At Home with Kim Vallee

Lava Lamps

I like this picture taken by my husband last night at YULBiz, the monthly meetup of Montreal’s bloggers and social media crowd. It looks so festive. I prefer the 52 oz Lava Lamp, also called the Royal, to the original model. These are the 52 oz Lava Lamps. If you buy lava lamps, turn on [...]

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Family Dinner Menu

I usually serve uncomplicated, tasty meals when I have friends over. I believe it is best to cook dishes that everyone will enjoy. A simple recipe can look very appealing. A simple look at the photos on Sweet Paul will convince you, if you are not sure. The next time you host a casual dinner, invite [...]

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Retro Mama’s Sewing Projects: Easter Eggs, Pincushions and Plush

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Kim Kruzich of Retro Mama wrote an well-documented tutorial that will teach you how to make your own Fabric Easter eggs. She provided useful tips to make this sewing project a success. If you make your own, share your photos on her Flickr group. More Sewing Patterns Kim also has an etsy shop where she [...]

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Inspired by Ink & Peat

It has been a while since I visited Housemartin, the blog of the owner of Ink & Peat. I admire Pam’s floral arrangements since her beginning. She caught my heart again with her modern garden arrangement that cleverly mixes a variety of orange and green flowers. Not every party requires a theme. But it helps [...]

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