At Home with Kim Vallee

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HER | November 19, 2009

New Amy Butler Fashion and Travel Bags for Kalencom

Fans of Amy Butler who are week-end travelers or who often take a-week vacation under the sun would be thrilled by this news. You can get a fabulous carry-ons designed by Amy Butler. As usual, the patterns are divine. I would love to get a navy Dream Traveler-Sari Flowers for Christmas. Sadly, the Graceful Traveler-Fuschia Tree that [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | September 5, 2009

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Stylish Stainless Steel Water Bottles

As a pursuit to reduce my consumption of plastic water bottles, I am looking for a reusable water bottle that would look great while I walk in the city. I wish for a funky or cool modern print. The SIGG bottles have a trendy look but they are made of aluminum which means that they [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | September 2, 2009

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Scotties Introduces Umbra Designer Series

This is a first! I never imagined that a box of facial tissues would fit into the scope on my blog until I saw the print design on those boxes. It is another proof that great packaging can win customers. It is about time that facial tissue maker acknowledged that a large number of people lives [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | August 14, 2009

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Jazzing Up the Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers typically comes in red or white. Because they are not the most decorative items, many are tempted to put them in a closet. This is a big mistake. It has to be easily accessible in case of emergency. One French company called Fire Design makes it easier for us to hang in style our [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | August 14, 2009

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Oas Wallpaper Collection by DecorMaison

Oas means oasis in Swedish. This is where I imagine myself when I look at these styled scenes. Those are perfect inspirations for a Friday. The wallpaper in the kitchen seems to have been inspired by Orla Kiely. For the pre-launching promotion of their new Oas wallpaper collection, the Swedish brand DecorMaison did something special. Their stylist [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | August 12, 2009

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Amy Butler’s Hand-Tufted Rugs for Chandra

As many of you, I am a fan of Amy Butler’s stunning patterns. Her latest creation is a collection of hand-tufted rugs for Chandra. They look amazing. There are 19 designs in total.Some patterns were taken from her fabrics and bedding collection. If you are interested by any of those rugs, the “Where to Buy?” information [...]

ENTERTAINING, PARTY supplies | July 2, 2009

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Fabric Banner Bunting Flags for my Etsy Finds

Banner flags are a great way to add a festive touch. As I browsing Etsy, I could not resist and I bought two banners. Both patterns will look great on my terrace. I cannot wait to hang them over and host a party. If you are curious, here is a view at my latest purchase. These [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | February 3, 2009

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Rebirth of the Velvet

If it fits your budget, upscale fabrics really enhance a décor. I scoured amazing patterns from Europe. A fabric can redefine the look of any furniture. It become evident when you look at the gray velvet chair. The modernized velvet lost all granny reference. The stunning color palette of these stripes seduced me. I [...]