Hello friends,Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!! I enjoyed the holidays very much :) My most favorite part being time with my family; loved having the kids home from college and my youngest out of high school, loved all the precious time with my Mom this year but missing my Dad as he went home to be with Jesus just before Thanksgiving. Knowing he was spending Christmas in Heaven was comforting; lucky Dad, can't think of a more beautiful way to spend Christmas :)Hubby and I took the kids and Mom skiing in Park City, Utah and had an amazing trip! Such a wonderful time and no broken bones or concussions! Praise the Lord!Christmas Eve was special this year as my oldest daughter planned a reading of the Christmas story for us on Christmas Eve. It was such a beautiful story of the birth of Christ and having her share it with all of us was so very special, melted my heart. Such a beautiful gift to watch your children grow up and embrace family values and traditions.And NOW…back to work.January is going to be crazy busy(and I am turning 50 on the 1st, ugh). First there's taking down the Christmas decor at the shop.  Then it's time to shake things up a bit, move some things around for a fresh new look. That's always fun! I do the same at home after Christmas;  I love to de-clutter and rearrange. Makes me feel refreshed and ready to start a new year!Then comes Market in Atlanta!! Super excited about all the new things I will find for the shop! Watch for my Market report!Oh and some very exciting news!! Kim Hoegger Home will be featured in DHome Mag in January! I am thrilled and so honored too :) I will let you know as soon as it hits the news stands!For those of you who are ready to get your DIY on and looking to make some changes in your decor and your home(and I mention those separately because I really think they are two different things, more on that later in this post) we have so many wonderful activities on the calendar! You are going to love it! Amy Howard At Home Workshops and in-store demos, Fresh Floral Workshops, Chef presentations, a very special Thibaut Event and more!! Take a peek at the Events below and mark your calendar for these super exciting events coming your way! Stay tuned to our blog posts for more info as the Events approach!

Save the Date for January and February Amy Howard At Home Workshops and other In-Store Events that you won't want to miss!

Tuesday, January 14, 6-9pm - One Step Paint(dinner/supplies provided)      $115.00Saturday, January 25, 9am-12pm - One Step Paint(Snacks & Beverages/supplies provided)      $115.00Tuesday, January 28, 6-9pm - Antique Mirror Finishing(Dinner/supplies provided)      $115.00Saturday, February 1, 2014, 10-11am, Floral Arranging In-Store Demo               $FREEA Very Special Chef Presentation Event Coming Soon! - More info to come!!A Very Special Thibaut Event Coming Soon! - More info to come!! 

Registration is now open! Call today to reserve your place! 469-334-0801

As I mentioned earlier in this post, creating your home's decor is very different from creating your home itself. Discovering and placing decor is only one part of making a home a home and that's where Kim Hoegger Home comes in. We are here to assist you and teach you how to do both. From finding the perfect accessory or repainting an old piece of furniture to creating your own floral arrangements and preparing a lovely dinner for friends and family, we are here to teach you how to bring it all together so that you love everything about your home.

Creating a Home takes lots of work as you all well know…and it's the little things that mean the most. Flowers being one of those things for me and my family. Warms my heart to see fresh flowers on my daughter's dining room table when I come to visit her at school. I love that she is inspired by the beauty of flowers and is now embracing this tradition in her own home.

New for 2014 for Kim Hoegger Home Dallas are our in-store floral demos and the addition of  these absolutely beautiful and lifelike watergarden florals from The French Bee, Atlanta, GA. I LOVE flowers and prefer fresh to silk but for everyday beauty these lovelies from The French Bee will do the trick and provide beauty for years to come. No yellow water here folks!! People will have to touch these to know they aren't real and they will still have trouble believing they aren't!!

Add a little floral oil and they will never know the difference! Flowers make for a very happy, peaceful space. Invest in quality silk tabletop arrangements to brighten your desk, bedside table or bathroom.

We will have French Bee florals in many varieties, so be sure to come by and take a peek in a couple of weeks,

Just in time for Valentine's Day! And don't miss our upcoming floral demo! Reserve your spot now! Floral demo is free but space is limited. Call today!

Now I am off to take down some of the Christmas greenery, have a wonderful afternoon,

Kim