At Home with Kim Vallee

HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | July 5, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth

Tiki Torch Alternatives: Keep Bugs At Bay

I don’t know what’s worse: spending an otherwise gorgeous summer weekend attempting (and failing) to ward off pesky mosquitoes, or doing so surrounded in retro-in-a-bad-way tiki torches. I wish I’d made time during pre-long weekend supply shopping trips to search out a few stylish alternatives. Pottery Barn has no shortage of pretty vintage-inspired lanterns just [...]

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CAKES + desserts, ENTERTAINING | May 11, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Babell by Koziol

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Finding Koziol’s products in Canada or the United States can be an impossible task. This is why I was glad to notice them in the latest newsletters of the Canadian etailer Gone Shopping. A favorite of mine, Babell can be used as a fruit stand or a cupcake stand of 1 to 3 tiers, depending [...]

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ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | May 11, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

A Provencal Outdoor Table

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When I first laid my eyes on this Provencal style dinnerware, I never imagined that it was made of melamine. The design is more refined than what we are used to when we talk about melamine plates and bowls. I love it! The Provence Melamine Dinnerware Collection includes dining plates, salad bowls and plates plus a [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | May 2, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Space-Saving Outdoor Dining Furniture

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Folding and stackable furniture comes handy when you entertain a larger crowd. You can get a long table simply by putting side by side two dining tables. I read on Country Living that interior designer Lynn-Anne Bruns found this pair at Pier 1 and only paid $100 each. The story did not say if it was on [...]

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ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | April 21, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Summer Entertaining at Costco

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I went to Costco yesterday to buy essential household products and baby wipes. While shopping across the aisles, I spotted a few items that would make your summer entertaining more special. First, the BPA-free acrylic beverage dispenser, that almost look like glass, is ideal for outdoor entertaining, especially if you have a pool. A friend [...]

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BABY showers, ENTERTAINING | July 21, 2010 | by Kim Vallee

Vintage Baby Shower Theme

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A baby shower does not need to be only about baby stuff. Jen of Jen Loves Kev decided to celebrate her family heritage instead. Her vintage baby shower was filled with old-fashioned games and fashion style. A few guests wore epoch clothes. They planned the entire theme in advance. It took them a few months [...]

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FOOD + DRINKS, RECIPES + menus | July 8, 2010 | by Kim Vallee

Yummy Strawberry Prosecco Sorbet and Watermelon Sake Popsicles

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More delicious desserts to beat the heat. This time, I browsed the food, mixers and garnish recipes on Imbibe magazine. You can declined the Strawberry Prosecco Sorbet into a granita, if you prefer. Ellen Jackson saiys that the delicate balance of strawberries and sugar is the key to playing up the frizzante, Prosecco’s lightly sparkling [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | July 2, 2010 | by Kim Vallee

Fermob for Colorful Outdoor Furniture

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The Fermob catalogue sells a wonderful lifestyle. It is based on joie de vivre and accessibility with a modern version of classic pieces. The stylist does that but at the same time, they capture the garden furniture details. The brand cultivates a romantic view of the French lifestyle that is hard to resist. You get [...]

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