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GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HER | November 19, 2009

nyDesignroom Laptop Carrier and Shopping Bags

More bag options for the fashionable city girl. The laptop bag is available for a 15-inch and a 17-inch laptop version. If you have a 13-inch laptop, I find that a 15-inch flat carrier is often not too big. Plus, it comes handy to bring a magazine with me. Ask then first for exact dimensions, [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HER | November 19, 2009

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New Amy Butler Fashion and Travel Bags for Kalencom

Fans of Amy Butler who are week-end travelers or who often take a-week vacation under the sun would be thrilled by this news. You can get a fabulous carry-ons designed by Amy Butler. As usual, the patterns are divine. I would love to get a navy Dream Traveler-Sari Flowers for Christmas. Sadly, the Graceful Traveler-Fuschia Tree that [...]

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, 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. + [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

ENTERTAINING, Gifts for HER, TABLESCAPE

January 23, 2009

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Owl and Birch Outstanding Wedding Theme won First Place

When I spotted the adorable owl prints by etsy seller yumi yumi on Hostess with the Mostess yesterday, I knew these illustrations could be the inspirations for an amazing modern chic tablescape. Wedding Table Design I am not the only one who thinks so. Milestone Events of Vancouver used them as the basis for their tablescape [...]

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