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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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June 29, 2008

A Thursday to Remember

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A day in time....

A day spent together....

A day to remember forever and ever.

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Two beautiful blogging friends, who are, indeed, REAL LIFE FRIENDS, and one very handsome young man, stepped into my home and my life and graced my day with their friendly and generous spirit. All three are wonderful souls who filled Daisy Cottage with sweetness and sunshine. It was a Thursday to remember - and in my heart, a Thursday to treasure.

Thank you Becky and Spencer, and Laura.......

'Till we meet again,

Love,

Kim

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June 28, 2008

Thank You!!

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Dear Sweet YOU,

Thank you so much for your comments and emails - I read EACH one, APPRECIATED each one, and wish SO MUCH that I could give back to all of you what you so kindly and generously always give to me.

I love you,

Kim

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Random Generator picked the following sweethearts to receive a little bird and a copy of Romantic Country magazine....

Mary, who commented:

First of all, congratulations on the article! I look forward to reading it soon.

Secondly, WOW!!! I LOVE all the cheerful colors on your outdoor furniture. You have such a gift for decorating, and for staging beautiful photos! Thanks so much for sharing all that with us. You are a constant inspiration!
xoxo,
mary

Posted by: mary | June 26, 2008 at 09:37 AM

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AND....

Deborah, who commented:

Your backyard looks delightful!

Please put my name in your generous drawing!

Posted by: deborah | June 23, 2008 at 10:12 PM

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AND....

Kim, who commented:

This is my first visit to your blog, and it's simply gorgeous! I love how colorful it is.

Posted by: Kim | June 23, 2008 at 04:01 PM

Please email me your mailing addresses and these packages will be off to you next week!

Speaking of packages, I've received delightful gifts in the mail from a few of you and I will share those next time! I also will share about my visit with her and her.... as they spent the day with me and Maggie, here at Daisy Cottage on Thursday! I know, lucky lucky me!!!!!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and thank you again - FOR EVERYTHING!

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June 23, 2008

Garden Party!

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I'm celebrating! Will you please join me?

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Why are we having a party? Well - it was my birthday on Saturday and my sweet hubby painted our table and chairs for me! And, of course, I couldn't wait to share the color with YOU that I FINALLY decided on....

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Blue! I hope you like it!!! I'll still continue to play, will add cushions and flowers - fun and happy layers - as I find them and the mood strikes.....

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This got painted red for fun.....

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And this was treated to a happy yellow...

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I'm also CELEBRATING because of this......

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You all KNOW how I feel about Fifi and she has done it again! This brand new issue of Romantic Country is absolutely GORGEOUS! And I am once again, so honored, thrilled, and very VERY appreciative that I had the wonderful opportunity to write this....

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I wrote about a VERY gifted artist, Cindy Ellis, who has created a beautiful and romantic home. You will love the tour and you'll also love the fabulous feature about our very own "Miss Shabby FuFu"! You are going to LOVE IT ALL!  :-)  Thank you Cindy for being such a special person to work with AND thank you Fifi for all that you are, and all that you do, AND FOR MAKING THIS GIRL'S DREAMS COME TRUE.

Now, I never party alone, SO I have THREE Romantic Country issues to give away and three little birdies too...

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If you would like the chance to win a copy of the magazine AND a sweet bird, please leave a comment and I'll pick three names on Friday. Happily, you can now order a subscription to Romantic Country, and I hope that you treat yourself to one too!! You deserve it!

Have a wonderful week - thank you, as always, for being THE SWEETEST souls on earth and for your amazing and generous support of me and Daisy Cottage. I hope you know HOW MUCH I appreciate and love each of you. Always and forever ~~~~

xo,

Kim

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June 18, 2008

Back Soon

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I haven't flown away...I'll be back soon.

AND I'll share about some happy things and have a gift for YOU.

Now, you all know the following is still very HARD for me to do - BUT I wanted to share my yellow daisy top.... isn't it cute? Only $9 from Marshalls!

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Bye for now, and Patty from Tennessee - it was SO nice meeting you yesterday!   ;-)  You are a sweetie!!!

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June 14, 2008

Saturday Thoughts

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It's Saturday and tomorrow is Father's Day. We'll be honoring Mr. Daisy Cottage with lots of attention, maybe a gift or two, and his favorite meal. What a wonderful father he has been! Our children are very, very lucky.

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And of course, I'll be thinking of my own father (I was born on Father's Day - it was on the 21st that year) and knowing, that even though it has been 24 years since he passed away, he's always here.

Even if I can't "see" him - I know. He's here, in my heart..

Every day.

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I hope you and yours have a WONDERFUL Father's Day!

Love,

Kim

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  • 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

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  • "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

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  • "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
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