At Home with Kim Vallee

COOKING tools, FOOD + DRINKS | May 5, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Tatau: A New Kitchen Knife Collection by Alessi

Anna and Gian Franco Gasparini designed for Alessi a 5-knife collection with a unique design feature. Grip styles and food icons that identify the knife usages are printed on the blade like tattoos. That explains the name tatau, that is tattoo in Polynesian. Each knife has a symbolic name: “Peel” (paring knife), “MPK” (small cook’s knife), “Thick” [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | April 13, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

For the Birds: Five Stylish Bird Houses and Feeders

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Squirrels should not be able to eat the material of these bird houses. I selected two glazed ceramic bird houses and three made of metal available in several colours. Except for the Piep Show XXL, which is designed to feed large group of birds, these bird houses should provide good protection for the birds that [...]

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FOOD + DRINKS, TABLEWARE | April 10, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

LookBook: Geometric Orange At Your Table

It is no secret that I love orange as much as I love modern style. I like so much the clean lines of the city tea towel that I present you to way to mix geometric patterns with it. Option 1 Shown here: City Series Tea Towel $22 USD at Lekker Home | Blocks Fabric from Melinki [...]

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KIDS + BABY, KIDS rooms | February 9, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Meet Duck Harry, which is Not a Rubber Ducky

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Don’t be fooled by what you see at first sight. I was thrilled when I thought that they modernized the rubber duck that is the companion of every child’s bath time. But it is not the case. Duck Harry can’t float! Instead, Icelandic designer Hlynur Atlason created it as a multi-purpose item. Intended usages are [...]

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KIDS + BABY, KIDS rooms | January 30, 2012 | by Heather Watterworth

Modern Mobiles from Puka Puka

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Art doesn’t need to hang on the wall to impact your space, and these handcrafted mobiles from Australia’s Puka Puka Design are a perfect example. Handmade from ethically sourced, high quality materials, each mobile is unique and designed to bring a bit of nature into your space, with designs inspired by the sky and sea. [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | January 24, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Twelve to Five: Take your Pick with New Umbra Clocks

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Alan Wisniewski played with numbers for two new clocks he designed for Umbra. Of the two, I prefer his take 5 wall clock even if I never been a 9 to 5 kind of girl. I found that it delivers a nice aesthetic with a touch of humor. Nonetheless, his high noon clock would feel at home [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | January 10, 2012 | by Heather Watterworth

Breathe Easy: Middle Colors Humidifier

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Ah, January. That less-than-loveable month where frosty temps, post-holiday fatigue, cold and flu bugs, and dry indoor air (due to always-on heat) combine to create a cesspool of breathing challenges. While a humidifier can be the answer to breathing easier during winter months, their typically bulky and boring design can leave your style sense congested. [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | December 6, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Kyle Bunting’s Stylish Cowhide Rugs

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These luxurious rugs from Kyle Bunting freshen up the rustic of cowhide rugs. The modern and geometric design brings a modern feel that I appreciate. His creations will look great in a modern or a contemporary interior. You can specify any design, color, and size for rug, wall covering and upholstery applications. The dye catalogue is huge and [...]

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