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HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | April 25, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Orla Kiely Garden Collection for Wild & Wolf

I wish that I could give or receive the Orla Kiely for Wild & Wolf for Mother’s Day. I am particularly fond of the Orla Kiely Flask; it would be great for picnics. The signature pattern plant pots are available in small (orange), medium (grey) and large (green). A hand trowel and a garden fork complete the collection. [...]

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ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas + decor | April 24, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Yuri’s Night in Montreal

Two weeks ago I attended the fifth edition of Yuri’s Night in Montreal. This is a party to commemorate the first man in space, Yuri Gagarin. The party was organized by my artist friend Bettina Forget. I must say that she raised the bar this year. The theme was spaceport. We had to fill an online [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | April 13, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

For the Birds: Five Stylish Bird Houses and Feeders

Squirrels should not be able to eat the material of these bird houses. I selected two glazed ceramic bird houses and three made of metal available in several colours. Except for the Piep Show XXL, which is designed to feed large group of birds, these bird houses should provide good protection for the birds that [...]

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ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas + decor | April 13, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Party Must-Have: Confetti Bunting by Engel

I am pretty sure that if you hang these retro fabric confetti buntings, they would be a hit with your party guests as much as the giant balloons of two weeks ago. Since they seem to only be available in The Netherlands and in United Kindgom, you may consider making your own with your fabric leftovers. SOURCING: [...]

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FAMILY, KIDS party

April 12, 2012 | by Kim