At Home with Kim Vallee

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | December 6, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Spruce Outdoor Centerpiece

Delightful outdoor decorations greet your guests with style and character. I got tired of the big lit house decorations. It might be because we pass the Holiday at the cottage that I am more inspired by this birdbath evergreen tree centerpiece. The idea behind this project is to set up a welcoming woodsy vignette at [...]

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ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | April 7, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Entertaining Ideas for Your Easter Brunch

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Here are a few entertaining ideas for your Easter brunch. Serve fresh juices or a jar of smoothies into an ice bath. They will stay cold without risking to water them down. Bunny-shaped cookies bring a camping treat to Easter. You could bake your own recipe, set up a s’more bar or opt for the [...]

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ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas + decor | February 16, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Watercolor Bouquets for Spring

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I admire the lovely watercolor bouquets created by floral designer Chelsea Fuss who runs the Frolic! blog. They remind that Spring is not too far away. I bookmarked her post for Easter or Mother’s Day. SOURCING: + Watercolor bouquets by Frolic!

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FOOD + DRINKS, FOOD presentation | December 22, 2010 | by Guest Blogger

Fruit and Vegetable Carvings for Foodies

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This is post by my friend Nathalie, who is a true foodie and the blogger behind Foodies Emporium. Check out her post about the cutest Bento boxes in Montreal. You can follow her on Twitter as Indigonat. I visited “Saveurs & Tentations” trade-show recently in Montreal and I was mesmerized by Mia Bureau’s food carving [...]

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FOOD + DRINKS, FOOD presentation | December 14, 2010 | by Kim Vallee

Frosted Rosemary Sprigs for your Holiday Table

I love this idea from Josée Di Stasio, a very popular cookbook author, television host and chef in Quebec. She explained in the French edition of Chatelaine how to make your own frosted rosemary sprigs. You can use the frosted rosemary in your centerpiece or to decorate a serving plate. Add a few drops of [...]

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ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas + decor | November 24, 2010 | by Kim Vallee

Citrus Centerpieces by O.XIDE Design

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For this event, O.XIDE Design gave a modern twist to fruit and floral arrangements. They feel fresh and inviting. I like them a lot! They used white vases as pedestals. Look for casual chic centerpieces like those whenever you are planning a special brunch or dinner party. I am taking notes for designing my drink [...]

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ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | November 16, 2010 | by Kim Vallee

Citrus Garland Centerpiece for Thanksgiving

If you are looking for inspirations to make your own centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table, have a look at what Jordan Ferney of Oh Happy Day did for the Wedding Project. It took her a few hours to make this 14 foot garland for $16. If you have the time, it is worth it since it [...]

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ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | November 5, 2010 | by Heather Watterworth

Simple Thanksgiving Centerpieces

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Glass vases with simple shapes aren’t just for flowers – they’re vessels for centerpieces that don’t require a lot of prep work or steps to create. If you find yourself pressed for time on Thanksgiving day, try one of these easy ideas that can be thrown together in minutes. For a contemporary feel, uses multiple [...]

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