This video starts with: The Netherlands has the world’s largest number of cyclists, but it is also the safest place to cycling. It says a lot about what is possible when you want to. Even if it is just to see how another nation solved an universal problem, I invite you to watch the video (below). The suburban [...]
LIVING, URBAN Living | April 5, 2011 | by Kim Vallee
The Handisleeve by Umbra has an handle, which means that it is easy to hold and drink from. Some textile coffee sleeves can be slippery. It won’t happen with the rubber coated Handisleeve. I see it as a must-have for when you are driving your car. It comes in blue, red, green and black. Alan Wisniewski [...]
LIVING, URBAN Living | January 26, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth
Pie may be getting all the buzz, but there’s something even sweeter on food trend lists this year: honey. Perhaps a reflection of the local food movement, beekeeping is making its mark in urban backyards. Food and Wine magazine reports the Carmel Valley Ranch in California allows guests to check on hives located all over [...]
LIVING, URBAN Living | December 12, 2010 | by Kim Vallee
I have to confess that I spend a lot of money on beauty products. I don’t usually write about it because I am faithful to the brands I use. I learned over the years which products work best for my skin. Plus, the skin on my face does not like changes. Body and Beauty Care [...]
November 3, 2010 | by Kim
It’s about time that retailers start to meet the needs of urban gardeners. Most city dwellers have access to a small backyard [...]
September 14, 2010 | by Kim
Opéra de Montréal found a great way to reach ordinary people this weekend. Four singers from Opéra de Montréal and the Atelier lyrique [...]
September 8, 2010 | by Kim
Losing a pet is devastating for all members of a family. This is why it’s important to provide a way to find [...]
August 30, 2010 | by Kim
Last Friday, I had lunch at the Copley Square Farmers Market in Boston. It’s a great place for an impromptu picnic. Gorgeous [...]
LIVING, URBAN Living | November 21, 2011 | by Kim Vallee