At Home with Kim Vallee

KIDS + BABY, KIDS rooms | April 20, 2009

Double Duty Modern Cribs for my Organizing Monday

Since I went to a baby shower last Saturday, designing a nursery inspired me to write this post. I am into modern cribs. Since modern cribs tend more expensive than the traditional cribs at Pottery Barn Kids, why not go for convertible cribs or cribs that serve two duties? It is more eco-friendly to extend [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS products | March 10, 2009

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Beautiful Textile Baby Goods at oktak

I bought a couple framed handbags from the New York designer oktak. I enjoy them. With the baby boom I see around me, I more inclined to show you cool baby goods that would be perfect for baby showers. You can find an array of baby gears in an array of stunning fabrics. The octopus [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS products | February 18, 2009

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Cute Baby Essentials by Babyburrito

I met Lianne of Babyburritto at the Montreal Girl Geek Dinner yesterday If you are going to a baby shower soon, have a look at her baby blankets and changing pads. She proposes modern, sophisticated patterns. The Babyburrito blankets have a comfy plush collar and are made of luxe minkie fabric on one side with designer [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS products | February 18, 2009

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Maman Bébé et Café is a Community Destination for Moms

Yesterday night’s Montreal Girl Geek Dinner took place at Maman Bébé et Café where Naomi Goldapple talked about her business and introduced cool local baby product brands. Maman Bébé et Café acts a unique community destination for moms with young children. The place brings under the same roof a cafe, a supervised play area [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS party | January 20, 2009

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How to Select a Theme for a First Birthday

A few readers asked me lately for help on designing a first birthday party. I wrote a quick guide on how to plan a baby’s first birthday party. 1. Consider the Venue Is it an indoor or outdoor event? How much space do you have? The format of the party may influence the party theme. 2. Party for [...]

DINING, FOOD + drinks | December 31, 2008

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My 2008 Posts in Review: April

I do not know if it is spring that inspired me but green living made my headlines often in April 2008 + To celebrate Earth Day, I gave you my tips on how to host an Eco-Chic Dinner Party. Raw food was on the menu. + I listed my favorite Reusable Ultra Compact Shopping Bags. [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS party | May 12, 2008

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First Birthday Party Ideas for a Girl

I received an email from Janine who is thinking of doing a garden party for her daughter’s first birthday. She feels that all of the kids party decorations look so passé and cheesy. I have to agree with her. She asked for some ideas. I am proposing a cool flower theme. Party Planning A first year birthday is [...]

KIDS + BABY, LIVING with kids | May 5, 2008

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Gourmet Baby Food hits the US Market

Recall my story last month about Menus Bébé, a brand in France that produces Ready to Serve Gourmet Baby Food. I have found a similar company in California. Why to choose Pomme Bébé? Pomme Bébé produces small batches of fresh organic baby food. The food is simmered slowly to retain the maximum amount [...]