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My "A-Ha Moment"

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

Day Two NYC

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

 

Day One NYC

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

New York, New York!!! Here I come!

 

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!

14 Hands 2010 Chardonnay, Raisonets & Sassy Green

 

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

Interior Wisdom

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