At Home with Kim Vallee

HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | March 12, 2010

An Outdoor Entertaining Space Like in The Movies

This feels truly like Hollywood, on a good way. Imagine how easy it should be to throw a party with such dramatic views as your backdrop. Yes, I am in awe with that Sunset Plaza house designed by Assembledge. The pool area and the upstairs terrace were designed for someone who likes to host pool party. [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVENT planning | March 10, 2010

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3 Must-Have Details for your Next Milestone Party

Weddings become more and more amazing every year. That formal event seems more fun than in the past. Couples these days want a memorable wedding that fits within their personality. For these reasons, they are always an incredible source of inspirations for any big party. You probably have seen the wedding of the creative director of [...]

ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | March 9, 2010

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Ideas to Steal from a Modern Rustic Napa Valley Wedding

They are plenty of details that you could recycle from this real wedding featured on Style Me Pretty. For one, I love the distressed wood candlelight chandelier. The concept will also work for an outdoor party by hanging the chandelier on a big tree. Plus, it is something that you can build yourself. Make sure to [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS party | February 9, 2010

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Cupcake Topper Kits for Stress-Free Kids Party Planning

There is no need for fancy skills in cupcake decorating with the cupcake sets designed by Meri Meri. Those will be perfect for a kids birthday or a baby shower. Their collections are sophisticated and very affordable. Amongst the favorites, you will find: + the Circus Cupcake Kit + Oh Baby Baby Cupcake Set + the Pirate Cupcake [...]

DINING, FOOD + drinks | November 2, 2009

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Ginger Basiltini Recipe

I wish I tried that cocktail when we went to The Girl & The Fig in Sonoma last January. Next time! In the meantime, I could ask my husband to fine tune our own Ginger Basiltini based on the recipe adapted by the LA Times. If we improve it, I will share it with you. + [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | October 30, 2009

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True Blood and Vampire Wines for Halloween

Another proof that Halloween is influencing the market at all levels is the wine business. Really, one key difference between the wineries in the United States and the wine makers in Europe is that the American wine makers explore other avenues than the wine connoisseur language. Let’s face it, when I host a party I [...]

HOME + GARDEN, MODERN architecture | March 7, 2009

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Renovating a Beachfront House under the Californian Sun

An added bonus about traveling is that they make stories about places you visited more personal. I stayed one week in Santa Monica last January. I recalled Marina del Rey, which is southeast of Venice. It is no secret that I dream of living in California. I am craving for their sunny weather and the [...]

ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | January 12, 2009

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Volute Wine Bottles are made of recycled aluminum

Earlier today I told you about aluminum water bottles with cool prints. Now, I discovered a wine company that desires to make it easy for you to enjoy a glass of wine anywhere. The Wine Bottle Volute claims this is the 21st century way to drink wine. Their bottle is made of a sturdy aluminum with a [...]