At Home with Kim Vallee

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | November 11, 2009

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 entertaining | October 30, 2009

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Glamorous Halloween Party

Photographer Meg Baisden already hosted her Halloween party. And what a fabulous party it was! Her Halloween decorations were fun, festive and so sophisticated. It has just the right amount of glitter to suit an evening event. You can add glitter to any objects. This allow you to buy less expensive props knowing that you can [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | October 11, 2009

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Christmas Decor Trends from Christmasworld 2009

Every year, Christmasworld dedicated a section of their fair to 4 trends that represent customers’ desires according to style expert. The general theme for Christmas 2009-2010 is “Express your dreams”. It is declined in 4 decorating trends: Airy, Sweet, Comfort and Obsession. Each trend also represents a season. So feel free to be inspired by [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | October 7, 2009

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Custom Halloween Rugs Useable the Rest of the Year

Martha Stewart have joined Flor, the maker of the coolest tile rug system, for Halloween. Arachnophobia is a spider Web pattern available in two colors. Opt for the more sophisticated Raven and Ash color. Having 9 tiles of spider web feels a little redundant. You will achieve better results if you match solid and patterned tiles [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | October 1, 2009

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Rich Jewel Colors for Fall 2009

Looking at the November 2009 preview of Living etc, you really get the feel that warm and rich colors are in vogue. As someone who loves burnt oranges and rich yellow tones, I could not be happier. The more daring can enliven their home with cerise. As you can see rich vibrant colors are used as [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME office | September 28, 2009

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Style in the Home Office

It is not the first time that I mentioned that your home office can have more panache and feels more comfortable than a corporate office. With many home offices resting in a mezzanine or open space, style is a must not an option. But if you work from home, your office should also be efficient. Graphic [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | September 10, 2009

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Rustic Metal Letters and Decanters

You probably noticed that alphabet is a recurring theme on my blog. What can I say, I am inspired by the views of letters and words. I am inclined to introduce new sources when they add something new. At West End specializes in rustic and recycled home decor. They carry a beautiful line of rustic metal [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | September 4, 2009

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The Elegance of Wallpaper Imitation Tiles

Lots of progress have been done with tile effects. We all seen the superb wood porcelain tiles in restaurant lobby. They provides form and function. Porcelain and ceramic tiles are perfect for high traffic areas and a wet area like a bathroom or a pool house. One brand that carries upscale luxurious tiles is Porcelanosa, a [...]