At Home with Kim Vallee

DINING, FOOD + drinks | August 1, 2009

Ice Pops For Grown Ups: Margarita, Martini and Mojito Popsicle Recipes

Serving alcohol popsicles adds a special touch to a pool party. Instead of a digestive, keep the party alive and serve Havana Mojito popsicles as an after-dessert treat on the patio. Or great your guest with a margarita popsicle. This way, you will not lose time making drinks as your guests arrive. Plus, it will spread [...]

HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space, PICNIC | July 7, 2008

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Four Summer Vacation Essentials

They are plenty of small items that can make your stay at beach or at the park more enjoyable. It is better to shop for them before your vacation starts. These summer essentials display style and function. Recreational Recliner The Metro Seat by Picnic Time is a portable, recreational recliner with shoulder strap. The Metro Seat [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | June 25, 2008

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Get Inspired by IKEA Summer Collection for Canada Day and the Fourth of July

Literal party themes are not my thing. You do not need to fill the room with maple leafs or over saturate the space with the flag patterns like it is suggested by the mass produced dinnerware and party supplies. You can still show your patriotism at your party by doing it on a more subtle way. [...]

ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas | June 1, 2008

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Hip Beach Theme for a Wedding Anniversary Party

We owe a lot to our parents. After all they gave us an environment to flourish and expand our horizon. The customs want that you throw a big party at the 25th and the 50th anniversary. Kids should be the ones that organize it. The problem is that kids are still in school for the 25th, [...]

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 [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining, KIDS party | May 14, 2008

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New Styles of Swim Rings and Beach Balls by Designroom Group

It feels almost like summer. You could bring the Daydream swim ring and Day dream beach ball to complete my first birthday party theme. If you want bright colors, get inspired by the Moroccan pattern. Revive your inner child spirit and throw some beach balls at a grown up pool party. These designs are [...]