At Home with Kim Vallee

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | November 11, 2009

Vintage Style Baubles at Pale and Interesting

Styled photos in catalogues and magazines are often a source of inspiration. I never thought of hanging baubles on a deer horn. I do not know how it looks in the room. For certain, it looks stunning as a close-up picture. I was not surprised by this out of the ordinary touch after I read that [...]

COOKING tools, DINING | September 1, 2009

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From Vintage Style to Modern at Cosas

A Spanish name for a Swedish retailer is a good clue that you are dealing with a creative crew. Cosas sell their own products or products manufactured in cooperation with designers and craftsmen. I like to browse their catalogue from time to time to discover what I consider to be the most interesting items. Bengt Ek Design [...]

BABY showers, ENTERTAINING | July 30, 2009

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Fun Stuff from Three Potato Four

It is no secret that I love the vintage items at Three Potato Four. Here are my three fab from what is online this week. These would feel at home in any family with young children. You could also build a baby shower theme around on item. + If you are planning a baby shower on [...]

DINING, LINENS | July 22, 2009

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Five Favorite Things at Anthropologie

Since I will be in Boston this August to attend PodCamp Boston 4, I started a shopping list. I scheduled visits to stores that we do not have here in Montreal. I will go to Lekker naturally. Another store that I affection is Anthropologie. Their vintage, granny, Bohemian chic look is really distinctive. I am a [...]

ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | July 12, 2009

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The Charm of Vintage Serveware for a Summer Party

Seeing this old Coca-Cola cooler last week at Finnegan’s market brought back childhood memories. My parents owned a lot on a small lake 45 minutes from my home. Every nice Sunday during the summer, my parents, friends and family members used to meet there. We crossed the lake by swimming, played games of horseshoe and [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | July 7, 2009

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Inspired by Vintage Silverware | etsy finds

You can repurpose vintage silverware in several ways at the end of their useful life. You can make you own wind chime by flattening forks and spoons. Etsy seller monkeysalwayslook converts old silverware into custom garden markers or picture holders (see last picture). What is cool is that you get a custom piece. You will be [...]

ENTERTAINING, PICNIC | May 23, 2009

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Inspiration for a Crafty Chic Picnic

The Memorial Day’s weekend marks the start of summer. I will give you a head start on inspirations for remarkable picnic with your friends and family members. First way to impress your guests is with these adorable BBQ cutlery envelop. I am getting two packets. If I like them, I may buy more to give as [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | May 21, 2009

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Vintage Items at Three Potato Four and ReForm School

There is something incredibly appealing about these vintage items. They speak to me. I like the idea of giving them a second or third life. I like the Hovis English Bread Tins and I dream of Three Potato Four Milk Bottle Carafe. The carafe is their original design. Both items are on my wish list. The stainless [...]