At Home with Kim Vallee

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | November 3, 2009

Entertaining Essentials at IKEA

The easier road for stress-free entertaining is to equip yourself with versatile tableware. Casual chic tabletop is what most people are aiming for these days. After all, you celebrate amongst close friends and family. As I shopped at IKEA yesterday, I took pictures of tableware that delivers that spirit. I spotted affordable tableware that you will [...]

HOME + GARDEN, KITCHEN design | October 21, 2009

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Love the Grey/Gray Abstrakt Kitchens at Ikea

This is me! High gloss grey is a new addition in the IKEA 2010 Kitchen catalog. I like it a lot. Grey is easy to live with. It makes a wonderful backdrop on which it is easy to enliven your space with a punch color. This kitchen feels urban yet classic. + Grey Abstrakt Kitchen Doors [...]

HOME + GARDEN, KITCHEN design | October 15, 2009

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Clever Kitchen Organizers at Ikea

The kitchen is the hub of the house. For that reason, it must be a place where it feels comfortable for the cooks and the rest of the family. More and more kitchens integrate areas for kids to do their homework and play. The two most common area of frustrations in a kitchen are storage and [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | October 4, 2009

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Ikea Hack of the Celeber Spice Jars

This is one of the best Ikea hack I have seen. It was an idea of Andy from Show and Tell. His project involved laser cut performed on the acacia wood caps to write the words salty and sweet. I like that typographic style. + Celeber Spice Jars $7.99 USD for pack of 2 + via Show [...]

HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | April 17, 2009

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What’s On May 2009 Living etc

Even though the April issue are still fresh on the stands here, the May 2009 of Living etc is available in United Kingdom and I guess, Europe. But I can have a peek of what to expect. In fact, I can not resist every month to flip through the current issue preview. The May 2009 [...]

HOME + GARDEN, KITCHEN design | March 22, 2009

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Three kitchens I spotted at IKEA

I went to IKEA Friday night. I took pictures of 3 inspiring pictures. The cheapest price of an IKEA kitchen means that you can indulge in a remarkable ceramic wall and countertop surface. This is the perfect island if you like to entertain. I wish I got the space for it. The best of [...]

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | March 1, 2009

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Converting an extra Bedroom into a Crafty Room

I secretly crave for a craft room at home. Until we decide to settle in a new home, it will stay a dream. In the meantime, I am taking notes on how others design their craft space. Vancouver designer Kelly Deck converted a good size spare room into a craft room using affordable, widely available [...]

HOME + GARDEN, KITCHEN design | March 1, 2009

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How to Create a Unique Look with an IKEA Kitchen

The best way to reduce the cost of a kitchen renovation is to go with store-bought cabinets. The IKEA kitchens are getting better and better every year. They are cheaper than custom build cabinets. At IDS 09, IKEA showcased a style I affectionate: the full wall cabinets. I like this kitchen design because [...]