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ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | May 9, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

What To Drink: Go Pink for Mother’s Day

pink drinks for mother's day

Mom-tini recipe from NUVO Sparkling Liqueur | Pomtini recipe  from POM  | Pink Blossom recipe  from SAQ | Nude Nuvo recipe  from NUVO Here are four feminine cocktails that you could serve your mom this Mother’s Day.  Personally, I look forward to sip my Pink Blossom. Mom-tini recipe 2 oz POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice 2 oz Vodka Splash [...]

ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | May 9, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Must-Have for a Picnic: A Table-on-the-go

eucalyptus folding picnic table

Table in a Bag on sale at $49.95 USD at Crate and Barrel This picture illustrates my ideal picnic at the park. I love all the details. I need a folding picnic table like this to make my picnic more stylish and comfortable. People who bought it commented that the table is the perfect height [...]

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

Yuri’s Night in Montreal

hoop danse with yuri's night banner

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 [...]

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

Party Must-Have: Confetti Bunting by Engel

confetti bunting

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: [...]

ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas + decor

March 30, 2012 | by Kim

Party Must-Have: The Giant Round Balloons...

geronimo party ballons stylish

Balloons are often a must at birthdays and big parties. The ones from Geronimo Ballons stand up for two reasons: first, Jihan [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining

March 27, 2012 | by Kim

The Costco Challenge: The Making of a Stylish...

stylish canapes costco challenge

This article from Town & Country is the proof that you do not need to spend a fortune to entertain in style 20 guests. [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining

March 26, 2012 | by Kim

Easter Egg Decorating and Crafting Ideas

easter egg hunt prizes

At only a few weeks ago from Easter, it is more than time to plan your Easter Egg activities. Hiding special eggs [...]

CAKES + desserts, ENTERTAINING

March 3, 2012 | by Kim

Duff Goldman and an Easter Cake

duff easter cake

Time flies. Easter is one month away. Looking at this cute Easter Cake made by Tina, a baker at Mara-Mi Store + Cafe [...]

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