At Home with Kim Vallee

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | November 10, 2009

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 [...]

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | October 8, 2009

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5 Eye-Catching Coat Racks

Many apartments and condo units do not have a formal entryway. This is without counting the increasing number of units that lack a coat closet. Even if you have a coat closet, chances are, that it is almost full by all your coats needed to accommodate 4 seasons. For all these reasons, we often need [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | October 1, 2009

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Rich Jewel Colors for Fall 2009

Looking at the November 2009 preview of Living etc, you really get the feel that warm and rich colors are in vogue. As someone who loves burnt oranges and rich yellow tones, I could not be happier. The more daring can enliven their home with cerise. As you can see rich vibrant colors are used as [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME office | September 28, 2009

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Style in the Home Office

It is not the first time that I mentioned that your home office can have more panache and feels more comfortable than a corporate office. With many home offices resting in a mezzanine or open space, style is a must not an option. But if you work from home, your office should also be efficient. Graphic [...]

DINING, FOOD + drinks | September 20, 2009

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Preview of Living etc October 2009

Every month, you can get a glimpse at the next issue of Living etc. I say next issue because in Canada, or at least in Montreal, we are always one month behind. I spotted cool ideas for when you entertain. First, I look forward for the eye-catching tapas prepared by Donna Hay for the October 2009 [...]

TRAVEL | August 24, 2009

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Clever Interior Design Ideas at Fairmont Battery Wharf

We stayed to the newly opened Fairmont hotel when we went to Boston at the beginning of August. We stayed there for almost a week. I now prefer the Fairmont Battery Wharf to the historic Copley Plaza hotel. The Battery Wharf won for its location and its modern design. Little Italy If you have ever been to [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor, TRAVEL | August 18, 2009

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Missoni Hotel Teaches Us How to Use Bold Colors

Using bold colors and patterns requires more than an eye for design. One luxury company who is known for their bold use of colors is Missoni. The Italian brand opened their first hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland last June. Four more hotels is scheduled to open over the next few years. As you would expect, the room [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | August 3, 2009

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Defining Spaces with the Autumn Bookcases by David Sanchez

Putting a rusted finish metal bookcase in your living room may not be everyone’s cup of tea but the organic shelving is really awesome. The picture shows 3 bookcases side by side. This is the perfect example of the style of bookcases that you can use to separate spaces. Many new homes and condominium units miss [...]