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LIVING, STYLE & News | March 5, 2012 | by Heather Watterworth

Paint Dipped DIY Round-Up

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Paint-dipped furniture has been making the rounds as a subtle way to embrace the bold and bright color trend. But if you’re not willing to sacrifice a favourite wooden chair or stool for this trend, the technique can be adapted for inexpensive home accessories. These DIYs prove how easy it is get a custom look [...]

LIVING, STYLE & News | February 17, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

I Embrace Stylish Living and Friendly Luxury. Do You?

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 Publish button on January 27th, 2007, I didn’t know that I started a new chapter of my life. So much has happened in my personal life and my professional life. The fifth anniversary [...]

LIVING, STYLE & News | February 6, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Best of Conversations in Design (Part 2): Michele Caniato Talked about Opportunities for Innovative Designers

Michele Caniato

After listening to Michele Caniato at Conversations in Design, I see him as some kind of agent for designers and inventors. Many designers have a hard time to sell themselves. Other do not take the time or have the connections to make deals with retail brands. He saw a niche in the market when he [...]

LIVING, STYLE & News | January 9, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Sock Slippers by Collegien

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Isabelle of Accro de la Mode captured the warmth that I felt when I laid my eyes on these French-made sock slippers. They seem so comfy and perfect to keep my feet warm right now. Collégien, the French maker, produces pairs made of cashmere for the colder months. I wish that we could buy here [...]

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October 1, 2011 | by Kim

What to Do in Montreal: The Fashion World of...

animated mannequin

Tomorrow will be the last day that you can see Jean Paul Gaultier’s exhibit at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. I went [...]

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September 16, 2011 | by Kim

Textile Field Installation by Ronan and Erwan...

Textile Field installation

The Bouroullec brothers have designed an art installation that democratizes a visit to the museum. For the London Design Festival, the Victoria [...]

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August 20, 2011 | by Kim

What to Do this Weekend: The exhibitIKEA 2011...

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I attended the opening gala of the exhibitIKEA last Wednesday night. It showed IKEA under another eyes. It is inspiring to see [...]

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August 15, 2011 | by Kim

Tools at Schools Taught Eight Graders about...

tools for school desk chair locker

I believe that design should be a part of every step of our daily life. Therefore, I can only applaud this initiative [...]

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