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HOME + GARDEN, KITCHEN design | November 3, 2009

Kappa Hood by Barriviera Cappe

My eyes caught a kitchen hood that seems to be made for me. I like it in its yellow orange color. Find more unusual range hoods designed by Barriviera Cappe on Appliancist. + photos: Barriviera Cappe

HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | August 20, 2009

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The Art of One-Pot Gardening Taught by Sunset Magazine

Sunset magazine is a West Coast lifestyle magazine that I enjoyed reading every time I went to California. I love it so much that I became a subscriber a few months ago. The Sunset gardens are open to the public. The gardens are located at their headquarters in Northern California. I marked it down for [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | August 7, 2009

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Lesson in Styling your Front Door from Beacon Hill

This afternoon I visited Beacon Hill, an old British style, upscale neighborhood in Boston. This is one of the are where the houses are the most expensive in Boston. One think I noticed as we walked around is how, even though the houses have no landing, many front doors felt inviting and elegant. I paid attention [...]

OFF topics | May 31, 2009

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Blog Out Loud event and My Integrated Brand | Quick Links

You may have noticed a change to the main navigation bar of At Home with Kim Vallee. There is now a Live section where you will find my tweets and live blogging posts. What will be these live blogging posts? It will be made of several things. But mainly, there will be quick links. For a while [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | April 18, 2009

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Coral, Kina and Koura Pendant Sets designed by David Trubridge

I am not into coral as a design element but seeing the coral-inspired lamps of David Trubridge may change my mind. Another example of how you can produce something very modern inspired by nature. Made of pine plywood, the lamp’s outer shell is pieced together from individual pieces which are attached to one another. David Trubridge [...]

HOME + GARDEN, KITCHEN design | March 22, 2009

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Three kitchens I spotted at IKEA

I went to IKEA Friday night. I took pictures of 3 inspiring pictures. The cheapest price of an IKEA kitchen means that you can indulge in a remarkable ceramic wall and countertop surface. This is the perfect island if you like to entertain. I wish I got the space for it. The best of [...]

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | March 1, 2009

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Converting an extra Bedroom into a Crafty Room

I secretly crave for a craft room at home. Until we decide to settle in a new home, it will stay a dream. In the meantime, I am taking notes on how others design their craft space. Vancouver designer Kelly Deck converted a good size spare room into a craft room using affordable, widely available [...]

HOME + GARDEN, KITCHEN design | March 1, 2009

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How to Create a Unique Look with an IKEA Kitchen

The best way to reduce the cost of a kitchen renovation is to go with store-bought cabinets. The IKEA kitchens are getting better and better every year. They are cheaper than custom build cabinets. At IDS 09, IKEA showcased a style I affectionate: the full wall cabinets. I like this kitchen design because [...]