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FOOD + DRINK, TABLEWARE | March 31, 2008 | by Kim Vallee

Picks of the Week on the blogosphere | 08.03.31 issue

A look at entertaining essentials: a beautiful dinnerware to serve great food, a glamorous living room to enjoy the sunset and a stylish outdoor room to sip your cocktails. My 3 picks of the week Blue Orchid Designs for Style Spotlight: Terra Keramik This post introduced a new line of environmentally friendly dinnerware. This dinnerware [...]

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BABY showers, ENTERTAINING | March 30, 2008 | by Kim Vallee

Cool Modern Baby Shower Gift Ideas

I do not have kids but I watched closely the hip modern trend regarding baby gears. I think this trend illustrates well the desire of consumers to get the products they want. Several hip baby brands and stores were founded by style-conscious parents who did not like what big chains are selling. It is also [...]

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CAKES + desserts, FOOD + DRINK | March 29, 2008 | by Kim Vallee

Celebrating the creative genius of Clever Cupcakes in Montreal

I am always watching for stylishly decorated cupcakes. Fondant decorated cakes are my favorites. So imagine how glad I was yesterday when I came across the most stunning cupcakes I ever saw. The power of social networks My journey started by looking at the Facebook profile of new friends I made last Wednesday at the [...]

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GIFT IDEAS, HOUSEWARMING gifts | March 28, 2008 | by Kim Vallee

Nursery Prints and Artful Housewarming Gifts

I received an email from Jaime Derringer, the blogger behind the always interesting Design Milk blog, announcing new prints on her etsy shop. Her latest prints are produced in limited print run of 25. At $10 and $18 a piece or 2 prints for $30, her art is quite affordable. Frame a couple of Jaime [...]

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FOOD + DRINK, TABLEWARE

March 27, 2008 | by Kim