At Home with Kim Vallee

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | January 28, 2012 | by Heather Watterworth

Etsy Finds: Mini Planters

Though they may just be removed for styling purposes, we’ve noticed that many homes featured in shelter magazines and on design blogs rarely include plant life, except for a bouquet or two of cut flowers. Not only do houseplants bring life to an indoors pace, they help detoxify the air in your home and they’ve [...]

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KIDS + BABY, LIVING with kids | July 17, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Three Wall Decals for a Baby Boy or a Toddler Bedroom | Etsy Finds

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Since I am a mom of a baby boy, I am always on the lookout for fun and original boy design ideas. ChickadeeVinyl on Etsy.com provides several options. I share my top 3 picks. First, the Custom Subway Art is a wall decal alternative to the custom baby birth information prints. It allows you to say more. [...]

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KIDS + BABY, KIDS rooms | May 24, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Illustrations by Hillary Bird | Etsy finds

I am currently looking for a series of art prints to hang on the short hallway that leads to my son’s nursery. I am leaning towards 3 medium size art prints that would fit into the 20-inch RIBBBA shadow box frames or a 20-inch tall RIBBA frame. But whatever I do, I need at least one [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | May 20, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Cheerful Illustrations by Gayana | Etsy Finds

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These prints are perfect for the start of the weekend. Gayana sells on Etsy motivational illustrations. Over ten years, Dan Daniloff has been collecting quotations and aphorisms about life being, love, happiness voiced by the great people of the world. SOURCING: + You can’t buy happiness print $15 USD by Gayana on Etsy + Life is [...]

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ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | May 17, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth

Etsy Finds | Vintage Picnic Baskets

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From backpacks and totes, to mini kitchens on wheels – complete with insulated interiors and built-in MP3 players – picnic baskets aren’t what they used to be. Don’t get us wrong: we love modern kitchen conveniences and a comfortable shoulder strap, but sometimes stylish simplicity wins out. To kick off outdoor eating season, we scoured [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | April 13, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth

Mini Illustrated Chalkboard | Etsy Find

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I don’t know about you, but those cheesy “inspirational” posters found in offices haven’t ever helped in the motivation department. I’d much rather use one of these charming Mini Goal Chalkboards to capture all of my “must dos” and “want to dos”. Each chalkboard is made from real slate and whimsically decorated with bright hand painted [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | March 22, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth

Bottle Vase by Dahlhaus | Etsy Find

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Spring has officially arrived! Though most of us are still waiting for warmer temperatures and sunny days, a little burst of colour goes a long way to freshen our spaces at this time of year. I love the muted yet modern shades on these charming handmade ceramic vases from Vancouver-based designer Dahlhaus. They’re the perfect [...]

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KIDS + BABY, KIDS party | March 1, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth

Paper Airplane 1st Birthday Party Theme

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Had your fill of princess parties and superhero soirées? This charming, cheerful first birthday party uses bright colors and customized, inexpensive invitations and printables to help a paper airplane theme take flight. Clever wording and simple graphics on the invitation, designed by Paper And Pigtails, are the starting point for this party theme. The hostess, [...]

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