At Home with Kim Vallee

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE | November 16, 2009

Farmyard Tabletop for Thanksgiving

My goal was to create a Thanksgiving mood board that will not include gourds, pumpkins or a roasted turkey. I wanted a theme that mixed the old with the new. When I saw this adorable farmyard animal trays by Simrin, I found my starting point. Life after the harvest at the farm influenced my theme. Think [...]

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE | November 16, 2009

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Napkin Folding: Diagonal Pocket for a Fresh Look

The diagonal pocket fold is not harder to make than the (square) pocket napkin fold. I prefer the diagonal pocket fold for its elegance. It is a twist on the basic silverware pouch. The difference is that you create a band instead of simply diagonally folding the top layer (step 1). I think that the [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | November 13, 2009

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How to Create a French Rustic Holiday Decor

I will talk about how you can integrate Holiday decorations within your home decor. It is about created a sophisticated room. I like how the stylists on the above photo marry rustic elements to a traditional French style room. The mood is soothing but definitely festive. Except for the Christmas baubles, you could keep most [...]

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE | November 11, 2009

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An Orange and Pure Linen Tabletop for Thanksgiving

I have a love affair with orange. Since it is not everyone’s favorite color, I enjoy the fact that I can pitch more orange tablescapes during autumn. The tabletop developed for a mid-class cozy café shows that you can create an impact by keeping things simple. The casual elegance of tabletop is something that you can [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | November 3, 2009

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Entertaining Essentials at IKEA

The easier road for stress-free entertaining is to equip yourself with versatile tableware. Casual chic tabletop is what most people are aiming for these days. After all, you celebrate amongst close friends and family. As I shopped at IKEA yesterday, I took pictures of tableware that delivers that spirit. I spotted affordable tableware that you will [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | October 28, 2009

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Everyday Housewares on your Thanksgiving Table

Here are two super affordable ideas to show creativity on your Thanksgiving tabletop without breaking the bank. At Bistro Chez Roger in Montreal, they use a 12-inch bread pan to serve bread. A clothespin becomes a casual napkin ring. So after the party, you are not stuck with 20 napkins rings that you will never [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | October 25, 2009

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Three Awesome Halloween Craft Projects by Eddie Ross

If you are looking for eye catching ideas to dress up your Halloween tabletop or buffet table, you must check these 3 craft projects realized by Eddie Ross. The guy is impressive when it comes to styling. The experience he acquired working for Martha Stewart serves him well. His craft project explanations are simple and [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | October 20, 2009

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Spooky Chic Tabletop for Halloween

I told you Friday that Halloween 2009 was about style. Home Sense did a table with skull and crossbone motifs that feel glitzy versus ghoulish. In fact, some of the items of the table, like the mirrored tray, could be used for New Year’s day. And to get this look will not make a huge hole [...]