SUMMER CLEARANCE!!!!!

20 - 50% Off Store Wide

THIS IS A CRAZY CLEARANCE!!!

TWO DAYS ONLY!!!

TUES-WED ONLY, 10-6pm 

   

Clothing 50% Off

Bedding 50% Off

Select Decorative Pillows 40% Off

Decorative Accessories & Lamps 30% Off

Antiques 20% Off

Thibaut Floor Sample Sale - 30% Off

Hope to see you bright and early Tuesday

The Early Bird Gets The Worm!!

THIS is an UNBELIEVABLE CLEARANCE!!!

Don't Miss It!!

(Amy Howard Paint Products, Antica Farmicista,

KHH Private Tea & Coffee are not included in this sale.)

Join Us for a fun-filled evening with Amy Howard One Step Paint!!

Workshop will be next Tuesday, August 12, 2014, in the Dallas store, 5:30pm until 8:30pm.

$125 per person, includes dinner and wine :)

Learn how to use the fabulous Amy Howard One Step Paint! It's really so easy! No prepping...no sanding or priming...it's really that simple!

Learn creative techniques to enhance the One Step Paint - You will learn how to use the waxes, how to use gold leaf and more!

We have a few spots left - Call today!

469-334-080

  

Oh my goodness, where has Summer gone?? It feels like yesterday that my kids got out of school and here it is almost August and time to think about getting them ready for school again.This year I will have two in College and one enjoying his Senior year in high school and my oldest is enjoying his new job as a Construction Foreman after graduating from A&M in May. It's been a great year and we are all looking forward to another.We have just wrapped up two weeks at the lake house and it was wonderful, always such great memories. This year was a record year for attendance as we had around 35 guests throughout the two week stay….I know…it's crazy! Thank goodness for the Guest House next door! I only had to put up three air mattress! Gorgeous view of the lake house taken by my brother in law, Harry, from our guest house balcony. Love it!  My beautiful daughter and me :) The star of the show, my nephew, Alex…he was a fishing fool!! Cousins on the mat!! Handstands and cartwheels in the yard…such wonderful memories :) My son may kill me for this pic! lolMe and my handsome hubby :)Cousins rock! That's my handsome graduate second from the left, proud Mama :) But of course, they are all handsome young men that I love very much :)  My beautiful nieces, Whitney and Hilary and my beautiful daughter, Kelli :)Lovely ladies…cousins, friends and Grandma too!Fishing with friends. My other beautiful daughter, Cara, my adopted sons, Matt and TJ :)Da Grilling Boys…from left, brother in law, Kevin, brother in law, Dave, my handsome son, brother in law, Harry, and my handsome hubby. We are lucky ladies for sure…these guys can grill!!Last dinner on the lake…Ozark2014 comes to a close. Sad to leave but happy to be going home :) NOW IT"S TIME TO GET BACK TO BUSINESS!!!

JOIN US for our Odds & Ends Sale with our special guest and friend, Karen Klassen of Spoons in McKinney

Karen will be joining me this time and introducing her new venture, K.Klassen Feathers n' Fluff which is a quirky collection of vintage finds in Karen's fabulous bohemian ranch style! I can't wait to see what she brings!! Also joining us will be Dina Allen of MayaVintage who will be bringing her gorgeous vintage purses, jewelry and vintage finds. Kim Hoegger Home will be bringing lots of vintage and hotel finds like we did at our last sale…you never know what you might find ;)So that's it for now, it's 11:15pm and I am exhausted…more about the SALE and other good stuff later! Hope you are having a fabulous Summer!! Nighty, night :) Sincerely,Kim 

Hello all,Hope you have a had a wonderful start to your summer! It's been a crazy summer already for me and my house and we are only one week in!!With my oldest son graduating from College and my youngest daughter graduating from high school, summer started with a bang! We have already had so much fun!! Memorial day trip to the lake house, two Graduation ceremonies and one heck of a Grad Party - we are having a great summer with family and friends.  Great food prepared by my hubby and his brothers on the giant grill, sides catered by Chiloso, yummy jalopeno ranch dip, guac and their awesome salsa and pico. YUM! AND THEN….the party made even more special with cakes by ANNIE'S Bakery!! Now located just down the street from us on Henderson Avenue, Dallas. If you haven't tried ANNIE'S, YOU MUST! They are beautiful and delicious…all from scratch and handmade by Annie herself. I am so glad she is on Henderson now!

Now it's back to business. Gearing up for a great Summer and fabulous Fall!!

First, the not-so-good news…The Antique Mirror Workshop Live with Amy Howard has been postponed by Amy Howard. She will offer it again in the Fall. NO ANTIQUE MIRROR WORKSHOP THIS COMING SATURDAY, JUNE 21 in ROCKWALL.

And the good news...

Upcoming Workshops

JUNE 24 - Tuesday evening in DALLAS with Kim - One Step Paint 5:30-8:30pm (includes dinner)BYOB $125

JULY 10 - Thursday evening in DALLAS with Britni - One Step Paint 5:30-8:30pm(includes dinner)BYOB $125

LIVE WORKSHOP with AMY HOWARD coming this Fall too! Featuring Toscana Paint!! Will let you know the dates as soon as I get them :)

DESIGN WORKSHOPS COMING IN THE FALL TOO!! So excited! Guest speakers to teach you their tips and even a paint demo to get your creative juices flowing! Lots of fun! 

  

More good news...

ROCKWALL WILL OPEN NEXT WEEK!!! Weekly Thursday-Saturday 10:00am until 3pm

We are so excited to bring Amy Howard Paint and Furniture refinishing products to you in Rockwall! It's been a long time coming but we are finally getting ready now and will have all of Amy's products available to you Thursday-Saturday each week, 10-3pm. We will also be featuring our delicious Apricot Mango Tea and Caramel Mudslide in the store along with Cupcakes from Annie's Bakery(Now OPEN on Henderson Avenue in Dallas - just down the street from our Dallas location..YUM).I am hiring in Rockwall, so please email me if you are interested. Also seeking designers/artisans who might want to bring their trade secrets to a workshop in the Fall. If you are interested in sharing your expertise please contact me via email.

Rockwall will also be taking consignments on furniture(new and vintage) and accessories beginning next week. If you have things you would like for me to consider, please send me the photos via email.

Look for additional design classes and paint classes to be held in Rockwall this Fall as we will be adding lots of fun thing to do! Stay tuned! It's gonna get a little crazy! Crazy fun!

DALLAS NEWS 

Lots of new apparel in the store along with new bedding from Taylor linens. Also new in the store, if you haven't already heard, is our wonderful APRICOT MANGO TEA and CARAMEL MUDSLIDE COFFEE from the French Pear Cafe!!! It's so delish and I have missed it so much!!Lots of new vintage artwork, citronella candles in gorgeous outdoor containers(make amazing tabletop planters when candle is gone), and one of my personal favorites…Murchison-Hume(which will also be coming to Rockwall soon)…this stuff is dreamy and I love the Fig fragrance!!   Lots going on around here! Would love to see you soon in Dallas or Rockwall. Let me know if you have consignments for Rockwall or if you might be interested in working in Rockwall. Have a wonderful week! Sincerely,Kim   

WOW…do I have news for you!!

AMY HOWARD LIVE Virtual Workshop!!

Saturday, June 21st!!

 I know…I can't believe it either! Amy is going to be LIVE with us via a virtual workshop presentation on June 21st in our Rockwall location. Workshop will be held from 9am until 12pm and it is recommended that you arrive 20-30 minutes prior to assure you don't miss anything!LISTEN UP FRIENDS….this is a first come, first served Workshop offering and the seats will be limited and will go fast!!

We are only offering 24 seats and when they are gone, they're gone Folks!

This is going to be amazing! Amy will be teaching you the history of this amazing process that has been used for centuries and that she has used in her own studio for over 25 years in the production of Amy Howard Furniture. She will show you how to use her Antique Mirror Solution and you will create two beautiful projects to take home!!  You won't believe you can actually do this but you can and it's so much fun too! And all with Amy's direction!We will be there to assist you throughout the workshop so don't fret. It's going to be so much fun!!So….who's in??? Don't let this opportunity pass you by…learn how to create light mercury mirrors and antiqued mirrors on furniture, mirrors and walls!  

$195.00 per person…what a steal right???

3 hours with AMY HOWARD and two stunning projects to take home!! AND the knowledge and skill it takes to do more! Just in time for the upcoming holidays!

 And what a great gift for a friend right? Have a person that's really hard to buy for and her birthday is coming up? This is a perfect way to spend the morning together in celebration of her birthday. So much fun!

$195 Per Person - Great Value!! Reserve Now!

469-334-0801

 CALL AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!! THESE WILL GO FAST!! Prepayment is required to hold your place. All supplies included. All you have to do is show up :)So excited to be able to offer this to you!! It's going to be amazing!!OH and BTW, KHH is featured in the Premier Issue of Beach Cottages this Month!!! On Newstands Now!

Hello friends,What a great weekend we had at the lake house in Missouri…pure bliss :) We had a full house as usual with my Mom, brother-in-law and his family, my oldest son and his college friends(and adorable girlfriend) along with my youngest son and his friends. My girls weren't with us sadly as my oldest is studying abroad this summer in China and my youngest daughter stayed in town for a friend's Graduation party. We enjoyed time at the lake with family and  had so much fun in the sun! We even enjoyed  a little rain on Saturday - all the more reason to take advantage of the amazing shopping in the area! Time at the lake stands still and we never want to leave. It's exactly what it should be…relaxing and rejuvenating and lots of fun :)   Back in the store this week and boy do we have some wonderful new things to share with you!Per your request, we are bringing back our delicious, classic, refreshing Apricot Mango Tea from our awarding-winning Cafe, The French Pear!! It's actually in the store now!Can you believe it? You asked for it…and now we have it in the store for you along with our famous coffees from the Cafe. I can hardly wait to tear open the package and get the tea brewing…I have really missed it :)Remember Caramel Mudslide? How about Sinful Pleasures and Creme Brûlée??? Oh my goodness, I can smell them now and am looking forward to brewing them for you soon in the store.Also new at Kim Hoegger Home Dallas is women's apparel!! I know….so exciting! We have just started receiving a few pieces and they are so beautiful! Fabulous summer tops to wear with your adorable capri pants or jeans! You must come by to see these lovelies soon before they're gone!  And WOW, you should see the store…we have turned it upside down and you won't recognize it! I don't want to spoil the surprise but here is a sneak peek...   A few more goodies to share with you…New bedding from Taylor Linens, One Step and Lacquer colors from Amy Howard and fabulous fabrics from Thibaut. Come on by and stay awhile! Would love to see you!   Have a wonderful day,Kim

  That pretty much says it all! See you there!!Happy Shopping,Kim

      Beginning today, March 24(also my 24th Wedding Anniversary)the voting officially begins over at DMagazine for Reader's Choice Poll 2014!! We are delighted to have been nominated as one of this year's Shopping Finalist!!It would mean the world to us if you could take a few minutes every day, (I know…it's a lot to ask but please, please, please) and log onto DMag and cast your vote for Kim Hoegger Home. Voters are allowed to vote once daily so get on over there and cast your vote!!You guys are the best and we are so appreciative of your continued support and look forward to bringing home this award thanks to you!! Have a wonderful week!! And thanks in advance for your help in bringing this home!! You are the best!!Kim

  We are so excited to bring to you the wonderfully clean Murchison-Hume line of Housekeeping products!! While visiting the Atlanta Market in January, I discovered the line and was instantly smitten. I had to have it and have been patiently awaiting it's arrival :)Max & Peter of Murchison-Hume So what makes Murchison-Hume products different from other cleaners?Their surface cleaning products are based on Colloidal Technology which is the most eco-friendly technology used to clean oil spills in the ocean and all the products are 99% natural!! The 1% being the very minimal fragrance added to the essential oil.From Max and Peter: "They are highly effective, but more importantly, they are Marine Safe which means they have minimal impact on the environment and even boast "Down Drain Benefit." This is a safer, cleaner way to eliminate bacteria and the spread of germs and that’s what makes our products are superior in both safety and performance to most supermarket cleaners.""All of our surface cleaning products are composed of three main ingredients: Biodegradable Colloidal Cleaner, which contains surfactants derived from sugarcane (polysaccharides), Water and Fragrance."  Top-Selling product for Murchison-Hume is the "boys bathroom cleaner". Developed by Max and Peter for use in their boys bathroom. It's a fabulous product, smells amazing too! We carry the Original Fig fragrance, my personal favorite, and I absolutely love the smell! Fresh and clean :)Come by today and try the Original Fig Hand lotion and see the Countertop Spray in action…you will LOVE these products! The fragrance is heavenly and it will be something you cannot live without!    Click here for the Murchison-Hume Blog, The Practical Aesthetic,  for more reading and great style from Max! You will really enjoy Max's Blog!   Featured this month in Domino Magazine(click to go to the website!) Love Domino! Come by and see us and try the new Murchison-Hume products today! I am ready for Spring and what a great way to make your "spring cleaning" a pleasure :)Have a great week!Kim

Hello friends,I would like to talk candidly with you about hiring a designer. I get asked a lot of questions about the process so I thought I would share my answers with you today.Over the past few months, I have had the opportunity to work with several clients on their renovations and design projects. We have had so much fun and created beautiful rooms together! Clients are happy and that makes me super happy! I love working with clients and making their dreams come true. This is the one thing that I could do all day and never tire of it :)For most of the clients that I encounter, working with a designer is a new concept. It can be overwhelming and even a little intimidating. There is just so much to think about and Heaven only knows where to start, right?Finding the RIGHT designer can be really tricky; so it's best to take your time and do some research. Finding the RIGHT designer is imperative to the success of the project. It's important that you spend the time and money to hire the one that's right for you and your project.Ask ten designers how to do something and you will get ten different answers! When hiring a designer, be sure to check out their website, portfolio photos, and references. Be sure to pay special attention to their design aesthetic too. Does it speak to you personally and make you smile? Do you instantly feel a connection to their work? Do you feel like they "get" you just by looking into one of the rooms they have designed? If not…they are probably not for you. You should feel an instant connection to your designer through their work and in person.

Kitchen by Kim Hoegger Home

Every designer will do things differently; some charge for initial design consults and some don't. Some designers charge by the hour and some charge a fee based on the square footage of a project. And some, like me, determine the method by which they will charge after the initial consult during which they have determined the scope of the work. During a phone conversation, it may seem to me that you need full service design for which I would charge a flat fee based on square footage but once I have been in your space, you may very well be a candidate for an hourly design fee or vice versa. Give the designer the benefit of the doubt when it comes to determining how to charge. They know their business and are familiar with what it will take to do the work for you. TRUST your designer. If you can't trust your designer to take care of you and spend your money wisely then you haven't hired the right designer. TRUST in your designer and in the decisions that they make; this is a crucial part of the process. Without TRUST, the process doesn't work and it can miserable for everyone involved.In my opinion, meeting with a designer personally prior to hiring them is a must. You need to spend some time with the designer and get to know each other. The designer should be a good listener and be able to interpret your ideas. The money invested in an initial consult to determine if the designer is a good fit for you and your project will far outweigh the cost of the consult should you hire the wrong designer. Spend the money on the consult and avoid hiring the wrong designer and losing money down the road. I have heard nightmare stories about hiring the wrong designer and having terrible things happen - it's just like hiring the right hair stylist …do some research, hire the right designer.

Guest Bedroom by Kim Hoegger Home

Designers are artists in their own right. We are creative beings. We can visualize a space immediately upon entering it. We know instantly what the color palette should be and how to pull it together. We know precisely the scale and style that furniture should be and how to place it. It's what we do.It's why clients come to us for assistance.Hours of thought and research go into a drawing of a space before the pencil ever hits the paper and more times than not, many, many drafts of a plan are done before the right one is achieved. Same goes for fabric…hours can be spent flipping through fabric samples before the right one is found. I know that I personally spent almost a year scouring granite houses to find just the right one for my lake house…and it was worth the hunt!! I absolutely love it! In fact, that granite gets more hits and comments in my Houzz portfolio than any other product in any other project! Good design takes time and talent and that is what you are paying for when you hire a designer. Respect the process…all good things take time; and in design…time is crucial to the success of the project. Hiring a designer is like hiring the right hair stylist or attorney...worth every penny. HIRE the RIGHT designer!TRUST your designer!RESPECT the process!ENJOY the process! Have a great Thursday!! God Bless,Kim 

WOW...I was on the phone with my Mom today while walking into Barnes & Noble. I was going in to check to see if the March issue of Cottage Style was on the newsstand. I had spoken with Jodi, the Editor of Cottage Style, last week and she informed it would be out soon and that I would LOVE the issue! She mentioned that the article on my lake house turned our really well. I was really looking forward to seeing it.As I rounded the corner, still talking to Mom, I gasped!!! Was that for real?? Was that MY LAKE HOUSE on the COVER of Cottage Style Magazine??? Mom, still on the phone, gasp too "OMG, what's wrong? Are you ok?" I couldn't talk, I was speechless…words wouldn't come, I just stood there starring at the Cover, my Cover...I started to cry(right there in B&N) and had to get a hold of myself to explain to Mom what was going on. All I could get out of my mouth was "I'm on the COVER, I am on the COVER…" Of course, she had no idea what I was talking about. "the cover of what?" I was finally able to explain through the tears and she was soooo excited!!!I still can't believe it and I am so honored to have had my work chosen to grace the cover of Cottage Style Magazine. Thank you so much Jodi!!! What a wonderful surprise!!! Most of all, I thank my Jesus for the many blessings that he gives to me and for the opportunity to serve him with my work. I am so excited to share this with you! Grab yourself a copy today! So much fun!Have a blessed day :)Kim 

Just a quick share to let you all know that KHH is featured in the March Issue of PaperCity!! So excited and so honored! Thank you PaperCity!On Newsstands NOW! Get yourself a copy today! 

Hello all,In the next couple of weeks we will be in "fast forward" preparation for our upcoming show at Marburger Farm - we are so excited!!I wanted to let you know that most of the items within the shop will be going with me with very few to return - at least that has been my experience with  the Marburger show. If you have had your eye on something….now's the time to buy before it's loaded up and on it's way to Marburger never to return!From now until we load up for the show, all furniture(excluding Thibaut) is 20% off!! I know…what a deal! First come, first served and final sale!Get it while it's still here!Here are a few items that are on their way to Marburger! Unless you get to take them home first :)Happy Wednesday! Have a wonderful day!Kim 

Hello friends!I am writing to you this morning from Kaua'i Hawaii where the sun is beginning to rise on the glorious ocean which I am so blessed to be able to see as I work from bed(it's 5:45am here to your 10:am)...I know...it's pretty spectacular! Feeling blessed for sure :)I wanted to let you know that the Amy Howard One Step Workshop that was originally scheduled for this coming Saturday, February, 22, in Rockwall will be held in our Dallas store this Saturday, February 22, from 9:00am until 12:00pm. For those of you that are interested in taking the class, please call the Dallas store at 469-334-0801 at your earliest convenience to save your place in the class. Space is limited to six participants, so call NOW if you are interested! Workshop cost: $115 per participant, supplies included.

Call NOW to Reserve Your Spot for this Saturday!! 469-334-0801

 We will be rescheduling another Saturday Workshop for Rockwall soon - But here's the deal...if you are interested in the class(in Rockwall) you must prepay and sign up at your earliest convenience because I can only have a class if I have participants :) And when I don't get participants in advance, I will have to cancel or move the class. I would love to have tons of classes in Rockwall so help me spread the word!!! The more interest we have the more classes we can have there!! Looking forward to it! For now, anyone interested in this Saturday's class please call the Dallas store and sign up! Love to have you all!!

Happy Monday to You!!

(I hope this gorgeous image does not turn sideways again. I have edited it but who knows. So sorry if it does. I will figure this out eventually)Sincerely,Kim

Sitting in the shop this afternoon, it's peaceful and quiet…and the beautiful sunshine is streaming into the windows. I have never been so happy to see those gorgeous rays of sun!! When I first caught a glimpse of the sunshine peeking through the clouds this morning, it made me smile. :) I am overjoyed to see the sun; there's just something about the sunshine that makes me feel so happy. How about you?

Image Credit www.flamingotoes.com

In keeping time with the gorgeous sunny melody that is playing outside today, I thought I would share a few sunny images.

Image Credit: Thibaut

Image Credit: Thibaut

Image Credit: Kim Hoegger Home

Image Credit: Kim Hoegger Home

Image Credit: Kim Hoegger Home

Hope you have enjoyed this sunny little post and have had a wonderfully sunny day like I have and if you are still held hostage by the snow and ice well then I hope this brightened your day!

Thibaut Wallcovering, Fine Furniture and Fabric, Pine Cone Hill beddings as well as the lovely antiques featured here are available at Kim Hoegger Home. Hope to see you all in the store very soon!

Sincerely,

Kim

AMY HOWARD ONE STEP PAINT WORKSHOP CANCELLED THIS EVENING DUE TO WEATHER

WILL RESCHEDULE SOON!!! WATCH FOR DETAILS ON THE BLOG!

   

New in the Store! American Oak Partner's Desk! It's amazing! Perfect for a shared bedroom or study area and working on the laptop! $1200

 

Kim Hoegger Home will not be open today, Tuesday, February 11, due to inclement weather. Stay home, be safe!

 Sincerely,Kim

 Hello all,Just wanted to share a few really great "before and after" pics with you. We have been painting our little hearts out with our fabulous Amy Howard One Step Paint and have some really great things to show you... Isn't this an amazing transformation? AND…No sanding or striping, just painted right over the original finish!!! YES, it's that easy!! This beautiful French style table and chairs became even more beautiful with a couple coats of Amy Howard One Step Paint in Luxe Grey and a little wax!!  Check out this ADORABLE little vanity turned desk!! I could hardly wait to try Amy's One Step Paint in Vintage Affliction so we tried it on this little piece! Gorgeous color!!!   A few detail shots of the gorgeous finish that you can achieve with Amy's One Step Paint and a little wax…beautiful!!

Another detail of the gorgeous finish..YES, YOU CAN DO IT TOO!!

Here's one more example of our fab projects!! Check out the nightstand…from drab to FAB in just a few coats of Luxe Grey, a little wax, a little Dust of Ages and it's AMAZING!!!

WELL…What do you think? Are you ready to take a Workshop and get started???

Next Workshop is Tuesday, February 11, 5:30-8:30pm. We have a few seats left and would love to have you!! Call the store today to reserve your spot! Full payment is required to reserve a seat. We are running a special right now and offering the Workshops at an Introductory Cost of  $115.00! (includes dinner and supplies. BYOB).

And YES, for those of you that are wondering if we can paint for you? OF COURSE WE CAN and we do it all the time for those that would rather not DIY. Just shoot us an email along with a  few pics for an estimate. Love to help you turn something drab into something FAB!!

Have a great afternoon!

Kim

Hello all,Hope this blog post finds you doing really well and staying warm & cozy. I am working away in the store today making plans for all upcoming things KHH.

WORKSHOPS

On the schedule for February are upcoming Design and Amy Howard Workshops! So get your calendars out and save the dates so you are sure not to miss anything of interest to you! See the Calendar below.

February Workshop Calendar

Sign ups for the February Workshops are Open NOW!

Registration and payment are required to hold your place so be sure to call the Dallas Store ASAP as spaces are limited and will fill fast!

See the Calendar for Workshop Rates.

Call Today! 469-334-0801

MCKINNEY - ANTIQUE COMPANY MALL

Look for us to open a space  in McKinney at the Antique Company Mall in February!! So excited about this one! We will be showcasing a large selection of newly painted vintage pieces using Amy Howard One Step Paint! If you love painted furniture, you are going to love this space!! Oh and a little heads up…stuff flies out of that mall so be sure to keep in mind the old saying "the time to buy an antique is when you see it"! It certainly applies in this Antique Mall as it's one of the areas best kept secrets! :)

Image Credit: booth58.blogspot.com

MARBURGER FARM

We will be exhibiting at Marburger Farm this Spring, Tuesday, April 1 through Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Tent B so be sure to stop in and say Hello if you are taking in the Show this Spring! We would love to see you! Remember too,  Early Buying Day is Tuesday, April 1,  with gates opening at 9am and show opening at 10am. You do not want to miss this!! Nothing worse than finding that perfect something only to discover it has a SOLD tag already on it!(Been there done that many times!) Trust me, it's worth the $25 to get your hands on the goods! Stay tuned on the blog for some of the treasures that will be making there way to the Marburger Show :)

Image Credit: theshadyacre.com

That's all for now! Just a few things exciting things that I thought might interest you. Have a wonderful evening!

Kim

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

Hello friends,This is the week, the Grand Opening is drawing near and I am so excited to be able to share an evening with you in celebration of our brand new Dallas location!I sure hope you can join us and bring your friends for a fun evening of festive food and beverages from Sissy's Southern Kitchen & Bar and Annie's Bakery(soon to be our new neighbor on Henderson Avenue!)   

When thinking about the upcoming event, I should be worried about all kinds of things…dotting my i's and crossing my t's but all I can think of is how delicious the food is going to be! Seriously, have you ever had the pleasure of sweets from Annies? Have you ever had the pleasure of southern classics from Sissy's? Oh my goodness, both are out of this world and I am so delighted to be bringing to all of my guests just a small sampling of what is available from each of these women.

Annie is a long time friend of mine from whom I have been purchasing the "best sweets around" for many years! She is simply the best baker that I know and I wouldn't think of having anyone else do wedding & special occasion cakes, birthday cakes, cupcakes and cookies for my family and business events. I highly recommend her and am so excited that she is moving her business to Henderson in December!! How lucky can we get?

Lisa Garza, owner and executive chef for Sissy's Southern Kitchen & Bar, is a new neighbor and friend of mine here on Henderson. She is incredibly talented and so much fun! Every time I eat at Sissy's I am blown away by the menu items I have chosen. Each one better than the last. If you haven't been to Sissy's, I highly recommend that you go very soon and try the Fried Chicken! Better yet, come and dine on a Saturday morning and try the Chicken & Waffles…OMG! You won't believe your taste buds.

Here's a sneak peek of a few of the items Lisa will be providing on Wednesday….My Oh My...

Curry Deviled Eggs with cre'me fraiche and tobiko caviar

Squash Puppies with whipped Texas Honey Guild butter and jalopeno jelly

Pickled Shrimp marinated with onion, tomato and crushed red pepper

Doesn't this sound delicious??? I can hardly wait! And then there's the Apple Cider Whiskey Punch! The great part is that this is just a few of the festive food items that will be served during the evening. We haven't even talked about dessert? And I will save that one as a surprise :)

Hope you can join us in celebrating our new opening in Dallas. We look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday evening!

Surely you have been enticed by all this talk about the glorious food that will be there ;)

See you soon,

Kim