At Home with Kim Vallee

LIVING, TRAVEL | May 9, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Friendly Luxury When Camping

photos by Thomas J. Story for Sunset magazine – May 2012 Camping has evolved so much since my childhood. I prefer a nice hotel room to sleeping in a tent any time. I’m also aware that many young kids adore camping; maybe that I will need to adapt. Just in case, I explored how I [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | April 13, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

For the Birds: Five Stylish Bird Houses and Feeders

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Squirrels should not be able to eat the material of these bird houses. I selected two glazed ceramic bird houses and three made of metal available in several colours. Except for the Piep Show XXL, which is designed to feed large group of birds, these bird houses should provide good protection for the birds that [...]

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KIDS + BABY, LIVING with kids | September 5, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

A Last Taste of Summer

These two books caught my eye last week at Indigo. I guess that I am sad that summer is coming to an end. But there are still a few nice days left and Halloween to produce the playtime projects of Meg McElwee, where she explores indoor and outdoor activities. She will show you how to [...]

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COOKING tools, FOOD + DRINKS | August 3, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth

New Uses for Old Things: Muffin Tins

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There seems to be no end to the versatility of baking tins: from container gardens to home office organizing stations. Though as useful as they may be elsewhere in your home, turns out they can be put to creative use in the kitchen too. With its inverted moulds, Wilton’s Non-Stick Ice Cream Cookie Bowl tray [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, MODERN architecture | August 3, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

What I Like the Most from this Geometric Hamptons Guesthouse

This huge guest house has plenty of things going for her (in French, a house is female). It unusual shape delivered fabulous spaces beautifully filled with high-end finishes and modern furniture. My top ideas to steal from this project are: The adjacent bath is practical as more people can use its components at the same time. [...]

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COOKING tools, FOOD + DRINKS | July 28, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth

Kitchen Tip: Stock-Up for Your Slow Cooker

During these dog days of summer, the prospect of a hearty, rich slow cooker meal likely couldn’t be further from your mind. After all, it’s grilling season! But this quick – and brilliant – tip from Tara and Stephanie at Healthy Mama, Healthy Baby makes so much sense right now, when farmer’s markets are loaded [...]

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ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | July 8, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth

Lemonade Stand Love

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Nothing says summer like a cold glass of lemonade, complete with childhood memories of setting up a stand in the neighbourhood. And I’m not sour about it, but I don’t recall the lemonade stands of my childhood looking quite as put together as these. A lemonade stand may be a quintessential childhood experience, but its [...]

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HOME + GARDEN, OUTDOOR space | July 6, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth

For The Birds: Modern Feeders

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Rustic wooden birdfeeders are perfectly charming in a country garden, but they can ruffle the feathers of urban outdoor spaces with contemporary design leanings. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of modern, quirky feeders that are sure to have friends – both of the human and feathered variety – all a twitter. These stylish options are on [...]

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