At Home with Kim Vallee

DINING, FOOD + drinks | November 6, 2009

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 [...]

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | September 29, 2009

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Eco-friendly Lunch Kits and a new Marketplace

I received an email from Abe’s Market today to introduce their green and natural products marketplace. While browsing Abe’s site, I came across this complete 13-piece lunch kit. Yes, you can assemble yourself but it would save you time by getting this bundle. Plus, you are sure that things fit together. I introduced the reusable snack [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | September 10, 2009

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VerTerra Makes Disponable Dinnerware out of Leaves | eco-friendly watch

I showcased several eco-friendly disposable dinnerware for parties before. I think that the VerTerra is the best sustainable dinnerware I featured so far. It is because they provide unique features. They can stand hot food and liquids. You can use them to reheat food for up to 45 minutes at 350 degrees. If you plan [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | September 5, 2009

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Stylish Stainless Steel Water Bottles

As a pursuit to reduce my consumption of plastic water bottles, I am looking for a reusable water bottle that would look great while I walk in the city. I wish for a funky or cool modern print. The SIGG bottles have a trendy look but they are made of aluminum which means that they [...]