Congratulations Pat! You are the winner of the Tocca Candle! Come by the store and pick up your wonderful candle anytime. So happy for you, hope you enjoy it! Thank you for your comment!

Thanks to Mary and Glenda too for your comments. I enjoyed them all and thank you all for contributing to my blog. Comments are a girls best friend, or was that diamonds?

Lots of new goodies coming soon in the store, some have already arrived :) Furniture, lamps, jewelry, scarves, apparel etc. etc. etc. The next few weeks will be like Christmas all over again! Happy Shopping!

After my last post regarding Transitioning, I had several of you come in to the store or email stating your confusion. Some of you felt like you needed to get rid of red and gold altogether. Some said they thought they understood that red was out. NOT AT ALL! 

My objective is to teach you how to make your red, gold, purple(whatever the case may be) work in creating a lighter, cleaner palette. Like I said before, no need to throw everything out. We just need to rework it and give it a fresh look.

So glad to hear that some of you picked up the magazines I recommended. That's a great place to start. Thumb through them and see what peaks your interest. See what color makes you smile. Which one makes you sigh because it says comfy? Which one turns your stomach(it happens) and which one makes you antsy(you dont want that)? Color can make us feel many emotions so it's important to pay attention to how a color makes you feel. Trust your instinct. Go with what feels right and makes you happy. 

Along that line, stay true to yourself when decorating. If you like brights, stay with brights. Brights can work with a lighter palette too. Veranda February 2012 has many good examples of how brights can be used in a light, fresh, even contempory design scheme. Don't be afraid of color. But also, dont be afraid of what it cost to ask for help. Hiring a designer can save you thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. 

Hope that clears up some things for you. Let me know your thoughts. Leave your comments on the Blog and be entered into a drawing for a FREE Tocca Candle. $60 value! Winner will be chosen on Monday! Have a great weekend!

Warmly, 

Kim

Tomorrow's the day!!! Biggest Sale of the Year at Kim Hoegger HOME!!! Doors open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. Arrive early, I feel certain there will be a line forming to get to the greatest goods first!

Remember, everything is on sale at 50% off, Christmas will be 75% off, except for the trees which have been at 30% off and will be at a new 50% off. Very few items in the store will not be on sale, mainly brand new items that have arrived in the past week or so.(We have to have something to sell after the sale! LOL)

Anyway, looking forward to seeing all of you. Please bring your patience with you as the line at the door and the cash register might be long. Anyone being "Ugly" goes to the end of the line says Angie and I stand behind her on that one. LOL

Donuts and Coffee for everyone! Come early!

See you tomorrow!

Warmly,

Kim

Since opening the store a year ago October, the one comment I hear most often from my customers is "I could LIVE in here." To hear you say that Kim Hoegger HOME is a place that feels like HOME, and is a style that you could LIVE in, is by far the greatest compliment one could ever hope to receive. Thank you all so much!!! I am truly blessed with the most wonderful customers in the world! 

In thinking about the style of Kim Hoegger HOME, I want to ensure that each of my customers feels that it is something that they can attain in their own homes. Decorating can be overwhelming. Let's face it, it can be downright scarey! The money, the time, the costly mistakes, right? It can be daunting. I want to make it easier for you. I want to assist you in creating the home of your dreams.

If you are like me, you jumped on the French Country band wagon 8-10 years ago and filled your home with traditional french country furniture, fabrics and accessories...even a rooster or two! Sunflowers, lavendar and artichokes. Some of you even went as far as to paint your walls a beautiful French red or sunkissed gold right? 

Now, ten years later, we look around and things have really changed. Walls are no longer red and gold, furniture isnt heavily carved and very few roosters can be found. Things have lightened up alot and in more ways than one! Modern American Country, Swedish and Gustavian styles has taken over...so what do we do, where do we start? What is this surgence of white and burlap and gray? And how does it work with what we have? How do we mesh the styles? How do we make what we have work with this new, fresh simplicity? And what the heck is Gustavian style anyway? I know what you are thinking, LOL.

My goal in 2012 is to guide you in that transition. To give you the confidence to lighten things up, to embrace the style of Kim Hoegger HOME without throwing out everything you own; there is no need for that! So stayed tuned and start thinking about your home and the places you might like to make some changes. Look through decor magazines like Veranda, Country Home, House Beautiful and Traditional Home and gather ideas. Come by the store in the next few weeks to see the transformation and all the new exciting things that will be arriving!

If you desire personal assistance, call the store to schedule a design consultation. I am booking now for February and March. I just sent out an email yesterday with a coupon for 20% off design consultations. If you would like to receive our emails let me know.

Thanks again for being such wonderful customers! Looking forward to 2012!

Warmly,

Kim

I LOVE this photo of my daughter. I think it exemplifies the affirmation of  JOY; living life to it's fullest with open arms and a smile on our face. Jumping into opportunity with Faith and leaving fear on the dock. 

Looking ahead into 2012, I am thankful for yet another year to embrace opportunities for growth and happiness. I am affirming JOY and looking forward to it's sweet rewards.

I am excited about new directions and challenges that lay ahead of me with my store this year. So many changes and exciting transformations I can hardly wait to share them with you!

This coming Saturday will mark the start of new things to come in Kim Hoegger HOME. I can't tell you about what's going on this coming Saturday until Wednesday(so be sure to check out Facebook on Wednesday!) and it's really hard keeping a secret! Just put us on your errand list for Saturday, TRUST ME, you WANT to be at the store on Saturday!!! And you probably need to be there before 10am to get a parking place and be first in line! Just sayin!!!

Next week is the Dallas Gift Market and that is going to be so much fun! Can't wait to dive in to all the new things at Market and bring them back to you! 

NEW to Kim Hoegger HOME this year with be a granduer focus on DESIGN. Watch our windows in the following weeks for exciting new product and services! I am so excited!

Anyway, speaking of work, better get to it! AFFIRM JOY today, seek it and expect it. JOY belongs to you, EMBRACE IT!

If you love the idea of using fresh greenery to decorate your home or office during the Holidays, take a peek at Williams - Sonoma. They are offering some wonderful pieces this year!

www.williams-sonoma.com Check it out!

A few of my favorite gift items from Beaucoup Designs available from Kim Hoegger HOME...

Aimez Birthday Cuffs - Pewter and Sterling Silver Cuffs embellished with a flower representing each month of the year. 

Above and below, beautiful charms of all different kinds. Wear one or start a collection, express yourself! Chains available in a variety of different lengths and designs.

Authentic Pearl and Sterling Monogram Initial Bracelets. Stunningly gorgeous! 

Just a few of my favorite things! Now available at Kim Hoegger HOME.

I have been thinking alot about 2011 and what a wonderful year it has been for the store. So much has changed, so many things have evolved. So many wonderful friends made and so many homes made even more beautiful with our products; how blessed we have been. What an honor for us that each of you has chosen to shop with us. Thank you so much!

In looking ahead to 2012, I am in need of help from you, my friends and wonderful customers. In an effort to better serve you, I would like to know your thoughts about Kim Hoegger HOME and how we might serve you better. Are there products or services that we could add or take away that would make shopping with us easier or more pleasurable? Let us hear from you. Leave a comment and be entered into our drawing for a beautiful Tocca Holiday Candle! A $68 value!

I would love to hear your compliments as well! Those are always nice and greatly appreciated. Thanks again for a wonderful year, looking forward to another one!

Warmly,

Kim

I'm dreaming of a White Christmas...so the song goes. I love that song. This year, White Christmas has taken on a whole new meaning. Take a look! 

While browsing the internet for Christmas inspiration, I ran across the following information regarding the Twelve Days of Christmas. I loved it and wanted to share it with all of you. The history of this silly song is heartwarming and again, one of the ways to bring alittle more Christ into Christmas. 

I have always loved that song for some reason, it's catchy and I love all of the characters! But, honestly never invested to much in it, for I, like the writer who posted the article, had no idea what it had to do with Christmas. Now, I will most definately look at it much differently and will feel more passion and freedom in embracing the idea of the Twelve Days of Christmas. I am excited now to find that perfect collection of the Twelve Days of Christmas. What will it be, ornaments, plates, artwork? I will delight in search now that I feel the connection to the song. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Merry Christmas!

Twelve Days of Christmas

There is one Christmas Carol that has always baffled me. What in the world do leaping lords, French hens,
swimming swans, and especially the partridge who won’t come out of the pear tree have to do with Christmas? This week, I found out. From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly. Someone during that era wrote this carol as a catechism song for young Catholics. It has two levels of meaning: the surface meaning plus a hidden meaning known only to members of their church. Each element in the carol has a code word for a religious reality which the children could remember.
-The partridge in a pear tree was Jesus Christ.
-Two turtle doves were the Old and New Testaments.
-Three French hens stood for faith, hope and love.
-The four calling birds were the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John.
-The five golden rings recalled the Torah or Law, the first five books of the Old Testament.
-The six geese a-laying stood for the six days of creation.
-Seven swans a-swimming represented the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit–Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy.
-The eight maids a-milking were the eight beatitudes.
-Nine ladies dancing were the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit–Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control.
-The ten lords a-leaping were the ten commandments.
-The eleven pipers piping stood for the eleven faithful disciples.
-The twelve drummers drumming symbolized the twelve points of belief in the Apostles’ Creed.

Enjoy your holiday season! I am excited this year for having an opportunity to see more Christ in Christmas, I have been missing him. 

Merry Christmas to you and yours,

Warmly,

Kim

Did you know or have you forgotten like I had, that the meaning behind the Christmas tree is Hope, and that the raising of a tree symbolizes Jesus, the King of Kings. "The days are coming", declares the Lord, "when I will raise up to David a righteous branch, a King who will reign wisely adn do what is just and right in the land. In his days Judah will be saved and Irasel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be call: The Lord Our Righteousness." Jeremiah 23: 5-6

I love remembering that my beautiful Christmas tree is not just a beautiful Christmas decoratation but a symbol of Hope through my Faith in Jesus Christ, the Hope of the world and the King of Kings. 

Did you know or have you forgotten like I had, that the lights on the tree are meant to symbolize Jesus, the Light of the World? "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in the darkness." John 12:46. How comforting to remember that promise when I face the daunting task of sorting through the plastic tub of tangled light strands. Remembering our gift of Jesus Christ as the Light of the World, will make the task more peaceful from now on.  And now, each time I turn on the lights, along with the beautiful decorations I will see Jesus in Christmas.

Did you know or have you forgotten like I had, that the decorations and ornaments upon the tree symbolize gifts to Jesus? I love that symbolism. 

And did you know or have you forgotten like I had, that the wreath, a continuous circle, is a symbol of eternity because there is no beginning and no end.

I was blessed to bring home so much from the church services yesterday. And I am so thankful for the message of Seeing Christ in Christmas. Hope this brightens your Holidays like it has mine and I hope that seeing Christ in Christmas will bring you much needed Peace. God Bless You All. 

Warmly,

Kim

Like most of you creative souls, I long for a space to REALLY work. A place where my creative projects dont have to be moved for the family to eat dinner. A place where I can leave my inspirations strown about and not feel like I am in anyone's way or cluttering up the house. Because let's be honest, creative happenings are messy and take up alot of space as they should. I feel most happy and creative when I can see everything in one place that is inspiring me and that usually means all over the kitchen table and the island. And then...it's time to eat! So frustrating, so disheartening. But, family is my first priority and move the stuff I must. 

After many, many years of working in this manner, and I am grateful for the space in which to do so, I am longing for a private space where my creative inspirations may lay untouched as long as they need to; a space where I can create a floral arrangement if I so desire, or maybe even paint a chest.

My precious hubby has graciously offered a part of his workshop to accomodate my design studio. I immediately accepted the offer before he changed his mind; knowing there would need to be a discussion regarding the accomodations as I am not really inclined to work amongst the dog hair and dust that he finds comforting. I will need walls and heat and a/c and white paint, not wood grain. His shop is truly a man cave with tools and saw benches and grease and dog hair. He LOVES every inch of that place and I am grateful that he has a space to call his own. I also know what a sacrifice it is for him to offer space to me which may never look the same. What a sweetie :)

I mentioned putting up a few walls and adding heat and air, he was ok with that and more than happy to accomodate. When I mentioned painting the wood grain cabinets white, adding crown and base moulding and replacing the striped carpet squares, the hair on the back of his neck stood straight up. He got alittle defensive. He didnt understand why a purple and green striped floor tile and visible wall insulation wasnt appealing. We have since worked through our differences on the finishes and he can relate to my desire for sheetrock and needing a different material on the floor for the sake of clean up. ;) Painted concrete or VCT tiles are much easier to keep clean(and much more asthetically pleasing). I am not sure how hanging a chandelier will go over, wish me luck, I am going to need it. 

I dont think there is anything more beautiful than white dishes. There's just something about white dishes; doesnt matter what shade of white, new or old, or if imperfections exist. I love them all and the imperfections make them even more precious. White dishes have been known to bring a tear to my eye.

Stack them, hang them, eat on them whatever your pleasure, but collect some white. You will love it that you did!  I must warn you, however, it may become an addiction! Enjoy!

One of my favorite things! And as you can expect, we have many in the store because I cant keep them all! Happy Shopping!

Frasier Fir is hands down, the BEST, most luxurious and soothing of all Holiday candles. Some of my clients burn Fraiser Fir year round, that's how wonderful it is! Today I am giving away the three wick candle! Leave a comment to be entered in to the drawing. Happy Friday!

White is classic, calming, timeless, elegant and honestly, gives most of us hives at the thought of using it in our homes, especially on furniture! Who hasn't said "White is beautiful but I could never get away with it in my house, not with my family!" I know I have and can be honest and say that even now with two kids off to college I still find myself making excuses not to use it until my two high school kids are out of the house. Teenagers are never home, so what am I so worried about?

We worry about white because it shows dirt, and red wine and popsicles, and etc. etc. We worry because spending money on a nice piece of furniture makes sense only if it lasts forever, right? (Or at least until we tire of it, LOL). White just doesnt seem to have the longevity that other colors have.

I wanted to ask you to step outside the box, to step outside the latest trend if you will on using white furniture in interiors. I want you to use white but in a different way. It's not necessary to use in on your sofa or occasional chairs to get that gorgeous magazine look. Take a look. 

In this entry by Suzanne Kasler, the overall color is white. Suzanne fools our eye into thinking the room is white. We feel the calm, cool, classic pull of white without a white chair in site! Cool blues are added with the lamps and decorative bottles that adorn the table. Love the blue trim added to the black chairs, the perfect touch and perfect way to bridge the color from table to chair.

This is another great example of using white. Create an envelope with walls and floor and add other colors to the basic furniture pieces. The room still feels white but is much more practical. The key here is in the neutral, subdued palette. The soft hues compliment each other. 

This bedroom also created by Kasler, has a cool palette of soft blues, warmed up a bit by natural textures and wood tones. Notice the fabric on the occasional chair and ottoman, a light blue floral. Again, a room is created with the cool, clean crispness of white and not a white chair in site. Adding white lamp shades, white bed linens and using white on the trim pull it all together.

Living with white is not only possible but can be very practical. Go ahead, indulge yourself in a little white! You dont have to wait until the kids are gone!

Next time you are considering a new lamp, think about it as a piece of jewelry for your space. Allow your lamp to make a fashion statement by adding sparkle, texture or maybe a dressmaker detail such as smocking. Take a peek at these lamps from Arteriors, now available through Kim Hoegger HOME.

Lots of styles, colors and textures available for that special room in your home. Have a great Thursday!

Great things are happening at KHH! New linens and pillows and ready to install drapery panels in soothing linens and organic flax. For your convenience, everything is available on the website too! www.kimhoeggerhome.com 

Happy Wednesday Friends,

Hope this post finds you getting organized for the upcoming holidays or at least working in that direction. I find that if I start early I enjoy the festivities so much more.

This year I asked my hubby to bring in the trees before Halloween. I know, sounds early but it takes me awhile to wrap my thoughts around the whole decorating thing and I don't like to be rushed. I love to take my time with decorating so that it can be relaxing and somewhat therapeutic.

So, there they were, two bare trees in the midst of Halloween. Over a two week period I tweaked the branches as I passed by. Added an ornament here and there to see how it made me feel. I love my ornament collections for each tree and use the same every year but in a different way. Some years I place every ornament, every garland and every adornment and the following year maybe just the ornaments. I go with how much time I have and what events are going on that year. This year we will be vacationing in Hawaii over the Holidays so I opted to forego the Gingerbread tree on the kitchen island. It will stay in the closet this year. Thus allowing me to spend more time on the other trees and tabletop.

With a little extra time on my hands, I made my way to my favorite place for Christmas decor, Dillards. I found a gorgeous tree skirt and many elegant ornaments. I LOVE Dillards. Through the years they have remained one of my favorite places to shop. They don't submit to the hipe of the discount programs of other department stores, no "in your face" advertising and hurry "one day sales". Just classic, elegant and timeless selections in all departments. Great discounts abound but they just don't feel the need to shout about it! I purchased beautiful ornaments at 33% off which made me very happy :) and a gorgeous tree skirt for the same.

Now that the trees are up and the tables are set with my holiday tableware and greenery, I have time to enjoy the holidays and do my shopping with no pressure. I even baked my cranberry pumpkin bread this year for the girls at the shop! That would not have happened had the trees not been ready and waiting at Halloween!

So, if you haven't already, drag out the boxes of holiday spender and leave a few in the closet this year if it pleases you. I know it made my holiday sweeter. Enjoy the time you spend decorating your home for the holidays and don't hesitate to call us at the store if it's all too overwhelming for you. We are happy to help make your holiday a little sweeter too!

Warmly,
Kim

I think my love of wallpaper started years ago when I was old enough to notice that it surrounded me at my Grandmother's house. It was magical, and it made me feel like a princess in a castle. 

I am as smitten with wallpaper today as I was at 8 years old. Take a peek at some new inspirations from Designers Guild. Magical.

 
 

Took some photos of the wallpaper in my house for you guys to see. I LOVE wallpaper and know for sure that this LOVE has come straight from my Grandmother's heart to mine. To me, there is no other wallpaper more beautiful than her living room paper. I can see the color and pattern so  
vividly when I close my eyes. Beautiful pink and white flowers on a dark green background. It was the most beautiful room I had ever seen! (Note to family members who may remember that paper differently, please keep those thoughts to yourself as I felt like a princess in that room! Lol, for all I know it could have been hideous or obnoxious, but to me, it was magical and I would like to remember it that way.)

 My Bedroom wallpaper, love it so very much even after ten years!
 
 

 
Guestroom wallpaper. Does this look familiar to some of you?

My Maternal Grandmother was a Nurserywoman. She loved flowers of all kinds but especially red geraniums. I remember summer vacations spent at her side walking greenhouse to greenhouse checking on each beautiful flower. And if I was really lucky(and she was really busy and needed to keep me occupied for a little while)she would set me up in the at the potting table in the greenhouse on a very high stool and I would pot plants for what seemed like hours and I was in heaven. I can still smell the potting soil when I think of those summer days.

I also remember growing bored of the potting task and crawling underneath the potting tables with my sister, brother and cousins for a little game of hide and seek. We would sneak from greenhouse to greenhouse via our under table tunnels and scare customers to death. We would giggle and giggle like no one knew we were there. Needless to say, Grandmother was not fond of this game and neither was Helen, my Grandmother's go-to girl at the Nursery. I think Helen grew tired of us after a few days, well, a few hours most likely. We loved scaring her from under those tables! I remember her mumbling beneath her breath when she couldn't find us but knew we were there! Poor Helen, she was so sweet too and loved us all so much in spite of our mischief.

 
Guestroom bathroom wallpaper, love it! So charming.

Grandmother is gone today, but Helen is still around town and we love to visit with her when we see her. She hugs us real tight and her eyes fill with tears when we talk of my Grandmother and those summer days. Whenever I see a red geranium or smell potting soil or Merle Norman face powder, I think of my Grandmother and all those wonderful memories. I owe my love of flowers to her and especially my love for floral wallpaper.

Hope to hear from you about your wonderful wallpapers! I will have to find a picture for you of my Grandmother's living room wallpaper. I know there is a picture out there of the whole family sitting on the sofa in front of that paper, I have seen it somewhere! I will do some research and post it soon. Family members, please send along a copy of that pic if you have it, I would love to have a copy!
 
Love to all, and miss you Grandmother so very much, but you are with me always.

Kim