At Home with Kim Vallee

GIFT IDEAS, Gift WRAP | November 19, 2009

Reusable Crackers and Gift Bags by Pi’lo | etsy watch

We have to admit that gift wrapping during the Holiday quickly filled the trash can. It makes sense to explore ways to be more ecologically conscious. And when the packages are as great as these, being eco-friendly feels like an indulgence. The founder of Pi’lo is Heather Shaw, a Torontonian mother of 2 young boys. She hand [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | November 10, 2009

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Magazine Wall

Create you own mosaic wall with old magazines. It must feel good to repurpose old magazines in such a beautiful way. It can even be a conversation starter. Classify the magazines by format (width and length). First, you need to make your bricks by tightly tying magazines together. Discuss with your handyman on the best way to [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | November 9, 2009

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Elevating the Plastic Bottles into an Easy-Pour Pitcher

Since the handle of a jug helps us when we pour liquid, the Spanish design studio GR Lab created a attachment that perfectly fits the universal coil of any plastic bottle. Plus it adds a touch of color to your table. I like the fact that it is a simple way to reuse the plastic [...]

DINING, FOOD + drinks | November 6, 2009

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Limited edition of Aquaovo’s eco-friendly water filter

I always admired the stylish design of Ovopur, the eco-friendly water filtering system developed by a Quebec brand called Aquaovo. I think the egg shape glazed porcelain jar looks even better dressed in black. CAVIAR is a limited series available in two patterns: Marcato and Legato. I love both. If I could find a spot in my [...]

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | November 3, 2009

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String Bags

I like the style of the string shopping bags. At moment it feels European while at other time it feels bohemian. I wish to know if you find them more practical than the Envirosax or the RuME bags? I am thinking of trying them. Here are three models that caught my eyes. + Stretch Bag by [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS rooms | October 29, 2009

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Kroom Makes Toy Storage and Furniture with Recycled Cardboard

Founded in 2006, Kroom transforms recycled cardboard in adorable kid furniture and toy storage solutions. Cardboard can be durable and strong. You or the babysitter will be able to sit for playing with your kid since the stools of the table and stools set can hold 220 pounds. I enjoy the illustrations printed on the furniture [...]

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | October 24, 2009

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Reusable Produce Bags by Stewart Bags

First of all, I wish to say that I hope that reusable produce bags become as popular as the reusable shopping bags. Each time I go to the grocery without them, I feel bad. They are great for shopping but I also feel that the vegetables stay fresh longer. Many brands made them. I introduced the [...]

OFF topics | October 15, 2009

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Urban Nomadism Calls for Multifunctional Buildings | Blog Action Day 2009

I read on the book Six Pixels of Separation by Mitch Joel how new technology will shape the way we think about building in the 21st century. It is not Mitch who made that prediction. It is an affirmation made by William Mitchell, a professor of architecture and computer science at MIT. This is how my [...]