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A touch of romance (free wallpaper)

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Today I invite you to close your eyes and dream of romance--italian style. Turn up your speakers and click here... Hmmmmm. =) I took this picture on a trip to Italy in February 2011, while touring the charming Sorrento city. Happy Friday and have a great long week-end! {Enjoy this background image for your computer, iPhone and iPad}   Aujourd'hui je vous invite à fermer les yeux et à rêver de romance à l'italienne. Monter le volume de vos haut-parleurs et cliquez ici...  Aaaaah. =) J'ai prise cette photo lors d'un voyage en Italie en février 2011, lors d'une charmante...

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Putting my dream on the back burner.

As some of you already know, my family and I are in the process of moving from Ontario, Canada to California, U.S. For many years, my husband and I have dreamed of living and working in the Golden State. The reasons why are too long to elaborate here today, so let's leave it at that: it is a dream that is about to come true. So what? Grab a coffee, or a drink depending in which time zone you are, it is going to be a lengthy post. When we decided to move from our French-speaking hometown, Quebec City, to Toronto, Ontario, it was a way to break the ice. Born and raised in a French province that...

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A flower for you maman (free wallpaper)

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The same way my sons are so proud to hand me a dandelion, I'm giving you maman a virtual wild flower :) I love you. Happy Mother's Day to all the mommys out there ! And have a great week-end everyone. {Enjoy this background image for your computer, iPhone and iPad} ------------------------------------------------------- Tout comme mes garçons sont si fiers de me donner des pissenlits, je te donne maman une fleur sauvage virtuelle :) Je t'aime. Joyeuses Fêtes des mères à toutes les mamans! En vous souhaitant tous une bonne fin de semaine. {Utilisez cette image en fond d’écran...

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Houston, we have a problem.

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Hey, dear readers, I know, I know I've been quiet this week on the blog. Although I am busy--we pretty much all are--this is not the reason why I've skipped my Monday Inspiration and Wednesday Behind-the-Scenes posts. The truth is that being Canadian and moving for work to the United States comes with challenges--as one could expect. The thing is: one of the obstacles I face literally forces me to change the course of things. Since last week, since my last blog post in fact, I had to step back a little and reflect on the direction Mel à la maison will take. I am not ready yet to make a big announcement,...

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Oranges in the sun (free wallpaper)

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I didn't shoot this picture with my Canon 7D so bear with me a little. But I had to use this picture today. Just because. Or because we *might* be able to grow this in our backyard. Sounds crazy awesome for hubby and me !!! Have a great week-end everyone! ...Ours will be an emotional one. Hubby is leaving for California for good tomorrow... {Enjoy this background image for your computer, iPhone and iPad} ——————————————– Cette photo n'a pas été prise avec ma Canon 7D alors pardonnez les petites imperfections. Mais je devais utiliser cette photo aujourd'hui....

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