to see !!
    Just wish it were payday already (not to mention having the weather cooperate) – I’d be there in a heartbeat !!

  5. A.s. Vermeulen

    November 19, 2014 at 4:54 am

    Wow there is really some lovely stuff in these pictures. I wish there was a store close to where I live.

  6. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    November 19, 2014 at 8:29 am

    my kind of store I could browse for hrs there.

  7. Judy Cowan

    November 19, 2014 at 9:12 am

    Nice! Would love to go to this sale but unfortunately it is too far away :(

  8. Angie In My 30s

    November 19, 2014 at 11:59 am

    I’ve never attended but I’ve heard AMAZING things

  9. Holly

    November 19, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    I’m hoping the weather lets up so I can take a drive there!

  10. Anne Taylor

    November 20, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    Omgosh, I could spend days in that store! Living in Victoria, its a bit far away though!

  11. Carol Oddy

    November 23, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    Bet there prices are really good and they are in Ontario, drat!!lol

  12. Guppy

    November 28, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    Looks like an amazing store! Id love to get lost in there for a few hours.

  13. loucheryl

    November 28, 2014 at 9:10 pm

    My mom bought a BOAT LOAD of stuff at this place!

  14. Stephanie LaPlante

    November 29, 2014 at 3:22 pm

    I would absolutely love to shop there!

  15. Krista Miller

    December 1, 2014 at 11:07 pm

    Sure wish we had one of those in Alberta! You would find me in the discounted section also. Looks like some great prices there & great finds!

  16. Melinda L.

    December 2, 2014 at 10:40 am

    I wish they were closer, if they were I would be shopping there all the time! Looks like awesome finds and deals there.

  17. Victoria Ess

    December 8, 2014 at 1:55 am

    Ahhhh this would have been amazing to go to!!

  18. Margaret Imecs

    January 11, 2015 at 11:29 am

    I visit William Ashley Warehouse Sale every year, it is the place where I shop for Christmas.

  19. kathy downey

    June 21, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    I wish there was a store close to where I live.Those pieces are beautiful!

  20. kathy downey

    January 4, 2016 at 10:54 am

    I could honestly spend hours in a place like this,i live in a small town and we never have anything like this.

  21. Janet M

    April 3, 2016 at 11:45 am

    Such beautiful items.

  22. kathy downey

    January 31, 2017 at 9:47 am

    I would love to spend hours in that store !

  23. kathy downey

    June 30, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    I love this post and have added this store to my bucket list of places to visit !

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