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 [...]

BABY showers, ENTERTAINING | January 11, 2010

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Pinwheels & Pom Poms Baby Shower

I missed this well-put together, cheerful real-life baby shower designed by three women. It was featured on Hostess with the Mostess a few days before Christmas. Pinwheels are easy to make. They fit well within a baby shower theme or a kids’ birthday party. Pay attention to how they packaged the pinwheel invitations. When you [...]

ENTERTAINING, PARTY supplies | November 2, 2009

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The Flowers for my Husband’s Birthday Party

Now that I told you about the food at my husband’s birthday, another element that played a big part on the dessert table were the flowers. I was lucky to work with an upcoming star, a small floral studio called O.xide Design founded by Geneviève Lamarre and Stéphanie Bélisle. I chatted with Geneviève this weekend as she [...]

ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas | November 2, 2009

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The Dessert Table for my Husband’s Birthday Party

I wanted to do something totally different than last year event for my husband’s birthday. Doing an Amy Atlas-inspired dessert table seemed fun. But first, I had to convince my husband since his first reaction was: this is too girlie! He sent me a clear message: no apothecary jars, no feminine shape for the tableware. My [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | October 30, 2009

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Glamorous Halloween Party

Photographer Meg Baisden already hosted her Halloween party. And what a fabulous party it was! Her Halloween decorations were fun, festive and so sophisticated. It has just the right amount of glitter to suit an evening event. You can add glitter to any objects. This allow you to buy less expensive props knowing that you can [...]

BABY showers, ENTERTAINING | April 20, 2009

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Buffet Table Settings for a Tea Party Baby Shower

I went to a cute and fun baby shower Saturday. The organizer, Nathalie designed a tea party event because the mom-to-be is a tea connoisseur. Everyone participated by bringing food. She split the food into the salty table and the sweet table. It was beautifully done. The baby shower was a success. Nat well stocked her [...]

ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas | November 3, 2008

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Sunday Brunch Birthday Party at Bouchon Bakery Café | Real-life Party

I am glad that Wanwisa of Modern Vintage submitted her birthday party for my real-life party column. She planned an original party. She set the tone by hosting a Sunday brunch with 16 guests. A brunch is less predictable than a dinner party. And lunchtime is best for business meal or meeting your girlfriends. Wanwisa selected [...]

CAKES and baked goods, DINING | October 22, 2008

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My Husband’s Classic Video Games Cupcake Tower

Last Friday, we had friends over to celebrate the birthday of my husband. Jerome is a video game fan. I have to warm you; our concept is quite geeky. But I will explain the subtleties. Putting Things in Context Jerome started to play video games as a child when they were many arcades in Montreal. He once [...]