At Home with Kim Vallee

TRAVEL | August 24, 2009

Clever Interior Design Ideas at Fairmont Battery Wharf

We stayed to the newly opened Fairmont hotel when we went to Boston at the beginning of August. We stayed there for almost a week. I now prefer the Fairmont Battery Wharf to the historic Copley Plaza hotel. The Battery Wharf won for its location and its modern design. Little Italy If you have ever been to [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | August 7, 2009

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Lesson in Styling your Front Door from Beacon Hill

This afternoon I visited Beacon Hill, an old British style, upscale neighborhood in Boston. This is one of the are where the houses are the most expensive in Boston. One think I noticed as we walked around is how, even though the houses have no landing, many front doors felt inviting and elegant. I paid attention [...]

DINING, EATING out | June 30, 2009

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Restaurants are Embracing Twitter to Reach their Customers

I told you on my other blog that Twitter can be an efficient marketing vehicle for businesses. One type of business that benefits well from the free marketing platform that Twitter provides are local restaurants. What I like is that I decide which local stores and restaurants I want to follow on Twitter. This way, I [...]

REVIEWS, TRAVEL | December 30, 2008

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My 2008 Posts in Review: February

I traveled a lot last February. I went to Toronto for the IDS show, Boston, Vancouver, New York and San Francisco. + I am proud of the good tips I gave on How to select your centerpieces + Last February, I wrote that I secretly dream of a clutter free home. Last fall, my husband [...]

SPECIAL occasions, TRAVEL | September 27, 2008

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Oak Bar in Boston

Since it is Saturday night, I will share a few of my travel pictures. I told before that I enjoy staying at the Gold Floor of The Fairmont Copley Plaza when I visit Boston. I love boutique hotels but I also enjoy the pleasures and attention to details from the old luxury hotels. Even if I [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | August 4, 2008

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Nicolette Brunklaus’ City of Life 2008 collection

From her Amsterdam design studio, Nicolette Brunklaus created an even more amazing 2008 collection than her previous ones. Her products are conversation pieces. Nicolette Brunklaus played with a housewares theme this time. The House of Anne photos, shown in the middle, bring a homey feeling. The City of Life line is diverse as you can [...]

GIFT IDEAS, HOSTESS gifts, HOUSEWARMING gifts | April 19, 2008

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Cool Gift Ideas from Simplemente Blanco

I felt in love with the work of Fernanda Bourlot, an artist from Buenos Aires, Argentina who now lived in Boston, Massachusetts. She likes simple things that feel luxurious. As suggested by the name, everything at Simplemente Blanco is from the white palette. The Design Philosophy Her collection carries a modern rustic charm. Simplemente [...]

TRAVEL | February 18, 2008

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Happy President Day!

The most stylish first lady is still Jackie Kennedy. My husband told these pictures of me with the President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jackie when we visited Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas. My advice if you planned to visit one of the world Madame Tussauds’ museum is to dress up [...]