At Home with Kim Vallee

ENTERTAINING, EVENT planning | March 10, 2010

3 Must-Have Details for your Next Milestone Party

Weddings become more and more amazing every year. That formal event seems more fun than in the past. Couples these days want a memorable wedding that fits within their personality. For these reasons, they are always an incredible source of inspirations for any big party. You probably have seen the wedding of the creative director of [...]

ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | March 9, 2010

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Ideas to Steal from a Modern Rustic Napa Valley Wedding

They are plenty of details that you could recycle from this real wedding featured on Style Me Pretty. For one, I love the distressed wood candlelight chandelier. The concept will also work for an outdoor party by hanging the chandelier on a big tree. Plus, it is something that you can build yourself. Make sure to [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | March 3, 2010

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Easter Brunch Tabletop and Menu

Think soft green, yellow pink and even orange for your Easter tabletop. Set the tone with an exquisite tablecloth. The Easter Bunny Jacquard Tablecloth can be used all spring and summer since it references to Easter is subtle. I would simply marry it with elegant white dinnerware. Then, create a vignette with treats instead or as a [...]

BABY showers, ENTERTAINING | March 3, 2010

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Jungle Animal Theme for a Baby Shower or a First Birthday Party

You probably wonder what is the relationship between a pouch and a party theme. Sometimes, you find inspirations in the usual place. It started with a purchase I did this morning. I bought this yellow and white XL frame pouch with a collapsible handle designed by Oktak. My favorite handbag over the last years was yellow [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | March 2, 2010

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Oscar Party Ideas

You have less than a week to prepare for the Academy Awards 2010. I scoured the Web to integrate the best party ideas into a cohesive party theme. You could easily merge the do it yourself candy bags from Twig & Thistle with Bakerella’s oscar statuette cookies. Print Your Own Candy Bags, Invites and Ballots For a [...]

ENTERTAINING, SPECIAL occasions | February 15, 2010

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Chanel-inspired Equestrian Wedding

The concept behind this wedding photo shoot is to apply the latest Chanel runway show, which I enjoyed, to design a wedding. The event took place under a wooden barn with an equestrian feel. The Stylish Soiree created this rustic chic event. The brides wore three dresses. I wish I have done that. The tablescape uses the [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS party | February 4, 2010

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Sublime Ready to take Off Party Theme by Amy Atlas

It is not because I was making plans this evening for my upcoming trip to Japan that I felt the urge to show you this inspiring birthday theme for a little boy. It comes to no surprises when we know that Amy Atlas organized it for her son’s birthday. Most little boy will adore an [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS party | January 11, 2010

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Birdie Birthday Party Theme for a Little Girl

Nicole’s little girl will be 2 years old shortly. She wrote to me because she is looking for inspirations for a birdie birthday theme. I often find that looking at art print for kids is an excellent starting point. I have to warn you that you will probably want to buy an art piece or [...]