At Home with Kim Vallee

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | November 4, 2009

Equestrian Knobs and Pulls

At $6 per knob or pull, the Equestrian Hardware at Pottery Barn can add lots of character to a home office or a gentleman dressing room. + Equestrian knobs or pulls $24 USD for 4

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | November 2, 2009

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Home Accessories by Susan Bradley

Everyday items can be functional and pretty. I like this brown branch log rack. Susan Bradley designs and produces a unique range of interior and exterior products. She shows us that small storage solutions can neatly decorate our space. She brings visual impacts to your home without neglecting the functionality of the object. The shelf life series [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | October 23, 2009

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Chalkboard Jars at Pier1 Imports

I bought these jars for my husband’s birthday party. I needed them for setting the dessert table. They were, and still are, on clearance at Pier 1 Imports. The chalkboard band is very practical. I really like them. They are a good size. I can fit 1 kg of nuts in the medium sizes (I [...]

HOME + GARDEN, KITCHEN design | October 15, 2009

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Clever Kitchen Organizers at Ikea

The kitchen is the hub of the house. For that reason, it must be a place where it feels comfortable for the cooks and the rest of the family. More and more kitchens integrate areas for kids to do their homework and play. The two most common area of frustrations in a kitchen are storage and [...]

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | October 13, 2009

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A Book, a Magazine Box and a Blanket | Fall Essentials

Once the cold has arrived, I like to read a good book, browse my favorite magazines or explore the Web on the couch with a blanket on my legs. My everyday dark charcoal blanket from Caban is getting old. Therefore, I started to look for a replacement. The black and off white Crux blanket by Pia [...]

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | September 29, 2009

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Eco-friendly Lunch Kits and a new Marketplace

I received an email from Abe’s Market today to introduce their green and natural products marketplace. While browsing Abe’s site, I came across this complete 13-piece lunch kit. Yes, you can assemble yourself but it would save you time by getting this bundle. Plus, you are sure that things fit together. I introduced the reusable snack [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME office | September 28, 2009

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Style in the Home Office

It is not the first time that I mentioned that your home office can have more panache and feels more comfortable than a corporate office. With many home offices resting in a mezzanine or open space, style is a must not an option. But if you work from home, your office should also be efficient. Graphic [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | September 25, 2009

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Kitchenware finds at Mar Mar Co.

Founded by Mark Bedford and Marianne Lumholdt, Mar Mar Co. proposes many items for the home and the kitchen that I adore. The two owners put emphasis on independent designers, without ignoring established design companies. We all need elegant trivets to protect your dining [...]