At Home with Kim Vallee

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for the HOME | November 10, 2009

Vintage Ornaments and Gift Ideas Soon at 20% Off

Available in silver or in smoke, the Victorian style handblown tree ornaments fit well into the glamorous feel of the 2009 Christmas. Crackling or diamond faceting on every ornament produces light-catching sparkle. Plus, an antiqued-brass cap adds an authentic finishing touch. Their price is already slightly reduced. Gift Ideas for Him Home decor is often tailored about her. [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | October 2, 2009

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Semiannual Sale at DWR

If you want to get new furniture at Design Within Reach, now is the time. The DWR semiannual sale is running until October 13th, 2009. You can save 15% on many items. Plus all orders of $1000 or more gets free shipping across continental United States. The Farm Table (on sale at $1615) sits 8 [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | August 3, 2009

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Defining Spaces with the Autumn Bookcases by David Sanchez

Putting a rusted finish metal bookcase in your living room may not be everyone’s cup of tea but the organic shelving is really awesome. The picture shows 3 bookcases side by side. This is the perfect example of the style of bookcases that you can use to separate spaces. Many new homes and condominium units miss [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME office | July 28, 2009

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Knoll’s Generation Chair Seems More Comfy

I sit in an Herman Miller’s Aeron chair at home. It feels great as long as you sit properly. The problem is that I don’t. After you can if you have to sit for hours on a chair. I may cross my legs. I often bend on my left side. I like to move around [...]

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 [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | June 22, 2009

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Inspired by the Retro Design of Hea Sofa by BG Norge

There are furniture you love at first sight. Hea by the Norvegean sofa maker BG Norge is one of those times. The creative use of patterns grabbed my attention. The design cleverly mixes fabrics in the front and the back. It is also interesting to see how the design fits well in what looks like a [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | May 22, 2009

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Best Home Decor Products of the Week for my Design Friday

Before the weekend, I gathered the best of what the design products I spot this week. With the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) happening last week in New York City; there were plenty of great candidates for my top 3 list. I must confess that I am jealous my blogger friends who went to the [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | May 15, 2009

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Three Looks for the Scoop-back Chair at West Elm

We all know this modern bentwood chair. It rests on a sturdy chrome-plated iron base. Many brands produce their version. What is fun at West Elm is the variety of the bendwood chair finishes. You can opt for the traditional solid color option, a print option and the new pebbled leather upholstery. The popularity of the [...]