At Home with Kim Vallee

ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | March 6, 2009

A Bold Orange Theme for Eating on the Patio

I am impatient about the return of the warmer weather when we can eat outside. The spring and summer collection are arriving in store. I read on MoCo Loco that IKEA will carry amazing outside lighting fixtures, either solar or fit for a rechargeable battery, this summer. My favorite are the battery-operated mushroom shaped SOLIG [...]

ENTERTAINING, PARTY supplies | February 4, 2009

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Floret Collection and Centerpiece Ideas by Floral Art

The Floret chairs on the storefront window invited me in. Floral Art was launching the Floret collection but I did not know that fact at the time. I could had a scoop. The chair structure is white lacquer wood finish with harmonizing silk velvet upholstery. Dahlia, daisy, orchid, peony, rosebud and succulent chair images float [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | February 2, 2009

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Wake Up with the Growing Season Breakfastware

I really like the burst of sunny colors found on the latest breakfastware at Anthropologie. Having plates, bowls and mugs only for breakfast breaks the monotony. It may even encourage you to eat at home the most important meal of the day. It makes sense to reuse things. You can punch a soft green dinnerware [...]

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE | July 30, 2008

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Gerbera Daisies Tablescape for Showers and Girl Birthdays

After the sunflower bridal shower, it is the turn of the even more popular and accessible gerbera daisy to be the center of attention. I imagine this tablescape for a teen girl birthday party. The tablescape was designed by the team at Bellenza as a showcase for their party favors, place card holders and votive holders. [...]

ALL occasions, DINING, GIFT IDEAS, LINENS | July 22, 2008

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Latest Napkins and Plates by Skinnylaminx | Etsy Watch

Brighten your kitchen with a dash of yellow. You can start with a few accessories. You can grab and nicely display the napkins and tea towels by Heather Moore of Skinnylaminx. This illustrator and designer from Cape Town, South Africa, makes beautiful table linens. Her gray and yellow look sophisticated when put together. The [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining, PAPER goods | July 19, 2008

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More Time Saving Ideas with Cecily Ink’s Fresh Style Card

I am going to a BBQ this afternoon. I was invited a few weeks ago and I forgot this is a housewarming party. As I woke up, I realized that I need a card and a gift. This happens to all of us. Luckily, I found a congratulation card that matches the personality of [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | April 16, 2008

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Add a Touch of Summer with Far Afield Dinnerware from Anthropologie

The romantic feeling that you get when you visit an Anthropologie shop appeals even to a modernist like me. Once again, I felt under the charms of their lively dinnerware. Fresh Floral Dinnerware This Far Afield dinnerware pattern screams summer on the good way. It is perfect for hosting a brunch and [...]

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE | March 12, 2008

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A hip floral tabletop theme for a family brunch

You do not need a design that screams Easter to look festive. Since the typical pastel Easter decorations are not my style, I created a series of hip and fun Easter tabletops. I will be presenting two tabletops today in two separate posts. What is great for you is that my Easter tables [...]