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My latest post for HGTV is live and I’m interviewing one of my favorite party girls ever…you all know and love her.. Jenn Sbranti from Hostess with the Mostess! Jenn answers some fun questions about favorite parties, trends and disasters averted! Click here to read the interview! Jenn just launched the NEW Hostess with the […]

{HGTV} Design Crush :: Jenn Sbranti from Hostess with the Mostess

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Check out my latest post for HGTV’s blog! The editors of the blog chose cerise as the Color of the Month for June. To wrap up the month, I am sharing how to use this vibrant hue when entertaining! Click here to read my post! {photo credits :: tablescape, cupcake liners} What do you think? […]

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Hop over and check out my latest post for the HGTV blog. I’m sharing some fabulous 4th of July dessert ideas along with free printable cupcake wrappers & toppers! Warning: this post will make you hungry! {paper punch I used :: ek success}

{HGTV} 4th of July Desserts + Free Printables!

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This year for Father’s Day, give your dad or husband a super cute FREE printable greeting card! I designed two cards especially for HGTV readers, which you can read about and download HERE. The additional designs are now available on our Scribd page, ready for your to download, print & give! These cards are 4.5″x4.5″ and […]

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I am very excited to announce that I will be blogging weekly for HGTV‘s blog, Design Happens! My focus will be tips and trends in entertaining, so visit me each Tuesday to see what’s new! I have loved working with HGTV on articles/photo shoot for the website including: Easter Brunch, St. Patrick’s Day Crafts, Valentine’s […]

HGTV's Newest Blogger :: Kim Stoegbauer

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I recently had the opportunity to style an Easter Brunch for HGTV’s website! It is now published on HGTV {see here!} and I am thrilled to be able to share the photos and details with you! Easter is just around the corner, but it’s not too late to create a colorful and creative gathering. For […]

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I recently created these fun, crafty St. Patrick’s Day projects for HGTV! The first project is an easy Shamrock Burlap Pillow. I ordered a burlap slipcover from Sweet Tea & Linen on Etsy, and used felt to make a cute shamrock and flower. I attached with velcro so that you can change out felt pieces […]

{Photo Styling & Ideas for HGTV} St. Patrick's Day Decorating & Craft Ideas!

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I am so excited to share these photos that I styled for another project for HGTV! As you may have read, I’ve worked on several other projects for HGTV including Boy Birthday Party Ideas, Creating Dessert Tables and Valentine’s Day Ideas! I also had the pleasure of designing and styling four new themes for girls!  The beautiful photos were taken by […]

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In December, I was contacted by an editor at HGTV to write and style four boy’s birthday themes for a feature article for their website! I also worked on an article for Creating Dessert Tables {see here} and one for Girl’s Birthday Party themes {I’ll be posting details soon!}. Styling photo shoots is truly my favorite part of […]

Birthday Party Themes for Boys :: HGTV

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HGTV is showcasing 3 Easy Valentine’s Day Craft Ideas that I styled and created tutorials for! They are even linked on their home page today! I’m so excited! I am so happy to be working with them on some fun projects! Vicki from Vicki Lynn Photography did a beautiful job with these photos! Check out more […]

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I recently had the amazing opportunity of doing some freelance work for HGTV! I styled several photo shoots along with writing articles for the HGTV website. The first article, which was just published is on “Creating Dessert Tables”. Laura Winslow {photographer} and I went with a yellow and gray color scheme for an engagement party dessert table with a fresh, […]

{Photo Styling & Articles for HGTV} Creating Dessert Tables

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Hello friends! It’s that time finally, when I sit down and write here on the blog! It’s been a while and our blog posts have been few and far between. I truly miss blogging and the connection it brings. Social media today moves so fast and is so disconnected that I long for the days […]

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