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LIVING, TRAVEL | May 9, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Friendly Luxury When Camping

cozy camping bedroom

photos by Thomas J. Story for Sunset magazine – May 2012 Camping has evolved so much since my childhood. I prefer a nice hotel room to sleeping in a tent any time. I’m also aware that many young kids adore camping; maybe that I will need to adapt. Just in case, I explored how I [...]

LIVING, TRAVEL | May 8, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Kim Loves: Reisenthel’s Travel Bags

reisenthel travel bags

I have a love affair with some brands and Reisenthel is one of these brands for me. It has been a while since I visited their Web site. I am glad to see new products. I couldn’t stop discovering their travelling bag collection. I like the fact that it is cheerful. Plus, you will not [...]

JUST me, LIVING | May 3, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

What To Wear: Mom and a Toddler on a Rainy Day

mom toddler fashion on rainy days

Before motherhood, I only wear modern style trench coats. I am still a fan of the ones by m0851 but I can’t wear them when I go to the park with my toddler boy. I start looking for casual options that would still look great when I walk in the city streets. I find the [...]

LIVING, TRAVEL | May 3, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Friendly to Kids: Family Stays and Teaching Good Behaviour at the Table

family stays

By design, boutique hotels try to raise the bar in hospitality. Since I became a mom, I look for services that I never considered before. A lot of hotels claimed to be family-friendly but, unless you go to a family resort, the list of family services often stops at providing a crib on request, having [...]

LIVING, STYLE & News

March 5, 2012 | by Heather

Paint Dipped DIY Round-Up

paint dip utensils kitchen diy

Paint-dipped furniture has been making the rounds as a subtle way to embrace the bold and bright color trend. But if you’re [...]

LIVING, STYLE & News

February 17, 2012 | by Kim

I Embrace Stylish Living and Friendly Luxury....

the loft project in london

At Home with Kim Vallee reached its fifth anniversary when I went to the Toronto Interior Design Show. When I pressed the [...]

LIVING, STYLE & News

February 6, 2012 | by Kim

Best of Conversations in Design (Part 2):...

Michele Caniato

After listening to Michele Caniato at Conversations in Design, I see him as some kind of agent for designers and inventors. Many [...]

LIVING, TRAVEL

January 22, 2012 | by Kim

Travel in Style with Design Hotels

design hotels

If you are fond of boutique hotels, you are probably familiar with Mr and Mrs Smith‘s hotel booking services. I love their story. [...]

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