At Home with Kim Vallee

ENTERTAINING, SPECIAL occasions | March 20, 2009

Touch and Feel of Karim Rashid’s Globalight Champagne Cooler

I introduced last April this exquisite Champagne cooler. I got the chance to see many in person at the Interior Design Show of Toronto. Do not look in the exhibit; it was only accessible to VIP guests. I have the chance to be a good friend of Harry Wakefield, the founding editor of MoCo [...]

ENTERTAINING, PARTY supplies | April 15, 2008

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Karim Rashid Lights Up Veuve Clicquot Champagne with Globalight

For a second year in a row, Veuve Clicquot asked Karim Rashid to design a limited edition product for the brand. Only 500 Globalights have been produced for a worldwide distribution. This is something for the rich and famous. Remembering the Loveseat The first time, Karim Rashid updated the 18th-century French armchair [...]

DINING, EATING out | February 14, 2008

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Have a taste of my Valentine’s Day

To conclude my series on Valentine’s Day this year, I thought of leaving you with inspirational shots. I will also share with my plans to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Food The food is from the La Porte restaurant on Saint-Laurent Street in Montreal. I took these pictures last October. The oysters tasting plate was amazing. Restaurant La Porte is [...]

DINING, ENTERTAINING, FOOD + drinks, HOLIDAY entertaining | December 31, 2007

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Happy New Year!

Dear Readers, I hope that all your dreams come true in 2008. In any event, I wish you Health, Joy and Happiness. Happy New Year! Kim 1998 Vintage of La Grande Dame I spot this gorgeous Couture Gift Box of La Grande Dame. If you are looking for a splurge for the hostess, this gift set is a [...]

ALL occasions, ENTERTAINING, GIFT IDEAS, TABLESCAPE | December 3, 2007

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Gender neutral schemes| 3 blogs and a mood board – 2007.12.03 edition

I am pleased to feature two blogs I never spoke of. And it seems that brown is the color of my weekly mood board. 1 | Design Crush In her resourceful blog, Kelly talked about Garnish, a great source to make your own gift packaging for food. Garnish supplies the basic materials and you [...]