At Home with Kim Vallee

ENTERTAINING, PICNIC | July 29, 2009

Wedding Gift Ideas for my Etsy Finds

Giving something handmade or crafted feels more special. Picnics are about taking the time to sit, eat and talk. It is about making time for yourself and your loved ones. It feels right the perfect gift for newlyweds or a bride-to-be. SewnNatural produced the retro style picnic blankets at the top. I am partial to the [...]

DINING, FOOD + drinks | April 1, 2009

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The Jewels of New York’s Food Styling for my Gastronomic Wednesday

The same women behind the Easter Egg cookies I showcased yesterday share every week recipes on The Jewels of New York. The photos look amazing. Their farewell to winter meal caught my eyes. I would like to be invited to a feast like that. The menu includes an attractive glazed rack of lamb on a nest [...]

ENTERTAINING, SPECIAL occasions | February 16, 2009

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DIY Printable Table Numbers

Table numbering is not just for weddings. They are a must for any big sit-down dinner from a baptism, a sporting club party to a wedding anniversary. These table number cards are cute and modern. Except for the yellow-checkered oval table numbers made by Creature Comforts, they all came from Martha Stewart. I love [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVENT planning | November 14, 2008

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A Talk with Jaime of It’s A Jaime Thing

Recall the Sunflower bridal shower with the tiki bar that I spotlighted this summer, today’s interview is with the talented blogger who designed that event. Jaime is a happy housewife hoping to become one day a domestic goddess. When I asked her to talk about herself Jaime told me that she was very blessed to have [...]

ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas | October 10, 2008

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Mad Hatter Tea Party for Moms and Kids

I found these pictures online on the Web site of Hallmark Magazine. You can throw an Alice in Wonderland Style tea party in a large backyard or rent a section of a city park. The Tabletop Create a long table with folding plastic table. The design calls for quirky elements. It looks even [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVENT planning | August 2, 2008

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Russell+Hazel Wedding Organizer And Recipe Binder

I started using a Russell+Hazel organizer when I was an event designer. Storing everything I needed in a single binder works like a charm. Every page looks and feels great. How I used Russell+Hazel Binder in the Past The binder collection is extensive. You personalize by putting inside accessories and page types. I filled my mini binder with [...]

BABY showers, ENTERTAINING | July 31, 2008

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Menu Ideas for a Baby Shower and Tea Party

As I laid my eyes on these sunflower cupcakes by Joycelyn of Kuidaore, I knew I found the topic for a post. Be ready for seeing your guests in awe if you bake and decorate similar sunflower cupcakes. Prepare in advance you dessert table, the sunflower toppings look too great to not show off your cupcakes. Menu Ideas Here [...]

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE | July 30, 2008

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Gerbera Daisies Tablescape for Showers and Girl Birthdays

After the sunflower bridal shower, it is the turn of the even more popular and accessible gerbera daisy to be the center of attention. I imagine this tablescape for a teen girl birthday party. The tablescape was designed by the team at Bellenza as a showcase for their party favors, place card holders and votive holders. [...]