At Home with Kim Vallee

DINING, LINENS | February 2, 2010

Betsy Grace’s Personalized Table Linen | Etsy Watch

Pure linen table linens are my favorite. Their simple elegance never go out of style. A set of napkins with a table linen makes a gift that will be appreciated for years to come. Think about it for a birthday, a housewarming party, a wedding or even as a Valentine’s Day gift. For the napkins, you [...]

ENTERTAINING, PAPER goods | December 29, 2009

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Thank You Cards for the Holidays | etsy watch

I found on etsy three cards that would be perfect to say thanks to your hosts during the Holidays. + Winter Berry Blue Birds Thank You Cards by Sweetbellacards $18 USD for set of 10 + Mix-n-match Family Silhouette flat note cards by Sara Tams $24 for set of 16 + Silver Spoon Thank You Card by Kathryn [...]

GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY | December 10, 2009

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Essential Toys to Bring when You Travel

Parents will ensure a peaceful holiday season if they plan ahead which toys to bring when visiting family and friends. This discovery tote cars designed by Helicopter Studios is amongst the best toy to bring. The tote comes with two cars but there is room to add more cars. Also look at A Day in [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | December 9, 2009

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House Pillows of LeiLiLaLoo | etsy watch

The pure linen throw-play-decorative pillows hand made by LeiLiLaLoo are adorable and feel cozy. The fourth pillow from the left is my favorite. It is called My lovely blue velvet reading chair. The second from the left, My lovely living room, won the second place. My lovely tacky dining room, which I did not show [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gift WRAP | November 19, 2009

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Reusable Crackers and Gift Bags by Pi’lo | etsy watch

We have to admit that gift wrapping during the Holiday quickly filled the trash can. It makes sense to explore ways to be more ecologically conscious. And when the packages are as great as these, being eco-friendly feels like an indulgence. The founder of Pi’lo is Heather Shaw, a Torontonian mother of 2 young boys. She hand [...]

ENTERTAINING, PAPER goods | November 13, 2009

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Retro style Christmas Cards

The bauble shapes and colors caught my attention. This card featured a hand drawn illustration by artist Brandi Powell that is hand printed on an antique press. Also check the Season greetings set by Sweet Harvey Letterpress on etsy. + Merry Christmas letterpress greeting cards $24 USD for pack of 6

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | November 6, 2009

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Writing Slates by Bliss in a Teacup | etsy watch

Another find on etsy. This one would make a great holiday gift. I like the concept behind the writing slates produced by a a half kiwi-half canadian couple living with their cat in Vancouver. It is effectively simple. You have a choice of two permanent titles: “Today” or “This Week”. + Writing Slates – Planning edition [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gift WRAP | November 6, 2009

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Holiday Gift Tags by Pretty Smitten | etsy watch

These personalized gift tags would be perfect for your holiday baked goodies. I particularly like the snowflake. Pretty Smitten sells them on etsy. You choose the icon, the color and the font. + Pretty Smitten Holiday – Rectangular Gift/Favor Tags with Personalized Winter Motifs $9 for 12 tags