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Oh, why are weekends so short? I'm having a hard time getting in the Monday back to work mode. Maybe more coffee is needed this morning. Wishing you a great Monday my dear! Xo, Si-

Oh, pourquoi les weekends sont-ils si courts? J'ai du mal à me mettre en mode "lundi" ce matin. Peut être me faut-il encore une bonne tasse de café? Je vous souhaite un excellent lundi!

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Oh la la, it is so cold over here... Early sign off for me as the girls are released early from school today due to a winter ice storm. My weekend is going to be spent with heavy socks, lounge pants, by the fireplace. I won't even dare going out for my run as the roads are expected to be icy all weekend. What are you plans this weekend? Wishing you a relaxing one! Xo, Si-

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I'm still off for a few more days, but wanted to stop by and wish you a happy new year my dear! My only wish for 2013, even if it sounds really cheesy, is a wish of peace, whether between people, countries, or within myself. At peace with my decisions, because when you know who you are and what really and truly matters, making up your mind on something is natural and easy. At peace with my body, and not hurting it with ridiculous diets because it never works and only hurt it. No, this year, I will cherish my body, I will push it to its limits by exercising hard and feeding it with healthy food. At peace with the ones I love or have loved but lost touch with because of distance or because of senseless arguments. At peace with my mind and body. Happy new year to you! May 2013 bring you everything you're wishing for. Xo, Si-

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My sweet readers,
I'm taking some time off the blog and the e-shop to recharge my batteries and come back all inspired again. Getting away from the computer is going to be very hard, but like any "detox" cleansing, it's sometimes necessary. I wish you a wonderful and merry Christmas. Thank you, dear readers, for the wonderful gift you give me every day of the year by stopping by this blog. Thank you, dear sponsors, for your support and for believing in my work. See you all again soon!
Joyeux Noel!
Si-

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Ah, LE weekend, finally! It's been a crazy busy week, so this weekend I'm dreaming of cappuccinos, and easy going family time. Of course, the hunt for the perfect Christmas gift is still on - are you finished with your Christmas shopping? Have a fabulous weekend my dear, and see you back here on Monday! Xo, Si-

Ah, LE weekend, enfin! Cette semaine a été super chargée, alors je rêve de cappuccinos ce weekend et de temps relaxant en famille. Bien sûr, la chasse aux cadeaux de Noël est toujours en cours - vous avez fini votre shopping Noël, vous? Je vous souhaite un fabuleux weekend et je vous dis à lundi! Si-

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I am usually not a "gold" fan, but somehow, I'm dreaming of a gold Christmas this year. A shiny, sparkly, bling bling old fashioned Hollywood glamour Christmas. So while browsing through some of my sweet sponsors' shops, I selected some Christmas gifts that would make my heart skip a beat and my eyes shine! Oh la la!

Je ne suis généralement pas une grande fan des bijoux et accessoires en or ou dorés, mais cette année, je rêve d'un Noël gold. Un Noël brillant, scintillant, et bling-bling, type glamour hollywoodien. Alors en me baladant sur les boutiques en ligne de certains de mes sponsors, j'ai sélectionné les articles qui feraient scintiller mes pupilles et chavirer mon coeur... Oh la la!

A: Felted Bead Necklace on Suede - Mustard B: Triangle Necklace Black and Gold C: Open Pyramid Earrings D: Black and Bronze Two-Tone Chain Necklace E:  Stackable Pyramid Stud Rings F: Over my Head Leafy Headband

I am guest blogging for Victoria at Sfgirlbybay this afternoon. Today, we're visiting a roof-top flat in the city of lights, Paris, France. Head over Victoria's blog to view the dreamy flat I hand picked. Hint : I want to be Arsène, the little 4-year-old resident... just for his bed... Bon voyage! Xo, Si-

Je suis sur le blog de Victoria de Sfgirlbybay cet après midi. Aujourd'hui, on visite un appartement sous les toits dans la ville-lumière, Paris. Allez faire un tour sur le blog de Victoria pour voir ce petit bijou. Indice : je veux être Arsène... juste pour son lit! Bon voyage! Si-

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Temperatures have seriously dropped here, so all I dream about for this weekend is a cosy sheepskin on a comfy armchair, a good book, some warm socks and a fireplace. Have a fabulous weekend, my dear. See you next week! Xo, Si-

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Super excited to share this news with you! Starting today, and every other Wednesday, you'll find me on the Sfgirlbybay blog where Victoria Smith asked me to handpick homes from around the world and share them with her readers in a series called "I could live here". So head over to Victoria's blog. Today, we're traveling to Amsterdam to visit the stylish flat of a fashion designer. Bon voyage!

Super contente de partager cette nouvelle avec vous. A partir d'aujourd'hui et ce, un mercredi sur 2, vous me retrouverez sur le blog Sfgirlbybay pour lequel Victoria Smith m'a demandé de sélectionner des intérieurs des 4 coins du monde et les partager avec ses lecteurs dans une série intitulée "I could live here" [trad. J'habiterais bien ici]. Alors rendez-vous sur le blog de Victoria. Aujourd'hui, on part à Amsterdam visiter le somptueux appartement d'une créatrice de mode. Bon voyage!

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What a magic week this has been! So many wonderful projects in the making, I promise to tell you more next week... This weekend will be spent catching up with some work related projects and relaxing with my loved ones : cocooning indoors, outdoor walks and crepe making... See you back here on Monday! Xo, Si-

Quelle semaine magique! Plein de belles choses et de beaux projets en cours, je vous en dirai plus la semaine prochaine, c'est promis. Ce weekend, ce sera un peu de boulot - j'ai des projets boulot à finir - et beaucoup de détente... cocooning, balades d'automne, et crêpes party... A lundi! Si-

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This pic pretty much summarizes how I feel today : I could not figure out why my jet lag was taking so long to go away. It turns out I'm cooking some kind of a fall bug, cold, flu, whatever it might be... Having to catch up on everything since I got back from my French trip does not really help. This weekend? Maxi bed time, mini action. Just what the doctor ordered. Have a fab' weekend my dear! Xo, Si-

Cette photo décrit assez bien mon état aujourd'hui. Je me demandais pourquoi ce décalage horaire mettait autant de temps à passer. En fait, je couve un beau petit microbe d'automne, crève, rhume, angine... pas sûre, mais j'ai la tête à l'envers... Avoir à rattraper tout le retard boulot suite à mon voyage n'aide pas non plus. Ce weekend? maxi repos et mini action. Je vous souhaite un excellent weekend! Si-

Ulla Bomser, Life magazine, 1967

Back. Tired. Jet-lagged. Worn out. But at home, at last. Xo, Si-

De retour. Fatiguée. En décalage horaire total. Vidée. Mais à la maison, enfin. A très vite, Si-

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On my way back from my trip to France. As you read this, I'll most likely be on the plane back to the US. See you again very very soon! Xo, Si-

Sur la route du retour... A l'heure ou vous lisez ce message, je suis très probablement dans l'avion qui me ramène vers la maison - là où sont mes amours... A très vite! Si-

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I am still enjoying some time in France with my loved ones. Hope your weekend is spent in good company as well. See you again soon! Xo, Si-

Toujours en vadrouille en France, je profite un maximum de mon séjour pour passer du temps avec ceux et celles qui me sont chers . Je vous souhaite un agréable weekend, vous aussi en bonne compagnie! Si-

Meeting around a baguette, 1950 - R. Prunin