At Home with Kim Vallee

HOME + GARDEN, KITCHEN design | November 3, 2009

Kappa Hood by Barriviera Cappe

My eyes caught a kitchen hood that seems to be made for me. I like it in its yellow orange color. Find more unusual range hoods designed by Barriviera Cappe on Appliancist. + photos: Barriviera Cappe

COOKING tools, DINING | July 27, 2009

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What’s Hot in Teakettles: Color and Water Temperature Gauge

When it comes to kettles, you first have to decide if you are looking for a stove model or an electric model. My preference goes to a classic teakettle that you put on the stove. I own a beautiful Italian design stainless steel whistling kettle. Many friends told me over the years that my kettle looks [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | June 2, 2009

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Impressed by Stadler Form’s Modern Household Appliances

I usually do not talk about household appliances on my blog. But when I saw the Otto Wooden Fan on the Finds and Trends blog on Canadian House and Home, I could not resist to learn more about the brand who elevates a mundane object. The Swiss brand Stadler Form produces these cheerful and refined household [...]

HOME + GARDEN, KITCHEN design | December 9, 2008

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Dishwasher Buying Guide

At last, we bought a new dishwasher to replace our old one that broke two days after my husband’s big birthday bash. At least all the mess from his party was cleaned. Although I dreamed of a Miele’s dishwasher for a long time, we looked at other brands to compare. I analyzed the features carefully and [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor, TRENDS | May 19, 2008

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Opening Night at the Architects and Designers Building

Tonight is the opening of the Architects and Designers Building (A&D Building) in New York City. What is in it for you? What is great for all of us is that the showrooms at the A&D Building are open to the trade and the public. You will get to see premium products for your home from [...]

COOKING tools, DINING | May 17, 2008

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How to Select a Cookware Set?

The high-quality cookware makes a difference when cooking. They last longer but more importantly they will cook better because they distribute heat more efficiently. A set provides the basic pots and pans that you need on a daily basis. You will add specialized pots as you need them. Although a superior cookware set can cost a lot, [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor, TABLESCAPE | January 4, 2008

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New products by IKEA for 2008

A reader I. sent me an upcoming press document by IKEA announcing their latest collection for 2008. It is almost a scoop since the document is titled Press February 2008. The document was released earlier on the IKEAFANS Web site. As I told you yesterday, red is strong. And you definitely get [...]

COOKING tools, DINING | October 31, 2007

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Did you know that an AGA cooker is a green option?

The Classic enameled Aga has an interesting story. First this is the invention of Swedish Nobel Prize-winning physicist Gustaf Dalén for his wife. In 1932, the classic Agas became all British. They are produced in the central English town of Coalbrookdale. For your information, British call our range a cooker. What makes an Aga so special? Besides being [...]