At Home with Kim Vallee

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | September 4, 2009

The Elegance of Wallpaper Imitation Tiles

Lots of progress have been done with tile effects. We all seen the superb wood porcelain tiles in restaurant lobby. They provides form and function. Porcelain and ceramic tiles are perfect for high traffic areas and a wet area like a bathroom or a pool house. One brand that carries upscale luxurious tiles is Porcelanosa, a [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | August 12, 2009

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Handcrafted Coffee and Tea Sets by a.j

I first introduced the work of a.j creation as a gift ideas for last Christmas. a.j is the crafted work of two Montreal-based artists: a ceramist and a glassblower. I am happy for them that more retailers have picked up their wonderful products. Coffee Cups and Saucers The first thing that caught my eyes this morning were [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | June 30, 2009

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Honeycomb Toast and Tea Set by Jason Neufeld

Finding unique, outstanding gifts mostly assure you that you will be invited over and over. Plus, you avoid the awkward situations where you bring the same gift than another guest to an anniversary or a housewarming party. This is why I am always on the lookout for cool and original gift ideas. Beware that the ceramic [...]

ALL occasions, GIFT IDEAS | February 24, 2009

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Plain Jotter Ceramic Pad by Yoyo Ceramics

I am always looking for new ways to take notes at home on a more ecological way. I reuse pieces of papers for things that I will use only once. One year ago, I introduced the Ceramic Memo Board by See Jane Work. I still think it is a wonderful product. In fact, it is a [...]

ALL occasions, GIFT IDEAS, TABLEWARE | December 3, 2008

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Ceramik B. at the Salon des Metiers d’Art du Quebec in Montreal

I own at few ceramic pieces made by Basma Osama of Ceramik B. I bought them last year at the Souk@Sat, another great event in Montreal to buy unique handmade Holiday gifts. Update: Janick of Neawear told me that Ceramik B. will again be at the Souk this year. This year, Ceramik B. will be [...]

ALL occasions, DINING, TABLEWARE | November 15, 2008

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Cool Oma Lemon Squeezer by Tonfisk

More gift ideas for the Holiday season. This time, I celebrate the beautiful creativity of Finnish design. Susanna Hoikkala and Jenni Ojala designed Oma, a white ceramic lemon squeezer that you can bring to the table. You pour the juice from the small opening. This 2002 design kept its charm. Get it Rare Device or Nest Living. [...]

ALL occasions, GIFT IDEAS, TABLEWARE | November 1, 2008

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Remarkable Serving Dishes by Hadass

My entertaining philosophy relies on being easy to prepare without falling short of style and the attention to details. When you serve food in amazing plates and bowls, you often do not need more artifices to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Hadass divided one full cake platter into 10 ample cake triangles. And [...]

DINING, HOSTESS gifts, TABLEWARE | October 3, 2008

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Buttered-Up By Fred

This is perfect for a Friday morning. Fred did it again in providing us with fun and quirky home accessories. This time, Laura Strasser and Milia Seyppel imagined a way to pass the butter on a slice of ceramic bread. I like it! Buttered-Up will not replace your butter tray since there is no cover. [...]