What an overwhelming response I have had to my new design workshop series! I am so honored by all the requests and thank you all so much!
I would LOVE nothing more than to be able to take all of the requests but really want to keep this group small so that I can give you all my undivided attention.
I have, however, decided that adding an additional five spaces to the class will still keep it intimate and allow more of you to participate. I am thrilled to have so much interest and am so very excited to have you all coming to my new studio!
So...here they are...FIVE MORE SPACES!!
Leave me a comment or contact me via email through Kim Hoegger Home.
Today, I am spending the day with my oldest daughter, Kelli, who is home for the holidays from college. I love it when she is home, it such a blessing. Each time she returns she has grown so much and it is heartwarming to hear about everything going on in her life. Children are Heaven-sent for sure and this time with her is so very precious :)
As a parent, there are days when you think "what was I thinking, I dont know how to parent?" and days when you would like to throw your hands up and walk away...raising teenagers and young adults is one of the hardest things I have EVER done in my life! But God is so good and he gives us back so much in our children. Every hour ever spent in teaching, screaching or on my knees has been worth the blessings I receive everytime I am graced with her presence. She is a real jewel and I am one lucky Mom.
Today, we are going to McKinney to spend some time returning/exchanging a few Christmas gifts, browsing the wonderful shops and to have lunch. Ever been to McKinney, Texas and shopped their quaint downtown area?
It's a must see and one of my very favorite places to shop. I saw a sign there once that read "Therapy on the Square" and I can totally relate. The Downtown McKinney Square is my "go to" place for inspiration and relaxation.
The Smitten Flea - is this not the cutest sign ever?
The Smitten Flea interior...dreamy
Spoons Cafe, owned by my sweet friend, Karen Klassen
Karen has the "best" chicken salad, and the "best" desserts and the "best" iced tea in town!
Need a caterer, she's your gal! She throws together a knock out feast that will have your guests raving! Be sure to order the Strawberry Cake...OMG! Oh, another personal favorite of mine is her Signature Spinach Salad...I am hungry just thinking about it! I always order the Sig Salad and add a scoop of her divine chicken salad on top...perfection!
and then there's Patina Green Home and Market...WOW
This place is a treasure chest of goodies for the home and the heart; beautiful antiques and home accessories, organic and house-made food that is divine! Try their unbelievable dressings in take-home containers or my personal favorite, their house-baked jalopeno cheddar bread...OMG! I always take home a few loaves! Lunch is divine with delicious gourmet sandwiches served hot or cold on that fabulous house-baked bread!
Just gorgeous!
So, I am off to have a wonderful afternoon with my precious daughter. May you have a wonderful Monday too!
hello again, just wanted to remind you that the sign-ups for our "first-ever deisgn workshop" are underway and we are almost to capacity! Two spaces left! Can you believe it?
If you are interested in attending please leave a comment and let me know fast!
I decided to write today's post in color because I really want to get your attention. I have really exciting news!!
Kim Hoegger HOME will be offering design workshops in 2013!! I know!!!
I am so excited too!
The FIRST of my design workshops will be called "workbook" and will be held on Saturday, February 9, from 10-4pm, in my brand new design studio in downtown Rockwall.
In that class we will be creating and putting together a design project binder for you to use on your very first design project. I will be personally assisting you in creating your very own design project binder like I use on every design project. Personally designed with your own creative touches and packed full of helpful folders, dividers with labels like "Floorplans" and "Quotes" and nifty pockets for fabric swatches and other interesting inspirations; all neatly organized to make your next design project a cinch!
See how a real designer puts together a project so that you walk away with the organizational tools to DIY!
Doesnt that sound fun and inspiring???
The workshop is open to a VERY small group. So be quick to secure your place as I am only taking 10 students. I want to keep the group small so that I can give you my undivided attention.
Cost of the workshop is $95.00 and includes all the supplies needed for creating your binder, along with snacks, beverages, an adorable sack lunch and of course, my undivided attention :)
I know....such great value and so inexpensive!!!
Hurry, secure your place and save a seat for your bestie :)
It's going to be so much fun!
Leave me a comment below and let me know you are interested in attending and I will send you all the details via email.
Isnt it time you had a little fun and learned something too?
More design workshops to follow soon!
Next on the agenda is
"Finding your personal style"
This workshop promises to be the perfect starting point
for your next design project.
(Students must have attended my first workshop(above) entitled "workbook" to be a part of design workshop 2, as we will be working from your newly created design project binder)
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 :)
