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GIFT IDEAS, GIFTS for him | June 12, 2009

Cool Dutch Design Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

The Netherlands are a country where talented and creative designers flourish in a good number. Sadly, most of their design products do not cross the Atlantic Ocean. In fact, most of the Dutch products are exported when a dedicated retailer wishes to carry them and import the goods directly from The Netherlands. This is the [...]

GIFT IDEAS, HOSTESS gifts | June 11, 2009

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Ninutik: The Modern Side of Maple Syrup

Canada is the premier producer of maple syrup. Although the number of producers is impressive, if there is a constant is the packaging. In fact, neither the producers or the distributors make an effort to distinguish their product through packaging. The maple leaf is used as much as possible. Some have even developed complex bottle like [...]

GIFT IDEAS, GIFTS for him | June 3, 2009

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas

I gathered 6 gift ideas that may applied to your dad. The first group is for a dad who likes construction or architecture. + The first idea is city landmark buildings or construction. You can choose between the John Hancock Building in Chicago, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the [...]

GIFT IDEAS, HOSTESS gifts | April 29, 2009

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Affordable Tabletop Items as Hostess Gifts

Everyone is looking for gift ideas that are unique and affordable. You are sure to get invited another time if you show up at the door with any of three hostess gifts: + Bryan Parks of Kwytza Kraft decided to give a second life to an everyday object that is commonly throw away after a single [...]

GIFT IDEAS, GIFTS for her | April 22, 2009

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Creative Ways to Give Plants for Mother’s Day

Forget the typical floral arrangements this year and be original with your Mother’s Day gift. I spot three ideas that would make a lasting impression. The focal point of a courtyard garden designed by Floral Grubb is this succulent vertical garden. Sempervivum and a little horizontal bed with Myers asparagus and echeveria create an amazing [...]

GIFT IDEAS, GIFTS for her | April 20, 2009

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for a Design-Savvy Mom

Four unique gift ideas that say to your mother that she is special. + Since I have a thing for apple and bird feeder, it will come to no surprise that Apple Bird Feeder caught my eye. $25 USD at Modern Tribe + Desk Tidy designed by Daniel Black and Martin Blum will look great in the [...]

GIFT IDEAS, HOSTESS gifts

April 14, 2009

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Essential Small Serving Bowls for the Hostess

A quick way for the hostess to set up appetizers is to have easy access to unique small bowls. The bowls become your presentation. As long as you keep a few snack items in your pantry, you can receive in style impromptu visitors for a cocktail anytime. Two main categories of small serving bowls are [...]

GIFT IDEAS, GIFTS for her

March 3, 2009

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Cats and Joy for my Tuesday’s Quick Links 2009.03.03

+ I may get a Retro Modern Pet Bed for my cats. These cat beds look so cool. They are $69 for a bed with a wood base, $82 for an acrylic base. You only see two of their fabrics on their Etsy shop but Little Kittyville proposes a wide selection of fabrics. + [...]

DINING, HOSTESS gifts, TABLEWARE

February 26, 2009

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HemDing and ChipChopSliceServe by Thorsten Van Elten

If you are looking for serving ware with a fun attitude, look no further than Thorsten Van Elten to deliver the unique edge. These will set the tone of your party. The new HemDing is a platter/fruit bowl made from a porcelain platter and a solid wood spade handle. It reminds us that our food comes [...]

GIFT IDEAS, GIFTS for her

February 25, 2009

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Antique Replica Porcelain Milk Bottle Vases by Alyssa Ettinger

Following the concept of yesterday’s post about vintage style glass milk bottles, I scoured on Etsy these cute porcelain vases from the talented Alyssa Ettinger. Alyssa likes to fashion her vases with everyday object textures. I showcased her knitwear ceramic vases for Christmas 2007. Her Milk bottle collection is available as a set or individual vases. She [...]

ALL occasions, GIFT IDEAS

February 24, 2009

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Plain Jotter Ceramic Pad by Yoyo Ceramics

I am always looking for new ways to take notes at home on a more ecological way. I reuse pieces of papers for things that I will use only once. One year ago, I introduced the Ceramic Memo Board by See Jane Work. I still think it is a wonderful product. In fact, it is a [...]

GIFT IDEAS, GIFTS for her

February 14, 2009

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My Valentine’s Bouquet

My husband knows that I prefer receiving my favorite flowers instead of the cliché roses for Valentine’s Day. It is not for nothing that the new logo of At Home with Kim Vallee showcases a tulip. By the way, I aim to publish the revamped blog by the end of March 2009. About the Bouquet Tulips [...]

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