At Home with Kim Vallee

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | January 29, 2012 | by Heather Watterworth

Outdoor Valentine’s Day Decoration: Ice Hearts from Poppytalk

We may not think of decorating our outdoor spaces for Valentine’s Day, but this uncomplicated idea by Poppytalk contributor Margie Oomen of Resurrection Fern has us reconsidering our options. The combination of colorful natural elements frozen in heart-shaped ice is a beautiful contrast to what can be a rather gray month overall. Make a few [...]

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ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | December 6, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Spruce Outdoor Centerpiece

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Delightful outdoor decorations greet your guests with style and character. I got tired of the big lit house decorations. It might be because we pass the Holiday at the cottage that I am more inspired by this birdbath evergreen tree centerpiece. The idea behind this project is to set up a welcoming woodsy vignette at [...]

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ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | October 25, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Entrance Decorations for Halloween

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Illuminate to the exterior of your home by adding a lit twig gate to your porch and hanging a spider web on a window. Your trick or treat visitors will feel welcome and know where to enter. I like how they create a path by putting the crow luminary string lights on the floor instead [...]

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ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | July 30, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Simple and Delightful Ideas for Entertaining at the Cottage

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Entertaining at a cottage by the lake must leave you time to enjoy the view and all the outdoor activities. A few simple steps is often enough to make your guests feel welcome. You could start with these three ideas from a Montauk Surf Shack that was featured on The New York Times. What I like [...]

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GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY | July 25, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

A Look at Upscale Outdoor Playhouses + My Modern Favorite Playhouse

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I was surprised when I read this article from The New York Times by the spread of high-end, custom playhouse makers. I would have never imagined building a playhouse with air conditioning, a kitchen with running water and a 32-inch flat TV on the second floor. The article clearly depicts the world of the rich [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | July 6, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth

For The Birds: Modern Feeders

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Rustic wooden birdfeeders are perfectly charming in a country garden, but they can ruffle the feathers of urban outdoor spaces with contemporary design leanings. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of modern, quirky feeders that are sure to have friends – both of the human and feathered variety – all a twitter. These stylish options are on [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | July 5, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth

Tiki Torch Alternatives: Keep Bugs At Bay

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I don’t know what’s worse: spending an otherwise gorgeous summer weekend attempting (and failing) to ward off pesky mosquitoes, or doing so surrounded in retro-in-a-bad-way tiki torches. I wish I’d made time during pre-long weekend supply shopping trips to search out a few stylish alternatives. Pottery Barn has no shortage of pretty vintage-inspired lanterns just [...]

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GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY | June 17, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth

Eco-Friendly DIY Sandbox

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If you have the space, a sandbox is wonderful backyard addition that can keep kids occupied for hours. It provides an instantly-accessible outdoor space for kids to build and create. The builders of this DIY version – Carla and Jason of Small + Friendly – definitely thought outside the sandbox with the double-duty lid/deck design, [...]

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