At Home with Kim Vallee

ENTERTAINING, PARTY supplies | November 2, 2009

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 [...]

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 [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVENT planning, FOOD + drinks | October 20, 2008

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The Best Way To Serve Icy Cold Sake Shooters

We wanted something special to greet our guests at my husband’s birthday party. We served cold sake shooters with a twist. The anniversary cake theme was classic video games which most come from Japan. Serving sake at the start announced the end. We wanted something playful. That is when I remembered my Fred cool [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS party | October 14, 2008

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Milk and Cookies Party Theme | Real-life Party

Dianne emailed me about this cute milk and cookies first birthday party. It is easy to tweak the milk and cookies theme for a baby shower. Nice effects on this party are the blown up baby picture display and the old-fashioned individual milk bottle. For $50, you can order your own Photo Tiled Display; it can [...]

ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas | August 11, 2008

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Starmail | Rubber-Stamp Mail Art by Bettina Forget

I went to the vernissage of Starmail, the latest exhibit by Bettina Forget, a Montreal painter who specializes in astronomical themes. My friend Bettina, photographed here, is also an avid hobby astronomer. She is always stylish. The Art Concept Bettina converts her own Amelia Earhart’s drawings in rubber stamps with the production help of Central Stamp and Seal [...]