At Home with Kim Vallee

TRAVEL | October 29, 2009

Opera: the chic return of the folding camper

I am curious about this upscale folding camper that comes with luxury beds and an enclosed teak veranda. I perceived it as an extension of the glam camping (also known as glamping) trend that grows over the last couple of years. But Opera has the advantage of delivering comfortable camping wherever you wish to camp. [...]

TRAVEL | October 5, 2009

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More Designer Hotels

I introduced the Missoni Hotel a couple months ago for their bold use of colors in a bedroom. Missoni is one of many designer brands who joined the hospitality market. These days, the fashionista can do more than decorate her home with designer’s bedding and cushions, or entertain with tableware from the same fashion maven than [...]

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, 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 17, 2009

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Modern Dog and Cat Beds at Pet Interiors

Two years ago, I told you about the stylish cat beds by Cat Interiors. I particularly like the RONDO cat bed. Their initial success led Christel and Otto Meyer to start Pet Interiors. They launched a collection of upscale dog beds in July 2009 that is as fabulous as their cat beds. You can select the CUBE [...]

COOKING tools, DINING | August 6, 2009

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Elegant Modern Cooking Tools and Picnic Flask by Eva Solo

If you are looking for a unique gifts for a foodie with a love of modern design, browse through the catalogue of Eva Solo. They give unique shape to everyday housewares. Eva Solo products are not cheap. There are an indulgence. Therefore, they are perfect gift ideas. Salad Sinner by Eva Solo The Salad Spinner reinvent the [...]

HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | May 15, 2009

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Outdoor Wicker Chairs: Four Splurge and a Steal

I gathered a few items to make you dream before the weekend. I finished with a steal at Pottery Barn. Neoteric produces upscale outdoor furniture with a remarkable design. Sampan and Iraya are two stunning daybeds. From the 2007 collection of B&B Italia, a huge women pattern built the structure of the Canasta circular sofa designed [...]

HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | April 24, 2009

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The Piramide Portable Outdoor Lighting and the Sahara Planters by Gandia Blasco

If you recalled the tipi by Gandia Blasco, you know that their design is unique and trendy. This Spanish family-run company mastered the art of creating atmosphere for upscale and sensual party on a beach, by the pool or in a big backyard. Have a look at their latest lighting addition. It is spectacular! The Lampara [...]