This past week-end, I had the pleasure of joining my husband in New York where he had been for over a week on business. The weather was just perfect for those long walks exploring this lively and vibrant city. First stop was the utterly inspiring St. Patrick's Cathedral....

It's majestic beauty reminded me of my trip to Italy....

...the architecture was so divine...

~Our Lady Of Guadeloupe~

~St. Therese of Lisieux~

~St. Rose of Lima~

Angels watching over everyone....

We lit candles to remember beloved family members who are now angels watching over US.

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Next stop was The Tinsel Trading Company!

I arrived early and had to stand outside until they opened their doors but it was so worth the wait!

There were walls and walls of vintage trims.....

...millinery flowers....

...ribbon spools...

French "Moire"

...and signs of Spring wherever one looked...

...lots of sparkle...

...and glitter....

...and boxes full of the most delightful vintage destash ever!

If you're ever in N.Y. , The Tinsel Trading Company is a MUST SEE! They are located at W37th and 5th Ave. You can read more about their delightful story here: "Tinsel Trading Company."

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Next stop was The 9-11 Memorial at Ground Zero.

These memorial pools were built over the footprints of The North and South Towers. 

Around the pools are the names of all those souls whose lives were so tragically cut short on September 11th. The air was heavy with the sadness of what happened on that horrific day.

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And no trip to The Big Apple would be complete without going to Macy's ....

...and looking up at the beautiful Empire State building!

Tomorrow I am off to Cape Cod with my hubby to celebrate my Birthday!

Adieu mes amies! 

I will visit with you all when I return!

Giveaway Winner Announced....

The winner of my 800th Follower Giveaway is....

Rose Garden Romantic....

Merci to all who entered!

My Newest Inspiration Holders...

Sharing my newest line-up of Inspiration Holders....

"Springtime Collection"

"Pink Paris"

(sold)

"Le Printemps"

(sold)

 "Pretty In Pink"
(sold)

"All Things French Collection"

"Paris Dreams"

(sold)

"Springtime In Paris"

"French Royalty"

"Spring Is In The Air"

(sold)

"Nighttime Prayers"

(sold)

I am leaving for New York in the morning and will be back on Saturday evening. 

These will all be listed on Sunday, 3/11. If you would like one put "on reserve"...just leave a comment here or send me an email!

Merci mes amies!

Adventures of The Picker Sisters: Part 4

This past Saturday, I met up with my "Picker Sister" ...

 Susan from Evelyn and Rose, 

and made a return trip to the White Elephant Shops in beautiful Essex, Ma. The weather was cold and rainy but it didn't dampen our Picker Sister spirits!

First stop was their Outlet Store where everything is half off and a bonus room where everything is 75% off!

Here's my haul from the day...

...this sweet, sweet picture of twins....

...an old Ironstone soap dish and butter pats...

....see the gorgeous crystal and mercury glass doorknob?

I love this hammered metal necklace. I will be "deconstructing" it to use in some of my creations.

I've been on the hunt for some mismatched silver-plated "lids" (I'll show you why in a future post) and found 2 of them along with some beautiful rhinestone trim and another doorknob.

These lovely livres were a dollar each! I almost swooned when I found the Jane Austen Pride & Prejudice book amongst the pile! It's dated 1905!

And, last but not least, this old gal.....

...she was OUTSIDE, under a table, and in the rain! Susan spied her first and dragged her out of her hiding place. It didn't take much convincing from her that she needed to come home with ME. 

The 16th is the day of my birthday (which happens to be next week) and my lucky number.... so I took it as a sign that she belonged with me. She needs a little TLC of which she will get loads of here at Maison Petite Michelle Louise! The original price tag read 100.00 but since it was in their outlet store.... it was marked down to 50.00. When the owner heard us hemming and hawing about whether or not to buy her, he offered to sell her for 45.00, including tax! Ummmmm..oui..oui! 

And here we are after a day of treasure hunting and laughs!! 

Merci Susan....can't wait for The Adventures of The Picker Sisters #5!!

I'm linking up to Kathleen's Faded Charm Cottage for White Wednesday!

My Official 800th Follower Giveaway...

~*~This Giveaway Is Now Closed~*~


I want to say "merci" for your input regarding my 800th Follower Giveaway and what you'd like to see in the box of goodies. 

The majority of you would like some "handmade" creations so handmade it is!!!

My giveaway will include one each of creations like these....

...and these.

Now here are the rules....

1. You MUST  be a follower as of 3/1.

2. Just leave a comment on this post. That's it!!

And, don't forget to add your name to my new Linky button at the top of my sidebar if you are not on Blogger.

Winners name will be drawn on 3/11.

~*~Bonne Chance~*~