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ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas + decor | June 14, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Micheals Arrival to Quebec Starts with a Search for a Creative Ambassador

Ah no! Taken at a moment where I relaxed my smile. Today, I am happy to talk about the latest social media campaign where I am involved as a judge. Michaels, the North America’s largest specialty retailer of arts and craft, is finally opening stores in Quebec. Michaels does it large with the opening of 7 stores [...]

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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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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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ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas + decor | March 30, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Party Must-Have: The Giant Round Balloons Decorated by Geronimo Balloons

Balloons are often a must at birthdays and big parties. The ones from Geronimo Ballons stand up for two reasons: first, Jihan “Jihanimo” Zencirli only uses 36-inch perfectly round ballons and second, it is how she uniquely decorated each one with fancy frill. They are made to order. Hand-cut fine paper, fringe, long trail of [...]

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March 3, 2012 | by Kim