At Home with Kim Vallee

DINING, FOOD + drinks | August 3, 2009

A Visit at the Farmer’s Market

It was such a treat to see all these rows of local grown vegetables that I could not resisted taking some pictures. I bought everything we ate tonight. My husband and I cooked us a delicious and healthy meal. It is easy to find a parking spot on a weekday afternoon. My visit convinced me [...]

ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | July 12, 2009

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The Charm of Vintage Serveware for a Summer Party

Seeing this old Coca-Cola cooler last week at Finnegan’s market brought back childhood memories. My parents owned a lot on a small lake 45 minutes from my home. Every nice Sunday during the summer, my parents, friends and family members used to meet there. We crossed the lake by swimming, played games of horseshoe and [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | July 7, 2009

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The Simple Pleasure of Eating Breakfast Outside

It is easy to forget that simple pleasure brings us happiness. Setting up a nice table for breakfast on the patio is one of these divine moments where you can relax and enjoy the company of your family. It only takes a few minutes to add details using craft supplies and accessories that you keep [...]