At Home with Kim Vallee

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | March 1, 2010

Vintage Style Lamps by The Owls Are Hunting

Holly of Decor8 introduced these gorgeous lamps this morning. I love them. They are the creations of a British girl called Jo who now lives in Canberra, Australia. Jo chronicles her work on a blog. Her company is named The Owls are Hunting. She specializes in handmade, vintage inspired lamps and lampshades. They ship worldwide on [...]

DINING, LINENS | February 2, 2010

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Betsy Grace’s Personalized Table Linen | Etsy Watch

Pure linen table linens are my favorite. Their simple elegance never go out of style. A set of napkins with a table linen makes a gift that will be appreciated for years to come. Think about it for a birthday, a housewarming party, a wedding or even as a Valentine’s Day gift. For the napkins, you [...]

GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY | August 15, 2009

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Crayon Rolls and Wall Wear by Canadian Talents | etsy watch

While I was on etsy, I came across this crayon roll by Little Bird Designs of Vancouver, BC. This is one thing that parents should always carry with them. This ready-to-go crayon roll holds 10 crayons (or colored markers). Just roll, fold over – front to back – and tie! The crayons are included with [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS rooms | August 15, 2009

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Building a Nursery Decor from a Cushion | etsy watch

Any home decor starts with an inspiration, a pattern or an item on which you develop your concept. To avoid the obvious theme, why not shop at etsy to find unique cushions that will become the building blocks of your nursery decor? These four cushions are naive to suit a baby environment, yet they are sophisticated. + [...]

HOME + GARDEN, ORGANIZING | May 18, 2009

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Toy Storage and Bedroom Storage Solutions for my Organizing Monday

Plastic bins are bulky. Therefore, I am looking for other options to enable kids to store and carry their toys. I found a clever yet simple solution that is multipurpose. Modern Twist produced a neat and stylish solution for kids and grown ups. Their hiding bags exist in several formats. From the tiny portable Hide Box [...]

DINING, LINENS | May 2, 2009

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Hand-Made Half- Aprons for the Hostess or Gardening | Etsy Watch

These are stylish housewares essentials. They make a perfect gift for Mother’s Day or to bring to the hostess this summer. I particularly like the level of details on the green saperlipopette model. A French woman created these half-aprons. She sells them on etsy. Her atelier celebrates on a modern way the charms of the French [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | April 23, 2009

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In Love with the Donut and the Sushi Collection by Edward Van Vielt for Moroso

These fabrics specially designed by the Dutch Edward Van Vielt for the Sushi collection by Moroso are stunning. I really like the mix match of patterns. He gave a whole new meaning to patchworks. Edward Van Vielt said in an interview that he was influenced by Marrakesh, the culture of the Far East and Middle East [...]

DINING, LINENS | April 14, 2009

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Sewing Green by Betz White | Book Review

I was due for a book review. Instead of my usual cookbook or home decor book review, I went for a green living book. In fact, the book I selected completes today’s eco-friendly column. The bottle sling bag looks great. I am sure that many mothers who like to carry a similar bag for the [...]