Maternally Yours

The beauty of Mother's Day lies in the opportunity to give back an iota of all the wonderful things our mothers have given us. While so many so-called "Hallmark" holidays are fairly useless celebrations that benefit retailers more than consumers, Mother's Day is different insofar as it recognizes the most precious asset of our existence, that is, we all came to be because of our mothers. What better reason could there be for devoting a day of celebration to the source of life itself? We learn how to become women from our mothers, how to be strong yet fragile, bold yet innocent, and sensual yet modest. This Mother's Day, the Grand Mademoiselle asks you to think of your fondest maternal memories, be they of your own mother or of your experience as a mother yourself. Hold fast to such lovely thoughts, because before you know it, time will have swept these tender moments away...

Thanks to the generosity of online shoe retailer Barefoot Tess and shoe storage company Shoe Stor, Grand M's can give back to their mothers in a most fashionable and practical way. Barefoot Tess is offering Grand M's a 20% discount on all gift card purchases. Simply place a gift card order by Saturday, May 10th and Barefoot Tess will email you a printable gift card to proudly present to your mother. This way, she can pick the shoes that she likes, which is a great way to honor her own sense of style and personal taste. To purchase your gift card, simply call 410-337-7722 or send an email to customer@barefoottess.com. The Grand Mademoiselle recommends a comfortable but oh-so-stylish pump for mom to celebrate her womanly ways while keeping her feet from aching as she works tirelessly for others. The "Fresca" heel by designer Zita Maria is a great pick, with its fun, flirty metallic silver lame fish scale embossed upper and subtle peep-toe. The 2.5" stacked heel is high, but not too high, and will give mom an extra boost of feminine power. If silvery scales and peep-toes are a bit too flashy for your mother, opt for the subdued yet superbly constructed "Dancy" heel by designer Taryn Rose. The subtle black crocodile embossed patent leather upper is gentle and sophisticated, and the 2.5" stacked heel is tempered by generous insole padding and arch support. Comfort is key, but style is priceless, and this heel combines both in a singularly captivating way.So much for the fashionable, but what about the practical? Enter an enormous deal from Shoe Stor, who has agreed to offer free shipping on all orders to Grand M's with code ShoePhD at online checkout. We all know that mothers are experts at organization, and Shoe Stor's wide selection of shoe storage options will please even the most stringent. In addition, Shoe Stor has generously offered a giveaway for Grand M readers. Simply send your email address to jabbottb7@gmail.com to enter to win 2 sets of 5 packs of large-size women's clear shoe storage boxes, specially designed to accommodate shoes up to a size 15.5. The winner will be notified by Friday, May 16th and your free boxes mailed! Ah, the generosity of those kind shoe spirits who understand the plight of the Grand Mademoiselle... This is the true essence of giving, which mothers know better than anyone else.