At Home with Kim Vallee

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | November 6, 2009

Writing Slates by Bliss in a Teacup | etsy watch

Another find on etsy. This one would make a great holiday gift. I like the concept behind the writing slates produced by a a half kiwi-half canadian couple living with their cat in Vancouver. It is effectively simple. You have a choice of two permanent titles: “Today” or “This Week”. + Writing Slates – Planning edition [...]

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | November 2, 2009

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Home Accessories by Susan Bradley

Everyday items can be functional and pretty. I like this brown branch log rack. Susan Bradley designs and produces a unique range of interior and exterior products. She shows us that small storage solutions can neatly decorate our space. She brings visual impacts to your home without neglecting the functionality of the object. The shelf life series [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS rooms | October 22, 2009

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Papercut Night Lights by Fog and Thistle

If you are looking for a baby shower gift or a wonderful small Christmas gift for new parents, this could be it. A night light is a must when you live with babies and young kids. but savvy-design parents wish for something more than a basic night light. Crafter Rachel Weber of Fog and Thistle hand [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | October 6, 2009

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New Whimsical Products at Fred & Friends

Almost 30 new whimsical products were added. Out of these 29 additions, five caught my attention. I deemed these 5 to be the more practical. + First, Stone Cold, the icy icons from Easter Island is fun. This is another fun silicone ice cube tray that would look great in any tropical drinks or a mystery [...]

COOKING tools, DINING | August 26, 2009

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Better Ways to Prepare, Measure, Store and Serve Food with Royal VKB

I love the ingenuity of the design behind every Royal VKB products. Their motto, Thought for Food says it all. This Dutch housewares company always succeed to grab my attention. If only, I could find a Canadian retailer who carries the entire range of Royal VKB. A new product, Table Bin would appreciate by students who live with [...]

ENTERTAINING, PAPER goods | May 4, 2009

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Stashing Journals and Handmade Soaps as Gifts for All Occasions

One way I simplify my life is by storing a few gifts that I can use for any occasions. This way when I am invited to an impromptu event and I am too busy to go shopping, I do not panic. I spotted those pretty journals and beautiful handmade soaps at Pink Door Paper Company, a [...]

DINING, DISHING tips, HOSTESS gifts | May 30, 2007

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Book review: Dishing with style has all the ingredients for easy entertaining

I received Dishing with style by Rori Trovato for my birthday from a modish girl friend and her husband. She knows that I prefer cooking books with lots of beautiful pictures. I am visual girl after all. I read the book this morning. Wow, Dishing with style fits like a glove into my entertaining philosophy. And [...]

COOKING tools, DINING | March 5, 2007

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Follow up to my story on Royal VKB

If you are interested in buying these kitchen products, I got two sources for you: a Los Angeles store called A+R and Lekker, a Boston store that I talked about last February. Generally speaking, Royal VKB products are cheaper than I taught. A small Mix & Measure bowl costs 10 dollars, a large is $15. The [...]