Grey Dey Thursdey # 30.....

 Happy Grey Dey Thursdey Mes Amies!

Today, I’m sharing some "Blue Greys" and shiny silver around Maison PML.....

~*~Sunroom~*~

~*~Living Room~*~

 ~*~Kitchen~*~

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Now For The Party...

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A few simple rules so that we all enjoy this weekly gathering....

1.  You don't need to be a "follower" to participate. ALL are welcome!

2. Post anything in grey or "shades" of grey  (I would hate to have to delete your Post so kindly respect this rule. "Merci")

3. If it's not something you've created or own, then please give credit to its' original source.

4. Kindly link back

to this post or place the blog button on your sidebar with a direct link.  

Let's add a little "grey to our deys!"

"Merci" for joining in.....

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Blissful Whites...

A treasured quote.....

...Joining Becky at Timewashed on this Blissful Whites Wednesday. Happy day Mes Amies!

Small Changes...

Small changes make a big difference...

~*~BEFORE~*~ 

 ...with a little paint...

~*~BEFORE~*~ 

~*~BEFORE~*~ 

...and some textured wallpaper....

~*~BEFORE~*~ 

...and some fabric....

In this room, I also swapped out my heavier drapes for some sheers for the spring and summer months.

"Small changes make a big difference." Don't you think??

The "sprucing up" of  Maison PML 

continues.....

To My Mother....

This post is dedicated to my Mother….my inspiration…my guiding light…my friend…

~*~elementary school~*~

Who taught me all of the lessons in life I needed to know to not only be the mother I am today but “who" I am today. Who taught by example...not just words. Who not only allowed me to "march to the beat of a different drummer" but encouraged me to. Who showed us what selflessness is when, time after time, she put her own wishes and needs after her 5 children’s. Who spent countless hours crocheting in a waiting room while her four daughters took tap, jazz and ballet lessons. Who let us stay home from school on “recital day” to wrap our long, straight hair in strips of wet cotton and let us play in the sun as it dried our hair into long, beautiful ringlets.

~*~dancing mom~*~

Who never let us stay angry at each other for very long because “friends will come and go but your siblings will always be there for you…they will be your lifelong friends.” She was right. Who reassured us that being late bloomers was really a blessing and that all of the other girls were just “peaking too soon”… and they’d be “losing their bloom” just about the time we were really coming into our own…and that it would be worth the wait. She was right.

~*~high school~*~

Who made us smile again when some foolish boy was careless with one of our hearts. Who showed us determination when she went to college for the first time only after raising her children …seeing them all through college and watching them start lives of their own. Who became a kindergarten teacher and always started her morning sitting on the floor with her “smarty pants” and reading 

"Oh  The Places You Will Go."

~*~high school graduation~*~

Who inspired us when she never left our father’s side as he faced the battle for his life. Who held his hand from the moment we heard the heart-wrenching diagnosis until the moment he became the angel who watches over us now. Who showed us strength when she picked up the pieces of all of our shattered hearts and helped us put them back together.

~*~mom and dad~*~

Who showed us faith by saying “it is not the life I want right now but it’s the life God’s given me to live right now and so I will accept it.” Who showed us courage when she got her driver’s license at 70 years old!

~*~Engagement Photo~*~

My “Maman”...who continues everyday of her life to teach me about 
faith, strength, courage, determination and hope….

Happy Mother's Day Maman!

FFF...

I love you…

”Mickey” 

And to my mother-in-law...."Nan":....I miss you so much!

P.S. Happy Mother's day to all of you!

Grey Dey Thursdey # 29 And No. 108 Bella Vista Giveaway Winner.....

Happy Grey Dey Thursdey Mes Amies!

Sharing more of my Flea Market finds...and, let's not forget the winner of dear Susanne's beautiful Prayer Plaque!

Without further ado, the winner can be found here.....

"Merci" Susanne for offering up such lovely creations and "Congrats" to the winner! Please send me your mailing address via my email link above and I will forward it to Susanne! She will package your winnings to perfection, I'm sure! 

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Now For The Party...

(I would appreciate it if you would kindly add this button to your sidebar)

A few simple rules so that we all enjoy this weekly gathering....

1.  You don't need to be a "follower" to participate. ALL are welcome!

2. Post anything in grey or "shades" of grey  (I would hate to have to delete your Post so kindly respect this rule. "Merci")

3. If it's not something you've created or own, then please give credit to its' original source.

4. Kindly link back

to this post or place the blog button on your sidebar with a direct link.  

Let's add a little "grey to our deys!"

"Merci" for joining in.....

An InLinkz Link-up

Simple Things....

Sharing a few of my Flea Market finds from this past week-end....

....tomorrow I’ll share a few of my “Grey Dey” flea finds. 

Until then....happy day Mes Amies! 

P.S. I'm joining Becky over at Timewashed on this Blissful Whites Wednesday.

May Day Grey Dey Thursdey Giveaway....

 Happy Grey Dey Thursdey Mes Amies!

And what a grey dey it is here in New England. Oh my.

A "Grey Dey Giveaway" might be the perfect remedy for those rainy day blues and a delightful way to celebrate "May Day!"

Let me introduce you to Susanne....

....of

Susanne contacted me awhile ago via Etsy to purchase some of my vintage rhinestone crosses and I just had to take a peek in her shop to see what she did with them. Well I was so taken by her serenely beautiful creations.. 

 (Larger plaque is approx. 5 x 6 and smaller one is 3 x 4)

Susanne uses 100+ year old slate pieces (that she un-earthed herself) to create these one-of-a-kind "Prayer Plaques." 

She hand tears and tea-stains copies of gorgeous religious images.....

.....coats the front & back with polyurethane and then signs & dates them...

...simply Lovely. 

Susanne has graciously offered all of the things you see above and in the first picture to one of my followers! Isn't she sweet?

~ For 1 chance to win....visit her Etsy Shop and tell me what else she creates that you'd like....

~For a second chance to win...."heart" her shop...

~ For a third chance to win....go to her "About" page and get to know her better.

Winners name to be drawn on the next Grey Dey Thursdey....May 8th. 

Bonne Chance!

Here a few tresors that Susanne surprised me with in the mail...

...her packaging is just lovely....

I know you’ll enjoy your visit to “108 Bella Vista.” 

Please tell Susanne that Miss PML says “Bonjour!”

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Now For The Party...

(I would appreciate it if you would kindly add this button to your sidebar)

A few simple rules so that we all enjoy this weekly gathering....

1.  You don't need to be a "follower" to participate. ALL are welcome!

2. Post anything in grey or "shades" of grey  (I would hate to have to delete your Post so kindly respect this rule. "Merci")

3. If it's not something you've created or own, then please give credit to its' original source.

4. Kindly link back

to this post or place the blog button on your sidebar with a direct link.  

Let's add a little "grey to our deys!"

"Merci" for joining in.....

An InLinkz Link-up