At Home with Kim Vallee

ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | July 23, 2009

Preview of Living etc August 2009

From what I have seen, the August 2009 issue of Living etc is still about how to get the best out of summer. I am looking forward to their ideas for alfresco dining and outdoor decorating. Here are a few pictures that you can see online on their outdoor space gallery. They talk about trends for [...]

HOME + GARDEN, MODERN architecture | June 10, 2009

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Small is Beautiful with Modern Prefab Houses

When it comes to a second house I feel that small is beautiful. You often own this place to relax. The best way to do it is with a low maintenance house. A smaller house means less time is passed on regular cleaning. It should not be too small. Make sure to analyze correctly your needs [...]

HOME + GARDEN, KITCHEN design | September 9, 2007

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How to cleverly combine food preparation, cooking and dining into a single unit?

The German Schulte Design Grace Kitchen pushed the envelope of the traditional kitchen islands. The custom made productions in North America look pale compared to this ingenious creation. The island apron boasts innovative retracting electrical receptacles and five invisible drawers one of which is to house cooking knifes. The hidden cable [...]