At Home with Kim Vallee

ENTERTAINING, PARTY supplies | November 2, 2009

The Flowers for my Husband’s Birthday Party

Now that I told you about the food at my husband’s birthday, another element that played a big part on the dessert table were the flowers. I was lucky to work with an upcoming star, a small floral studio called O.xide Design founded by Geneviève Lamarre and Stéphanie Bélisle. I chatted with Geneviève this weekend as she [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HER | April 22, 2009

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Creative Ways to Give Plants for Mother’s Day

Forget the typical floral arrangements this year and be original with your Mother’s Day gift. I spot three ideas that would make a lasting impression. The focal point of a courtyard garden designed by Floral Grubb is this succulent vertical garden. Sempervivum and a little horizontal bed with Myers asparagus and echeveria create an amazing [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | March 21, 2009

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Martha Stewart’s Centerpieces for Easter

I selected four simple centerpieces that you can easily do at home. They each carry a sense of Spring. 1. Calla Lillies Insert two or more calla lilies in a floral frog (pin frog). You will need florist clay to affix the floral frog to the bowl or cups. This look is very elegant. Cover the top [...]

ENTERTAINING, SPECIAL occasions | February 20, 2009

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Beautiful Blooms

These refined floral arrangements for a Gentleman’s birthday are creative and unique. In fact, I am not familiar with several flowers they used for those. The brides and grooms of Beautiful Blooms are not afraid to select bold colors floral arrangements for their weddings. At least Elisa and Jesse weren’t. I like their [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HER | February 14, 2009

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My Valentine’s Bouquet

My husband knows that I prefer receiving my favorite flowers instead of the cliché roses for Valentine’s Day. It is not for nothing that the new logo of At Home with Kim Vallee showcases a tulip. By the way, I aim to publish the revamped blog by the end of March 2009. About the Bouquet Tulips [...]

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 [...]

ENTERTAINING, PARTY supplies | January 30, 2009

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Elegant Rustic Winter Floral Arrangements

I spotted this bouquet when I went to eat at Le Continental Bistro earlier this week. They look nice next to a mirror. I want one! I did not ask who supplied their flowers. As I went back home, we passed in front of Fauchois Fleurs, a florist with a romantic European vibe. The boutique [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HER, HOLIDAY entertaining | January 13, 2009

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Cool and Original Ideas for Valentine’s Day

It is not even two weeks after the big Holiday season that we need to start talking about Valentine’s Day. + The TV series Pushing Daisies on ABC includes the story of an unusual, romantic love. Why not get inspired by this simple Daisies and wheat grass centerpiece? Serve home made pie for dessert. Floral [...]