At Home with Kim Vallee

DINING, LINENS | October 23, 2009

Goat Cheese Warmer and French Country Table Linens

Arthur Quentin is a must-shop place in Montreal for anyone who likes to cook or to entertain. You shop there when you are looking for quality and European imported tableware. No need to say that I like this shop a lot. Their new collection for autumn includes this warmer dish to make chèvre chaud (warm goat [...]

DINING, LINENS | October 6, 2009

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Housewarming Gift Ideas for the Cook and the Hostess

Cooking is enjoyed by both men and women. It is not that rare to see couples who enjoy cooking together. For them, it may be more appropriate to use gender neutral kitchen linen. One collection that is elegantly simple is Fog Linen available at DWR. Japanese designer Yumiko Sekine uses raw linen from Lithuania to create, [...]

DINING, LINENS | October 4, 2009

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Tête-à-tête and an Online Store for Chilewich

Whenever I am thinking of creating a modern tabletop, the tablemats and table runners made by Chilewich often come to mind as a possible option. I think that their placemats are at their best over a nice surface, like a stunning wood table. I noticed that they now produce tête-à-tête, which is a type of table [...]

DINING, LINENS | September 29, 2009

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Tea and Mug Cozies

More and more designers are updating these old-fashioned tea essentials. They always kept their granny look but like the things at Anthropologie, it is part of their charm. Ruth Cross, who worked with Linda Bloomfield, creates knitted garment and home accessories. Her knitted work is exquisite. Etsy constitutes a great source for cozies. Knit Storm crocheted [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS party | September 23, 2009

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The Get-set Placemats Bring Fun to the Table

Anne Schultz of Hello Hanna sent me an email to introduce her awesome playful placements for kids. They will keep your kids occupied while you are preparing the meal. I think it is a great idea since you probably notice that kids enjoy very much playing with stickers. My nephew and niece are doing it [...]

DINING, LINENS | July 28, 2009

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New Placemats and Table Runners by Chilewich

The latest table mats and table runners by Chilewich are getting more sophisticated. For a fall and winter table, opt for the elegance of the Brocade series. The Pressed Vinyl collection reproduces the look of lace without the maintenance requirements. Tuxedo Stripes is the most formal pattern. I imagined it well with the Linea Ice [...]

DINING, LINENS | July 9, 2009

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MYdrap Delivers Single-Use Cloth Placemats and Napkins on Rolls

MYdrap is a Spanish concept of table linens that is quite unique. For the first time, you can get the efficiency of single-use napkins and placemats without letting go the elegance of your table. There is more. MYdrap are the first cloth serviettes, available in roll or pre-cut, that offer double the possibilities: for single [...]

ENTERTAINING, PARTY supplies | July 2, 2009

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Fabric Banner Bunting Flags for my Etsy Finds

Banner flags are a great way to add a festive touch. As I browsing Etsy, I could not resist and I bought two banners. Both patterns will look great on my terrace. I cannot wait to hang them over and host a party. If you are curious, here is a view at my latest purchase. These [...]