Hello all, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

(Me and my sweet hubby)

I can hardly believe it, 2012 is officially over and 2013 has begun...WOW. Where does the time go? With the new year comes new goals and resolutions, right?

Ever heard of non-goals? I hadnt until my business coach mentioned them to me this week and I was very intrigued by the concept so I thought I would share it with you. A non-goal is something that you have accomplished; a moment, a habit or a choice where you were really great in the past year and you want to note and repeat. The concept of the non-goal encourages us to give ourself credit for working hard and accomplishing great things. I love that dont you? How often do we give ourselves credit for our accomplishments? Not often enough :) So in the spirit of good self-care I think we should try this non-goal thing.  

Hmmm...let's see, what would my non-goals be for 2012? What are yours? What have you accomplished in 2012 that is worth noting and repeating? 

2012 was a year of change for me. I feel like I have grown so much, learned so much and implemented so many new things into Kim Hoegger Home. It has been a great year, one certainly worth noting :)

Non-Goal No. 1  One of the greatest changes I made in 2012 was hiring a business coach. I felt it was time to focus more on the design side of things and really dive into my design business. With that decision came the closing of the store in downtown Rockwall. It was a hard decision but a good one for me personally and professionally as my design business is stronger and more productive now because of the choice. I am proud of myself for being brave enough to make such a really hard decision and stick with it! Yay me!

Non-Goal No. 2  Part of focusing on my design business meant focusing on my design work and spending the time and money to capture it with photography. I decided to  start with my latest project which happened to be our family's new lake house. Having never professionally photographed any of my work, it was quite the challenge and a lot of really hard work! The work paid off and my work has been considered by House Beautiful, Traditional Home and others. WOW! To be considered by the TOP shelter magazines in the country...little old me? A year ago I would have never considered that a possibility. It was just a dream. And now, my work on the lake house will be published in a lake publication this Spring and our guest house will be published nationally this Spring as well! Yay me!

Non-Goal No. 3 I love to write...blogs, journals, whatever, I love to think and share my thoughts on paper. I was blessed with the opportunity to write a design column this year for a local online publication, Savvy Texas Magazine. I have thouroughly enjoyed the experience and am fortunate to have been asked to consider writing a column for yet another magazine. Really, me, writing for magazines and sharing design tips with readers? Who would have thought that I would be accomplishing this task a year ago? Not I. Yay me!

So, do you see where I am going with this non-goal thing? What are your non-goals? What are the things that you deserve a pat on the back for? Give yourself some credit, a high-five and a great big hug, you deserve it! Start 2013 off with loving yourself and acknowledging all the hard work you have done thus far. It feels great! And what a great way to start 2013!!!

Congratulations on being a wonderful you :)

Warmly, Kim

For those of you who are designers and would love more information on Tobi Fairley's Mastermind Group, please watch the video below. It's amazing and you will love Tobi! If you are interested in being a part of Mastermind, be sure to register for the upcoming telecall on January 7(yes, that's Monday and it's FREE!) Click here. If you decide that you want to grow your business and become a better "you" like I and so many of my designer friends have done, please do join us in Tobi Fairley Mastermind! We would love to have you and you will be so glad that you did, it will change your life :) And if you would be so kind to mention that you have discovered Tobi Fairley Mastermind via reading my blog,  I would be ever-so grateful as we are praised for sharing our group with others and it would mean the world to me that you mentioned me :)

Watch the video here: 

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Stay tuned for some really fabulous news regarding upcoming Design Workshops in our new studio in Rockwall!! We are going to have so much fun!!! 

Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Warmly,

Kim

I am a designer by trade, an artist and a dreamer by God's design.  My mind is busy every moment of everyday with thoughts of "what if?". Beautiful things inspire me and I seek out places that fill my soul with warmth and happiness.

Vintage Living by Lisa Luby Ryan is one of those places...overflowing with loveliness and charm. Walking through the front door brings on a blissful sigh as you escape the hustle bustle of the street and your daily schedule. Lose yourself, if only for a few moments, in one of their beautiful design books. Pamper yourself with lotion from Lothantique, drift away to far off places with candles by Low Country LUXE and dream of living in a french country farmhouse as you discover glorious european antiques with the perfect patina.

Vintage Living is the creation of Lisa Luby Ryan, a renowned interior designer, product designer, mentor, brilliant business woman and entreprenuer. She is one of the country's most saught-after designers and for good reason as her work is simply breathtaking.

Last week, I had the priviledge of spending the afternoon with Lisa and her staff at Vintage Living and what a delight it was. A simply lovely afternoon surrounded by luxurious Bella Notte linens, beautiful lamps designed by Lisa for Arteriors, and gorgeous perfectly patinated european antiques hand-selected by Lisa herself and artfully arranged into dreamy vignettes by her very talented staff. The store is lovely, it will inspire you, warm your heart and carry you across the pond to places you may have only dreamed of.

Lisa and her staff were ever so thrilled to share their love for the world they have created within Vintage Living. And I am so honored to be able to share it with you. Take a look at the video below of Lauren White, one of Lisa's very talented sales staff members, as she tells us about their gorgeous Bella Notte Linens.

(Pardon my voice at the beginning of the video urging Lauren to "go ahead", lol. Working on my video skills!)

Here is another video where Lauren shares the elements of a Vintage Living  bed. Loving the bed skirt from Bella Notte! What a brilliant idea!! And the custom designed pillows add just the right touch of color and texture dont you think?

Hope you have enjoyed our time today in Vintage Living. It is truly one of my favorite places to visit. Stay tuned for Part 2 of Vintage Living with a personal interview with Lisa. Coming soon!

For more information on Lisa and her retail boutique located at 6701 Snider Plaza, Dallas, visit Lisa Luby Ryan Be sure to "Window Shop" on the website(fun!!) and check out the "before" and "after" pics...truly amazing work! 

Comment on this post and be entered to receive a very special gift from Vintage Living! The lucky winner will be drawn on Friday, December 21. 

Still plenty of time to shop with Lisa and her staff at Vintage Living! Take home a bit of loveliness from Vintage Living :)

Happy Shopping!

Warmly,

Kim

Isn't this dreamy? I love it. I could see myself on this patio in France. 

So many wonderful things going here...a glorious olive tree, a simple potted flower on a vintage wicker table accompanied by a pair of folding patio chairs( a french classic). And look at that french iron bed outfitted with vintage linens...the perfect place to read a book I think :) Laundry hanging nonchalantly in the breeze in front of a fabulously painted green window! That green is perfect too wouldnt you say? And the old doors standing in as the shutters?...my oh my...I could live here or at least visit for a week or two. How about you? :)

Creating a similar space to enjoy is easy!

French Folding Chair from Wanelo $178

http://wanelo.com/p/135538/terrain-french-folding-chair-dollars178

French Wicker Table $695

https://www.onekingslane.com/vintage-market-finds/product/766697?f=google_shopping_guest&utm_campaign=Side%20Tables&utm_content=gbase&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_term=12847_528186

French Basket $625

https://www.onekingslane.com/vintage-market-finds/product/894040

See what I mean? Just start dreaming of a space and pulling it together a piece at a time. Shop places like Joss & Main and One Kings Lane for vintage items and fabulous reproductions too! Great prices and great finds!

Dont be afraid to do your own thing. It doesnt need to look like the photo above, it needs to look like you :) it should reflect your personality as well as your budget. You needn't spend $695 on a french vintage basket if your budget allows you to spend $50. You can have a fabulous patio on any budget as long as you stay true to yourself :)

Have a wonderful weekend!

Kim

Ok, I admit it...I have a book fettish ;) I really do and my Mom is truly concerned and has been for years, lol. 

I just cant help myself! I see a beautiful book and I have to have it! Especially if it's a design or decorating book or a cookbook or a self-help book...ok, there are lots of books I cant seem to live without....I LOVE BOOKS!

And dont even get me started on vintage books, Lordy, Lordy, I can really go nuts collecting vintage books(that I never read but have to own because they are so wonderful and someone needs to own them, right?) I can hardly pass up a classic when at an estate sale...what a wonderful treasure!

In addition to Barnes & Noble and Amazon, two of my FAVORITE places to shop, I also love Anthropologie for their cute and clever selection of books. I always seem to leave with a book when I am shopping there...and a hand lotion from Lollia

Lollia Classic Peta...FAB!

and a candle from Capri Blue, Volcano being my favorite fragrance...delicious!

Traditional Blue Jar

"NEW" Mercury Glass Jar

And then there are the books through which I could browse for hours...and usually do, truth be known. Anthropologie is a "must see" on my holiday shopping list. I love it this time of year, dont you? Well, I love it all year round, but the holiday season is always really special. Dont you just love their ornaments? The cutest I have ever seen. And I love that they have a nostalgic, handmade, vintage look about them. Just dreamy.

Did you see what just happened here...it's just like in the store, I get sidetracked by all the loveliness, lol. 

Glitter Hummingbird

Pollyanna Bunny

Felt Arm Chair

Felt Madeline Chair

(I had to include these felt chairs, afterall, I am a designer!) 

And when I finally make it around to the books, lol, I am in pure bliss :) I can browse through their selections for what seems like all afternoon. Glorious recipes and decorating "how to's", gardening, more decorating and there is always something French and always a book about a celebrity! Last year I bought my daughter "Just Being Audrey" for Christmas and she loved it!

My Favorite Book Pics this Season from Anthropologie are as follows and I can hardly wait to own each one of them...well, maybe not all of them.   

French Flair: Modern Vintage Interiors

Kit Kemp: A Living Space

Decorate Workshop

The Gospel According to COCO CHANEL

The Elements of Style

At My French Table

Vintage Cakes

Vintage Cocktails

Plenty

How is a girl supposed to choose? They are all so wonderful and pretty ;)

Warmly,

Kim

Need a little help counting calories? Thanks to my sweet friend, Brooke, for introducing me to LOSE IT! I am well on my way to taking care of myself and learning so much about why I haven't been able to shed unwanted pounds.

I always thought I was doing things right...eating healthy and watching my carbs, etc. Through the use of this new App, I am learning all kinds of things that I was doing wrong. Most importantly eating wayyyy too much! I was shocked at the calorie content of things I assumed were good for me! No wonder I haven't been able to lose weight! I was eating twice as many calories as I am supposed too! Yikes!

With LOSE IT! I am able to really see what I am eating and it's been eye opening. Here are a few of my discoveries:
1. Salad dressings tank your calories for the day! Crazy bad!
2. Fast food salads are dangerous too! Watch the calorie count!
3. Tacos and tortilla chips aren't that bad, lol.
4. Kit Kat only has 200 calories! (Some days I just need chocolate)
5. Pei Wei has very few entrees under 1000 calories! Scary!
6. Fresh Spinach has only 11 calories per serving!! Whoo hoo!
7. Pickles have 0 calories!
8. Turkey is not only heathy for you to eat, it has a really low calorie count!!
9. Exercise gives you calories back!! Yay!
10. If I continue counting calories and staying within my daily plan, I will weigh 125 in February! YES!!!!

Try LOST IT! I love it and think you will too! It really keeps you on track ;)

Here's to being healthy and fit!!

Kim

Happy Wednesday friends,

This is the final recipe of my Thanksgiving recipe file for this year! Well, except that I need to get my sister's new recipe for Pumpkin Rigatoni! This is a must share and I will get it to you soon! Oh, and my neice brought a family favorite that was delicious!! AND my daughter's made divine individual raspberry cheesecakes, corn dip and a wonderful pasta salad. Those are coming soon too! This may well be a month of recipe sharing :)

I LOVE Wild rice but have to say this was not my favorite recipe although everyone else seemed to really like it. I think it was the bacon in it that through me off. I think I would have liked this one better without the bacon and maybe the addition of apricots or cranberries. But, if you LOVE bacon then you will most likely LOVE this recipe. I also think I made the mistake of using a wild rice blend rather than 100% wild rice. I would recommend the latter. Overall, a great recipe! Cleaned the bowl so I would say it was a hit with the family :)

• 1 1/3 cups uncooked wild rice
• 4 bacon slices 
• 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
• 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges 
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth 
• 1/3 cup golden raisins
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh fennel fronds or flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Preparation

1. 1. Cook wild rice according to package directions; drain.
2. 2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 7 to 8 minutes or until crisp; drain on paper towels, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Chop bacon.
3. 3. Sauté fennel bulb and onion in hot drippings over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add broth and next 3 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 8 minutes or until tender. Stir in rice and bacon; cook, stirring often, 3 minutes.
4. 4. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Stir in fennel fronds and vinegar. Stir in walnuts just before serving.

Note:

Use wild rice, not a blend, for the best texture. This is really important!!! I didnt see this note at the bottom of the recipe and bought a blend. Mine didnt turn out as pretty as the picture but it was really tasty! I would also recommend using both the fennel fronds and parsley for color. Very pretty. 

Jackie Mills, Southern Living 
DECEMBER 2012

This has been fun for me to share with you. Hope you have enjoyed the recipes. Let me know if you try them and how you like them!

Blessings for a wonderful week,

Kim

Hello friends,

Today is day three of my Thanksgiving recipe sharing and this is a good one! Fresh and light. Enjoy. 

Arugula-Pear-Blue Cheese Salad

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. pear preserves
• 1/2 cup Champagne vinegar
• 1 shallot, sliced
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 8 cups loosely packed arugula
• 2 Bartlett pears, cut into 6 wedges each
• 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Preparation

1. 1. Process 1/4 cup preserves and next 5 ingredients in a food processor 30 seconds to 1 minute or until smooth. With processor running, pour oil through food chute in a slow steady, stream, processing until smooth. Transfer to a 2-cup measuring cup or small bowl, and stir in remaining 2 Tbsp. pear preserves.
2. 2. Place arugula in a large serving bowl. Top with pears, blue cheese, and walnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette.

Jackie Mills, Southern Living 
DECEMBER 2012

Lol, I have to admit that I didnt do this one exactly right initially as I was talking and laughing and really not paying attention. I read through the recipe quickly, while trying to do too many things at once, and added only 2 tbsp of pear preserves rather than the 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp that is called for. It tasted really great but I noticed it was light on the pear flavor...and as I am typing this recipe now, I see why :) It may have also been that by the time I made this I had had a few Sparkling Winter Sangrias, lol. 

Enjoy!

Kim

Keeping it simple this year and making time for myself to ensure Peace! How about you?

Grumpy isn't a good character trait. And I know me...if I don't do something to keep the pounds off and the stress down, I will be Grumpy!

I started today with my workout to ensure I am putting my health and well being first. This ensuring that my family and friends will have a wonderful holiday. Lol

Next I am running my household errands and planning dinner(in the crockpot it goes) and then...work.

Work has to come AFTER taking care of myself and AFTER I take care of my family. That is Peace to me!

How about you...what are you doing for your healthy and well being today? Keep it simple!

Cheers to a simply elegant Holiday Season!!

Kim

Good Morning all,

Day two of my Thanksgiving recipe sharing! So excited about this one...it was divine! Still nibbling on it....yum! Be sure to make this one ahead of time as it needs a few hours to set up in the refrigerator. If you love fresh cranberries, you will absolutely love this one!

Cranberry-Apricot Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar 
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 (1/4-inch-thick) fresh ginger slices
• 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
• 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots

Preparation

1. 1. Bring first 5 ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Stir in cranberries and apricots, and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes or until berries begin to split and mixture begins to thicken.
2. 2. Remove from heat; cool 30 minutes. Discard cinnamon and ginger. Pour into a 3-cup mold; cover and chill 8 hours or until set.

Southern Living 
NOVEMBER 2012

Have a beautiful day! Do something for yourself today...it makes you a better you :)

Warmly,

Kim

Hello friends, 

Hope this post finds you feeling warm and fuzzy from a fabulous Thanksgiving with family and friends. Mine was wonderful; surrounded by family and friends and a table overflowing with lovingly prepared food.

I am blessed to belong to a family who loves to cook and bake. From garden to table, I have learned from the best. I remember helping my Mama pick tomatoes, okra and blackeyed peas from the garden when I was barely old enough to carry the basket. What wonderful memories I have of working with her as she tended her garden. Row after row we gathered the bounty of her garden, then home we would go to begin the preparations for lunch and dinner. My brother and sister, cousins and I would sit on the front porch shelling peas until our fingers became purple. Some of you will smile with a memory similar to this one...remembering that shelling purple hull peas will turn your fingers purple :)

What glorious food my Mama would prepare...chicken fried steak, fried okra, fried green tomatoes, blackeyed peas and cornbread...oh, and sweet tea!!! Yum! I could hardly wait for the next meal! I can smell the orka and cornbread cooking now ;)

What delicious memories I have of the meals lovingly prepared by my Mama :) and what a grand appreciation for the art of preparing food for my family and friends I have been blessed to receive.

With that thought, I want to share with you one of my personal Thanksgiving traditions. Every year, a few weeks before Thanksgiving, with a Starbuck's decaf, two pump, pumpkin spice nonfat, no whip latte in hand, I head to the magazine section of my local Barnes and Noble. I scour my favorite magazines like Country Living, Country Home, Southern Living and Traditional Home for the best of holiday recipes. I may sit with my latte in hand for several hours savoring every page of every magazine. I plan my Thanksgiving meal according to the recipes that inspire me. One from here, one from there; until I have put together a meal that makes me smile. A meal that I know will bless the hearts of those that I serve, a meal that will make them smile too. 

It's a simple personal tradition, one that I havent shared until now. But one that I treasure and find myself repeating every year because I love the result of the time spent. I love that taking time for myself doing something that I love wll result in making others happy too!

Today I would like to take my personal tradition one step further and share it with each of you :) For the next few days, I will be sharing the recipes with you that I prepared on Thanksgiving day for my family and friends. I will share with you my favorites, my not so favorites and why. I will also share with you my suggestions, corrections and additions if any. Hope you enjoy them as much as I have!

The first recipe that I want to share with you is a Sparkling Winter Sangria. This recipe is from Country Living and it's deliciously refreshing. As my guests arrive, the gentlemen wonder outside to assist my hubby frying the turkeys and baking the ham(my hubby has his own kitchen out in his barn(the man cave)) and the ladies gather around my kitchen island where we begin pulling together all the pieces of the meal. This year was extra special as both of my daughters were old enough to WANT to help. My oldest daughter, home from college, even brought her own recipes from Pinterest, how cute is that! We enjoyed shopping together the day before...so much fun!

Pulling together the meal is so much fun and such a great time to catch up with everyone. My niece volunteered for preparation of the Sangria and she did a FABULOUS job! The Sangria was a hit!

Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!!!

Ingredients

• 1 cup(s) St-Germain Liqueur
• 1/2 cup(s) Superfine Sugar - I would recommend a little more sugar be added. Use 3/4 cup rather than 1/2 cup as I thought it was quite tart without it. 
• 3/4 cup(s) Green Grapes, halved
• 2 Tangerines, thinly sliced
• 1/2 small Ruby Red Grapefruit, quartered then thinly sliced
• 2 bottle(s) (750 milliliters each) Prosecco, chilled

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine St-Germain liqueur and superfine sugar; whisk together until sugar dissolves. Add green grapes, tangerines, and ruby red grapefruit; toss to combine.
2. Refrigerate until chilled, 30 minutes or up to 3 hours.(the longer the better). Mash the fruit slightly to release the flavors into the syrup.To serve, spoon some fruit and about 1 tablespoon liquid into each glass(We used two tablespoons). Divide 2 bottles chilled prosecco among glasses. 200 calories per serving.

This is a wonderful recipe and I am so happy to share it with all of you. Hope you love it!

Warmly,

Kim

Today is a very special day for Kim Hoegger Home. Today we share with you our "first ever" feature sale on Joss & Main!! What a beautiful event Joss & Main has put together and we are so very honored to be featured :)

As a long time collector of vintage collectibles and antique furniture, this kind of sale is a dream come true for me. From California to NYC, and Texas to Virginia, Kim Hoegger Home is becoming part of beautiful homes across the country. I would never have dreamed I would be where I am today....sharing my collected treasures with so many wonderful people..Thank you Joss & Main!!!

From vintage ornaments to table top trinkets...

To glorious Pink Tufted Sofas and custom-made Marble Topped Side Tables...

Hope you a can spend a few minutes today on Joss & Main and share a part of a dream come true with us!

https://www.jossandmain.com/Kim-Hoegger-Home~E2624.html

Hello friends,

Well, it's finally here, my private sale with Joss & Main begins tomorrow morning and I am so excited! I am so honored too, to have been chosen by J&M to do this sale, you just cant even imagine how honored I really am! I feel like I am dreaming. Take a few moments to check out the Lifestyle Banner on Joss & Main, they have done such a lovely job with it. www.jossandmain.com  Scroll to the bottom of the page under Upcoming Events and click on Kim Hoegger HOME...so very exciting!

With this season of Thanksgiving, it's the perfect time to count our blessings and to show our thanks to those we love and appreciate. Take a few moments today to think about how really blessed you are. Send a note to someone who isnt expecting it, send flowers to someone who cant be with you on Thanksgiving Day, bake a special treat for a neighbor who keeps a special eye on your home when you are away. It's the little things that make the most difference.

Yesterday, I received a lovely gift of the most divine English Toffee in the mail from Kathy Greeley of www.kathygreeleydesigns.com as a "Thank you" for a guest blog I had done for her recently. The gift was unexpected which made it even more special. I have to admit too, that I dug right into the bag of toffee(and had several pieces)!!! MY FAVORITE candy in the world! Thank you so much Kathy!! What a pleasure to have been a guest on your blog!

I am so thankful for my family and friends and so honored to be hosting Thanksgiving day at my home this year for them. I love pulling everything together and making such a special day for them. As soon as I finish this blog post, I am headed out to the backyard to cut some branches from my evergreen tree to use on my table and staircase. I love the smell of fresh greenery. Then I am headed to Calloways Nursery to find a small tree for my kitchen island to place in the new industrial container I posted on my facebook page last week. Such a great vintage find! Cant wait to decorate it! I will post pics when I finish!

Who are you thankful for? What can you do that will show them how special they are to you? My list of those I am thankful for is long...I better get busy :)

Check out www.jossandmain.com today to view the Lifestyle Banner and then be sure to tune in tomorrow for the Sale! Great finds for everyone on your list! 

Happy Thanksgiving to all,

XOXO Kim

Recently a friend of mine in the design industry asked that I write a blog post for her on Holiday decorating and planning. When I started to think about what to write I began to panic with all the time and work that decorating and preparing for the holidays requires. How is it already November? Where did the time go? 

I love the Holiday season. It's one of my favorite times of the year for bringing together family and friends. I love the lights, the sparkle of vintage glass ornaments and the smell of fresh pine. But, if I am being totally honest, adding the extra task of decorating and planning for guests to everything else on my plate these days makes for an overwhelming task and I fall victim to procrastination and the "I dont wannas".

While reading through my FB feed, I ran across the following bulletin from Nordstrom.

I LOVE what Nordstrom is doing...brilliant!! Thank you Nordstrom!!! It's about time a Big Box Retailer said NO to the push to have holiday out way before it's time! I sincerely hope that more retailers will follow suit. I really think it adds to the stress of the season for Christmas to be out in AUGUST!!! Seriously, ONE SEASON AT A TIME PLEASE! Back to the post and off of my soapbox, sorry.

So in reading the Nordstrom bulletin, I had a light bulb moment!!! The solution to my holiday decorating and planning anxiety was to embrace my own design philosophy of simple elegance; a design philosophy that I have always embraced and I think goes way back to my childhood. I remember my Mom saying "You could make a pototo sack look beautiful". And true to that, I can and I love the challenge. But mostly, I love the freedom that comes with using something so simple and creating something really elegant and beautiful. I think the lesson here is that there is beauty in everything. Beautiful holiday decor doesnt have to stress you out or break the bank...relax, and embrace the simplicity in ordinary things; add a bit of sparkle to it and there you have it..a simply elegant holiday season from decorations to the family feast.

I feel so much better now after my light bulb moment and I am ready to tackle my plans for the holidays. More later on what I will be putting together :)

Happy planning,

Kim

Round Top, Texas is one of my all-time favorite places! I am in Heaven when I am there and it's always hard to leave. Although, when the last day comes around it's a good thing because I have run out of room to haul anything else!

One of the things I ALWAYS pack when I go to RoundTop is a pair of rainboots. Trust me, if you dont bring them, you will wish you had! This last trip in September was a rainy, muddy one but none the less a great time and  I found lots of lovelies...my truck was full as always! 

After all these years, I consider myself a seasoned professional when it comes to RoundTop.  I am "in the know" when it comes to where to shop, where to buy, where to eat, where to relax and where to stay while at the Antiques Fair. I have been attending RoundTop for almost 15 years, twice a year! Where does the time go? 

I am so thrilled to offer you, my loyal readers, an opportunity to shop with me for three days this Spring. See RoundTop through the eyes of Kim Hoegger Home! Get to know my favorite places to shop and my "tricks of the trade". Experience my favorite dining venues and so much more! I will show you how to "do" RoundTop KHH style. 

The RoundTop Tour is limited to five participants this Spring so hurry and reserve your space now! Leave me a comment below and I will send you more information, be sure to include your email address.  I am so excited to share this with you and cant wait to see who will be traveling with me!! Dont delay! Send me your comments right away :) I have lots of planning to do!

Happy Wednesday!

Kim 

This past week was crazy busy at my house...lots of fun but crazy busy. I was constantly feeling like I was really behind in everything I needed to do; most likely due to the fact that I had just returned from High Point Furniture Market, exhausted but exhilarated.While I was in HP, one of my Joss & Main sales had gone live so I was met at the doorway with orders waiting to be shipped(a very nice problem to have) but none the less a very stressful situation as I only have a few days to coordinate shipping, get the merchandise cleaned, wrapped, packed and the data entered into FedEx. I have made much progress as of this afternoon so I am feeling better about things. Much more to clean, wrap and pack tomorrow and probably Wednesday too but the list is narrowing with each box I pack.Tomorrow I will be photographing the items for the next sale which will be a private sale with merchandise from Kim Hoegger HOME. I am so excited!!! I can't wait for you to see all of the lovelies I have found! Stay tuned for updates on the upcoming Kim Hoegger HOME Sale on Joss & Main!!! NOVEMBER 21, Mark your calendars!

A little sneak peek at some of the items you will see on Joss and Main in our November sale.

What is that pink lovely in the background? I simply must keep a secret...it's a very special lovely :)

You can expect to see lots of color and lots of wonderful treasures in our November 21st sale so keep the date open! You wont want to miss this sale! Kim Hoegger Home delivered right to your door!!!

Happy Tuesday!

Kim

Over the past month or so, I have been working on a really neat little bedroom project for a twelve year old girl. It has been so much fun! Really bright colors juxtaposed with a little bit of vintage...dreamy! Take a peek...

INITIAL CONCEPT BOARD

It all started here with an Olioboard, a great tool for designers and design enthusiasts alike. Try it sometime for fun! The client and her daughter were thrilled with the concept!

Below are a few of the "before" shots that show how the room looks now and the layout of the room. The client had already painted the walls Sherwin Williams Fun Yellow when I was contracted to do the job. Fun Yellow is really more of a chartruese than a yellow and I immediately thought of Designer's Guild fabric and wallcovering...so much fun to use! 

"Before"

"Before"

"Before"

"Before"

Things are really coming together beautifully now...just had the bed, nightstand and a few chairs painted and they turned out really gorgeous! Loving Sherwin Williams!!

Pillows, frames, a vintage painting and tray, and the Designers Guild wallcovering peeking out from below :) Gorgeous!

More to come! Can't wait to show you the final pics after the install!

Happy Friday!

Kim

It's that time again...and it's my favorite time of year! Fall is finally in the air and it immediately makes me think of Roundtop, Texas and the infamous Roundtop Antique Week and Marburger Farm Antique Show. I get giddy just thinking about what I will find. 

If you know me at all, you know that I LOVE antiques and just about anything with a little age to it...from buckets to bookcases and stoneware to Staffordshire, I LOVE this stuff! And if it has a chip on it..all the better because someone loved it and used it.

So this time of year makes me giddy and it's not just the wonderful cool front that always seems to blow in just in time for antique week but it's the magic and wonder of what I will find that I just cant live without. Maybe it's another headvase to add to my collection or maybe it's an old piece of damask to use on my Grandmother's chair. Or maybe if I am really lucky I will find an original oil painting of a beautiful floral(I have an addiction to those). Everyday is an adventure and an exciting experience as I find fabulous treasures and meet the very interesting people who collect such wonderful things all across the country and beyond. 

Got plans at the end of the month? Check out Roundtop, Texas. 

www.roundtop.org/

The Chamber of Commerce is the place to call for reservations as it's really tough to find a place without them. They keep a list of the lodging that's still available so be sure to give them a call if you decide to make the trip and they can direct you in finding lodging. 

Be sure to check out the Marburger Farm Antique Show too! It is simply the best when it comes to the complete package! Amazing vendors with stellar antiques, wonderful food and always an appearance by an author or celebrity of some kind! And if you are paying attention you might see Sandra Bullock, Rachel Ashwell, or some other well-known celeb as they frequent Marburger Farm! 

www.roundtop-marburger.com/

OH!! Dont forget the PIE!! You have to visit Royer's Cafe while in Roundtop! It's one of those things that you simply have to do!!! The BEST pie in the country hands down! And the steak is out of this world! My all-time favorite dish is Micah's pasta...delish and I always have a slice of the buttermilk pie...the best I have ever had! And for those of you who were fans of my restaurant, The French Pear, and loved our buttermilk pie...this is the same one as I used Bud's recipe! So get on over to Royer's and get yourself a piece of pie!!

www.royersroundtopcafe.com/

Unsure about what to expect? Leave your comments, I am happy to answer!

Enjoy your Tuesday!

Kim

Our One Kings Lane Sales Event is going on now too! Take a stroll through their Vintage & Market Finds Sale for a look at hundreds of marvelous treasures!

Each item of ours will have Kim Hoegger HOME listed below it and you will be taken to the product page as you click on the item. From there, you can click on our info to get to our profile page, kind of cool.

One Kings Lane runs their sales a little different than Joss & Main in that new items are listed in the Vintage & Market Finds Sale every morning. Items will remain available, if not sold, for 5 days. Lots of fun, new items all day long too! Kind of feels like a day at the Flea Market! Have fun!

One Kings Lane

Hey friends,

Just touching base with you to let you know my Joss & Main Estate Sale Event has begun!!! So many wonderful products for sale from so many wonderful vendors!! Be sure to stop in and check it out! Sale ends 9/1 and the treasures are going fast!!!

Joss & Main

Announcing
R.W. Atlas

I am so excited to bring you this post today about the upcoming debut of R.W. Atlas Fittings and District Tile for Waterworks scheduled to debut in September 2012. 

Waterworks, the luxury bath and kitchen company, proudly introduces a new collaboration with renowned design firm, Roman and Williams. Together they introduce R.W. Atlas and District Tile; a distinctive collection of 30 new styles of bath fittings, fixtures and accessories and 20 deep rich hues of tile in a large range of field tile sizes and multiple architectural trim pieces.

Each piece of the collection has been meticulously designed and engineered by Roman and Williams and Waterworks. Brass makes a resurgence as the primary material of the R.W Atlas collection. It will be offered in several finishes, including, and new to Waterworks, Burnished Nickel and Carbon.

“R.W. Atlas is part of our ongoing interest in embracing the idea of American utility, but imbuing that with a sense of glamour and sophistication,” explains Robin Standefer, principal of Roman and Williams. “The result is a wonderful sense of tension -- between the masculine and the feminine, the industrial and the sensual, the familiar and the new.”

"The groundbreaking, industrial-inspired collection entices with powerful shapes, genuine materials and unique aesthetic details. The original vision and impeccable execution of R.W. Atlas pairs American ingenuity with European craftsmanship."

For more information on R.W. Atlas and District Tile from Waterworks please visit their website

http://waterworks.com/collections/waterworks/rw-atlas/761

Need design assistance in creating the home of your dreams?

Contact Kim at www.kimhoeggerhome.com