I'm so excited to be joining in with Mrs Matlock's Alphabe-Thursday today, where the letter under the spotlight this week is "L", because the wonderful Julie Schuler @ My Good Babushka , a very talented artist and fellow A-T contributor, is offering a signed copy of her book "Ludmilla the Clown Went Missing" to one lucky participant.Head over to Jenny's to find out more about how to win this great prize but first I must tell you about a wonderful shop that I recently discovered, La Métairie.
"La Métairie"specializes in "Decoration et Art de la Table" and is a place where I can easily lose track of time, admiring the displays and discovering one more "must have" item after another.Will it be that beautiful hand embroidered linen cushion (pillow) sitting so prettily on the couch by the door, a set of stylish verrines to use for the mushroom appetizers I've been wanting to try, some mercury glass votive candle holders or a pretty "chemin a table" (table runner) for the dining room?
But wait, just look at this gorgeous white painted, wooden tray perfect for serving "DP's" outside on a warm summer's evening.
Well, dear reader none of these delicious items came home with me yesterday, because I wasn't shopping for myself.I was searching for my upcoming 2nd Blog Anniversary Giveaway prize, I was shopping for you!
Now, head over to Jenny's and check out all those great L posts, but come back to Normandy soon to see the pretty cadeau that I got for you at La Métairie...................................
I could spend a lot of time there too, Maggie! I don't have the talent so many of you ladies have for pulling a look together...or a vignette.
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I already bought Julie's book! :)
That's a neat looking place.
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That looks like a fabulous store. I can see why you could spend hours in there. Wonderful stuff!
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That store is a place I would love to visit. I can see why you could spend a lot of time in there. They look like they have a lot of wonderful things.
ReplyDeleteLa Metairie sounds like a place I could lose myself in! Joni
ReplyDeleteI could probably wipe out my retirement savings in that store. Thanks for the peek into it..
ReplyDeleteMaggie, it's just these kinds of shops that add something extra special during visits in France. The windows and table vignettes are exquisite works of art. Ah, France!
ReplyDeleteTalk to you soon, dear friend . . . things are improving here!
Wow, I could get lost in a place like that for literally hours!
ReplyDeleteStores like La Métairie where one can poke around for hours are such fun. Thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteHi, thanks for your comments. Now is it cheating just a little bit in France to have something beginning with La?
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful shop! I enlarged the pics so I could see some of the blue items at the back. :-)
ReplyDeleteI can spend hours in those shops too Maggie. I love decorating. Nice L word
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, this looks like a place i could get lost in ...how did you resist getting something for yourself?
ReplyDeleteabsolutel charming! I could just live in there! I hopped over from Alphabe-Thursday and am so happy that I did! I am the new kid in class, and learning my way around. Please accept my invitation to drop in at my place one day this week when you get a moment. until later...
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great place to browse and shop. I am sure I would not be able to leave without a little something.
ReplyDeleteWhat a luscious shop looking especially lovely for Alphabe-Thursday's letter "L"!
ReplyDeleteI could definitely come and go shopping there with you...and then we'll get tea!
That would be lovely!
Thanks for this wonderful stop on Alphabe-Thursday's trip through the letter "L"!
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Quaint stores like La Metairie are the reason I go shopping for am hour and stay half the day. It is a treat for the eye and the soul.
ReplyDeleteOh to have a store like that one near here! I'm sure you had a grand time examining all the delights!
ReplyDeleteI would love to spend some quality time in that store.....beautiful things......
ReplyDeleteBonjours ma belle!
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Thank you for your visit! Ma Maman's family is from Normandie :)
A bientot de te lire.
Frenchy
Beautiful store. Wonderful items for sale.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a wonderful place to spend a day just browsing. Beautiful things to choose from, but I would find it hard to choose just one! Kathy
ReplyDeleteI'm sure I'd have a good time there too!
ReplyDeletewhat a great shop..it looks like just the place i could pass the day away in.
ReplyDeleteOh, my. Where is this wonderful shop? I can see that it would be dangerous for me to go there...
ReplyDeleteWhen is your blog anniversary? Did I miss it while I was on holiday?
That's la-la land for me. What a pretty place just to roam even.
ReplyDeleteWould love to see your home and home makeover.
I can see how you could lose track of time there. What lovely things. You are very sweet to appreciate blog friends this way.
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