At Home with Kim Vallee

DINING, TABLEWARE | March 11, 2010

Exquisite Wooden Tableware by Hidetoshi Takahashi

With my trip to Japan planned for next month, I am inspired by what is made in Japan. Hidetoshi Takahashi has built a strong reputation for his exquisite wood work. His studio located in Asahikawa, Japan. Luckily for you, you will not need to go to Japan to get your hands on many of the tableware [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | March 1, 2010

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Vintage Style Lamps by The Owls Are Hunting

Holly of Decor8 introduced these gorgeous lamps this morning. I love them. They are the creations of a British girl called Jo who now lives in Canberra, Australia. Jo chronicles her work on a blog. Her company is named The Owls are Hunting. She specializes in handmade, vintage inspired lamps and lampshades. They ship worldwide on [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | February 26, 2010

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The Conmoto Gate and Turn Fireplaces

I love sitting next to a fireplace. If you are looking for something spectacular, check out the modern fireplace and stove from Conmoto, a German fireplace maker. Their fireplaces often look like piece of furniture. Carsten Gollnick designed a vertical fireplace with a companion wood storage unit. The combustion chamber of Gate is suspended to float [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | February 25, 2010

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Cocoon Keeps in Style your Fresh Herbs and Fruits

I love cleverly made 2 in 1 design products. I could not pass this one. Måns Salomonsen designed a brilliant one with Cocoon. Made of clay, it is a herb planter that cools down the shell the fruit bowl as the water evaporates. Did I mention that it is beautiful! Sadly, the Web site of this Swedish designer [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | February 23, 2010

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Stephanie Marin’s Tree Party Dish

If you are looking for a Wow factor at a party, this is it! This is a brilliant idea from the French designer Stephanie Marin. It is available in three formats. You can display a bush or gather a few to form a tiny forest. Made with beech, the taller party dish is strong enough [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | February 14, 2010

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The Espresso Set by Fellina Sok-Cham

It is a great start for Fellina Sok-Cham. Winner of a student design contest, her Espresso set is a best seller at the MoMA store. This set is ingenious. The bamboo serving tray doubles as the support for the inset bamboo saucers. The spoon nests in the cup. The kit includes 6 porcelain cups and [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | February 3, 2010

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Avva Felt Breadbasket by Teroforma

The husband and wife team Anna & Andrew Hellman relies on an international group of designers and artisans to make thoughtfully designed objects for the table. Their latest creation is the cutest bread basket I came across so far. It is made of felt and it ships flat. With the holes, I do not think this [...]

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | February 2, 2010

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Restore Baskets by Designer Mika Tolvanen

For his baskets, the Finnish designer Mika Tolvanen imagined simple lines. The shape is obtained by covering a soft shelf with polymer felt made from PET bottles. The baskets feel cozy and inviting. They are big enough to store or carry inside your home your favorite magazines, toys or even a small batch of firewood. The [...]