At Home with Kim Vallee

ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas + decor | April 24, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Yuri’s Night in Montreal

Two weeks ago I attended the fifth edition of Yuri’s Night in Montreal. This is a party to commemorate the first man in space, Yuri Gagarin. The party was organized by my artist friend Bettina Forget. I must say that she raised the bar this year. The theme was spaceport. We had to fill an online [...]

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KIDS + BABY, KIDS party | April 6, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

My Son’s First Birthday: The Making of a Jungle Party Theme

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Last month, my little boy reached 1 year old. You can imagine that I wanted to celebrate it in style. I had a look at my party supply stack when came the time to select a party theme. I often buy party supplies online as extra items when I need to reach a limit to [...]

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ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas + decor | March 3, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Dinner Party Ideas: The Making of a Moroccan-Inspired Table

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Ethnic cuisine is still the most popular dinner party theme. People likes it because it is easy to organize and get the look based on the menu you plan to serve. Your tabletop should set the tone of your dinner party. Start by selecting the dinnerware and table linens. Since you probably do not wish to [...]

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ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | February 8, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Pink and Orange Little Monkey Valentine Party Theme

I’m glad that the New York photographer now based in California Djamilla Rosa Cochran told me about the fabulous “Let’s Monkey Around” sock puppet party that she photographed. You might have seen it featured on the blog of Amy Atlas. Let’s discuss why you should consider a pink and orange color scheme for your Valentine’s Day [...]

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KIDS + BABY, KIDS party | January 28, 2012 | by Heather Watterworth

Safari-Inspired Young Explorers Birthday Party from The TomKat Studio

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We’ve long been inspired by Kim Stoegbauer, designer and founder of The TomKat Studio Etsy shop. Creative, colorful kid’s party goods are her specialty, but she regularly offers gorgeous free printables for holidays and special occasions on her blog. Recently, Kim’s been collaborating with Pottery Barn Kids, sharing her expertise and providing free downloadable party guides, [...]

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ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas + decor | October 11, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Sleeping Under The Tent Vignette

I am not into quilt bedding. I am aware that quilts are experiencing a revival thanks to more modern designs, but quilt bedding is not me. Having said that, I was seduced by the charms of this styled picture for the Anthropologie catalogue. It must be the nostalgia of seeing the last warm days summer; [...]

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CAKES + desserts, ENTERTAINING | October 10, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

5-Minute Martha: Halloween Haunted House Party Decor Ideas

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Being a 5-minute Martha starts by knowing where to spend your time for ultimate impact and where to use shortcuts. Halloween Cakes: From hard to easy Martha Stewart proposed here an awesome Haunted House cake. But let’s face it, I do not have the time, nor the patience, nor the baking talents to make something as complex. [...]

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ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | September 29, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Blood Bath Props for an Horror Movie Halloween Party

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You can scare your party guests in an unusual room of your home, that is the bathroom, with the Blood Bath collection by Spinning Hat, a London based gift design company. Designed to recreate an ultra realistic horror movie shower scene, the products range from a shower curtain, bath mat, shower bath, a butcher’s apron [...]

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