At Home with Kim Vallee

TRAVEL | September 15, 2009

City Guides and European City Life

Sometimes I like to give me little posting challenge. This time, I wanted to showcase two blogs seen with each having two posts related to city living. It seems like a good follow-up story to my previous post about PARK(ing) Day. Haus Maus As you may know, Holly of Decor8 writes a second blog where she talks [...]

TRAVEL | June 16, 2009

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Montreal is the first city with a National Geographic Society Geotourism MapGuide

More and more tourists opt to visit an urban area for their vacation. When I visit a city, I like to eat, to shop and go at the places where the residents hang out. The MapGuide will make it easy for you the next time you come to Montreal. Montreal appeals to Canadians and Americans because [...]

TRAVEL | November 14, 2008

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Jaime Haywood’s City Guide

When we travel, it is best to know the places where the residents hang out. I asked Jaime of It’s A Jaime Thing to tell us about her favorites places in Chicago. She has been more than generous by sharing her number one places. At Home with Kim Vallee (AHWKV): What are your favorite home [...]

TRAVEL | October 27, 2008

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Jennifer Mitchell’s City Guide of Detroit

In an interview, Jennifer Mitchell of Design Hole tells us the best shops and the places to visit in Detroit. At Home with Kim Vallee (AHWKV): Which are your favorite home décor shops? Jennifer: I enjoy: Bureau of Urban Living: super cool, funky gifts, housewares, and décor Mezzanine: the sell high-end European furniture and accessories The League Shop: [...]

DINING, EATING out, TRAVEL | October 8, 2008

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Lisa Kothari’s City Guide

Here is the part 2 of my interview with Lisa Kothari, the founder and CEO of Peppers and Pollywogs. AHWKV: When we travel, it is best to know the places where the residents hang out. Tell us about your favorites places in SEATTLE. Lisa: Seattle is the home of Starbucks, and the original Starbucks is located in [...]