At Home with Kim Vallee

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | November 13, 2009

How to Create a French Rustic Holiday Decor

I will talk about how you can integrate Holiday decorations within your home decor. It is about created a sophisticated room. I like how the stylists on the above photo marry rustic elements to a traditional French style room. The mood is soothing but definitely festive. Except for the Christmas baubles, you could keep most [...]

DINING, LINENS | October 23, 2009

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Goat Cheese Warmer and French Country Table Linens

Arthur Quentin is a must-shop place in Montreal for anyone who likes to cook or to entertain. You shop there when you are looking for quality and European imported tableware. No need to say that I like this shop a lot. Their new collection for autumn includes this warmer dish to make chèvre chaud (warm goat [...]

ENTERTAINING, SPECIAL occasions | October 14, 2009

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Chanel Show in a Hay Barn Seen as a Wedding Theme

Weddings in a barn are popular. The Spring 2010 Chanel show in Paris will probably inspire many brides to be. Second to walking barefoot on a beach, I am curious to see if many brides and grooms will opt for walking the aisles barefoot in a hay path. The gold basket could make an awesome container [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | March 10, 2009

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Vintage Kitchenware and Tableware at UK retailer RE

These vintage items convey a charming sense of style on your kitchen and dining room. They do not only work in a country kitchen. They could look incredible in an eclectic kitchen where you wish to oppose old with new. They are available at RE, the small shop of Simon Young & Jenny Vaughan [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | September 29, 2008

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Mesmerized by Jardins du Monde Tableware by Juliska

I am on the market for a new dinnerware set for at least one year. The problem with what I do for living is that I see so many gorgeous that it is hard to choose which one I like the best. Selecting the Right Dinnerware for Your Lifestyle I am gathering a guide on how to [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | September 25, 2008

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Three French-Country Style Dinnerware Sets

Textures and more ornate tableware are making a comeback. This style holds an advantage over the clean modern style as you need to add less decorative elements to make an impact. I will explore this trend further in the coming weeks. For now, have a look at three fabulous glazed stoneware dinnerware [...]

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 [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | March 27, 2008

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New dinnerware arrivals at Horchow

Even though I am a modernist, I still fall under the spells of old-world charm. That is why I enjoy browsing the Horchow’s online catalogue. For spring 2008, their inventory is getting better. I selected some pieces for designing an easy entertaining Spring / Summer tabletop. These are pieces that you will cherish for years to [...]