What I hope for my readers and for all keepers of the nest, is that they embrace their homes with their heart and all of the passion that it holds. I want them to know that they can decorate on a limited budget by seeing things in new ways; by rescuing the broken and transforming the ugly. I hope that they flaunt their favorite color and decorate their life with it. I hope that their homes feel like one giant hug that welcomes them each and every time they walk through their front door. More than anything I want everyone to have their own home-sweet-home dream come true!
xo,
Kim
Happy Mother's Day to our bright star that shines on us each and every day with the most amazing light.
The gifts that you share each day are so welcome and help each of us see more of the beauty that surrounds us.
Happy Mothers day,Kim and I pray you will always have this special Daisy Cottage blog. It is such a inspirition to many people. May God continue to bless you and your family!
Happy Mothers Day to you too.. Thank you again so much for Daisy Cottage Blog pics and words that always encourage and make me smile... sometimes even have a goood laugh!!! Blessings to you and yours Kim, Terri
Happy Mother's Day! I had a bird nest on the wreath on my front door and four tiny babies hatched. When they were two weeks old something came in the night and took them. I was heartbroken! I have been following your swan story with such interest. How do these little things just creep into our hearts like that?? So sweet! Terri
and Terri.... I am so sorry about your little babies! Of course your heart was broken! They creep into our hearts like that when our hearts are OPEN. What a beautiful heart you have.
Beautiful posting! Happy Mother's Day to you, too, Kim! I hope that your day finds you surrounded with beautiful love from your family and your "fur baby" Maggie. Being a Mother is the most wonderful experience in life...giving your love to your child(ren) as your own Mother gave it to you... Thank you to all the Moms in the world and thank you to my own Mom for making me feel loved and giving me a happy childhood. Happy Mother's Day, Kim!!!! xoxoxo Love and hugs, Kim
Happy Mother's Day . . . my sweet friend, Kim . . . my hubby was diagosed with Alzheimer's this past Tuesday . . . early onset . . . he's only 60 . . . he loves when I'm looking at your posts . . he absolutely adores the music!!!! He is the love of my life and I adore him . . . anyhow thank you for brightening our every day . . . xoxoxox Maureen
Happy Mother's Day to you Kim, and all your doggies and family. They are lucky to have such a sweet Mom as you. And we are lucky to have such a sweet friend as you, too. Lana
My dear friend, sending you a big hug this Mother's Day! Have a beautiful, beautiful day my friend!!! Thank you, Maggie, for you love.....and to YOU, Kim, for your sweet heart.
You bring joy to my heart and peace to my soul each and every morning - bless you..Hope your Mother's Day was splendid. Thanks for sharing a special part of your world...
Hi! Loved your reading your blogs. Great energy! I just started blogging myself and added you to my list. Hope you will check out my blog when you can!
Keep up the good work!
Diane
Stranger On The Shore
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In Honor Of My Father and Tabatha
Sweet Melodies
Thank you Fifi!
"It's people like yourself that make everything beautiful and worthwhile."
~ Fifi
Thank You Ida!
Kim I just wanted to thank you again for allowing us into your sweet home! I absolutely loved being there and looking around with you. Your hospitality and sweet spirit make the home even more beautiful! Thanks for reminding me that one day I too will have my "dream come true!" ~ Ida - MOPS Member
Thank You Jane!
"I just discovered your blog and am blown away with the comfortable, almost nostalgic feel of it...almost like finding a long-lost friend after many years apart...somehow familiar, but all so exciting and new." ~ Jane
Thank You Dena!
"Kim, I love your blog. I so appreciate you sharing every day. I miss you when you're gone. Losing my dear sweet baby boy in Iraq has made me treasure life and those so dear to me. Reading your blog is such therapy for me. You have made me treasure the finer things in life that I use to overlook. Birds singing, flowers blooming, my home and all of the treasures within it. I'm not sure that I ever looked at a teacup or saucer and saw such detail and beauty in it." ~ Dena
Thank You Grace!
"I would like to let you know what a joy it is to wake up each morning and read your delightful blog. I always feel as if you are speaking directly to me. Since I was diagnosed with an immune disease a year ago I wanted only to read positive and very inspiring blogs and your blog was the first I found. I think maybe the good Lord meant for me to find your blog and since then it has been nothing but smiles all around. I have tried very hard to stay positive about this disease and very up beat. I know that there is no cure and I have accepted this, but reading things with a positive message and filled with so much love helps. This is where you come in and I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart and to let you know how very much you and Miss Maggie are loved." ~ Grace
Thank You Francesca!
"Oh my! I have just stepped into heaven. A nostalgic, magic, getaway place where folk love one another and life is sweet. Kim, you will probably never know just how many hearts you have touched with your site. " ~ Francesca
Thank You Kathy!
"I visited my friends with their tasteful beige homes and sometimes questioned if there was anyone else in this world who loved the things I did. Then I found Daisy Cottage and a whole community of other women who shop the side of the road, paint their furniture fun colors, and aren't afraid to fill their homes with touches of whimsy and fun. What a relief! We aren't alone! I'm not alone. Thanks for all your inspiration and for confidently sharing your home and the idea that we can have fun with our decorating. I never get tired of visiting here Kim." ~ Kathy
Thank you Rue!
"That hankie is like you and your blog Kim. In the middle of all of the other beautiful hankies, it's the one that stands out and makes you feel at home." ~ Rue
Thank You Jeanette!
"Sigh.... between your music, red and yellow mellow feeling and wonderful writing I just feel so calm. What would I do without you in the morning with my cup of coffee." ~ Jeanette
Thank You Lenna!
"My eyes have been opened to a world I never knew existed. Such vibrant creativity, such caring community: it literally takes my breath away. After so much loneliness and isolation it is overwhelming to me that such a world even exists.
In time I hope to be able to fill my garden of life with lovely, loving friends instead of the weeds of loneliness. Until that time lace tablecloths will come out of storage, music and lovely scents will fill the air of this home. And I shall visit the Daisy Cottage when I feel despair raise its dark, obscuring head, for I know from experience, that it is ever lurking behind that next bout of pain and weakness. Your kind and generous response has strengthened my resolve, you have helped me more than you will ever know, my new-found friend." ~ Lenna
Thank You Rose!
"What I love best about Daisy Cottage is Kim. I love the way you appreciate every good thing in life and embrace joy in every moment."
~ Rose
Thank You Lisa!
"Here's how I can best describe into words how your blog made me feel. You know when you wake up in the morning and there's an early morning thunderstorm and every room in your house is as dark as night? Then, the rain and thunder stop and the sun comes shining through all the windows and you just know it's going to be a beautiful, sunshine day? Well, that's how finding Dear Daisy Cottage made me feel. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Kim. You blessed my day and may God do the same for you." ~ Lisa B.
Thank you Pamela!
"I am so touched by your words and photographs. Whether in happy or sad times, you inspire my heart and soul. We all need each other's light and you offer us that dose of sunshine." ~ Pamela
Thank you Joy!
"Your blog has helped me start to see the beauty in life again." ~ Joy
Thank You Anne!
"Thank you for your wonderful blog. I have been "lurking" but had to share with you how much you have helped me embrace the fun of decorating. I came to your blog looking for pictures to inspire me as I redecorate my house with cottage style. Today I was so tangled up in doing it "right" that it was really depressing me. I visited your blog again for some fresh ideas and came away realizing that there is no "right." Just me being me and enjoying my home! I am laying here in bed with tears in my eyes - tears of happiness that it is okay to be me and let that shine through in my house and what I wear and what I make with my hands. You are God's gift to me today and I thank Him and you." ~ Anne
Thank You Tracy!
"Your words and thoughts of encouragement help me see myself with value. You are a blessing. Thank you."
~ Tracy
Thank you Karen!
"Your humble spirit has not changed through your many posts here in Blogland. You have been blessed with a special gift and I am very thankful you share it with us." ~ Karen
Thank You Betty Jo!
"You truly inspire me to do whatever I can in my own little nest. I've always been an artistic dreamer, but you've enlarged my dreams with your way of seeing." ~ Betty Jo
Happy Mother's Day to you, too!! You have such beautiful photography on your blog!
Posted by: Carrie Merth | May 06, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Happy Mother's Day to you!
Posted by: Eve | May 06, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Happy Mother's Day sweet Kim :)
Hugs,
Dena
Posted by: Dena | May 06, 2011 at 10:58 AM
And a happy mothers day to you too. You are Beauty Full!!
Posted by: Hoosier at Heart | May 06, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Happy Mother's Day dear friend!
Lots of love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Posted by: Susan Freeman | May 06, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Happy Mother's Day to you dear Kim. May your time with your family be perfect.
Posted by: sarita | May 06, 2011 at 11:38 AM
Beautiful!
Happy happy Mothers Day weekend to you dear Kim!
Sending hugs!
Posted by: Carol Adams | May 06, 2011 at 12:29 PM
Happy Mother's Day to our bright star that shines on us each and every day with the most amazing light.
The gifts that you share each day are so welcome and help each of us see more of the beauty that surrounds us.
Thank you!
Posted by: Peg | May 06, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Happy Mothers Day to you, Kim!
Thank you for all you do......makes me smile every time! Thanks! Debbie
Posted by: Debbie Masters | May 06, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Happy Mother's Day to you too...beautiful photos!
Posted by: Joy | May 06, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Happy Mothers day,Kim and I pray you will always have this special Daisy Cottage blog. It is such a inspirition to many people. May God continue to bless you and your family!
Love, Bonnie
Posted by: Bonnie | May 06, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Happy Mother's Day to you, too. I hope you have a relaxing and beautful weekend. La
Posted by: La | May 06, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Happy Mothers Day to you too.. Thank you again so much for Daisy Cottage Blog pics and words that always encourage and make me smile... sometimes even have a goood laugh!!! Blessings to you and yours Kim, Terri
Posted by: Terri@fcccministries.org | May 06, 2011 at 01:00 PM
Happy Mother's Day to you, Kim!!! You deserve the best life has to offer.
Posted by: Debbie from Texas | May 06, 2011 at 01:24 PM
Happy Mother's Day! I had a bird nest on the wreath on my front door and four tiny babies hatched. When they were two weeks old something came in the night and took them. I was heartbroken! I have been following your swan story with such interest. How do these little things just creep into our hearts like that?? So sweet! Terri
Posted by: Terri Christian | May 06, 2011 at 01:34 PM
Happy Mother's Day to you sweet Kim ~ Love the picture with the Moss and I see Maggie is just as sweet as ever ;-)
Posted by: Marianne | May 06, 2011 at 01:36 PM
((((everyone))))
thank you.
and Terri.... I am so sorry about your little babies! Of course your heart was broken! They creep into our hearts like that when our hearts are OPEN. What a beautiful heart you have.
xo,
Me
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | May 06, 2011 at 01:38 PM
Feeling the love and beauty you have sent! Little swan was posing for you, Kim! A Very Happy Mother's Day to you too!
Love from OK, Cindy
Posted by: Cindy | May 06, 2011 at 01:46 PM
Beautiful posting! Happy Mother's Day to you, too, Kim! I hope that your day finds you surrounded with beautiful love from your family and your "fur baby" Maggie. Being a Mother is the most wonderful experience in life...giving your love to your child(ren) as your own Mother gave it to you... Thank you to all the Moms in the world and thank you to my own Mom for making me feel loved and giving me a happy childhood. Happy Mother's Day, Kim!!!! xoxoxo Love and hugs, Kim
Posted by: Bluebirdsandbutterflies | May 06, 2011 at 02:12 PM
Happy Mother's Day!
Posted by: G from GA | May 06, 2011 at 02:24 PM
happy mothers day to you,,
Posted by: laurie | May 06, 2011 at 02:26 PM
Happy Mothers Day Kim! I always feel the love,and you (and Maggie) are loved right back:>)
Posted by: kathy | May 06, 2011 at 02:55 PM
I consider you as one of my sweetest friends Kim....You are a blessing to us all~~~
Love and Hugs
Oma
South Texas
Posted by: Oma | May 06, 2011 at 03:13 PM
Hope your's is blessed Kim.
Give Maggie a smooch from me.
Gloria
Posted by: Gloria | May 06, 2011 at 03:44 PM
Happy Mother's Day, Kim! I hope you have a peaceful and happy weekend. (((hugs))), Maggie!!!
:D
Posted by: Ricki Jill Treleaven | May 06, 2011 at 05:16 PM
Happy Mother's Day beautiful!xoxox
Posted by: Rosemary~ | May 06, 2011 at 06:41 PM
Happy Mother's Day to all and to all a great day!
Enjoy the time with your loved ones and may many blessings
be bestowed on you!
Posted by: Lynda Bee | May 06, 2011 at 07:50 PM
happy mothers day to a wonderful friend and knowing you are a wonderful mom!
(we blessed to have our moms on mothers day )
and maggie and marley are blessed to have you too! :)
hugs, linda
Posted by: linda moczan | May 06, 2011 at 08:59 PM
What a sweet and heartfelt post,,,, love all the photos,, and wishing you a wonderful Mothers Day as well.....
Hugs;
Alaura
Posted by: alaurajane | May 06, 2011 at 09:02 PM
Happy Mother's Day . . . my sweet friend, Kim . . . my hubby was diagosed with Alzheimer's this past Tuesday . . . early onset . . . he's only 60 . . . he loves when I'm looking at your posts . . he absolutely adores the music!!!! He is the love of my life and I adore him . . . anyhow thank you for brightening our every day . . . xoxoxox Maureen
Posted by: Maureen d. Connolly | May 06, 2011 at 09:27 PM
Happy & Blessed Mother's Day to you sweet Kim! Your a very special lady:)
Hugs..
Deb:) xox
Posted by: DEBBIE BELL | May 06, 2011 at 09:34 PM
Happy Mother's Day, Kim.
Posted by: Lynn | May 06, 2011 at 11:13 PM
Lovely. Your posts are always so positive and uplifting.
Posted by: Elaine | May 06, 2011 at 11:34 PM
Hope you have a wonderfully blessed Mothers day Kim.
Posted by: Erika | May 07, 2011 at 12:10 AM
Back at ya, Kim. And to all the other lovers of wonderful Daisy Cottage too!
Posted by: pogonip@ Meadowsweet Cottage | May 07, 2011 at 01:46 AM
Happy Mother's Day to you too Kim!
And thank you for your sweet words xxx Nina.
Posted by: Nina | May 07, 2011 at 05:45 AM
Happy Mother's Day to you Kim!!
Posted by: Sandi ~ A Cottage Muse | May 07, 2011 at 07:41 AM
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to you dear, dear friend. From Jan and "Duchess"
Posted by: JAN | May 07, 2011 at 09:16 AM
I wish the same to you Kim. Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: sandy | May 07, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Happy Mother's Day Kim, love the swanlettes and pups. Blessings, Janet
Posted by: Jan | May 07, 2011 at 01:32 PM
Happy Mother's Day!!!
I wish for you all of life's sweetest blessing's.
Have a loved filled week-end!
Sheila
Posted by: Sheila | May 07, 2011 at 02:09 PM
Happy Mother's Day to you Kim, and all your doggies and family. They are lucky to have such a sweet Mom as you. And we are lucky to have such a sweet friend as you, too. Lana
Posted by: LANA BROOKS | May 07, 2011 at 07:30 PM
I pray your Mother's Day is the best ever Kim. May it be filled with love, grace and all the beauty that God surrounds you with.
(((hugs)))
Alice from Arkansas
Posted by: Alice | May 07, 2011 at 08:30 PM
happy mother's day!
Posted by: hellosunshine.typepad.com | May 07, 2011 at 09:25 PM
Happy Mother's Day, Kim.
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Posted by: Gail | May 08, 2011 at 12:55 AM
Happy Mother's Day to you too Kim! Thank you for always being so up and positive! I so appreciate it! Luv Kat =^.^=
Posted by: Kat | May 08, 2011 at 02:26 AM
Happy Mothers Day Kim, I hope that you get spoiled beyond measure!! Trish xox ;)
Posted by: Trish Rowley | May 08, 2011 at 06:57 AM
Kim, thank you for the sweet wishes. May you enjoy a fabulous Mother's Day as well!
Posted by: Vee | May 08, 2011 at 08:59 AM
A Happy Mother's Day to you as well, sweet Kim!!!! Give Maggie a big hug from me and my Maggie.
Posted by: Jean | May 08, 2011 at 10:57 AM
My dear friend, sending you a big hug this Mother's Day! Have a beautiful, beautiful day my friend!!! Thank you, Maggie, for you love.....and to YOU, Kim, for your sweet heart.
much love,
Becky
Posted by: Sweet Cottage Dreams | May 08, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Happy Mother's Day, Kim. I hope your day is joyful and memorable. Give Marley and Maggie a hug! Love, Terri
Posted by: Terri Morse | May 08, 2011 at 02:57 PM
Happy Mother's Day to you!!
Posted by: Stephanie | May 08, 2011 at 07:52 PM
Happy Mother's Day to you, lovely wishes and hope they com back to you thousand times. Wish you all the best:!
Posted by: Miami cataract surgery | May 09, 2011 at 03:55 AM
You bring joy to my heart and peace to my soul each and every morning - bless you..Hope your Mother's Day was splendid. Thanks for sharing a special part of your world...
Posted by: Linda | May 09, 2011 at 10:24 AM
happy belated Mother's Day, sweet Kim. Thank you for all the beauty and love you bring to the world!
XO Kelly
Posted by: Kelly | May 09, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Happy Mother's Day to our bright star that shines on us each and every day with the most amazing light.
Posted by: cheap jerseys | May 19, 2011 at 04:07 AM
Hi! Loved your reading your blogs. Great energy! I just started blogging myself and added you to my list. Hope you will check out my blog when you can!
Keep up the good work!
Diane
Posted by: Diane | June 05, 2011 at 09:16 AM
Beautyful flowers!!!!
Posted by: YoKo at: http://liten-anna.blogspot.com | June 20, 2011 at 05:38 AM