kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Feb 8, 2012, 11:20 pm
Don’t be fooled by what you see at first sight. I was thrilled when I thought that they modernized the rubber duck that is the companion of every child’s bath time. But it is not the case. Duck Harry can’t float! Instead, Icelandic designer Hlynur Atlason created it as a multi-purpose item. In...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Feb 8, 2012, 6:23 pm
We all  are familiar with these adorable striped paper straws. They have been a must-have of baby showers and kids birthdays over the last few years. But if you Live in Canada, you know that they are almost impossible to find this side of the border. This is why I am glad to report that Omiyage now...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Feb 8, 2012, 1:25 am
I’m glad that the New York photographer now based in California Djamilla Rosa Cochran told me about the fabulous “Let’s Monkey Around” sock puppet party that she photographed. You might have seen it featured on the blog of Amy Atlas. Let’s discuss why you should consider a pink and orange...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Feb 7, 2012, 3:21 pm
Liberté Canada and At Home with Kim Vallee are pleased to announce that the winner of the “A Yogurt a Week for a Year” giveaway is Julie Seaborn, who prefers the taste of a vanilla yogurt. Julie, check your inbox because I will send you an email with the details on how to receive her prize. Con...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Feb 7, 2012, 1:37 am
A one-pan dish not only saves you time, they build flavor while you do something else. I am partial to oven dishes versus a slow cooker. It’s because it’s the way I am used to cook. The recipe on my to-do list is the Balsamic Roast chicken with caramelized pearl onions, olives and tomatoes that...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Feb 7, 2012, 1:05 am
When I started dating my husband, we used to go to a nice restaurant at Valentine’s Day. Then, one year I suggested that we had a romantic dinner at home. It has been our tradition ever since.  Maybe, we will establish a new tradition this year since we are new parents.We did not discuss it yet. ...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Feb 6, 2012, 5:58 am
After listening to Michele Caniato at Conversations in Design, I see him as some kind of agent for designers and inventors. Many designers have a hard time to sell themselves. Other do not take the time or have the connections to make deals with retail brands. He saw a niche in the market when he fo...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Feb 2, 2012, 12:58 am
It is not everyday that a private client sought an architect to design his own private museum. This is exactly what Anders Fasth, an avid art collector who lives on a farm with his wife Birgitta, asked Claesson Koivisto Rune to do. The result is a stunning building. The modern gallery is locate...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Feb 2, 2012, 12:06 am
Planning to take a bottle of wine to that dinner party this weekend? Though your host probably won’t turn it away, a favorite bottle of red (or white) is a somewhat conventional take along. Pretty packaging may be one way to dress it up, but Corkers – a new creation by Reddish Studio – offer ...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Feb 1, 2012, 2:58 am
If cabin fever has your kids climbing the walls, this cool DIY might be just what they need to make it through another six weeks of winter. Nikkala at the Crafting Chicks embraced her son’s climbing instinct by building an indoor rock climbing wall for their small playroom. All it takes is a she...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 31, 2012, 11:15 am
Liberté wants to give the chance to one lucky reader of At Home with Kim Vallee to experience the tastiness of their Greek yogurt 0% for a whole year. The Liberté Greek yogurt 0% is crafted using traditional Greek methods. It is made from skim milk and bacterial cultures, with no gelatin or pres...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 30, 2012, 5:50 am
Art doesn’t need to hang on the wall to impact your space, and these handcrafted mobiles from Australia’s Puka Puka Design are a perfect example. Handmade from ethically sourced, high quality materials, each mobile is unique and designed to bring a bit of nature into your space, with designs in...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 29, 2012, 6:44 am
We may not think of decorating our outdoor spaces for Valentine’s Day, but this uncomplicated idea by Poppytalk contributor Margie Oomen of Resurrection Fern has us reconsidering our options. The combination of colorful natural elements frozen in heart-shaped ice is a beautiful contrast to what c...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 28, 2012, 12:33 am
We’ve long been inspired by Kim Stoegbauer, designer and founder of The TomKat Studio Etsy shop. Creative, colorful kid’s party goods are her specialty, but she regularly offers gorgeous free printables for holidays and special occasions on her blog. Recently, Kim’s been collaborating with P...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 28, 2012, 12:27 am
Though they may just be removed for styling purposes, we’ve noticed that many homes featured in shelter magazines and on design blogs rarely include plant life, except for a bouquet or two of cut flowers. Not only do houseplants bring life to an indoors pace, they help detoxify the air in your hom...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 24, 2012, 11:35 pm
Trying to stick to your new year’s resolutions, but haven’t quite kicked your cupcake habit? Author, blogger, crafter and designer Brett Bara shared the perfect solution to keep your sweet tooth in check: a small batch recipe that creates two – and only two – chocolate cupcakes, complete w...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 24, 2012, 12:41 am
Alan Wisniewski played with numbers for two new clocks he designed for Umbra. Of the two, I prefer his take 5 wall clock even if I never been a 9 to 5 kind of girl. I found that it delivers a nice aesthetic with a touch of humor. Nonetheless, his high noon clock would feel at home in a kitchen. S...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 24, 2012, 12:21 am
You don’t need a designer’s eye to spot the biggest trend of the year – just walk into your favourite décor and fashion shops and it will be everywhere you look: color! (Just ask Pantone’s colour of the year, Tangerine Tango!) But with so many shades to love and choose from, it’s easy to...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 22, 2012, 5:42 pm
If you are fond of boutique hotels, you are probably familiar with Mr and Mrs Smith‘s hotel booking services. I love their story. But what if you are looking to expand a little bit the selection of boutique hotels? This is where Design Hotels can help you. They describe themselves as a consulti...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 22, 2012, 4:59 pm
Choochoo-stak is a prototype that Ayu Larasati created as her graduate thesis project. She analyzed what is going in a kindergarten classroom with the aim to improve the tidy-up task by making it a more fun experience for the kids. Her solution integrates play and chores into one activity that...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 22, 2012, 4:36 pm
We are just a few days before the opening of IDS 12 and I can’t wait for my annual visit. I will fly the night before to be right on time for Conversations in Design. I hope to grab new ideas from the 12 internationally renowned speakers that will talk at Conversations in Design. It should b...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 20, 2012, 6:17 pm
If your little ones have had their fill of frosty outdoor fun, here’s a fun Valentine’s Day project to keep them busy for an hour or two, and get them excited for the next holiday in the calendar. Caroline of Armelle: The Blog wanted to create a candy-free Valentine her son could give his class...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 19, 2012, 10:28 pm
We’ve all been there: that panicked moment when you realize you’ve overlooked a friend’s birthday, or are long overdue to send a handwritten thank you. Cards may have come a long way in recent years, with a myriad of designers, studios and print houses creating gorgeous prints for every taste...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 18, 2012, 3:54 pm
Counter space at a premium? Bulky knife blocks can be part of the problem, but this one slices through the kitchen clutter (though we think it would be equally at home on a gallery wall). Designed by Mia Schmallenbach, the Deglon Meeting Knife Set is ergonomically designed and appears to be created...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 18, 2012, 3:43 am
Since last week, it really feels like winter here. Finally, the soil is well covered with snow. After I saw this nordic family picnic, I can’t wait for a warm winter day so we could go at the park and eat outside with Zack. To be safe, do not forget to bring some firewood to keep you warm. I am i...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 18, 2012, 12:54 am
Next time you pass by a stray shutter on the curb, at a garage sale or at an antique market, stop and consider giving it a new lease on life. Sure, they function perfectly well inside or outside of windows, but with a little creativity that shutter can also add functionality and organization in the ...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 18, 2012, 12:53 am
Who says the everyday can’t be artful? These images by Swedish still-life photographer Carl Kleiner caught our eye when we recognized a few iconic Ikea kitchen pieces in the compositions. The photographer behind Ikea’s Homebaked is Best recipe book , Carl Kleiner is known for his minimialist, g...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 15, 2012, 6:23 pm
... designs are modern and sophisticated with their simple square shape and graphic cutouts. It’s easy to imagine the bird cafe in an urban backyard, and what fish wouldn’t want to live a long life inside the fish ... too – they’d make a great gift option for the pet or animal lover in y...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 13, 2012, 6:12 pm
Add a whimsical touch to your breakfast with these fine bona china carriages with birch wheels. Thanks to hidden magnets linking the carriages, the entire train can be wheeled along. Kids and adults can be entertained while waiting for their bread to toast. The eggcup, toast rack and salt and pepper...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 13, 2012, 5:38 pm
Have you fallen for washi tape yet? Crafters and DIYers have found so many creative uses for this Japanese tape made from handmade paper. Available in a variety of colours, patterns and prints, washi tape can transform gift wrapping, paper crafts, wedding and party accessories, and even simple deco...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 13, 2012, 1:21 pm
We’re always on the hunt for clever craft supply storage options. This simple DIY shared by Paula Biggs of Frog Prince Paperie on the Craft magazine blog points to one common culprit standing in the way of pretty, organized collection of ribbon: most ribbon organizers use a dowel or rod to keep sp...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 12, 2012, 4:35 pm
Any parent will tell you that toys, books and gear have a way of taking over the home, and that there’s a constant battle to find clutter-busting solutions. Small and versatile, this puzzle playhouse by Modern Playhouse was created by industrial designer Svend Nielsen with design-savvy, eco-consc...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Jan 12, 2012, 1:05 am
Have you been bitten by the wallpaper bug yet? When it made its decor comeback a few years ago, wallpaper ushered in a new era of print, pattern, colour and design, and this time it seems here to stay. Studio Lilesadi, a Netherlands-based label created by sisters Dinah and Sarah Smutny in February ...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Dec 13, 2011, 12:41 am
I love the tradition of making your own Christmas cookies and bring to as hostess gifts. With a little imagination, some practice and the right supplies, you could arrive with the best decorated cookies this Christmas. I visited The Decorated Cookie blog in search of tutorials and inspirations. What...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Dec 6, 2011, 4:49 pm
Delightful outdoor decorations greet your guests with style and character. I got tired of the big lit house decorations. It might be because we pass the Holiday at the cottage that I am more inspired by this birdbath evergreen tree centerpiece. The idea behind this project is to set up a welcoming w...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Dec 6, 2011, 3:43 pm
These luxurious rugs from Kyle Bunting freshen up the rustic of cowhide rugs. The modern and geometric design brings a modern feel that I appreciate. His creations will look great in a modern or a contemporary interior. You can specify any design, color, and size for rug, wall covering and uphol...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Dec 6, 2011, 1:27 am
It is hard to beat the unique character of handmade Christmas wreaths. It is fun to see how people are still able to reinvent a Holiday decoration that have been around for ages. Have a look at three DIY wreaths that are beautifully rustic. First, here an cosy idea from The Farm Chicks‘ Serena T...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Nov 23, 2011, 12:36 am
Félix Guyon for Montreal-based La Firme designed a foldable chair that you would not mind to hand on your wall. When the chair is folded, nobody will suspect that it is a chair. Even if some of the customized graphic design elements may be lost when the chair is open, I admire the concept of the Ch...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Nov 21, 2011, 9:51 pm
This video starts with: The Netherlands has the world’s largest number of cyclists, but it is also the safest place to cycling. It says a lot about what is possible when you want to. Even if it is just to see how another nation solved an universal problem, I invite you to watch the video (below...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Nov 21, 2011, 5:04 pm
There is no need to rush or to prepare several types of appetizers when you are having guests over at the cocktail hour or for dinner. Instead go with a crowd-pleaser and put on your coffee table a grazing board. Since you are certain to find all the ingredients that you need at a good delicatessen...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Nov 20, 2011, 1:29 am
The Norwegian Wild Reindeer Centre Pavilion shows a wood construction like I have never seen before. I like how the benches are organically shaped to provide the visitors a stunning view of the wilderness. Wood pegs were used as fasteners for the wood section of the building. The rest is made of raw...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Nov 18, 2011, 1:02 am
If you have a sunny window in your kitchen, this upcoming product might be for you. I like the idea to grow fresh vegetables and herbs all year round. For most of us, it means to do it inside. That’s where Windowfarms can help you. Brita Riley, a Brooklyn resident, founded Windowfarms in 2008. She...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Nov 17, 2011, 2:38 pm
Galettes, which are freeform rustic pies, are not meant to look perfect. This makes galettes the ideal tarts to bake with your kids. I even prefer their rustic look to the more polished pies; this is probably due to the cozy warm feeling that I get at their sight. The best thing about the Pear Gale...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Nov 1, 2011, 11:07 pm
Zack’s first Halloween was a team effort. My husband chose the Halloween theme last July when he bought at ThinkGeek the Darth Vader costume that Zack wore. Yes, we have been waiting for this moment. The hardest thing was to imagine how a 7-month baby could celebrate Halloween? After a few talks,...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Oct 31, 2011, 1:20 am
Every year, I feel the same when the cold weather arrives. I want to fill my home with a warmth feeling. I crave for knitted throw and wool. Add to this, the fact that my son just started to crawl and you will understand my appeal for one or two knitted poufs. They are comfy as an occasional seat or...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Oct 29, 2011, 7:33 am
This post is about finding a use for your old office supplies. If you still have an box of CD envelopes lying around, I saw on Better Homes and Gardens a way to transform them into cute cookie packages. Instead of a printed ribbon and a Holidays adornment, you could decorate the envelopes with a be...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Oct 25, 2011, 10:44 pm
I like the amusing side of these Halloween decorations. They perfectly illustrated how a simple design can make an impact. It is not too late to make yours. You could have your children to pitch in to create your own front yard Halloween decorations. It does not require extreme skills or tools to m...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Oct 25, 2011, 1:31 pm
My design philosophy revolves around comfort, function and aesthetics. I enjoy talking about design because I believe that good design can enhance all aspects of our life. I will talk instead about another kind of inspiration today. I will discuss how a decisive life event shaped me and the future o...
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Oct 25, 2011, 12:53 am
Illuminate to the exterior of your home by adding a lit twig gate to your porch and hanging a spider web on a window. Your trick or treat visitors will feel welcome and know where to enter. I like how they create a path by putting the crow luminary string lights on the floor instead of hanging them....
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kim vallee posted an article on At Home with Kim Vallee - Oct 18, 2011, 1:07 am
At last, you can get a finger-sized hors d’oeuvres cookbook that will not require you to stay up all night or cook all day. Why do I say that? It is not obvious when you look at the stunning food presentation but the recipes proposed by Peter Callahan have shortcuts. For example, his peace of pi...
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