At Home with Kim Vallee

DINING, TABLEWARE | March 11, 2010

Exquisite Wooden Tableware by Hidetoshi Takahashi

With my trip to Japan planned for next month, I am inspired by what is made in Japan. Hidetoshi Takahashi has built a strong reputation for his exquisite wood work. His studio located in Asahikawa, Japan. Luckily for you, you will not need to go to Japan to get your hands on many of the tableware [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | February 23, 2010

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Stephanie Marin’s Tree Party Dish

If you are looking for a Wow factor at a party, this is it! This is a brilliant idea from the French designer Stephanie Marin. It is available in three formats. You can display a bush or gather a few to form a tiny forest. Made with beech, the taller party dish is strong enough [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | February 17, 2010

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Stackable Mu A Stools and Home Accessories

As I selected my top 3 things from March 2010 of the Canadian House and Home, I stopped to browse the catalogue of 18Karat. I first introduced that design, import and distribution company back in 2007. Their catalogue is filled with great home accessories. The Mu A Stool is the latest addition to the MU stools [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | January 27, 2010

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Fresh Pine Branch Centerpieces

Bring the cottage feel to your dinner table with a winter centerpiece. I imagine this look for a romantic dinner this Valentine if you plan a weekend near ski cottage. To reproduce this look, cut all the branches the same height. Then, plant the cut branches on floral foam bricks for fresh flowers. You can place the [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | January 15, 2010

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Ofuro: A Wood Soaking Bath Tub by Rapsel

Ofuro has a east meet west flavor. Designer Matteo Thun has created for Italian brand Rapsel a Japanese style soaking bath. Beautifully made of larch wood, Ofuro grabbed my attention since we can deeply submerge yourself in it. Form and function are united. I love it! + Rapsel + via Trendir

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | January 13, 2010

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Cool Wood Storage by AK47

Even if we were not in the middle of a very snowy winter, I would still be impressed by the design of these wood storage units. Naturally, the round fire pit is the ultimate design when it comes to a ski chalet. It is called Zero. The Ak47 collection delivers a series of tower styles. Albert+ [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | November 18, 2009

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Albero Cucuruku Cuckoo Clock

My parents had a cute Swiss cuckoo clock. I was fascinated by the magic of the striking. I still find it charming but I prefer the style of a modern clock. Designed by Riccardo Paolino and Matteo Fusi for Progetti, Cucuruku is an Italian design with a German mechanism. You can choice between a wenge colored [...]

GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY | November 14, 2009

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Tschutschu by Dominik Lutz Could Be a DIY Toy Project

If you are handy working with wood, here is something that you may consider doing for your kids. I feel it would be a wonderful Christmas gift. If you do, make sure to adapt the project to your child favorite games and activities. You could cut a window to suit the needs of a puppet [...]