At Home with Kim Vallee

OFF topics | October 6, 2009

A Chanel Suit made of Ravioli

Last weekend was the 2009 edition of Nuit Blanche in Paris. For the occasion, Gilles Stassart dressed mannequins in food. “Les diététiques” was presented in 4 cycles at 4 Monop’ stores. The most striking piece has to be this Chanel suit made with ravioli. Wow! + photo by Le Figaro

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | September 29, 2009

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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 + [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | September 28, 2009

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Porcelain Tableware by Linda Bloomfield

UK potter Linda Bloomfield creates simple shapes with tactile satin mat glazes and subtly colored interiors. I like her style. Her tableware collection is sold through many art galleries and retailers across Britain. Lucky for us, the US-based retailer Hygge & West, which ships to Canada in top of the Unites States, carries her line. + [...]

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 [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS party | August 21, 2009

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Funky Forest Interactive Eco-System Installation

Two Amsterdam artists, Theodore Watson and Emily Gobeille of Zara Parade created Funky Forest in 2007. This is an interactive ecosystem where children used their body movements to influence the life of a forest and a river. Kids can use their body or place pillow rocks and logs to divert the water flowing from the waterfall [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME office | August 19, 2009

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Found Travel Memories and School Themes at Poppytalk Handmade

Poppytalk handmade is a great online market place where you can to fall upon unique finds. You can find original pieces like these illustrations by Matte Stevens. It happens to depict two places I have been to. + Gramercy Park NYC illustrates a stunning area. It is unbelievable that a fenced-in private park still exists in [...]

GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY | August 15, 2009

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Crayon Rolls and Wall Wear by Canadian Talents | etsy watch

While I was on etsy, I came across this crayon roll by Little Bird Designs of Vancouver, BC. This is one thing that parents should always carry with them. This ready-to-go crayon roll holds 10 crayons (or colored markers). Just roll, fold over – front to back – and tie! The crayons are included with [...]

TRAVEL | July 28, 2009

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Heather and Ivan Morison: I am so sorry. Goodbye Tea House

This is a beautiful organic shape art installation. With their I am so sorry. Goodbye double-domed pavilion, Heather and Ivan Morison explored the relationship between the built environment and nature. The interior has a few chairs and tables and a service bar where you can have a tea. If you are passing by London, UK until [...]