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Archive | September, 2010

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | September 30, 2010 | by Kim Vallee

Sublime Cork Flooring

Cork is well known for its sound barrier and thermal properties. But I have to admit that I am not big of the typical look of cork flooring products. This might change with that one. It’s absolutely gorgeous. Sadly, I cannot provide you any information regarding where to buy it. SOURCING: + via the design [...]

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ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | September 30, 2010 | by Kim Vallee

Five Unusual Halloween Pumpkins

I scoured the Web for beautiful, fun and unique style pumpkins. The main constant is to stay away from the orange pumpkins. + The carve-by-color technique gives this Night Owl pumpkin a cool and unexpected twist. One element that it not mention on the online instructions is that you also need to paint your pale [...]

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FAMILY, KIDS party | September 30, 2010 | by Kim Vallee

Little Drummer Girl for a 1st Birthday Party

Who can resist such an adorable cupcake tower topper like this drum cake? Not me. Music instruments, like drums, are an excellent theme for a toddler birthday party because parents can find plenty of ways to decorate and to build activities around the theme. Cupcake Tower and a Sweet Table I spot that real life [...]

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ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | September 30, 2010 | by Kim Vallee

Creepy Front Door and Entryway Halloween Decorations

You cannot neglect your entryway for Halloween as it sets the mood for the entire house. Ideally, coordinate your outdoor decorations with what going on inside your home. The aim is to carry out one specific ambiance. The jet-black wreath infested by snakes clearly warms your visitors. Then, continue the theme with bouquets full of spiders [...]

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ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas + decor

September 29, 2010 | by Kim

Evian Bottle by Issey Miyake

After Christian Lacroix, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and Paul Smith, it’s the turn of Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake to design a beautiful, limited-edition [...]

Design and style, LIVING

September 29, 2010 | by Kim