At Home with Kim Vallee

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | December 9, 2009

House Pillows of LeiLiLaLoo | etsy watch

The pure linen throw-play-decorative pillows hand made by LeiLiLaLoo are adorable and feel cozy. The fourth pillow from the left is my favorite. It is called My lovely blue velvet reading chair. The second from the left, My lovely living room, won the second place. My lovely tacky dining room, which I did not show [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS party | August 21, 2009

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Funky Forest Interactive Eco-System Installation

Two Amsterdam artists, Theodore Watson and Emily Gobeille of Zara Parade created Funky Forest in 2007. This is an interactive ecosystem where children used their body movements to influence the life of a forest and a river. Kids can use their body or place pillow rocks and logs to divert the water flowing from the waterfall [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | December 20, 2008

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A New Twist on Christmas Decorations

Traditional Christmas decorations look more and more sophisticated while keeping a crafty touch. These British decoration ideas look hip. Holiday Stockings I feel in The Netherlands admiring the fireplace mantel. You know that I have a thing for Scandinavian theme. From Living etc. January 2009 issue. Show here are felt stockings and knitted stockings from two UK [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | August 4, 2008

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Nicolette Brunklaus’ City of Life 2008 collection

From her Amsterdam design studio, Nicolette Brunklaus created an even more amazing 2008 collection than her previous ones. Her products are conversation pieces. Nicolette Brunklaus played with a housewares theme this time. The House of Anne photos, shown in the middle, bring a homey feeling. The City of Life line is diverse as you can [...]