“I believe the secrets to success are passion and hard work. When you do what you love it doesn't feel like work. It takes hard work, long hours and dedication to create a successful business”
Kim Stoegbauer Editor & Designer - Chandler, Arizona www.thetomkatstudio.com Kim Stoegbauer is a designer/editor/founder of one of our favourite sites, The TomKat Studio. In December 2008, Kim decided to leave her career in real estate to stay home with her young kids, Tommy & Kate. Always crafty and creative, she started a blog to share her craft projects, decorating and party ideas. Her designs have fuelled the printable party trend. Her talents have expanded into photo and party styling, which she enjoys immensely. She frequently styles photo shoots for HGTV and other brands. Kim’s work has been featured on MarthaStewart.com, Martha’s Dreamers in to Doers site, HGTV.com, Sonoran Living Live, ABC15 Arizona Morning and featured in publications such as Celebrate Magazine, Parenting Magazine, InStyle Magazine, 202 Magazine, The Arizona Republic and Go Gilbert Magazine. She is a weekly contributor for the HGTV Blog, Design Happens. She also writes for Project Nursery and HomeGoods. Enjoy the interview.