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Archive | January, 2008

GIFT IDEAS, HOUSEWARMING gifts | January 31, 2008

Six amazing housewarming gift ideas

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 craving for the [...]

OFF topics | January 31, 2008

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A sad story

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 [...]

ALL occasions, BABY showers, COOKING tools, DINING, GIFT IDEAS, KIDS + BABY | January 31, 2008

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Cute and stylish baby shower ideas

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. [...]

DINING, ENTERTAINING, FOOD + drinks, HOLIDAY entertaining | January 30, 2008

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Dish cooking classes lead to a romantic Valentine’s Day menu

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 fiancé Jesse, [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining

January 30, 2008

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How to Host a Stress Free Gourmet Dinner?

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, serving and cleaning up a [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor

January 29, 2008

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Living in style with a cat

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 [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor

January 29, 2008

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Bring natural harmony to your home

An enduring trend 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 an overall rustic look by mixing [...]

DINING, HOME + GARDEN, KIDS + BABY, KIDS party, OUTDOOR space, TABLEWARE

January 28, 2008

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Colorful Picnic Tableware for Moms Get Together

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 [...]

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