Monday, January 17, 2011

Giveaway

~*~This Giveaway Has Ended...merci~*~


As promised...
i am celebrating my 300th 306th follower with a giveaway....

 I created this tote out of gorgeous Ballard Design fabric....


 ...and embellished it with one of my handmade gauze roses, crinkled seam binding and vintage lace.

I also created these fabric tags......


...and hand stamped them with french words and crowns.


I've added three yards of my coffee dyed and crinkled seam binding....


...and some of my hand punched "oiseaux"...


...from a vintage French book.


And topped it off with a vintage key stamp...


...because i've "discovered" you, mes amies....


...and i am eternally grateful and blessed to know you all!



~*~The Rules~*~

1. You MUST be a current follower to enter...that means numbers 1-306!
2. Just leave a comment on this post. That's all!

~*~Winner to be announced on January 24th~*~

Bonne Chance!

Avec Amour, 
~*~Michelle~*~ 


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77 comments:

  1. VictoriaJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Ohhhhhhhh, what a lovely giveaway Michelle! And handmade treasures are always more special!

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  2. Blessed SerendipityJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    I'm a follower. Enter me for your fabulous drawing, pretty please!

    -Danielle

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  3. VickiJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I am a follower, of course! What beautiful goodies you are giving away! Love the bag and the tags. Just gorgeous. Please, please enter me my friend! Hope all is well.

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  4. Sissie's Shabby CottageJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Ooh Michelle, I'm so excited about your giveaway. I love the ballard fabric tote and your sweet embellishments.
    It's wonderful being one of your followers. I always leave here inspired.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  5. Marie Lost Bird StudioJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Hi Michelle,
    what a wonderful giveaway!I'm a happy follower and would love to have a chance to win such beautiful treasures. Merci!
    Have a lovely evening.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  6. Fishtail CottageJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    yeah! i so could use these for an upcoming vacation (the bag & tags)!..i too am excited about your giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity! xoxo

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  7. AngelaJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    So sweet!!

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  8. TrishaJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    I am a current follower and always love to see the beautiful things you create. You are such an inspiration! Congrats on your milestone!!

    ~Trisha

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  9. ShabbyESPJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Oh thank goodness I am a follower!!!!!
    Please enter me I would love one of your creations!!!
    Thank you!
    Suzann

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  10. JenstersJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    I fit into this catagory, and such a stunning giveaway....good luck to everyone.

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  11. Terri GordonJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Oh my what a beautiful giveaway, love the bag and love the color and materials, just beautiful. Thanks for the opportunity to win. Have a wonderful week. Hugs, Terri

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  12. SusanJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Oh I thought I was a follower already, I visit your blog so often!! So I missed out on this beautiful give away. But I am now your newest follower!

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  13. " SHABBY JUNK"January 17, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    sign me up please!

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  14. UnknownJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    ...MINES!!!!!

    enough said ~ lol!!!

    xo, Rosemary

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  15. MindyJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Thank you for the opportunity! I love all the little treasures! Merci!

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  16. Pink PrincessJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    What a lovely give away, please enter me too.

    Hugs from Marian

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    I'm a follower. Please enter me for a chance to win your lovely items!

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  18. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Michelle all these treasures are just gorgeous!! Congratulations on your milestone! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed!!

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  19. TaraJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    lovely! i have the stamp that says "fly". great buy from Michaels. i love your blog.

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  20. PCovi January 17, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Beautiful giveaway :) I think I'm a follower ? You are in my sidebar links :)

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  21. afistfullofweeds*January 17, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I crossing my fingers! (and toes..and eyes..)

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  22. Deborah aka Miss BeeJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Yea!! I am already a follower! I love those tags and the tote! Thank you so much for hosting this great giveaway!

    Deborah in NC

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    How sweet of you to give such a generous gift to your faithful followers! I am one of the lucky ones in that number...of course! Thanks for the chance at owning something made by you:)

    Abby

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  24. SharonJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Great giveaway!

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Wow-weeeeeee, tres chic, i will be so lucky if the winner is me! Oh wait, I'm already lucky...Petite Michelle Louise is mon Amie! xo
    Becky

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  26. Annie LouiseJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Oh I am so happy I am a follower of your wonderful blog. Please enter me in your fantastic giveaway. Thanks so much,
    Jeanette

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  27. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I am a faithful follower and love all you do. Those little fabric tags are gorgeous. Everything looks so yummy. Thank you for being so good to us;-)

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  28. DevonayJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I'm a follower! It's a lovely giveaway.

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  29. Debra@CommonGroundJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    It's all so pretty, LOVE that gorgeous fabric. What a wonderful giveaway, I'd love to be entered!!!
    xo,
    Debra

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  30. Susan EvelynAndRoseJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    What a talented girl you are! These tresors are so beautiful and just what we need to think of spring and have French dreams.
    So glad I discovered your blog, Michelle, and so very grateful for your encouragement as I began my new blog journey. You don't know how much it has meant to me!
    - Susan

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  31. LauraJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Oh please count me in! I follow your blog and so enjoy your creativity and your treasures. By the way...hope you are feeling better! ~Laura

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  32. sendeeJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    I am thrilled. I can just see me now taking the bag on one of my trips. Someone will ask, where did you get that bag. I will reply Petite Michelle Louise. They will think France. I tell them no, an online store, and then another follower will be added. Cindy

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  33. LisaJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Hi sweet girl!
    What a wonderful giveaway! Every little bit of it, special & very Michelle. Oh course I'm a follower so put my name in the hat. Lisa

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  34. Sandy AJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    So so pretty!!!! I follow your blog site--please enter me for a chance to win this lovely give away...

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  35. Kathy B.January 17, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    I must have this pretty little bag to carry my books back and forth to my 2 book clubs! Please count me in on this giveaway. I am a follower. Thank you for the opportunity to participate.

    kathy.bruner@hotmail.com

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  36. Something SpecialJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Nothing would make me happier than to be the recipient of your giveaway. It is wonderful. I am approaching 200 followers and will be having a giveaway as soon as I hit that number.

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  37. DortheJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Michelle,
    This is a gorgeus giveaway, dear--
    I love your sweet pouch and the other lovelynesses-- and -you know I`m happy to be your follower.
    Hugs, and happy tuesday-
    Dorthe

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  38. FRENCH LAUNDRYJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Oh I AM a follower I AM! Yay! Pick me! Pick me! Too much? Sorry, long day...

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  39. just me... janJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    What a sweet giveaway! Happy to say I am a follower! Lucky is the lady who wins...but we followers all win with the inspiration you give us with each post!
    just me...jan

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  40. MarianJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Love your items, count me in!

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  41. Cape Cod Rambling RoseJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    What a generous and thoughtful giveaway! I've been a follower for some time now, and I'd love to have my name tossed into the chapeau! ;)
    Happy Tuesday!

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  42. KarenJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Would love to be added for a chance to win the giveaway! I am a follower, reader and admirer of your blog! xoxoxo Karen

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  43. Vintage SandyJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    I love your blog and am a current follower your giveaway gifts are beautiful and would love to be the proud new owner please enter me and I have my fingers crossed

    p.s. I love your snowflakes would you possibly share how to get them??? Thanks

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  44. SandiJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    What a lovely giveaway Michelle! Would love to enter. Have a beautiful day!
    Blessings~

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  45. JoAnneJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Hi Michelle,
    Congratulations on 306 and for keeping your wonderful blog going. It's always a joy to visit. This giveaway is STUNNING and makes me happy to be among the 306!
    xoJoAnne

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  46. Susan - InHerOwnWordsJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Hi Michelle ... Happy New Year *smiles* So glad your starting to feel better! As so many have said ... it's a joy to visit your beautiful and uplifting blog. Congratulations on your 306 follower *smiles* (Hugs) Love & Peace,
    Susan

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  47. KimJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    WOW!!! Gorgeous treasures!!!!! I love them all Michelle!!! You are so talented! Please definately enter me to win, I never win anything, I sure hope its my lucky day when you pick!!!! Good luck to ALL! Have a wonderful day!!!

    Kim: from Birds Eye View ♥

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  48. BohemianJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Oh how very generous of you, count me IN... and CONGRATULATIONS on your 300+ followers... we enjoy your Blog and your creations so much! Keep it coming...

    Dawn... The Bohemian

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  49. Passionate for WhiteJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win these lovelies and a big congrats on your 300 and growing!

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  50. Chari at Happy To DesignJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Hi Michelle...

    Congratulations, my friend...on your 300+ followers! What a sweet blogging milestone! Wishing you many more blissful blogging milestones!!!

    What a sweet thing to do for us...hosting this fabulous gift giveaway! Ohhh my...and your gifts are soooo very lovely! I love the pouch that you created...the pink fabric is gorgeous and your pretty gauze rose is like the icing on the cake! I just adore the matching fabric gift tags...very, very beautiful! Well my friend, each and every gift is lovely and I would love to have them! I have been a faithful and very delighted follower of your sweet blog for some time now! Thank you for always inspiring us with such beauty!!!

    Congratulations and warmest wishes...
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  51. RhondaJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Those tags are scrumptous, Michelle, all of it, scrumptous. I need to find new words to describe your work. Lovin' the soft pinks.

    Ballard Designs - girl, say no more. That catalog has gotten me in so much trouble....good trouble. xoxoxoxoxo Rhonda

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  52. Victoria SayerJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Yes Michelle, I am also a follower.
    Thanks for the chance to own your very pretty creations.
    I also, am having my very first 'giveaway', so if you get the chance, do drop by the green and white garden, to check it out.
    (I like your rule #1...Next time I will include that same rule on my future giveaways)

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  53. Jessica RodarteJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    *Sigh of relief* I can still have my name thrown in the hat. Whew. Those treasures are too delicious. Thank you for the opportunity!
    I'm so glad you found the blog world, so I could come here and be inspired by your wonderful posts. I love your current White Wednesday post. (You post the loveliest ones!)

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  54. missshawnaJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Michelle,
    I am following you and LOVE all of your wonderful, inspiring ideas. I would love to win this fabulous giveaway! Thank you for such a generous offer.
    ShawNa

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  55. Irma@CosasBellasJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    I am a follower who's attention you grabbed with your GORGEOUS header and who's heart you captured with your lovely posts!
    Please include me in this awesome give away and TY for your generosity :o)

    Warm hug from the OC,
    Irma

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  56. LululizJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    I have been a follower for a while now, and thoroughly enjoy your blog. This giveaway, wow, its fantastic, all the things I like best. I'd love to win it. Fingers crossed and thanks for the chance.

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  57. JillayneJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    What a very generous give away!
    The little pouch and the fabric tags are so sweet and I love the stamping on them - just beautiful.
    You have a beautiful and entertaining blog and it is always wonderful to come for a visit!

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  58. JuneJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Awesome givaway Michelle. I am most definitely a follower!
    hugs

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  60. MartaJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Merci, Michelle, to give us the chance to participate and win these lovely goodies, I love them all (little oiseaux the most!)...they will be a perfect decor for my little woden table in one corner of my living room.
    Bonne chance à toutes ;O)
    Besos

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  61. Mosaic MagpieJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    I found you from Marie's blog. I missed the giveaway chance this time as I was not a follower. But I am now and I look forward to reading your blog and the next lovely giveaway!
    Deb

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  62. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Oh my goodness what a wonderful and generous giveaway! I love every bit of it. The tote is so feminine and I love the rose you added. I would love to play with the rest, especially the seam binding and birds. I already am thinking about what I would like to make with them. Congratulations on 306 followers! I am already a follower of your lovely blog full of inspiration. Yay!
    hugs,
    Tammy

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  63. Lynn StevensJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Gorgeous giveaway Michelle, I'd love to be entered.
    I have a couple of giveaways myself coming very soon. keep watching.
    Hugs Lynn

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  64. GabrielaJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Congratulations! I truly love looking at your wonderful creations!
    I am a follower!
    Gabriela

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  65. Leaping Frog Design'sJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I am one of your followers and come by daily for inspiration and dreaming...Oh so pretty and what a wonderful gift for your blog friends!!!

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  66. SusanneJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    So pretty, crossing my fingers. Thanks for the opportunity,
    Susanne.

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  67. WandaJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    love, love your giveaway!!! My favorite colors that will look great in my scrap room!!! Thanks for the opportunity to enter!!!
    best regards,
    Wanda

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  68. Vicki BosterJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    These photos leave me breathles Michelle - such a beautiful post! The little bag is absolutely adorable - love the colors, the fabric - that beautiful rose and trims - oh my it is so delightful. The other treasures are just the icing on the cake - am so in love with the little punch out birds - how precious are these.

    This is a wonderful give away Michelle - you are so generous - but our gift already - is to be a part of your beautiful, beautiful, blog.

    Vicki

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  69. sharonJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Gorgeous giveaway! Thank you for the chance! I am happy to be a follower, and your blog is beautiful, as well as your creations!

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  70. Maple Ridge VintageJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    what a beautiful giveaway...wish I were that talented. I love your blog it is so pretty, love the snow flakes too.....take care and many blessings~Chris

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  71. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Such a gorgeous giveaway by the creative/talented you! Merci!
    Roselle

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  72. EvieJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    I just found you via Lost Bird Studio and very glad too! Your artwork is so beautiful and I think it'd be divine to win.

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  73. Delcie WardropJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    I'm so glad I am a follower, what a beautiful prize to celebrate 300 followers. May there be many more.

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  74. the old white houseJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    OHHHH I'm so glad I was able to get back into the blogging world to see this! What a wonderful giveaway! Everything is beautiful, keeping my fingers crossed... Theresa xoxo

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  75. rockgrannyJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Oh, I almost miss this wonderful giveaway

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  76. time worn interiorsJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Better late than never! I almost missed this one!
    Thanks
    Theresa
    aka:tot

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  77. DeeDeeJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    What a beautiful ensemble you have made.... all so delicvate and pretty...it matches my blog...hehehehe! thanks for the chance to win it all

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Taking the time to share your thoughts...your words...and your inspiration fills my soul....Merci.
~*~Michelle~*~