At Home with Kim Vallee

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | August 14, 2009

Jazzing Up the Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers typically comes in red or white. Because they are not the most decorative items, many are tempted to put them in a closet. This is a big mistake. It has to be easily accessible in case of emergency. One French company called Fire Design makes it easier for us to hang in style our [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | July 23, 2009

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Word Graffiti and Single Alphabet Side Tables

If you wish to carry out the alphabet prints and word graffiti wall decor trends over your home, take a look at these side tables. It is not just for living room. Use any of these tables to put your stamp on a reading nook or as bedside table with your initial. The Alphabet side table [...]

DINING, EATING out | October 28, 2008

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French Top Chefs invent the Fast Good

France is renowned for its culinary excellence. Leave it to them to reinvent the fast-food industry. Fast Good is the latest breed of restaurant. Instead of the unhealthy meals, you get the excellence of the French café in a self-service version. In January 2008, Paul Bocuse opened Ouest Express located in the 9th arrondissement of Lyon. [...]

ALL occasions, COOKBOOKS, DINING | May 7, 2008

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The Cookbook Goes Digital on Nintendo DS

The computer entered the kitchen a while ago. Unfortunately, what is on the market is not really practical nor innovative. The solutions so far are either small retractable under the counter screens, a computer integrated in an odd place like the fridge (who wants to stand up while browsing the Net) or [...]