At Home with Kim Vallee

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | November 18, 2009

Cool Cozy Luxury Interior with PH5 Pendant Lamps

This picture captured the best of an inviting home for me. It is perfect for entertaining and living. You get plenty of comfortable sitting spread around the table. I imagine the kitchen to be in front of the purple sofa (but I am not clues). Luckily for me, I should it to my husband and [...]

ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | September 7, 2009

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Outdoor Entertaining Ideas by Martha Stewart

I succumbed to the charms of these photos. It is a fact that the team of stylists at Martha Stewart often make us dream. Here why these photos are my favorite ideas of the moment. + Eating s’mores around a campfire is a treat. In case you were not aware of this tradition, the basic campfire [...]

ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | September 1, 2009

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Silk Lanterns Elevate the Garden Party

Inspired by the fabulous work of LA-based event design Flite, I examined how to best use silk lanterns in a garden party to get a stunning effect. It starts with the superb Vietnamese silk lanterns, which are a lot more sophisticated than Chinese paper lanterns. When you are hanging lanterns, mix the shapes and alternate colors. Pumpkin, [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | May 15, 2009

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Lit your home with Havana or Capri by Jonathan Alder

The few items of the latest collection of Jonathan Alder caught my attention. Let’s start with lighting. Contrary to lots of designers, I restrain the recessed lights to the bare minimum in my decors. I prefer to display gorgeous lamps for their decorative and functional input. The latest lighting collection by Jonathan Alder allows you [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | February 8, 2009

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Sparkling Pendant Lamps and Chandeliers | Quick Review of IDS09

Gorgeous light fixtures often become the focal point. Have a look at four lamps that will make a lasting impression. + Pendant lights were amazing in several kiosks. These two fixtures caught my eyes. + The purple lamp, available in two tones, is available at ma-zone in Toronto. Sadly, their Web site is not [...]

TRAVEL | September 1, 2008

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A Peek at the Remodeled Mondrian Hotel

Gone is the design that Philippe Starck did at the Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood, California. The hotel needed to update its Alice in Wonderland concept for some time now. The mastermind behind the new design at the Mondrian Hotel is Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz. The party to launch the $40-million redesigned Mondrian is scheduled for September [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | August 4, 2008

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Nicolette Brunklaus’ City of Life 2008 collection

From her Amsterdam design studio, Nicolette Brunklaus created an even more amazing 2008 collection than her previous ones. Her products are conversation pieces. Nicolette Brunklaus played with a housewares theme this time. The House of Anne photos, shown in the middle, bring a homey feeling. The City of Life line is diverse as you can [...]

ENTERTAINING, PARTY supplies | July 21, 2008

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Flameless Wax Candle, Votives and Tealights by President’s Choice

Look at the previous post as the Splurge and this one as the Steal. If you are looking for a cheap and safe alternative to regular candles, President’s Choice can come to the rescue. The glow does not seem as impressible and realistic as the flameless candles by Candles Impressions. But if you are in [...]