Today is my birthday! To celebrate, I'd like to give these thrifted Daisy Cottage goodies away as my gift to you. Aren't they sweet? I want to pass these along in the spirit of love and appreciation for ALL of you. Soooo - even if you haven't left a comment before, feel free to do so now and I'll draw the winning name this Sunday evening. Thank you for your visits, your comments, your emails, your friendship. Thank you for being the precious GIFTS that you are to me in my life. I love you guys. xo, Kim
I found your blog by linking from others. You have a beautiful home and a wonderful talent for decorating it. I visit here every day!
Posted by: Debbie Bonds | June 21, 2007 at 07:19 AM
Happy Birthday! Best wishes and have a great day. You can sit on your porch with your lovable dogs and enjoy the day.
Posted by: Michelle A. | June 21, 2007 at 07:29 AM
Happy birthday. I enjoy your blog and have commented a few times before but mostly just lurke. I live in East Tennessee and have a yellow cottage home too. I love your pictures you post and get some great ideas. Thanks.
Posted by: CarrieJ | June 21, 2007 at 07:53 AM
Hello! Happy Birthday! I really enjoy reading your blog :)
Posted by: Wendy | June 21, 2007 at 07:56 AM
happiest birthday wishes to you
Posted by: elizabeth | June 21, 2007 at 07:57 AM
Happy Birthday, Kim! And how wonderful of you to give US something for YOUR birthday! You are so generous!
Posted by: Terri | June 21, 2007 at 08:00 AM
Happy Birthday, Kim!! Love your blog, it's wonderfully inspirational to me.
Posted by: Theresa N. | June 21, 2007 at 08:04 AM
It's me who should thank you for opening up your lovely cottage for us! Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Lucinda | June 21, 2007 at 08:09 AM
Happy Birthday, Kim! Who is baking your cake? I hope you have the best day ever.
I would love to be entered in your very generous give-away. What beautiful items you have selected!
Posted by: Lallee | June 21, 2007 at 08:11 AM
I love your blog! I visit just about every day. Your cottage is just so beautiful with all the vibrant colors! Happy Birthday to you!
Posted by: Billie | June 21, 2007 at 08:16 AM
Have the BEST BIRTHDAY EVER Kim!!!! Lots of love, Vicky G.
Posted by: Vicky G. | June 21, 2007 at 08:18 AM
I visit your blog every day. Just wanted to say Hi and wish you a very Happy Birthday!!
Posted by: Linda | June 21, 2007 at 08:20 AM
Happy Birthday! I just made the banana cake recipe you had posted, and it is wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
What precious things! How nice of you to pass them on!
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | June 21, 2007 at 08:24 AM
Happiest of birthdays! I hope you have a wonderful day. I am addicted to your blog and just love your beautiful home and style of decorating.
Many, many more!
tina
Posted by: tinam61 | June 21, 2007 at 08:26 AM
HI Kim...I thought I posted already but can't seem to find my comment!!..anyway...I'll try it again...have a GREAT birthday!!!...best of wishes!!!...lacy
Posted by: Lacy | June 21, 2007 at 08:28 AM
Hi Kim, I visit your blog daily so why wouldn't I want to wish you a Happy Day? Have a wonderful birthday and your goodies are fantastic!
Posted by: kellie | June 21, 2007 at 08:33 AM
Dear Kim,
Happy Birthday to the sweetest spirit I know. May your day be filled with love, peace and joy. Your such a Blessing to your family and to the rest of us too.
XO,
Connie
Posted by: Connie | June 21, 2007 at 08:33 AM
Well, Happy Birthday, and you don't need to put me in your drawing..I have posted before, but I just wanted to wish you a day filled with love and happiness!!!
Posted by: Marie | June 21, 2007 at 08:41 AM
Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us. Have a wonderful birthday!!
Posted by: Wendy | June 21, 2007 at 08:47 AM
KIM - Happy, Happy Birthday! Will you have a "bash" or a more intimate celebration with family?
Have a wonderful day, hopefully doing exactly what you want! Play with Marley, dig in the yard, listen to Prince, hop into Ethel for some thrifting - whatever you want - have fun!
MimiG
Posted by: MimiG | June 21, 2007 at 08:48 AM
Happy Birthday, Kim!! I hope you have a wonderful day! How sweet of you to share a gift on YOUR day! May you be blessed to have many, many more years of happiness and love in your life.
D~
Posted by: Dorothy | June 21, 2007 at 08:56 AM
Happy Birthday to you... happy birthday to you.... happy birthday to Kimmmm....happy birthday to you!! AND MANY MORE!!!! Your birthday is on the first day of summer! How neat is that!! Have a great one!!
Posted by: tina | June 21, 2007 at 09:03 AM
Very Happy Birthday. Love your site and can't wait to try that awesome looking banana cake!
Posted by: Celaine | June 21, 2007 at 09:04 AM
Happy Birthday Kim! They seem to come faster these days for me I know. Mine will be in August. What a great idea to give something away on your birthday. I love that green dish I see but I have a green obsession lately. Have a good one.
Posted by: Chris | June 21, 2007 at 09:08 AM
Happy Birthday! Just found your blog from Paris Apartment link - love your story about your house. I know what it feels like to finally feel like you are home - pretty great.
Enjoy your day.....Michelle
Posted by: Michelle V | June 21, 2007 at 09:10 AM
Happy Birthday! I've always thought June was a great month for a birthday :o) Mine's on Sunday.
Posted by: Beth | June 21, 2007 at 09:10 AM
Happy Birthday, Kim! Hoping your day is a memorable one! I so enjoy your blog daily-- you have such a gift for making a beautiful home.
Posted by: Gail | June 21, 2007 at 09:12 AM
Happy Birthday! How generous of you to share your birthday with others. :o)
I hope you have a wonderful birthday!
Krista
Posted by: Krista | June 21, 2007 at 09:14 AM
Happy birthday. Enjoy yourself! I hope it's a lovely day.
Posted by: willzmom | June 21, 2007 at 09:16 AM
I have been reading your blog for some time, but have never left a comment. Happy, Happy Birthday! I hope your day is super special! And your give-away...beautiful stuff!
Posted by: Anne Jones | June 21, 2007 at 09:23 AM
Happy Happy Birthday Kim! May the Lord double bless you with more great times with your family, more friends, and more great "junk" in the coming year. And I hope your day today is EXTRA special too! Thanks for all your encouragement!
Hugs!
Patti
Posted by: Patti in Texas! | June 21, 2007 at 09:24 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! It's always so nice to see a new blog entry from you on my Google RSS feeder. What a delightful gift you're passing on to some lucky person! I hope your day is grand and you find some time to relax. H-A-P-P-Y B-I-R-T-H-D-A-Y !!!
Posted by: Angi | June 21, 2007 at 09:32 AM
Happy Birthday,
I'm new to this bloggin'. Your site is one that I always check. You are delight to enjoy, with my coffee........
Lori
Posted by: Lori | June 21, 2007 at 09:36 AM
Happy Birthday Kim! I love reading your blog and looking at your beautiful photos. I dream of my own little cottage someday.
Have a wonderful day and do something special for yourself!
Gena
Posted by: Gena | June 21, 2007 at 09:38 AM
If you draw my name, can I just have a banana cake? Thanks for having us all into your lovely cottage. Many happy returns. xoxox cher
Posted by: cher | June 21, 2007 at 09:39 AM
I have been reading and enjoying your blog, along with around 5 others in the last 2 weeks! Thanks so much for creating and sharing so much!
Posted by: Terry B. | June 21, 2007 at 09:40 AM
Oh, how fitting that your birthday falls on the first day of summer! You are such a warm and sunshine-y person!
Have a great day and we love you, too!
Posted by: Diane Duda | June 21, 2007 at 09:43 AM
Happy Birthday. I enjoye your blog and I love your style. Keep us inspired!
Posted by: Vivian Love | June 21, 2007 at 09:43 AM
So nice of you to give away a gift on your birthday! Happy birthday...hope you enjoy your day!
Posted by: Kristin | June 21, 2007 at 09:49 AM
Happy Birthday, Kim! I love your blog and I found it through Tina at Cherry Hill Cottage. I am in love with tea cups and would be honored to be included in your Birthday Drawing. Cheers and have a WONDERFUL birthday!
Karen in DE
Posted by: Karen in DE | June 21, 2007 at 09:58 AM
Precious Kim - Happy, Happy Birthday! I hope you have the best day ever, as you so deserve it. Ooooo what gorgeous goodies you're giving away. Please count me in your drawing. I would be tickled pink to win anything from you!! (((((Birthday Hugs))))
Posted by: Betty Jo | June 21, 2007 at 10:02 AM
You are just the sweetest thing! Have a very Happy Birthday. I hope someone sends you those adorable Daisy Tiffany flutes......They are perfect for your Daisy Cottage.
Posted by: Sue Giannotta | June 21, 2007 at 10:08 AM
I stumbled upon your blog and bookmarked it as my favorite. I love everything about your home. I live in a colonial salt box style home and my husband and I are in the process of repainting and gutting out. so much work but I get inspired by what I see on your blog. You have given me some tremendous ideas and what was so funny was I took off the kitchen window panes the other day and jokingly hung them on the wall where a lonely nail had been that was just to get them off the floor. well, I funny when I saw that you gave them a purpose. I have left them up on the wall in our dining room. Just need to put something up along with it. Oh, by the by, yesterday my twin boys turned 21. So, Happy Birthday to you also!!
Posted by: Paula Martone | June 21, 2007 at 10:18 AM
My birthday was Monday so we share a birth month...woohoo! Happy Birthday and thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | June 21, 2007 at 10:19 AM
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!
Your blog is the first one I read each day and I want to Thank You for letting us share a part of your world.
Posted by: angela | June 21, 2007 at 10:25 AM
Happy Birthday to you!!!! Hope your day is full of blessings :)
Posted by: Carrie | June 21, 2007 at 10:28 AM
Happy Birthday, Kim. Have a wonderful day.
Posted by: Adrienne | June 21, 2007 at 10:28 AM
Happy Birthday Kim!!! You are so sweet to give gifts away on your birthday! I love, love, love your home and your blog. Have fun on your special day.
Posted by: Amy Wingate | June 21, 2007 at 10:28 AM
Happy Birthday, Kim! We love you!
Esther
Posted by: Esther Sunday | June 21, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Kim,
Happy Birthday. I still visit your blog almost everyday even though I don't leave comments often.
Don't worry about putting me in to your drawing.
Have a great birthday with your family & friends.
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon | June 21, 2007 at 10:37 AM
Hope You have a Happy Birthday Dear Kim!!!!
You are like a warm ray of sunshine on a other wise grey and boring day! Thank you for sharing your little part of the world with all of us! You are Loved! ~
Posted by: lisa | June 21, 2007 at 10:38 AM
Happiest of Birthdays -- and Many Many More! Here's wishing you a bright and fun day at Daisy Cottage --- and great finds of treasures wherever you wander!
Many blessings! Jan x at Rosemary Cottage -- BTW -- I'll take the Banana Cake too! LOL! :)
Posted by: Teacats | June 21, 2007 at 10:39 AM
Oh Happy, Happy Birthday my dear friend!!!
I was just doing a little post thinking of you, and then came by and see we are celebrating!!!
You touch the hearts of so many ladies who come by to visit your cottage. May your blessings be multiplied a thousand times over.
Lots of Hugs, Donna
Posted by: The Decorated House | June 21, 2007 at 10:42 AM
What a great day to have a birthday! I hope you have a great day!
Posted by: Quelly | June 21, 2007 at 10:44 AM
Happy~Happy Birthday Miss Daisy. Thank You for sharing your home,family,pets,recipes,and thrift finds.I look forward to your posts every day. You are amazing! Warmest Regards~Carol
Posted by: Carol | June 21, 2007 at 10:46 AM
Well aren't you something Miss Kim! Giving one of us a present on YOUR birthday! I hope it's the best one ever and you have a happy day. Hugs, Janet
Posted by: Janet K | June 21, 2007 at 10:47 AM
love your blog! Pretty bird plate and green water jug.
Please put my name in!
Christina
Posted by: christina Gomez | June 21, 2007 at 10:48 AM
Happy Birthday Kim! I wish you a day of doing everything you'd like to do, with the people you love. Cheers!
Posted by: Jill | June 21, 2007 at 11:02 AM
HAPPY ~ HAPPY ~ BIRTHDAY TO SUCH A HAPPY ~ HAPPY SWEET GIRL!!! I cannot wait everyday to read your blog.. why.. because you make me HAPPY!!!!! You welcome everyone of us into your wonderful home and I so appreciate it. I hope you have a marvelous day.. ENJOY!!!!
Love Laura
Posted by: Laura | June 21, 2007 at 11:03 AM
Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you, happy birthday, dear Kim, happy birthday toooo youuuuu! Love your blog, dear Kim and all of your sweet little treasures scattered throughout your cottage, thank you for sharing it with me. Love, Cindy
Posted by: C. Stower | June 21, 2007 at 11:17 AM
Happy birthday to you. May you have many more. Love your blog. I really enjoy looking at the many pretty things you can find. Roxie
Posted by: Roxie | June 21, 2007 at 11:24 AM
Happy, happy birthday dear Kim!!!
May this be a year filled with happy smiles,delightful surprises, warm hugs and great buys at the Goodwill stores!
You are a special, dear, sweet and VERY lovely lady...happy, happy birthday!
Love and hugs,
Sue
Posted by: Sue | June 21, 2007 at 11:25 AM
I hope you are having a wonderful birthday. In your pretty environment, I'll bet every day is wonderful!
Posted by: karla nathan | June 21, 2007 at 11:31 AM
Happy Birthday! Enjoy yourself today...
Posted by: Nonie | June 21, 2007 at 11:48 AM
I hope you have the best birthday. You are such a sweetheart!
Posted by: Donna | June 21, 2007 at 11:49 AM
Happy Birthday :) I'm a June baby also!
Thanks for letting us share in the celebrations!
Hope your day is a great one !
Dana
[email protected]
Posted by: Dana | June 21, 2007 at 11:55 AM
Happy birthday kim! I visit your blog daily and enjoy it immensely!
Posted by: Rosemary | June 21, 2007 at 11:58 AM
Oh Kim.....HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!
Of course you would be born on the first day of summer, you bring so much sunshine into our lives and I want to thank you.
If I win I would be honored to have a small piece of Daisy Cottage in my home.
God Bless & I hope you have many. many more.
<3 Kathy =)
F Y I... You and Prince William share the same day..so I crown you Queen Daisy of the Blogging World !!! lol
Posted by: Kathy | June 21, 2007 at 12:18 PM
You are so sweet! Happy Happy Birthday, Kim! I hope you have the most wonderful of days. Thank you for sharing your beautiful blog with us!
Posted by: Ellie | June 21, 2007 at 12:19 PM
Hope your birthday is wonderful top to bottom! You give pleasure to many.
You've got a Friendly Village creamer!!!! You lucky girl!! And you're going to give it away to some lucky someone.
Posted by: susan | June 21, 2007 at 12:20 PM
Happy, Happy Birthday to You, Dear Kim!!! What a wonderful time of year to celebrate a birthday - right in the middle! May you enjoy each moment of the day!!
Hugs...anita
Posted by: Anita | June 21, 2007 at 12:24 PM
Happy Birthday! Thanks for posting little rays of sunshine for us to read!
Posted by: Stephanie Ganger | June 21, 2007 at 12:40 PM
happy bday to you!
thanks for all your inspiration and creativity!!!
i love how you can put really anything together for color , flavor and style.
all the best to you today,
erika
Posted by: erika | June 21, 2007 at 12:55 PM
Oh my gosh Well Happy Birthday to you! Your supposed to get gifts for your birthday, silly, although what a fun idea!
Posted by: Renee | June 21, 2007 at 01:07 PM
You are the sweetest person in the whole wide world. How thoughtful of you. Such lovely items. Have a wonderful birthday!!
Posted by: Judy | June 21, 2007 at 01:08 PM
Red and yellow are my favorite colors together, I get inspiration from you. Today I am painting a drop leaf table bright red and some old chairs are going to be yellow. Happiest wishes today to you on your b-day.
Posted by: elizabeth | June 21, 2007 at 01:10 PM
Happy Birthday! I love your blog and read every entry.
Posted by: pam | June 21, 2007 at 01:22 PM
Happy Birthday to YOU!!!! Hope it is all you want it to be...and much more!
Many Happy Returns of the Day!
Posted by: mom2fur | June 21, 2007 at 01:25 PM
Happy B-Day! Love to check out your blog for decor inspiration and to see all the home goodies.
Posted by: Hasmin | June 21, 2007 at 01:31 PM
Hi Kim,
Happy Birthday!!!
My you have gotten a lot of comments.
I love your give away. How sweet of you.
Have a wonderful day!
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | June 21, 2007 at 01:31 PM
OH Kim-- Happy Birthday!!!! I wish you many birthday blessings today and the whole year through! This has been an emotional time for you, so try to make this year one of new experiences--things to look forward to! I am so thankful you are an online friend... I would have sent you something for you birthday, had I known :)
So big birthday wishes and a special birthday prayer are what I am sending today!
Posted by: Bethany Hissong | June 21, 2007 at 01:59 PM
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day! That is so sweet of you to give something away on your birthday!
Posted by: Cindy | June 21, 2007 at 02:04 PM
If I had known it was your birthday, I would have baked you a cake! Happy, Happy, Birthday! You are living in my dream home - love it and your blog. Hope your day is xtra special. Cheers to you!
Posted by: Jeannie | June 21, 2007 at 02:18 PM
Have a wonderful birthday!!! Still looking ofrward to getting together some time. :)
SusanG
Posted by: SusanG | June 21, 2007 at 02:21 PM
Happiest of Birthdays to you :)
Posted by: Felicia | June 21, 2007 at 02:22 PM
Happy Birthday, Kim! Looking at the long list of well wishers today, I see that you have gained many friends through your wonderful blog. Loved your heartfelt post today. I can tell that you are having a wonderful B-Day. Oh, & your delightful gift giving idea on this special day is awesome! What lovely items. This is my first ever time to be in on anything like this in the blogging world, so am glad to be here! Have a great day! :-)
Posted by: Carolyn | June 21, 2007 at 02:29 PM
Ahem... happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday, dear Ki-im... happy birthday to yoooooooooooo! And many more!
Smoochies!
Posted by: jenny b harris | June 21, 2007 at 02:37 PM
I'm a lurker and an admirer. What luck to have your birthday on the longest day of the year. Thanks for bringing us so much joy. Come visit my tearoom sometime!
VintageCate
Posted by: cate | June 21, 2007 at 02:38 PM
Happy Birthday Kim, I hope it is full of yummy things !!!! Clarice
Posted by: clarice | June 21, 2007 at 02:40 PM
My Gosh..!
I popped by to wish you a Happy Birthday and find that 89 people have beaten me to it...!
I am here by way of Susie Q at Rabbit Run Cottage...
Congratulations and best wishes !!
hugs
Sheila
xx
Posted by: Sheila | June 21, 2007 at 02:58 PM
Happy Birthday! And may you have many more!
Posted by: Margaret | June 21, 2007 at 03:02 PM
Happy Birthday! I feel a little guilty delurking for a giveaway, but I just can't help myself it's so adorable! Best wishes. ~A :-)
Posted by: Cottage Magpie | June 21, 2007 at 03:22 PM
Happy Birthday! I've been a lurker for long enough and figured this was a great time to say hi. You have a beautiful home and are so generous to share it with us. I am in LOVE with that pitcher! (though there aren't many I don't like) :)
Heather
Posted by: Heather | June 21, 2007 at 03:23 PM
Happy Birthday!!
or as we say in the Netherlands: van harte gefeliciteerd!
I enjoy reading your blog and I absolutly adore your house and that you are sharing it with all of us, thank you :)!
Posted by: Henriette KB | June 21, 2007 at 03:30 PM
Kim, Your cottage is so filled with light and love. It is an inspiration to us all. Thank you for opening up your home to us. I send you many happy wishes on your birthday and in the year to come.
Wylie
Posted by: Wylie Hunt | June 21, 2007 at 04:10 PM
Hi Kim..... Have a most wonderful birthday surrounded by the love of family and friends.... Hope some of it can be spent relaxing on your fantabulous porch !!
janice
Posted by: Janice | June 21, 2007 at 04:27 PM
Hi Kim..... Have a most wonderful birthday surrounded by the love of family and friends.... Hope some of it can be spent relaxing on your fantabulous porch !!
janice
Posted by: Janice | June 21, 2007 at 04:27 PM
OK, Kim! I'll jump in with the other millions, LOL.
Happy Birthday, my sweet friend! I hope it was a wonderful summer day for you. You're what, 29 now??
xo,
Rhoda
Posted by: Rhoda | June 21, 2007 at 05:18 PM
What a great day for a birthday - the first day of summer. I hope you have a very special day. Your blog is an inspiration to me and so many others!
Posted by: Audrey | June 21, 2007 at 05:23 PM
Happy Birthday! I hope all your birthday wishes come true!!
Posted by: Andrea | June 21, 2007 at 05:26 PM