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November 26, 2007

No Christmas Decorating

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No Christmas decorating going on here at Daisy Cottage - yet..

But some aqua tole tray love is going on!

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And I love how the little flowers on the vintage hanky seem to imitate the painted flower on the tray - yep, just LOVE it when that happens!  ;-)

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Thank you ALL for your sweet comments about my family - and my Mom thanks you very much too!     :-)

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cindy ~ My Romantic Home

That is a beautiful tray! I really love the cup and saucer too. It's so dainty.

Posted by: cindy ~ My Romantic Home | November 26, 2007 at 04:14 PM

Daisy Bouquet

I would really like having breakfast served to me on that tray. Beautiful!!!! Mary

Posted by: Daisy Bouquet | November 26, 2007 at 04:43 PM

Vanessa

Glad to hear I am not the only one who hasn't started decorating. I have to say, though, that I can't wait to see Daisy Cottage all decked out in holiday finery.

Posted by: Vanessa | November 26, 2007 at 04:54 PM

Teresa

Love that tray. I am like Vanessa and can't wait to see Daisy Cottage all dressed up. No pressure but definitely can't wait.

Posted by: Teresa | November 26, 2007 at 05:56 PM

Rosemary

Love the aqua tray!
Rosemary

Posted by: Rosemary | November 26, 2007 at 06:09 PM

Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio

Oh! I love that tray! I have a jadiete green one that is similar...The napkin is so perfect with it...love that!
Penny

Posted by: Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio | November 26, 2007 at 07:18 PM

Karen

I love everything in this picture! The tray, the hankie, the white cup and saucer. You do have a way of finding such pretty things.

Posted by: Karen | November 26, 2007 at 08:43 PM

Rose @Classic Charm

Kim,
What a beautiful tray...and the color is so pretty!
Hugs, Rose

Posted by: Rose @Classic Charm | November 26, 2007 at 08:51 PM

Rosemary

Hi Kim,
Love your tole tray. You have a beautiful family as well. You are a blessed woman, Hugs~Rosemary

Posted by: Rosemary | November 26, 2007 at 08:52 PM

katie

i can't wait to see what happens when you do start decorating! post lots of pictures!

Posted by: katie | November 26, 2007 at 09:22 PM

justlisa

okay, I did look here today expecting to see some Christmas decorations - but I still was happy with your pretty pictures!

Posted by: justlisa | November 26, 2007 at 10:15 PM

naturegirl

Beautiful tray beautiful post! I am so happy to hear that I am NOT the only one NOT posting Christmas..there's lots of time for that!!
hugs NG

Posted by: naturegirl | November 26, 2007 at 10:46 PM

Elaine L.

I love the teacup and saucer. What is the pattern?

The colors of the tray, hanky, and cup and saucer remind me that we will all be looking forward to spring once winter is gone.

~elaine~

Posted by: Elaine L. | November 26, 2007 at 10:56 PM

tea time and roses

I love it all Kim!

Hugs...

Beverly

Posted by: tea time and roses | November 26, 2007 at 11:09 PM

rhondi mullins

So pretty! I love the way you arrange things. That cup and saucer is just waiting for some good hot tea to be sipped from it.

Posted by: rhondi mullins | November 26, 2007 at 11:39 PM

sharron

when you DO start decorating for the holidays..........watch out blogging world.... ::)))

Posted by: sharron | November 27, 2007 at 02:04 AM

Cottage Contessa

Love everything about, and in this post! Such beautiful things, as always!
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)

Posted by: Cottage Contessa | November 27, 2007 at 04:47 AM

Marcela

Hi Kim
Beautiful tray and napkin!!!
Hugs
Marcela

Posted by: Marcela | November 27, 2007 at 07:26 AM

the feathered nest

Very pretty and no Christmas decorating going on at my house either. Maybe this weekend I'll start.

Manuela

Posted by: the feathered nest | November 27, 2007 at 07:57 AM

kathy :)

Good Morning Kim,

Good to know I am not alone. December 1 is when I start decorating.

What a lovely visual your post is !!

Glad to hear you had a nice holiday, love the pictures of your sweet family. (I didn't recognize the brunette :))

Have a nice day.
Kathy :)

Posted by: kathy :) | November 27, 2007 at 08:04 AM

Mary

Oh Kim, what a beautiful tray! I do hope you treated yourself to a morning tea on that tray with your pretty cup and saucer!
xoxo,
Mary

Posted by: Mary | November 27, 2007 at 09:24 AM

Gardengirl

No Christmas decorating going on here at the moment either. Since we are planning on being in Florida for the holidays I am debating as to what to do about holiday decorating. Love your cute tray and vintage hankie.

Posted by: Gardengirl | November 27, 2007 at 10:31 AM

Pat

It is,indeed,great when these little moments of serendipity happen! I love the tray and napkin, Kim!

Pat

Posted by: Pat | November 27, 2007 at 10:56 AM

suzanneduda

Gorgeous tray-really lovely photo! I took advantage of the strong boys at Thanksgiving, and had them bring the Christmas boxes down from the attic...but that's as far as I've gotten with the decorating!

Posted by: suzanneduda | November 27, 2007 at 11:10 AM

Angela (Cottage Magpie)

I'm so with you on not decorating yet--although in my case it's because I'm way not ready. But that tole tray is GORGEOUS! I really need to get one. ebay here I come!
~Angela :-)

Posted by: Angela (Cottage Magpie) | November 27, 2007 at 12:27 PM

Love it all.... very lovely, and by the way, you take owesome pictures...

Have a blessed day, Ms. Kim...

Cielo

Posted by: | November 27, 2007 at 01:56 PM

cielo

Love it all.... very lovely, and by the way, you take owesome pictures...

Have a blessed day, Ms. Kim...

Cielo

Posted by: cielo | November 27, 2007 at 01:57 PM

Laurie

gorgeous jewels

Posted by: Laurie | November 27, 2007 at 02:03 PM

Dena

Hi Kim,

What a pretty toleware tray! I have been on the hunt for a red tray like that.
I just love the way the flowers on your napkins repeat the pattern. Christmas has landed at my place, everything is pretty much up and out with the exception of the tree :)

Hugs,
Dena

Posted by: Dena | November 27, 2007 at 03:27 PM

bj

BEAUTIFUL tole tray....and the way you arranged every thing is perfect..as usual!
hugs, bj

Posted by: bj | November 27, 2007 at 04:21 PM

Alice

Love the tray and the hanky to die for! Isn't it great when two great pieces just fit together? I would really enjoy having some tea served on that beautiful tray.

Posted by: Alice | November 27, 2007 at 04:49 PM

Diane

Absolutely beautiful, you have a great gift for styling. I can't decorate this year because of my foot surgery so I am looking forward to your holiday decorating to keep me in the spirit.

Posted by: Diane | November 27, 2007 at 05:15 PM

cherry

Gorgeous tray and china! Love the simpleness of the white, classic. Your family pictures are adorable. So glad you shared with us Kim...and your Mom is one pretty lady! cherry

Posted by: cherry | November 27, 2007 at 06:10 PM

melissa @ the inspired room

Pretty tray, Kim! I just did a little bit of decorating for Christmas yesterday ONLY because we are hosting a party here in two weeks! :-)

Otherwise I wouldn't start yet. We still have time!

Posted by: melissa @ the inspired room | November 27, 2007 at 07:11 PM

Leigh

I adore the tray, aqua is just the greatest color for me (at least this week)! Awesome blog and pics!

Posted by: Leigh | November 27, 2007 at 08:08 PM

Karen

No Christmas here yet either. Give me a week or two. Can't wait to see what you have planned!

Posted by: Karen | November 27, 2007 at 08:36 PM

Lori

No decorating yet here either! I plan to start this weekend. I loved the photo of Miss Maggie on Thanksgiving - she's a cutie!!
Look forward to seeing your holiday decor and the way you photograph it.
:)

Posted by: Lori | November 27, 2007 at 08:49 PM

brandy

Pretty tray. Is it vintage? I can never seem to find painted tole trays!

Posted by: brandy | November 27, 2007 at 09:22 PM

Dawn-Enigma Artist

Oh how perfect, the daises on both!

I have started decorating, but I leave out a pink patterned teapot and cup with saucer, a pastel patchwork place mat, and an ivory colored tray...to use to treat myself when I need a break from all the holiday "stuff".

You have a lovely home. I'm glad I found your blog!

Posted by: Dawn-Enigma Artist | November 27, 2007 at 09:35 PM

Wanda

Oh, my! I love the tray, too!

Common' now. Let's get those Christmas decorations going.

Posted by: Wanda | November 27, 2007 at 09:38 PM

Cece Marie

Oooh! I can't wait to see how you decorate for the holidays! I just know it is going to be perfection! (no pressure! ;)
The aqua tray is so so pretty. I dream of being able to paint like that!
I don't recall whether I asked your permission...I've added your lovely blog to my sidebar. I hope that is ok.
Best wishes! Cece

Posted by: Cece Marie | November 28, 2007 at 02:30 AM

Terry Grahl

Hi Kim,

I'm thinking about you....2008 is going to be your year for big change!!! It's time girl..go for it!!!! Get your ducks lined up so when my article goes out in Home Companion you can link your new website to your cottage of the month. I can recommend some wonderful web designers.

Terry oxoxox's

Posted by: Terry Grahl | November 28, 2007 at 06:35 AM

Junie Moon

What a lovely tole tray. I always enjoy reading your blog and seeing your thoughtful posts and beautiful photos.

Posted by: Junie Moon | November 28, 2007 at 08:19 AM

julie (jane's apron)

oh, I'll take pretty matching daisies over Christmas decor any day!

Posted by: julie (jane's apron) | November 29, 2007 at 09:47 AM

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