My son will be 16 months old next week. I can’t believe how time flies. He becomes a little boy more and more every day. He started to show signs of independence. We went to dinner twice last week at Bistro Japonais Furusato, our favorite friendly neighbourhood Japanese restaurant. Zack savoured everything we gave him. I guess [...]
ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | June 28, 2012 | by Kim Vallee
After 5 years of covering the Fourth of July party scene, I must confess that I have a feeling of déjà vu. I found two DIY projects that you can do with the kids. I feel that it is always important to involve them with family celebrations. Star and Stripes Garland Kit $10.50 USD at Paper [...]
ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | June 28, 2012 | by Kim Vallee
You will hear Wow! and see smile in your guests’ face if you serve any of these at your Fourth of July celebrations this year. Get the fresh fruit flag recipe at Family Fun. The idea is so simple that you can do it with your kids. All that you need are blackberries, strawberries, bananas and lemon [...]
HOME + GARDEN, KITCHEN design | June 27, 2012 | by Kim Vallee
→ Creating a Homey Restaurant-Style Kitchen with a Chef Table at Home photo: Deulonder Domestic Architecture (kitchen 1) You see plenty of pretty kitchens in magazines and online. Unfortunately, some kitchens are more beautiful than useful. I am interested by kitchens that are practical and beautiful. I found several ideas when I looked at the portfolio of Deulonder [...]
June 25, 2012 | by Kim
Photos: National Watermelon Promotion Board except for number 4: The Party Dress magazine I was happy to share my summer entertaining tips for the [...]
June 24, 2012 | by Kim
Photo credit: Victor R. Caivano / AP I woke up this morning to a sunny, hot summer day. It felt natural to [...]
June 20, 2012 | by Kim
Young children usually ask for a themed bedroom decor. With the right dosage, you can give them what they want without looking [...]
June 14, 2012 | by Kim
Ah no! Taken at a moment where I relaxed my smile. Today, I am happy to talk about the latest social media [...]
FAMILY, KIDS rooms | June 28, 2012 | by Kim Vallee