At Home with Kim Vallee

DINING, TABLEWARE | January 11, 2010

Good Morning Glasses

Feeling cheerful is the best way to start your day. They come in three designs: Cherry, Orange or Apple. You do not need to have children to enjoy them. + Squeeze Juice Glass $2.95 USD

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | December 9, 2009

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DIY Christmas Ornament Wreath by CB2

The sight of the jewel tone Christmas tree ornaments at CB2 is awesome. Their DIY ornament wreath reminds me of the front door decorations I made two years ago. The CB2 stylists made a big wreath. As you know, modern big ornaments are trendy. One advantage with CB2’s holiday ornament wreath is that you do [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for the COOK | December 3, 2009

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My New Fun Breakfast Tableware

When I went to cash, Lucie, the owner of Kokoon, told me Wow! you made a kit. This is what I like to do whether it is for me or for a gift. I like to match things from different brands. Since they are not from the same designers, it creates a unique look. This is [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | November 9, 2009

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Elevating the Plastic Bottles into an Easy-Pour Pitcher

Since the handle of a jug helps us when we pour liquid, the Spanish design studio GR Lab created a attachment that perfectly fits the universal coil of any plastic bottle. Plus it adds a touch of color to your table. I like the fact that it is a simple way to reuse the plastic [...]

COOKING tools, DINING | August 27, 2009

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The Bodum Bistro Toaster Does More Than Add Color to Your Kitchen

I guess that a lot of college students will ask this toaster as a housewarming gift. I totally understand the appeal. You know by now that I love bringing color into my home. It is not the first time that Bodum introduced color in an unusual but tasteful way. The Bistro Toasters is not just a [...]

COOKING tools, DINING | August 26, 2009

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Better Ways to Prepare, Measure, Store and Serve Food with Royal VKB

I love the ingenuity of the design behind every Royal VKB products. Their motto, Thought for Food says it all. This Dutch housewares company always succeed to grab my attention. If only, I could find a Canadian retailer who carries the entire range of Royal VKB. A new product, Table Bin would appreciate by students who live with [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor, TRAVEL | August 18, 2009

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Missoni Hotel Teaches Us How to Use Bold Colors

Using bold colors and patterns requires more than an eye for design. One luxury company who is known for their bold use of colors is Missoni. The Italian brand opened their first hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland last June. Four more hotels is scheduled to open over the next few years. As you would expect, the room [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | June 6, 2009

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Sebastian Conran’s Festa Collection Cheers Up Outdoor Entertaining

Festa caught my eyes with its sunny summer tones and a comprehensive line. At last, a melamine collection that proposes a mingle plate. Party Dish is practical and beautiful. It is well-thought with a whole to hold solidly the plate, a wine holder and a recessed plate to make sure nothing falls when you walk [...]