I suggest housewarming gifts, but you could tag those suggestions for Valentine’s Day or any occasions of the year. In fact, I suspected you may go and buy those for yourself. Cookbook Stand Once you used a well-designed cookbook stand, you wonder how you lived so long without one. Besides its look, I am [...]
Continue reading...OFF topics | January 31, 2008
My husband’s aunt C. is at the hospital after an operation to fight cancer. The operation went well and she is in recovery. Yesterday, the weather was terrible in Montreal. Incredibly strong winds and icy rain fell in the morning. As I was walking to the office around noon, I asked myself why the sidewalks [...]
Continue reading...ALL occasions, BABY showers, COOKING tools, DINING, GIFT IDEAS, KIDS + BABY | January 31, 2008
Instead of a design mood board, I composed one around potential gift ideas. I will tell you all about why these items have baby shower written all over them. Aprons You probably know by now that I adore aprons. And with a new baby, the mother needs more than one for years to come. [...]
Continue reading...DINING, ENTERTAINING, FOOD + drinks, HOLIDAY entertaining | January 30, 2008
Something we need a little help for inspirations to prepare our menu. In February, the team at Dish Cooking Studio can help you solve your Valentine’s Day meal dilemma. These are activities you and your lover can enjoy together. Get Ready for Valentine’s Day On February 8, Brooke Neveu and her fiancĂ© Jesse, [...]
Continue reading...DINING, ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining, FOOD + drinks, PARTY ideas | January 30, 2008
Unless you hire a chef at home, hosting a gourmet dinner involves a lot of work. Every year before Christmas, we gather one group of friends for a gourmet meal. The formula On last Christmas, we tried something new. Seven couples were participating to the event. Each couple was responsible for cooking, plating, [...]
Continue reading...HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | January 29, 2008
Caring for a pet is fun. But often their toys destroy our home decor. At least, more and more brands come to our rescue by offering modern design cat and dog accessories. Typically the solutions were expensive. Thank to MoCo LoCo, I discovered two affordable solutions for design conscious dwellers. The [...]
Continue reading...January 29, 2008
One of the enduring trends is the chic natural look. This style mixes modern design with icon of the wildlife. The Shady Tree Lights designed by Nicolette Brunklaus from Amsterdam certainly portrays this style. Offer in six colors and three formats, you will find you to fit your space. You can achieve [...]
Continue reading...January 28, 2008
By listening to my friends who are new mothers, I noticed how much fun they appreciate a picnic in the park with young children. So I compiled a list of stylish colorful accessories. A punch of colors stimulates babies. Reading Syrliga karameller on Purple Area this morning led me to a whimsical [...]
Continue reading...January 28, 2008
I received an email from Jennifer of Alphabet Photography to inform me of a new art product. I look at it because it intrigued me. What I discovered is a unique concept. Starting from black and white photographs taken around the Niagara Region during the summer of 2007, you can custom your [...]
Continue reading...January 27, 2008
I have to admit that I am not a fan of dining out on Valentine’s Day. The restaurants are too busy. I prefer a romantic, more intimate dinner at home sitting on the cushions near the fire place. Since typically a home cooked meal requires minced garlic or onions, what do you [...]
Continue reading...January 27, 2008
If you live in a Northern country, you know that winter does not stop us from having fun outside. Why not tame the cold with a huge chilly dancing party? For two week-ends in a row, Piknic Electronik organized a Wild Winter Piknic Fun at the Quays of the Old Port of Montreal. A large crowd [...]
Continue reading...January 26, 2008
Looking at my statistics lately, I noticed that many people are interested by my picture of Jamie Oliver’s wood-fired oven. What is the appeal? When I reviewed the Jamie At Home TV show, I put that picture of Jamie Oliver’s behind his fabulous outdoor pizza oven because it summarized what his show is [...]
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ALL occasions, DINING, ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining, GIFT IDEAS, PARTY supplies, TABLEWARE | January 31, 2008
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