At Home with Kim Vallee

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HIM | June 12, 2009

Cool Dutch Design Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

The Netherlands are a country where talented and creative designers flourish in a good number. Sadly, most of their design products do not cross the Atlantic Ocean. In fact, most of the Dutch products are exported when a dedicated retailer wishes to carry them and import the goods directly from The Netherlands. This is the [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HIM | June 3, 2009

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas

I gathered 6 gift ideas that may applied to your dad. The first group is for a dad who likes construction or architecture. + The first idea is city landmark buildings or construction. You can choose between the John Hancock Building in Chicago, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the [...]

ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | June 2, 2009

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining

Doing a BBQ is a typical Father’s Day celebrations. Since your dad probably already owned all the barbecue gadgets already, turn your attention to the bar. Pottery Barn introduced a collection of Galvanized Metal Serving Pieces that feel masculine and cute at the same time. A clear sealant was applied for a lasting good look and [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | May 28, 2009

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Invite these Egg-Cup Buckets to your Summer Brunch

The red metal egg-cup buckets come handy because it let your guests eat their eggs the way they like. As a bonus, the written time simplifies the food service. They are sold in a set of 6 with 2 egg cups per cooking time. They shout fun in a good way. They could be the starting [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HIM, PAPER goods | June 15, 2008

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Happy Father’s Day To All The Dads

Robin and Patches (the owner’s cat) of Lookability produced these cute flipbooks. When flipped properly, this book shows the joys of a primitive animation technique. The Father-Daughter Robot Dance is so a propos with yesterday’s post. It also demonstrates that the robot theme applies as much to a girl than a boy. Remember it for [...]

DINING, ENTERTAINING, FOOD + drinks, TABLESCAPE, TABLEWARE | June 12, 2008

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Unusual Tabletop Accessories for Father’s Day or a Wedding Gift

More and more men cook at home and organize parties. Obviously, they are looking for a different aesthetics. If your dad is one of those men, read this. After the fact, the housewares list I gathered would also make perfect wedding gifts. Tell me what your think? Flower Vases for Centerpieces The first product is the [...]

GIFT IDEAS, HOSTESS gifts | June 4, 2008

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Magnetic Chalkboard Coasters and Travel Spice Kits by Purpose Design

I found great stuff on Etsy, which encourage me to spread the word. On the last couple days, I spot these Magnetic Chalkboard Coasters. I did not check who made it until this morning. I glad I did because the esty seller and I live in the small city. Purpose Design creates these magnetic coasters in [...]

ENTERTAINING, Gifts for HIM, HOLIDAY entertaining | June 3, 2008

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Father’s Day Baseball Game Party

A fun party theme idea for this Father’s Day is to host a father and kids baseball game. Why not make a communal Father’s Day party where brothers, friends, colleagues and neighbors reunite to celebrate together?It allows everyone to have a playful and active day outside. Food and Drink These adorable icing baseball cookies caught my [...]