At Home with Kim Vallee

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE | November 16, 2009

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, HOLIDAY entertaining | October 25, 2009

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Three Awesome Halloween Craft Projects by Eddie Ross

If you are looking for eye catching ideas to dress up your Halloween tabletop or buffet table, you must check these 3 craft projects realized by Eddie Ross. The guy is impressive when it comes to styling. The experience he acquired working for Martha Stewart serves him well. His craft project explanations are simple and [...]

DINING, LINENS | July 9, 2009

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MYdrap Delivers Single-Use Cloth Placemats and Napkins on Rolls

MYdrap is a Spanish concept of table linens that is quite unique. For the first time, you can get the efficiency of single-use napkins and placemats without letting go the elegance of your table. There is more. MYdrap are the first cloth serviettes, available in roll or pre-cut, that offer double the possibilities: for single [...]

ALL occasions, DINING, GIFT IDEAS, LINENS | July 22, 2008

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Latest Napkins and Plates by Skinnylaminx | Etsy Watch

Brighten your kitchen with a dash of yellow. You can start with a few accessories. You can grab and nicely display the napkins and tea towels by Heather Moore of Skinnylaminx. This illustrator and designer from Cape Town, South Africa, makes beautiful table linens. Her gray and yellow look sophisticated when put together. The [...]

DINING, ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining, LINENS | June 10, 2008

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Plait Textiles Brings Hand-woven Beauty to Your Table

I planned to discuss something else until I got a Facebook wall message by Janick of Creativadoration. Amongst other things, Janick informed me that she posted something this morning that I will probably like. Janick was right. These napkins are lovely. The pictures by Jennifer Causey make these table textiles even more desirable. It was [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | March 18, 2008

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Easter party ideas recap

If you have not decided yet what to do for this upcoming Easter, I compile a list of my best posts on the subject. I hope it would help you find the inspiration you are looking for. Shown here: A more natural take on the Easter Eggs Egg candle holders by Michelle Mason Having a [...]

ALL occasions, BABY showers, COOKING tools, DINING, GIFT IDEAS, KIDS + BABY | January 31, 2008

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Cute and stylish baby shower ideas

Instead of a design mood board, I composed one around potential gift ideas. I will tell you all about why these items have baby shower written all over them. Aprons You probably know by now that I adore aprons. And with a new baby, the mother needs more than one for years to come. [...]

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE | September 24, 2007

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Let the art of Paula Scaletta set the tone of your party

The eco-friendly girl in me relies most of the time on linen napkins at dinner party. But I still stock some paper napkins because their drawings add an instant impact to the table. Develop your theme from the paper napkins If you do not know what theme to use for an event, a simple [...]