At Home with Kim Vallee

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | September 29, 2009

Art by the Girl Behind The Charm School Dropout

Sarah Collier referred to The Dotted Line as a vintage piece than meets digital. I love it! Sarah sells her art as 5 x7 ” print on etsy. This full time high school counselor, part time artist also finds the time to write an art blog called The Charm School Dropout. + The Dotted Line print $15 USD + [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS rooms | September 27, 2009

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Birds in a Tree Decor for a Nursery

You recalled the fabulous mobile birds created by Spool Sewing that I showcased last March. I just realized that they would look awesome next to the Season Surface Graphics by notNeutral. Made of removable and reusable vinyl, the Season wall decals can stay with your kid up to the preschool years. Wall Decals Build you own tree [...]

TRAVEL | September 11, 2009

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Ecological Underwater Sculpture Park by Jason de Caires Taylor

If you ever go to Grenada, do not miss this incredible exhibit. British sculptor Jason de Caires Taylor wanted to do something to help the endangered reefs along the coast of Grenada. He came up with a solution that uses his skills. He created artificial reefs made of sculptures fashioned out of materials suitable for [...]

ENTERTAINING, PICNIC | July 29, 2009

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Wedding Gift Ideas for my Etsy Finds

Giving something handmade or crafted feels more special. Picnics are about taking the time to sit, eat and talk. It is about making time for yourself and your loved ones. It feels right the perfect gift for newlyweds or a bride-to-be. SewnNatural produced the retro style picnic blankets at the top. I am partial to the [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS rooms | July 20, 2009

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Numbers, Single Letter and Alphabet Art Prints by Binth

You may be familiar with the letters and alphabet prints by Binth. They have been around since 2007, I think. What I did know what that you can go for single letter print instead of the entire alphabet. It is a cheaper option. Any one of those will look great in a nursery or a [...]

TRAVEL | January 29, 2009

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Seeing Andy Warhol Live and Yves Saint-Laurent on Valentine’s Day

I received yesterday on my inbox a promotion from Joie de Vivre for their ‘Warhol Live’ Package. With a one-night stay at selected Joie de Vivre’s hotels, you receive with two VIP tickets to the de Young Museum for the ‘Warhol Live’ exhibit. This is a hip activity you can do on Valentine’s Day [...]

ENTERTAINING, Gifts for HER, TABLESCAPE | January 23, 2009

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Owl and Birch Outstanding Wedding Theme won First Place

When I spotted the adorable owl prints by etsy seller yumi yumi on Hostess with the Mostess yesterday, I knew these illustrations could be the inspirations for an amazing modern chic tablescape. Wedding Table Design I am not the only one who thinks so. Milestone Events of Vancouver used them as the basis for their tablescape [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | December 12, 2008

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Amazing Hand Cut Paper Sculptures by Helen Musselwhite

I discovered Helen fabulous paper wall arts looking at the Frosty Details of the Christmas styled mantel on Living etc. This Holiday design takes such a fresh look at traditional elements. I love it! The main features, The King Of Christmas and the paper wreath, are both art pieces made by UK artist Helen Musselwhite. Her works [...]