At Home with Kim Vallee

COOKING tools, DINING | January 6, 2010

I love my new Breville Variable Temperature Kettle

I first introduced it when I talked about innovations for tea kettles. Our electric kettle broke last December after 4 years of service. I started to use an Italian stainless stove kettle that I bought many many years ago. It works fine except that it takes ages to boil the amount of water I need to [...]

HOME + GARDEN, KITCHEN design | November 3, 2009

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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 Tea kettles: 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 [...]