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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

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July 18, 2007

Sunlit Mints

It was that time of day again, when the sweet rays of the late Florida sun were shining through our old front door and magically turning simple things, such as these mints, into a visual delight.

Something as simple as this silk flower resting in the green pot, became special, even if for a moment, because of the sun's golden touch...

And as the late afternoon rays seemed to dance through the room all too quickly, I was grateful, once again, that I was there to see and enjoy nature's gift of comforting light.

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Gorgeous photos, Kim!! Can hardly beat beautiful sunlight for great photography!

Pat
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Posted by: Pat | July 18, 2007 at 08:05 AM

Thank you Pat! It looks like "dust" is on the frame in the last photo but it is just the discoloration of the stain on the frame.. shabby, yes, dusty, NO! At least not this time! ;-)

Posted by: Daisy Cottage | July 18, 2007 at 09:38 AM

Your post made me smile :)
Hope you're having a good day!
God bless :)

Posted by: Carrie | July 18, 2007 at 09:39 AM

Kim, you have always captured some beautiful photos in your sun-lit rooms. I'll have to be on the lookout for some "sun" opportunities too.

Hugs,
Rhoda

Posted by: Rhoda | July 18, 2007 at 10:06 AM

Just beautiful Kim...

Have a lovely day...

Beverly

Posted by: tea time and roses | July 18, 2007 at 10:34 AM

Thanks again for such wonderful pictures that give us a look at your beautiful home. I love the way sunlight plays on the ordinary things of life and magically captures those few inspiring moments.

Posted by: Adrienne | July 18, 2007 at 10:42 AM

I've been blurking for awhile, and wanted to tell you how much I love your cottage. We recently moved and I'm still trying to put my cottage together. So I had to laugh when I saw your candy dish. Yesterday I filled my candy dish and an hour later my 9-year olds had emptied it. Sigh.

Posted by: Rug's Bug | July 18, 2007 at 10:48 AM

I love that kind of light. It makes everything look so pretty.
Great pictures!!
Have a great day!
Rosemary

Posted by: Rosemary | July 18, 2007 at 12:53 PM

What gets me... is that your house always looks so clean in all of your beautiful pictures. It's just not fair!!!

Posted by: Alexandra | July 18, 2007 at 02:08 PM

Thanks for sharing the pictures. I love the way your pictures turn simple things into such wonderful treasures.

Posted by: Teresa | July 18, 2007 at 03:35 PM

Mmmmmmm, those mints do look delightful!!
Great pictures!
I like your comment on the dust Kim, and was wondering before how long it must take you to clean your beautiful home with so many gorgeous items in it ;)!

Posted by: Henriëtte KB | July 18, 2007 at 03:59 PM

Omigosh - you watch the sun, too! I love that setting sunlight and the way it casts those long shadows and that golden glow on things. Love these pics! I love the light in my living room the best in the fall, when the sun is lower on the horizon, low enough to hit the prisms (a la Pollyanna) I have hanging in the window to create dancing rainbows throughout the room. Oooooh - you need some vintage prisms, Kim!

Posted by: Rose | July 19, 2007 at 04:52 PM

I am so like you! I adore when the afternoon sun comes in through the windows turning things in our little house golden and magical. I'll have to take some photos to share. xoxo

Posted by: Betty Jo | July 19, 2007 at 08:23 PM

I love the sun peeking in and the rays & shadows playing among my collections. Makes for perfect photography!

Hugs,
Sue

Posted by: Sue | July 20, 2007 at 12:06 AM

It's the little things in life that mean the most, and you made the most of those lovely "little" things.
Thank you for sharing, Kim!

Posted by: Nan | July 20, 2007 at 01:37 AM

Ah, Kim...I think we have talked about that special light before. It always makes me stop in my tracks that time of day when "our" sun just bathes us in that magical light. I also try to snap my pictures of the LR & DR at that time.

What a pretty picture!
Donna

Posted by: The Decorated House | July 20, 2007 at 06:13 PM

Beautiful pictures, Kim and I just adore that painting in the last one! I hope you a wonderful trip with your sister.

Posted by: Jen | July 23, 2007 at 11:13 AM

Lovely! When the sun shines here.... I see dirty windows and dusty furniture! Thank goodness the sun doesn't shine often :) Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures.

Posted by: Nancy | July 23, 2007 at 07:03 PM

What a great outlook on things. I love that you appreciate even the simplest things in your home, like a bowl of mints. I love your blog!

Posted by: Beki (pamperingbeki) | July 24, 2007 at 01:50 PM

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