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HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | April 25, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Orla Kiely Garden Collection for Wild & Wolf

I wish that I could give or receive the Orla Kiely for Wild & Wolf for Mother’s Day. I am particularly fond of the Orla Kiely Flask; it would be great for picnics. The signature pattern plant pots are available in small (orange), medium (grey) and large (green). A hand trowel and a garden fork complete the collection. [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | April 13, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

For the Birds: Five Stylish Bird Houses and Feeders

Squirrels should not be able to eat the material of these bird houses. I selected two glazed ceramic bird houses and three made of metal available in several colours. Except for the Piep Show XXL, which is designed to feed large group of birds, these bird houses should provide good protection for the birds that [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | February 29, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

My Family-Friendly Decorating Tips in Canadian House & Home and Maison & Demeure

I was delighted when the talented team at Canadian House & Home and Maison & Demeure asked me if I would like to create a photo gallery about my favorite spaces. This top-notch home decorating magazine is always on my must-read list. When they asked me what would be my angle, I immediately thought about [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | February 15, 2012 | by Heather Watterworth

New Uses for Old Things: Vintage Suitcases

Easy spot to at second-hand stores and garage sales, vintage suiteases come with built-in charm (and, usually, a not-so-pleasant smell). Battered corners and silky linings tell tales of the suitcase’s travelled past, and you can instantly imagine the trips taken and memories made by previous owners. It’s just as easy to imagine taking one of [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor

February 7, 2012 | by Kim