At Home with Kim Vallee

DINING, TABLEWARE | February 3, 2010

Avva Felt Breadbasket by Teroforma

The husband and wife team Anna & Andrew Hellman relies on an international group of designers and artisans to make thoughtfully designed objects for the table. Their latest creation is the cutest bread basket I came across so far. It is made of felt and it ships flat. With the holes, I do not think this [...]

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | February 2, 2010

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Restore Baskets by Designer Mika Tolvanen

For his baskets, the Finnish designer Mika Tolvanen imagined simple lines. The shape is obtained by covering a soft shelf with polymer felt made from PET bottles. The baskets feel cozy and inviting. They are big enough to store or carry inside your home your favorite magazines, toys or even a small batch of firewood. The [...]

ENTERTAINING, Gifts for HIM, PICNIC | May 26, 2008

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Cool Picnic Gear for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is the third Sunday from now (June 15th, 2008). I will give you a head start with these tasteful and practical gift ideas for your dad. Picnic Drinkware The red and aqua outdoor tumblers, hi-ball glasses, wine glasses and jugs by John Lewis remind me of the hip nautical palette I showed you two weeks [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | March 15, 2008

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Brunch Tableware by C.Quoi

With a name that translates to What is it?, you expect unusual products from C.Quoi. This French design studio offers a feast of whimsical yet practical objects for the home. C.Quoi produces several objects for the kitchen. I select my favorites for entertaining. Perfect for a brunch, these luxurious items add more than charm [...]