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 

 This month's issue of House Beautiful is one of the best I have ever seen! It's loaded with gorgeous Color!!! You simply must pick up a copy and browse the pages for glorious color inspirations, selections and suggestions from readers as well as talented designers. Two of which designers, are good friends of mine! Allow me to introduce them to you...

Check out page 40 for "what not to do" color suggestion from Dallas designer, Denise McGaha of Denise McGaha Interiors, creator of "Design on a Deadline". Denise creates luxurious interiors for those clients with a deadline in mind.

Denise's Blog - Design on a Deadline

Karen Davis, also a dear friend of mine, is a very talented designer as well and author of the blog  "The Adventures of Markergirl; where beautiful interiors and family do co-exist". Check out page 44 for a color suggestion from Karen!

Karen's Blog "Adventures of Markergirl"

Dont miss out on one of the best issues of the year!! And be sure to check out "THE LAST WORDS" on page 178 for the eight hottest colors of the year selected by design experts such as John Dransfield of Dransfield & Ross, Stephen Elrod, Vice Pres & Creative Director of Lee Jofa and Susan Swek, Group Chief Designer, Color & Material Design Ford Motor Co. and more!

Happy Sunday! 

Kim

Whew! What a whirlwind the past few months have been! Seriously, my head is spinning. 

So many major changes and wonderful opportunities are happening in the life of Kim Hoegger HOME. I am trying to keep you updated via the blog so stay tuned for more exicting news and happenings.

Today, I wanted to update you on the progress at our little Guesthouse in Osage Beach. It is coming along beautifully even on a skinny budget :)

Since we talked last about the Guesthouse, much has changed. Floors have been striped and refinished with a stunning Minwax Weathered Oak...amazing! And yes, you can get it at Home Depot! That's the plan here remember lol. 

I dont have a good pic of that yet because the floors are still covered up but I will do the big reveal soon so stay tuned for that!

Here's a small peek...you cant really see the beautiful gray streaks in this pic but it is amazing, trust me!

That color on the walls is Sherwin Williams Gratifying Green. I would give you the number but I am at the airport awaiting my flight home and done have that with me. It's a wonderfully fun, cool, clean color. Just perfect for this little guestroom. 

I went out on a limb with the colors in the Guesthouse. Rather than paint everything white like I did in the main house, I painted every wall a soft pastel color. Everyroom feels clean and cool...perfect for 90 degree days on the lake. Here's a peek at the colors...

Gratifying Green...Pure White on the trim(my favorite white). Thinking about this quilt...love, love, love!

Below is the stairwell painted in SW Waterscape with Pure White on the trim. Loving the last minute beadboard detail we added to spice up the staircase.  

Take a look at this!!! My hubby had a really cool wave material left over from a previous job and offered it for the front of the kitchen island. I was going to do beadboard but the wave turned out great!! LOVE IT!

Paint on the island wave is SW Raindrop(I believe, need to verify is someone is really interested in using the color, shoot me an email)

Below is a closeup of the kitchen backsplash. An adorable, fresh selection from Lowe's. Email me for specifics please(remember I am at the airport, lol)

Below is the dining room table fixture. Isnt it fun! I ordered this online at West Elm, great price of only $109, love a good clearance sale!

This is a Lowe's fixture that I loved for the Staircase area but didnt want the black. Painted it SW Pure White, now I love it!

This is the downstairs Master Bedroom painted in SW Butter Up, a really cheery color that I chose because of the location of this room. It is a basement room which tended to be dark so the brightness of this color will balance the room. This is not a color I would have chosen for the upper floors of the Guesthouse. It would have appeared almost neon and overpowered everything else. The bright, cheery yellow lightens and brightens the basement area nicely, although my job foreman is still doubting that I can pull this room together, haha. Exercise caution you when choosing and using yellow. Choosing the right yellow for a room can be tricky. Dont hesitate to call me to discuss yellows. It's better to ask than to have to repaint :)

Ok, so that's it for now. Lots of work going on there this week and they should be ready for me to start moving in the furniture next week!! So exciting! Still have to select some wallpaper and a few last minute things so I better get busy!

Love to hear from you! Leave me your comments!

Warmly,

Kim

Just a quick note to let you know I have been featured on Houzz today!!! Whoo hoo! Check it out here!

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Happy Decorating!!!

Kim

I am spending the week at the Lake and working hard to pull everything together for my first photo shoot on Tuesday. I am so excited but "Man o' Man" the work that goes into things behind the scenes!!! I have been shopping and gathering last minute finishing touches for a week! Exhausting but exhilerating and way too much fun! Wish I had thought to take a few snap shots of my shopping carts the last few days, you would have loved it! I have been to HomeGoods about four times checking to see if they had anything new I could use, and then Target of course for kitchen what nots. Hit all the antique stores in town and found some fabulous treasures which you will see soon enough in the photos :) Then...yesterday, my daughter Kelli and I headed to St. Louis, a three hour drive, to shop Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware and a few yummy local shops. Had a great time singing and laughing in the car and the shopping was of course, amazing!! Definately worth the drive!

I LOVE Blue, all shades and textures of blue, especially when decorating by the water. I have had more fun with the color scheme of the lake house. Every room has blue in it in some way, some where. Even my yellow room has a touch of aqua. I also love anything nautical or beachy so that has really been fun too! But, I have had to use much restraint in staying away from too many things "beachy" as this is a lake house and to me, decorating with coral and sea shells at the lake just doesn't feel authentic. Although, when the alternative is everything "fishy" I tend to opt for the seashells. LOL

Found lovely things at both Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware. Enjoy both of those stores so much! One thing to remember when decorating with either is not to go for the WHOLE look. Know what I mean? It's one thing to use a pillow or a beautiful set of fabric covered desk boxes, but to replicate the entire room display is not desireable. Make sure you are decorating so that your space reflects your style, not theirs. It needs to be you, not Pottery Barn. 

For example, I  bought these fabulous indigo linen pillows shown below. I am going to be using them in a loft area on a daybed. I added them to an assortment of pillows I have collected and they fit in perfectly. They bring a touch of the classic style of Restoration Hardware to my daybed but it totally looks like me! I added florals(of course) and a plaid to the mix, softened it up with an eyelet lace euro and there you have it! 

Aren't these linen coeverd desk boxes gorgeous? Another lovely item I purchased from Restoration Hardware. Yet again, I placed them on my desk with many other things that reflect my personality; a beautiful white shell vase with a white magnolia in it, a crystal lamp and a mercury glass container. All me...

Sorry for the poor quality of this pic but what a gorgeous bed! Beautiful pale blue and navy...I am in love with this! But, for me, there would have to be a floral print mixed in I am most certain. 

More Restoration Hardware loveliness...

And you have to check out Horchow's new Blue Collection! www.horchow.com Take a peek at some of my favorites below...

Happy Decorating!!!

Kim

Blogfest 2012 was amazing! And being in NYC was the icing on the cake! Breathtaking views, spectacular venues and fabulous celebrity designers, panelists and the warmth of the Kravet family made my four days in NYC some of the best in my life! Who could ask for more! I was in Design Heaven!

It was such an honor to be a part of such a wonderful event. I was truly awestruck by the event and the people that made it possible. Thank you all so much!

House Beautiful's Editor in Chief, Newell Turner, has challenged us to blog about our "A-Ha Moment" and I am so excited to participate in the challenge.

I would have to say that my inspiration over the past year has been the renovation and redesign of our Lakehouse in Osage Beach, MO. I don't think I have ever been so moved by a project. From the moment we looked at the property 3 years ago until the day we completed construction, I have been magically captivated.

The house has seen brighter days but the property was breathtaking with towering trees and spectacular 180 degree views of the lake from sunrise and to sunset. Twelve months of grueling renovation and rebuilding have been worth every minute and every ounce of energy spent. The end result is more beautiful than we could have ever imagined!

To say that it is a transformation is an understatement. It is a dream come true! What my husband and I have realized throughout this project is that we both love what we do and we have been enormously blessed to be a part of an industry that we love and to live the dream!

To finish a project of this depth and to love the end result is my "A-Ha Moment". I dont think I could ask for anything more than to be right where I am today. To be able to sit in any room in this amazing house and see the sunrise, sunset and the beautiful lake is such a gift and we are ever so grateful.

I dont want to give away too much with pics of the interior as it is being photographed soon but here is a shot of a portion of the sunroom prior to completion. The view is breathtaking and offers 180 degrees of lake with no other house in view!!! This is my "A-Ha Moment"....hope it inspires you to take a chance and find your "A-Ha Moment too!

Warmly,

Kim

It's 9:15 pm here and I am calling it a day. WHEW!! Another wonderful day in NYC!

I slept in today since events for Blogfest didnt start until 12:00pm. So nice and awaking to the rain made it even nicer. I LOVE the rain and the thunder. Something about it is soothing and comforting to me. So waking to the sound of thunder and rain made me smile. Made some coffee, checked my email, my financials, facebook, etc. etc. Then showered and headed downstairs for something to eat. I landed in the hotel restaurant called TOSHI'S Living Room. 

I noticed another blogger standing alone and ordering a bagel. I decided to introduce myself and asked her to have breakfast, or should I say brunch, with me. I am so glad I did! It was Erin of House of Turquoise!! We had a wonderful brunch and had so much to talk about. Check out Erin's wonderful blog @ www.houseofturquoise.com

After lunch, I headed over to ICFF at the Jacob Javits Center. ICFF is the International Furniture Show. It was a lot of fun and there was so much to see. 

Next on the agenda was the Blogfest Opening Party and Tour of the Kips Bay Decorators Showhouse www.kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org

This was out of this world amazing!!! The best designers in the US creating rooms in two NY apartments. OMG!! 

Look at this amazing kitchen designed by Karen Williams. Breathtaking.

Me and Karen, such a neat person and so very talented! www.stcharlesofnewyork.com

The next photos are of the gorgeous Master Bedroom by Charlotte Moss. Serene and peaceful.

The above are photos of one of the Master Bedrooms. This one was decorated by Charlotte Moss. Yes, the Charlotte Moss! www.charlottemoss.com It was one of the most beautiful rooms in the house and my photos do not do it any justice. It was like being in a european garden. I loved it! Notice the preserved boxwood on the wall behind the sofa, gorgeous.

And yes, this is me and Charlotte. Yay! I have followed her work for years and it was so nice to meet her. She was so candid and funny and her work was truly breathtaking. 

Another favorite room of mine was the Master Bedroom designed by Alexa Hampton, another favorite designer of mine! www.markhampton.com

These are just the tip of the iceberg at the Kips Bay Decorators Showhouse, more on the other rooms later.

And finally, after the Showhouse we headed over to the After Party hosted by Savant Experience Center, an amazing showcase of the work of Savant Audio/Video equipment which is all Apple Based. The Studio was designed by Thom Filicia adn it was fabulous! www.thomfilicia.com

What a day! So many wonderful people and places in NYC! I am pooped and ready for bed. More tomorrow on the Showhouse and Day Three 

XOXO,

Kim

What a wonderful day in NYC! I am already having such fun! I arrived around 1:00 NY time and headed to the Flatiron Hotel. A newly renovated property located in the heart of the Flatiron district. Such a beautiful hotel.

My room is dreamy. It is decorated in gorgeous tones of tangerine and gold with a touch of key lime. Dreamy!

There is a two story aquarium in the lobby and one little guy just wanted to talk...lol. He kept following me and stopping to chat :)

After I settled into the hotel, I ventured outside the hotel into the surrounding neighborhood.

I ran across The Eataly by Mario Batali. What a wonderful place. I didnt know where to shop first. 

Yummy chardonnay and fresh baked bread with a wonderful olive oil and balsamic vinegar. 

Delicious Scallops, my favorite!

Yummy dessert :)

And flowers for my room, of course! 

Time for bed, big day tomorrow with Blogfest!! Whoo hoo, cant wait so excited! I'll be taking lots of pics so be sure to tune in tomorow evening for Day Two!

Happy Decorating!

Kim

Tomorrow I am headed to NYC for BLOGFEST 2012 and I am so excited I can hardly wait! Blogfest is a three day tour featuring the country's best shelter magazines; Veranda, House Beautiful, Elle Decor, Trad Home along with A-list design celebs and breathtaking venues. Three days in NYC with the most amazing designers and magazine editors, who could ask for more? Oh and the Kips Bay Show House...cant wait to see it and share it with you.

I will be posting daily so stayed tuned you wont want to miss a minute of this fun!

Wow, what a week this has been! I am glad it's Friday! Headed to the Lakehouse this weekend with my hubby to check in on the Guesthouse renovation. Can't wait to bring back pictures for you! So much has been done I can hardly wait to see it myself!

So, here I sit eating Raisonets and drinking a glass of 14 Hands 2010 Chardonnay, my favorite everyday white wine. Nice dinner right? It will do for a lazy Friday night and if I am really hungry later, I picked up some wonderful dinner items from Eatzi's this afternoon...Terriaki Salmon, etc. But, the raisonets and wine will do for now :)

I have been pondering for quite some time about painting the walls in my Kitchen, Keeping room and Family room. And I mention them all because all the walls are connected in some way and there is no breaking point. Darn. So, it's been a quite the process. To paint or not to paint, where to stop the paint, can I paint the oak cabinets and the island cabinets? The latter was a big NO from my hubby because he loves the wood grain. What is it with men and wood grain? I just don't get it...nature? Idk, but anyway, we are keeping the wood and there is soooo much of it! So, I needed a paint to brighten the now cream walls. So, I am thinking Green...and maybe Sassy Green!!

SW Bamboo Shoot

SW Sassy Green

SW Hearts of Palm

SW Shagreen

Absolutely loving this room above!!! So fresh and pretty! Then add the dog hair? 

Help me out...I am leaning toward SW Sassy Green for the walls, what do you think?

Love your comments! 

Have a safe and wonderful weekend and watch for pics of the Guesthouse! 

Warmly,

Kim

Today on Facebook my post read "By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures." Proverbs 24:3-4. This is a passage of scripture quoted by Leah Richardson in her new book Interior Wisdom. Such a lovely book with so many inspiring ideas and scriptures.

Proverbs 24:3-4 is a scripture that I hadn't read before I bought the book but now it is a favorite of mine for sure. I love how it inspires us to create a beautiful home through wisdom, understanding and knowledge.

"I can search the world over for beautiful things to fill my home and my heart, but until I recognize and appreciate that what is truly beautiful lies within me- I will never find it."

Leah

Finding Leah's book has come at a very special time for me in my business and my personal life. Through her words and her work, I have begun to see the beauty in mine. I have a new found energy and passion for what is truly important to me and am fueled by the grace of God to take on new challenges and ventures that are set before me.

In the coming weeks and months, you will begin to see changes in Kim Hoegger HOME. Watch closely as you don't want to miss any of the details!

"From foundation to finishing details, I believe that apart from Christ I can do nothing, but I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Leah

My humble prayer today...borrowed words from Leah, "Open the eyes of my heart, Lord, so I can see the reality of you at work in my everyday life." Amen

The above photos are work by Leah Richardson...absolutely beautiful! Enjoy them, I hope they bring you endless inspiration as they have for me :) For more inspiration from Leah check out her website www.leahrichardson.com 

Warmly,

Kim

Steve and I ventured to Home Depot while at the Lake last week for Spring break looking for kitchen and bathroom cabinets and this is what I was able to find. Sort of excited about them! I love a challenge!

For the Kitchen, I selected Home Depot's standard "in-stock" white cabinets. A great value at only $2500 for the entire Kitchen!! Definately a difference from my DuraSupreme Custom cabinets in the Main house but a very pretty and extremely reasonable alternative. 

As for the Bathroom, it was a little more challenging because we were dealing with existing spaces and the sizes were odd. But, with a little help from my "handyman" hubby, I was able to configure the spaces. I chose Home Depot's St. Paul Valencia in Black. Lovely cabinets. I havent used black cabinets before especially in a Cottage setting so I am looking forward to pulling it all together!

More to come! Moving on to the bathroom walls & floors next. Need to use up some left over tile from the Main house. YAY! I have a 3x6 white subway tile from the Kitchen that I will be using in the GuestHouse Kitchen and a beautiful pebble tile and 6x6 tumbled travertine from the Master Bath that I will be using in the Master Bath in the GuestHouse only this time with the black cabinets above. Can't wait to see it all together!

By the way, the very FIRST thing I did was to draw floorplans and then layout my furniture. It's a must for a good project. Follow my montly column in SavvyTexas Magazine for a step by step guide to Decorating with a Plan. www.savvytexasmagazine.com/HomeScapes.html

Happy Decorating!

Kim

For those of you following the LakeHouse remodel and now the GuestHouse remodel, here are the "Before" & "After" photos of the LakeHouse now almost complete, still working on the finishing touches inside and landscaping starts this week, YAY!

As you can see, it was quite the undertaking but a magnificent transformation! Where there's a will, (and a very nice budget) there's a way! Now for the GuestHouse; crossing my fingers that it turns out just as nice for half the price! LOL

"BEFORE"

"AFTER"

"AFTER"

Better get to work! Happy Tuesday!

Kim