I am surprised that it took me so long to discover this fabulous ready to bake cake by chocolatier Autumn Martin of Hot Cakes. She started making them in 2008. Since then, the dessert served in a Mason jar has exploded. If a molten chocolate cake is not a novelty, why do I write about it? In [...]
DESIGN & style, LIVING | May 30, 2012 | by Kim Vallee
Last Saturday, I attended BlogPodium at the stylish Arcadian Loft located in the Simpson Tower in Toronto. First, I must congratulate publicly Lindsay Stephenson of Aubrey and Lindsay’s Little House Blog and Jennifer Flores of Rambling Renovators for organizing such an amazing event. The girls put a lot of hours making it a reality and it showed when we look at [...]
ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | May 29, 2012 | by Kim Vallee
It is no secret that I am a fan of Dwell Studio. I bought their Owl bedding for my son’s nursery. Once again, I am in awe. This time is with their first summer collection. 1. Summertime Backgammon or Summertime Chess and Checker set $35 USD each | 2. Portable Hitachi $295 USD | 3. Scandinavian Etched Fish Glass and Pitcher from $12 [...]
ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | May 23, 2012 | by Kim Vallee
Keeping a reserve of washi tapes can be a time-saver when you have to create last-minute party decorations. Washi tapes immediately transformed a basic bags or bottles into something with personality. I compiled a lit of amazing projects made by crafters and small shop owners on the blogosphere. Loot Bags If you are looking for [...]
May 23, 2012 | by Kim
As soon as I laid my eyes on the totem made of gleePEEPS pouffes, I was hooked. I want the gleePEEPS pouffes and character bolster [...]
May 22, 2012 | by Kim
Multicoloured Striped Polo Shirt $19.90 CAD at Zara | Denim Bermudas $17.90 CAD at Zara | Sandal Paco Boy $55 USD at Geox [...]
May 22, 2012 | by Kim
I always keep an eye open for easy show stopper food plating that I could use at a party. The carpaccio served on [...]
May 15, 2012 | by Kim
Last Friday, food blogger Beatrice Peltre of La Tartine Gourmande was at “The Martha Stewart Show”. Bea prepared two savory tartines from her [...]
CAKES + desserts, ENTERTAINING | May 30, 2012 | by Kim Vallee