At Home with Kim Vallee

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | November 6, 2009

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 [...]

ENTERTAINING, PAPER goods | 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

ENTERTAINING, PAPER goods | October 24, 2009

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Four Holiday Cards with a Cause

I selected these cute Holiday cards because they carry a good message while serving a cause. First from designer Bonnie Marcus, I like: + The Imagine Peace card (Have a peaceful holiday) was designed in collaboration with Nell Merlino, author & founder of “Take Our Daughters to Work Day”. A portion of the proceeds from [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS rooms | October 22, 2009

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Papercut Night Lights by Fog and Thistle

If you are looking for a baby shower gift or a wonderful small Christmas gift for new parents, this could be it. A night light is a must when you live with babies and young kids. but savvy-design parents wish for something more than a basic night light. Crafter Rachel Weber of Fog and Thistle hand [...]

ENTERTAINING, PAPER goods | October 9, 2009

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Treat Tags by Dingbat Press | etsy watch

A letterpress treat tag send the message that you doubly care. Added details on these rectangular tags include an eyelet and 1/2″ rounded corners at the top. + Cupcake Tag with eyelet by Dingbat Press $5 USD for set of 3 + via Poppytalk Handmade

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | October 5, 2009

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Zombie Plates on etsy

Each zombie plate is unique since they are hand-painted by the Seattle-based artist behind the blog Urban Soule (soule is her etsy shop). She also makes zombie mugs. Plus, you can host a scary Halloween party without fearing the dishes since her plates are dishwasher-safe. This a great find by Angela of Shelterrific, who is [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | September 29, 2009

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Art by the Girl Behind The Charm School Dropout

Sarah Collier referred to The Dotted Line as a vintage piece than meets digital. I love it! Sarah sells her art as 5 x7 ” print on etsy. This full time high school counselor, part time artist also finds the time to write an art blog called The Charm School Dropout. + The Dotted Line print $15 USD + [...]

DINING, LINENS | September 29, 2009

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Tea and Mug Cozies

More and more designers are updating these old-fashioned tea essentials. They always kept their granny look but like the things at Anthropologie, it is part of their charm. Ruth Cross, who worked with Linda Bloomfield, creates knitted garment and home accessories. Her knitted work is exquisite. Etsy constitutes a great source for cozies. Knit Storm crocheted [...]