At Home with Kim Vallee

BABY showers, ENTERTAINING | October 7, 2009

Paper Straws on Milk Bottles for a Baby Shower

Cindy of Hungry Girl por vida captured the essence of simple elegance with these shots of gray paper straws. You cannot go wrong with single serving glass milk bottles for a baby shower or a kids birthday party. You can simply remove the commercial labels or go one step further and tailor the bottle with an [...]

ENTERTAINING, PAPER goods | September 21, 2009

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Giraffe Birthday and Baby Shower Invitations

It is no secret that I love giraffe on stationery, plush animals and art prints. It is probably because I always dreamt of being tall. On my quest to find cutely modern giraffe invitations, it seams natural to stop at Minted. Minted is an online store offering fresh, modern custom stationery and invitations. They opted for [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS rooms | September 1, 2009

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Olli and Lime Baby and Toddler Collection

Modern parents have more stylish and unique choices at reasonable prices. One brand that needs of style-conscious parents is Olli & Lime from England. Do not worry, several retailers in Canada and the United States carry the line. Olli & Lime’s Fall 2009 collection is spread over 3 patterns: George, Billie and Egg. I prefer George [...]

CAKES and baked goods, ENTERTAINING | August 29, 2009

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Pink Cake Box Brings Personality to Wedding and Baby Shower Cakes

Imagine having a cake with a character that looks like the guest of honor. This is what you get when you hire Anne Heap of Pink Cake Box. She tailored her standard cake creations to fit your event. The flower baby shower cake includes a pregnant woman modeled after the image on the baby shower’s invitation. [...]

BABY showers, ENTERTAINING | July 30, 2009

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Fun Stuff from Three Potato Four

It is no secret that I love the vintage items at Three Potato Four. Here are my three fab from what is online this week. These would feel at home in any family with young children. You could also build a baby shower theme around on item. + If you are planning a baby shower on [...]

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 [...]

ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | June 9, 2009

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Cutest Office Supplies at Paper Source + 2 craft projects for outdoor parties

Add creativity to your desk with the exotic file folder set. It is part of the India collection, a PS design. The line includes flat cards, note cards, journals, wrapping paper, rubber stamps and colored glass tea light / votive holder. A good starting point to design a party. The Papaya Lotus Lotus journal harmonizes well [...]

BABY showers, KIDS + BABY, KIDS party | March 17, 2009

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Custom Made Kids Party Essentials For a Stress-Free Event Planning

These options are for the busy mother who do not have the time or is not inclined to create her own. Forget the big chains and visit Etsy to shop for your kids birthday essentials. With all the talented stationery designers on Etsy, it is an amazing source for cute and unique party themes. The key [...]