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
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
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
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 [...]
October 1, 2011 | by Kim
Tomorrow will be the last day that you can see Jean Paul Gaultier’s exhibit at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. I went [...]
September 16, 2011 | by Kim
The Bouroullec brothers have designed an art installation that democratizes a visit to the museum. For the London Design Festival, the Victoria [...]
August 20, 2011 | by Kim
I attended the opening gala of the exhibitIKEA last Wednesday night. It showed IKEA under another eyes. It is inspiring to see [...]
August 15, 2011 | by Kim
I believe that design should be a part of every step of our daily life. Therefore, I can only applaud this initiative [...]
LIVING, STYLE & News | March 5, 2012 | by Heather Watterworth