At Home with Kim Vallee

CAKES and baked goods, ENTERTAINING | February 13, 2010

Valentine Lollipops by Sweet Paul

You will find on Sweet Paul the recipe to bake 30 Valentine lollipops that will please anyone. I love the look of the candy heart center. I know that I want one. I like how he styled them in small glasses. + Valentine Lollipops by Sweet Paul – photo by Frances Janisch

BABY showers, ENTERTAINING | January 5, 2010

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Styling Tips for a Baby Shower in a Restaurant

The extraordinaire Hostess with the Mostess styled this eye-catching Berry Sweet baby shower. There are lots of great details. I want to put your attention on how Jennifer Sbranti decorated the tables by taking advantage of the furniture accessories. It is a good lesson of what to do when you host an event in a [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | December 15, 2009

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Exploring More Color Schemes for the Holiday

The Blue and Brown palette first caught my eyes on Better Homes and Gardens. You have to admit that the chocolate table looks inviting. The ball ornament is a do-it-yourself project. You simply dress up plastic foam ornaments with scraps of blue and brown fabric. Add silver ribbons and a few beads for elegance. If you wish for a [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | December 9, 2009

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Simple Sewn Bird Ornaments for a Pink Tree Theme

I like the idea of a hot pink Christmas tree. Since I want our tree to reflect my taste and the taste of my husband, I went for a modern cottage vibe this year. One thing that I have in common with The Purl Bee is that the inspiration point for my design was handmade [...]

ENTERTAINING, PAPER goods | December 6, 2009

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Yellow or Pink DIY Favor Boxes

I received a few inquiries about baby showers lately. These party favor boxes would fit nicely with many themes. There were designed by Kathleen of Twig & Thistle. Besides baby showers, they will be great for a girl birthday party or a bridal shower. All you need to make your own are letter sheets of [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS rooms | August 14, 2009

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Barbie at Pottery Barn Kids

If your little girl is into Barbie, know that Pottery Barn Kids is launching an exclusive collection of bedding and room decor inspired by the famous doll. When you go for an obvious theme like that, I advice you not to buy the entire collection. This way, the result will look more sophisticated and more [...]

HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | May 24, 2009

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The Feminine Side of Outdoor Furniture and Fermob

French people, like many residents of European countries, are not afraid to infuse bold colors in their decor. They also do it in a tasteful way. The latest example is the April-May 2009 issue of Coté Sud, which is dedicated to the feminine side of summer. The mood of the cover says it all. Another reason [...]

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE | June 7, 2008

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Get inspired by the ISES in Wonderful Big Bash

These fabulous tablescapes were designed by a group of event planners for their association conference. They look too great that I could not resist showing you. The party theme was Alice in Wonderland. The results are stunning. My Favorite Elements The inside of the huge drum shape fixture features drawings inspired by Alice in Wonderland. The Perfect [...]