At Home with Kim Vallee

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | November 13, 2009

How to Create a French Rustic Holiday Decor

I will talk about how you can integrate Holiday decorations within your home decor. It is about created a sophisticated room. I like how the stylists on the above photo marry rustic elements to a traditional French style room. The mood is soothing but definitely festive. Except for the Christmas baubles, you could keep most [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | November 11, 2009

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Vintage Style Baubles at Pale and Interesting

Styled photos in catalogues and magazines are often a source of inspiration. I never thought of hanging baubles on a deer horn. I do not know how it looks in the room. For certain, it looks stunning as a close-up picture. I was not surprised by this out of the ordinary touch after I read that [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | November 10, 2009

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A Sneak Peek at my Christmas Ornaments

I typically wait for sales before buying my Christmas ornaments but I could not resist when I saw these Christmas ornaments. Their handmade character and winter cottage feel seduced me. The handmade reindeer (top picture) that can stand of their own were the first to caught my eye. From that, I developed the rest of the [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for the HOME | November 10, 2009

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Vintage Ornaments and Gift Ideas Soon at 20% Off

Available in silver or in smoke, the Victorian style handblown tree ornaments fit well into the glamorous feel of the 2009 Christmas. Crackling or diamond faceting on every ornament produces light-catching sparkle. Plus, an antiqued-brass cap adds an authentic finishing touch. Their price is already slightly reduced. Gift Ideas for Him Home decor is often tailored about her. [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | November 9, 2009

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Advent Calendars

The countdown to Christmas is a fun activity when you live with young kids. You have all November to craft your own. In fact, if you wish to get the advent house or the bucket advent calendar you have no other choice than making your own since they are out of stock at John Lewis. [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gift WRAP | November 6, 2009

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Holiday Gift Tags by Pretty Smitten | etsy watch

These personalized gift tags would be perfect for your holiday baked goodies. I particularly like the snowflake. Pretty Smitten sells them on etsy. You choose the icon, the color and the font. + Pretty Smitten Holiday – Rectangular Gift/Favor Tags with Personalized Winter Motifs $9 for 12 tags

ENTERTAINING, PAPER goods | November 6, 2009

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Mod Holidays Cards by Feterie

It is that type of the year again: I love Christmas cards. To help you make your choice, I will feature my favorite cards for the next 4 weeks. After the Holiday cards for a cause, I went for mod and snowy. + The Mod Holiday series proposes 4 illustrations: a tree, a gift, a wreath [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gift WRAP | November 5, 2009

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Wrapping Ideas for Your Holiday Baked Goods

Every year, my husband and I baked our batches of holiday cookies. They become our signature hostess gifts during the Holidays. I make sure to select a beautiful reusable container. It is part of the gift. Naturally, I am always on the lookout for new ways to wrap my baked goods. It became a tradition. I [...]