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Archive | June, 2007

MEDIA buzz, REVIEWS | June 30, 2007 | by Kim Vallee

Being in the spotlights two days in a row

It started with a wonderful review published in studio wellspring blog. This is the blog of a San Francisco-based interior design. Studio wellspring is a place where this blogger shares the menagerie of inspiration she discovers along the way. She has a good eye. Take a look at the beautiful coffee and tea serving set that she [...]

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ENTERTAINING, TABLETOP | June 29, 2007 | by Kim Vallee

Canadian birch and birds for a natured-inspired Canada Day Tabletop Theme

Nature is something that really defines the Canadian way of life. So why not let nature be the star of your Canada Day Party? Especially that birch tree, old wood stump and faux bois are so hot right now in the design world. All winter, I was eager to buy the birch candles. The problem [...]

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COOKBOOKS, FOOD + DRINK | June 29, 2007 | by Kim Vallee

Kim gives two thumbs up to David Rocco’s Dolce Vitae Music CD

I received the Deluxe CD that I won on FoodTV.ca blog. Wow! I like the CD a lot. December 2nd, 2008 Update: Now that his cookbook is available, go for the standard CD. Fans of the TV series will be pleased. The vibes of David Rocco’s Dolce Vitae are all there. The style of music [...]

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FOOD + DRINK, TABLEWARE | June 28, 2007 | by Kim Vallee

Artsy placemats and aprons on sale at LU Prints

While you are shopping at LU Prints, take advantage of the reduced prices through July 15th, or while supplies last! I suggest you take a look at the set of 4 Leafy Placemats on sale at $16, the Leafy Apron on sale at $25 and my favorite, the Geese Apron. The Leafy is slighty shorter [...]

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FAMILY, KIDS party

June 27, 2007 | by Kim