At Home with Kim Vallee

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | October 7, 2009

Modern Stainless Steel Cat Tree

If you live with a cat, you know what I mean. The typical cat tree does not help our decor. A Danish design company decided to change this by creating modern style pet gears. You won’t have to hide the cat tree and the cat bowls when you have guests over. This modern cat tree has [...]

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 6, 2009

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Elegant Modern Cooking Tools and Picnic Flask by Eva Solo

If you are looking for a unique gifts for a foodie with a love of modern design, browse through the catalogue of Eva Solo. They give unique shape to everyday housewares. Eva Solo products are not cheap. There are an indulgence. Therefore, they are perfect gift ideas. Salad Sinner by Eva Solo The Salad Spinner reinvent the [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS rooms | May 26, 2009

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Ole Sondergaard Designed Planes for Normann Copenhagen

Designed for children of all ages, these wooden airplanes are almost too exquisite to be a toy. The shadows of their silhouette create a Wow factor when you gather them to form a mobile in a nursery or a toddler room. These wooden planes were designed by Ole Sondergaard for the Normann Copenhagen brand. The shape [...]

TRAVEL | April 29, 2009

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The Exceptional Smushies at Café Royal in Copenhagen for my Gastronomic Wednesday

A 300-year old tradition got a makeover at the Café Royal in Copenhagen. The Danish smørrebrød was invented in Denmark when poor people could not afford two pieces of bread. Later, as people get more money the smørrebrød became more complex. It is a popular lunch dish. Do not be surprised of you do not [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | May 8, 2008

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Invite Rosendalh to Your Breakfast Table

I have a thing for cute kitchen storage jars. You can say that I feel under the spells of Opus Storage Jars. World-famous designer Ole Palsby put its signature style in designing the elegant clean-cut Opus Storage Jars. The stainless steel Opus Funnel comes handy for neatly filling the jars with dry food. How cool [...]