At Home with Kim Vallee

ENTERTAINING, PARTY supplies | November 2, 2009

The Flowers for my Husband’s Birthday Party

Now that I told you about the food at my husband’s birthday, another element that played a big part on the dessert table were the flowers. I was lucky to work with an upcoming star, a small floral studio called O.xide Design founded by Geneviève Lamarre and Stéphanie Bélisle. I chatted with Geneviève this weekend as she [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | October 25, 2009

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Three Awesome Halloween Craft Projects by Eddie Ross

If you are looking for eye catching ideas to dress up your Halloween tabletop or buffet table, you must check these 3 craft projects realized by Eddie Ross. The guy is impressive when it comes to styling. The experience he acquired working for Martha Stewart serves him well. His craft project explanations are simple and [...]

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE | June 24, 2009

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Tabletop and Party Favor Accessories by L’Atelier Modele

I am responding to my interior designer friend Jennifer Mitchell of Design Hole who spotlighted these French-made tabletop accessories having me in mind. She was looking for an excuse to throw a party. This concept was developed by L’Atelier Modele. Every product from Lajolitable series would add a festive touch to your table on any occasions [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | June 11, 2009

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My Eco-label Salmon BBQ party | part 1

When my friend Eden Spodek of istudio asked me if I would like to host a party at home for tasting True North’s eco-certified farm salmon, I immediately said yes. We cooked more often fresh salmon fillets on the BBQ than we prepared burgers. Plus, it was a great way to launch my outdoor entertaining [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | April 10, 2009

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Last-Minute Easter Tablescape Ideas

There is still plenty of time to create this lovely Easter tablescape designed by Heather Cameron for HGTV.ca. The table looks fresh and fun. The best thing is that it is inexpensive to reproduce. Daffodils are blooming. The other materials are widely available anywhere. More Options for the Flowers For the individual bouquets in a glass, I [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | April 7, 2009

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Bunny Coasters/Napkin Holders and Egg Bud Vase

One year ago, I introduced these superb Egg candle holders by Michelle Mason, a UK product designer. Her rabbit felt coasters/napkin holders are cute and refined. Available in black and cream 100% wool felt, they could be used for any brunch party. To complement this setting, I discovered the beautiful hand crafted Bud vase with woven [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | March 21, 2009

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Martha Stewart’s Centerpieces for Easter

I selected four simple centerpieces that you can easily do at home. They each carry a sense of Spring. 1. Calla Lillies Insert two or more calla lilies in a floral frog (pin frog). You will need florist clay to affix the floral frog to the bowl or cups. This look is very elegant. Cover the top [...]

ENTERTAINING, SPECIAL occasions | February 20, 2009

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Beautiful Blooms

These refined floral arrangements for a Gentleman’s birthday are creative and unique. In fact, I am not familiar with several flowers they used for those. The brides and grooms of Beautiful Blooms are not afraid to select bold colors floral arrangements for their weddings. At least Elisa and Jesse weren’t. I like their [...]