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 [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | November 18, 2009

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Albero Cucuruku Cuckoo Clock

My parents had a cute Swiss cuckoo clock. I was fascinated by the magic of the striking. I still find it charming but I prefer the style of a modern clock. Designed by Riccardo Paolino and Matteo Fusi for Progetti, Cucuruku is an Italian design with a German mechanism. You can choice between a wenge colored [...]

HOME + GARDEN, KITCHEN design | November 17, 2009

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Faux-Wood Kitchen Backsplash

I like the warmth of the wood decor backsplash against this modern sleek German kitchen. Browsing their collection, I get the impression that the backsplash is made of finely textured melamine resin, not wood. Regardless of what it is, it is gorgeous. + Poggenpohl + via Living etc.

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE | November 16, 2009

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Napkin Folding: Diagonal Pocket for a Fresh Look

The diagonal pocket fold is not harder to make than the (square) pocket napkin fold. I prefer the diagonal pocket fold for its elegance. It is a twist on the basic silverware pouch. The difference is that you create a band instead of simply diagonally folding the top layer (step 1). I think that the [...]

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE | November 11, 2009

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An Orange and Pure Linen Tabletop for Thanksgiving

I have a love affair with orange. Since it is not everyone’s favorite color, I enjoy the fact that I can pitch more orange tablescapes during autumn. The tabletop developed for a mid-class cozy café shows that you can create an impact by keeping things simple. The casual elegance of tabletop is something that you can [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | November 3, 2009

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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 [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | October 28, 2009

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David Stark Greener Holiday Collection at West Elm

The way I decorate for Christmas has changed a lot over the years. The cool Christmas looks are miles away from what Christmas decorations were when I was a kid. It is evident when we look at these pictures. In fact, the top picture constitutes a good example of the Comfort trend, one of the 4 [...]

HOME + GARDEN, MODERN architecture | October 26, 2009

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The Tattoo House by Maynard Architects

This project illustrates the versatility of stickers. Out of necessity emerged an awesome way to add character to a two-story house extension. Rules regarding overlooking dictates a 75% opacity for second-story spaces. The gorgeous UV stable stickers simulate a grouping of mature trees. The stickers cost way less than any curtains or screens. I love it [...]