Of course you know that I love red.
Love, love, love RED.
And of course you know that I love you.
Love, love, love YOU.
So in the spirit of the season, I want to give away these little red things to you...
Two red plates...
One heart baking dish...
One journal because your thoughts are important...
One vintage Santa cup because he is so darn cute...
A little boot just because...
And that's not all....
In the spirit of celebration, I want to give away this to you too...
I am so honored and thrilled to have been given the opportunity to write two stories for the latest issue of Romantic Country, about two beautiful homes and their wonderful owners... THANK YOU Fifi! You did another F A B U L O U S job with this issue - it is simply BEAUTIFUL!
Yes, a little bit of red and a whole lot of inspiration will be tucked inside a box and mailed to one of you!
If you'd like for your name to be put inside the hat for the giveaway, please leave a comment below and I'll draw the winning name on New Year's Day.
I hope you have a BEAUTIFUL holiday season and a very Merry Christmas!
I'll see you in 2009! Thank you for spending some of your precious time with me... love to you ALL!
Love to read your blog, especially since I am a weiner dog lover!
Can I enter your Christmas give away?
May your home be filled with happines for Christmas and all year long!
A fan, Sheila Hill in West TN
Posted by: Sheila Hill | December 19, 2008 at 09:47 AM
I can't believe I am the first to reply!! Hee-hee!! I love reading your blog and my family and I have drawn such inspiration from you. We look forward to new discoveries in the coming year and wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a super Happy New Year!! :)
Posted by: Kelly Bergsing | December 19, 2008 at 09:48 AM
So many adorable things! Plus a magazine. :)
Enter me, please.
Merry Christmas, Kim~
Posted by: paintergal | December 19, 2008 at 09:51 AM
Beautiful! And congratulations!!
Please enter me into the drawing.
I'm ready to win some red!
Happy Holidays!!
~~ flo ~~
Posted by: ~~ flo ~~ | December 19, 2008 at 09:52 AM
Oh how I would love to win those adorable red beauties!! Please enter me! Have a blessed Christmas and New Year!!
Posted by: [email protected] | December 19, 2008 at 10:03 AM
How awesome. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and you and your family have a wonderful new year.
Sandra in TN
Posted by: Sandra | December 19, 2008 at 10:09 AM
I would like to please be entered in the drawing - thank you! I love those vintage Santa mugs. :-) I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas holiday! See you in 2009! :-)
Posted by: Mrs. H. | December 19, 2008 at 10:14 AM
How nice of you! I love reading your blog! Your little cottage is just adorable! Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Becky | December 19, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Dear Kim,
I do hope you and your family will have a very Merry Christmas! Thank you for sharing your lovely red photos. I look forward to what your blog will have in store for the New Year.
Vickie
Posted by: Vickie | December 19, 2008 at 10:15 AM
First of all, many congrats for the two articles! I can't think of anyone who'd do a better job.
Thank you for the Merry Christmas wishes. May you and yours have a bright and Merry Christmas, too!
Posted by: Vee | December 19, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Merry Christmas to you and your family. We just built a house out in the country and your blog is one of the few I check on a daily basis. Thanks for all the wonderful ideas.
Posted by: Carolyn | December 19, 2008 at 10:20 AM
I love your blog :)
Would LOVE to be entered in the contest, thank you so much for hosting.
Merry Christmas to you and your family and little Maggie too :)
Posted by: Sandra | December 19, 2008 at 10:23 AM
Oh, what pretty things! The music alone makes me love to visit your blog... Such a peaceful break in a hectic world. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Carla | December 19, 2008 at 10:24 AM
congrats on being featured in the magazine! What an honor! I just love the little collection of "red" that you put together...so so adorable! Please toss my nam ein the hat, and merry christmas!
Posted by: rebekah emard | December 19, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Thank you for all the inspiration this year. Hope you have a nice Christmas with your family.
Carri
Posted by: Carri | December 19, 2008 at 10:25 AM
Merry Christmas, KIm! I have been checking in with Maggie and it is nice that she let us know that you are doing okay. (My doxie pouts terribly when she thinks she is not getting all the attention she deserves. CUTE!)
I would love to win the giveaway. Valentine's Day is just around the corner and some of that red would be perfect for that.
Thanks for all you share. Debbi
Posted by: Debbi | December 19, 2008 at 10:33 AM
Kim
Thank you so much for doing this drawing! I love your blog! It starts my day out wonderfully!
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | December 19, 2008 at 10:35 AM
Dear, Kim, thank you for coming by & I want to wish you and your family a very happy and Merry Christmas. Maggie too! Big hugs from AL! You're a sweet friend and I look forward to sharing more with you in 2009.
Posted by: Rhoda | December 19, 2008 at 10:36 AM
Thank you for the sweet giveaway. I had a little Santa mug like that when I was a little girl, what sweet memories.
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas,
Heather
Posted by: Heather | December 19, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Your home and blog are such an inspiration to me. Can I grow up to be you? Give sweet Maggie a kiss for me. Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!!
God Bless,
Lisa
Posted by: LISA | December 19, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Kim, I love your blog...I'm a red lover also and your site always makes me smile...Merry Christmas to you and yours and the best for the New Year... Alice
Posted by: Alice Smith | December 19, 2008 at 10:43 AM
From my little mini-daschund to you and yours HAVE A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS! Thanks for all that you share with us all year through, I love your blog!
Posted by: Joni-MI | December 19, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Kim - I LOVE your blog and would LOVE to win these beautiful gifts. And my Dachshunds, Penny and Pepper, say hello to sweet Maggie!
Posted by: Debbie | December 19, 2008 at 10:45 AM
LOVE...LOVE...LOVE...red also. It is such a happy color. I hope you and yours has a Merry Christmas and a wonderful, blessed New Year.
Posted by: Tanya | December 19, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Merry Christmas, Kim. I hope you have a wonderful holiday. Of course please enter me for your drawing! I love all the red!
Posted by: Kim | December 19, 2008 at 10:46 AM
I'd love to be entered! :)
Posted by: Chantel Harding | December 19, 2008 at 10:50 AM
I have been checking in during your holiday hiatus, hoping against hope for a new post...thankfully, my checking has been rewarded...
Please enter me in your Christmas giveaway...and may you and yours have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year (even if I don't win, lol ;-) ).
Posted by: Rachel | December 19, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Oh, please put my name in that hat!
I hope you have a wonderful holiday.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and the best for the new year.
Posted by: TinaTx | December 19, 2008 at 11:05 AM
OH HONEY! What a delightful post...no wonder you've been blog AWOL! I would so love to win! Merry Christmas! Send me an email with your ideas for a new banner;) luv ya!
Posted by: Amy M | December 19, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Kim-what a beautiful giveaway. Please enter my name. Merry Christmas, Theresa
Posted by: Theresa | December 19, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Congrats on being given the opportunity to write for magazine, about houses no less. Decorating, gardening, celebrating..I mean, what else is there?!?! I would consider that the very best present, really.
Also, I love to see new photos of the Dear Daisy Cottage pop up in my contacts activity. Love seeing what new thing you and the little doggy have dreamed up.
Merry Christmas to you and doggy!
Di-Ellen
Posted by: Di-Ellen Davenport | December 19, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Love your blog and your home too! In fact you inspired me to take a big jump just last week! I ordered Cherry Red LG Washer & Dryer and painted the Laundry Room YELLOW! My hubby thought I was crazy and I said no, I saw it on a blog, YOURS! Thanks for the inspiration!
Merry Christmas to you and thanks for entering me in your draw!
Posted by: Lisa | December 19, 2008 at 11:19 AM
I love your blog, so happy you are back. I have missed reading it. Please enter me in your drawing. I love, love, love red also!
Merry Christmas!
Hugs,
Lorri
Posted by: Lorri | December 19, 2008 at 11:29 AM
Congrats on the magazine articles.....how exciting! Cute givaways....what a generous spirit. Have a very Merry Christmas! ~Cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl | December 19, 2008 at 11:29 AM
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
I Love your blog
Posted by: kim | December 19, 2008 at 11:29 AM
How sweet are you to share so many wonderful items with us. Someone is going to be richly blessed this holiday!!
Merry Christmas and may all your Holiday wishes come true!! :)
Posted by: Jenn W | December 19, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Happy Holidays to you and your family :)
Thanks for a great blog, and thanks for a wonderful RED giveaway :)
Dana
[email protected]
Posted by: Dana | December 19, 2008 at 11:33 AM
I just love your blog. Please enter me in the drawing for those great red goodies. Have a Merry Christmas!
Posted by: leslie hernandez | December 19, 2008 at 11:38 AM
Kim, I wanted to let you know that you give my heart the greatest feeling. Thank you for being and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Please do put my name in the hat.
Posted by: Sherry Knowles | December 19, 2008 at 11:46 AM
I would like to enter too, please!
Red is one of my favorite colors and it's so fun to use in decorations. It just draws the eye because we are so unused to seeing it. A bright red just makes me so happy while a dark deep red fills me with a sense of mystery.
Posted by: Patricia H. | December 19, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Thanks Kim
I love red, would love to win some red items. Congratulations on your articles in the magazine...would love to read them
Merry Christmas to your family!
Hollie said to be sure and tell Maggie hi and Merry Christmas for her.
Love,
Deb
Posted by: Deb | December 19, 2008 at 11:51 AM
Good morning!
Merry Christmas to you too! What a special season.
I would love to be entered in your drawing.
I found 3 of the vintage Santa cups at Goodwill last year, originally to sell on Ebay, but decided to keep them, they're so cute.
God bless,
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda | December 19, 2008 at 11:55 AM
I enjoy looking at your site so much and especially love the pictures of Maggie. It's a treat to see beautiful things.
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Please enter my name in the drawing.
Posted by: Paula Gallegos | December 19, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Kim -
Merry Christmas to you and your family. Love everything, especially the mug and the magazine!
Red - love it, love it!
Pick me, pick me!!
MimiG
Posted by: MimiG | December 19, 2008 at 12:06 PM
I love red...maybe that is one of the reasons I love Christmas so much.
Peggy
http://pegslifeinthebuttonjar.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Peggy | December 19, 2008 at 12:09 PM
I would love to be entered! Thank you so much for this sweet giveaway!
Posted by: Michelle Baughn | December 19, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Christmas greetings to you!
Please throw my name into the hat for this drawing.
Posted by: Laurel | December 19, 2008 at 12:16 PM
What a lovely give-away. And you know my home could use a little more red.
Best wishes to you and your family this holiday season.
xox Barbara
Posted by: Barbara | December 19, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Hello KIm
what a treat it would be to recieve the lovely red collection , so please enter me into your drawing and keep up the wonderful blog love to hear and see all the cute things you find
ter
Posted by: ter | December 19, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Merry, merry Christmas, Kim! Oooh, wouldn't it be fun to be the lucky recipient of this beautiful package. Sign me up! Happy New Year, and thank you for all the smiles throughout the year.
Posted by: Karen | December 19, 2008 at 12:17 PM
PLEASE ENTER ME IN YOUR DRAWING. I LOVE YOUR BEAUTIFUL DISHES, AND MAGAZINE. IT'S WONDERFUL! THIS WILL BE THE FIRST DRAWING I HAVE EVER ENTERED IN. I HOPE I POSTED THIS RIGHT!
Posted by: ROBBIN | December 19, 2008 at 12:18 PM
Oh Kim I would love to win all those beautiful red goodies!
Hmmmmm.... I do have a red kitchen you know!
{wink}
Congratulations on your two articles and having the chance to work with Miss FiFi.
Lucky girl!
Have yourself a Merry Lil CHRISTmas,
Warm Hugz,
Dolly
{from snowy Michigan}
Posted by: Dolly | December 19, 2008 at 12:19 PM
This is such a lovely giveaway...Lovin red right now...My entire craft room is now white, red, yellow and black. Good luck to everyone!!!
Posted by: JUDY | December 19, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Love Red. Love Your Blog. Love Maggie, even when she gets annoyed! May you & yours have a blessed Christmas season. May Maggie have lots of time with her Mommy on Christmas!
Love,
Kay in Kansas
Posted by: Kay | December 19, 2008 at 12:22 PM
Thankyou for the last 4 months I have been following your blog....you are an inspiration, and whenever the world gets a little sad...I check in with your beautiful photos...Thankyou...Happy New Year!!!
Posted by: Anne | December 19, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas, dear Kim! I'd love to be entered for the drawing. You know how much I love red, too. ;)
xoxo,
Mary
Posted by: mary | December 19, 2008 at 12:31 PM
I love all the red! Again, congratultions on your articles in Romantic Country! One of my favorite magazines!!
Posted by: Barbara @ Southern Lady's Vintage | December 19, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Beautiful things! Please enter me as well!
Posted by: Melissa (Missy) | December 19, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Your blog is always an inspiration! Have a blessed Holiday! Please enter me into the drawing, too.
Hugs, Susan
Posted by: Susan | December 19, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Oh my golly RED!!!! You know I want my name in Santa's hat for this drawing. Kim, you already give so generously with your blog...and this is over the top.
So proud of you with more articles in RH, and not one teeny bit surprised about it either.
Hugs,
Lallee
Posted by: Lallee | December 19, 2008 at 12:35 PM
~Merry Holidays sweet Kim! Thanks for sharing Daisy Cottage!~ Mandy
Posted by: Amanda | December 19, 2008 at 12:36 PM
I love to read your blog. Your pictures are gorgeous as is your home and beautiful Maggie. I also have a dachshund, a red long-hair named Sophie. Happy holidays to you and yours! Please enter me in the giveaway.
Posted by: Tina | December 19, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Kim what a wonderful"red" giveaway! Red is a very cherry color especially for the winter time. I am with you, I love and use red a lot in my home, so of course I would love to be the lucky winner(along with everyone else).Have a wonderful Holiday.
Jean in Virginia
Posted by: Jean Eakin | December 19, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Oh, I love red at Christmas. I had one of those santa mugs but mine had lost all it's colour. I would love to be entered in your draw. Have a Happy Holiday.
Posted by: Karen | December 19, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Please enter my name into the "hat" for this adorable bunch of goodies!!! Who doesn't need a little more red around the holidays?? *winks*
Merry Christmas!!!!
Posted by: ~Heidi | December 19, 2008 at 12:49 PM
Love to read your blog!! Would love to win the red gifties!! Happy Holidays!!
Posted by: Sharon | December 19, 2008 at 12:51 PM
Merry Christmas, Kim! I love your blog and I love red, so please enter me in your give away! I'll "see" you next year, I'm hoping for a blessed one, filled with all God's gifts of love and abundance.
Posted by: Joy | December 19, 2008 at 12:54 PM
What a beautiful giveaway and holiday gift!! Congrats on the articles - that is WONDERFUL! Merry Christmas friend!
Posted by: Jerusalem | December 19, 2008 at 12:57 PM
What a sweet thing for you to do! Those red plates are so cute, and I remember my grandma had santa mugs like that. Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Cheryl | December 19, 2008 at 01:00 PM
oh yes....I love red too!
please enter me in your beautiful giveaway...Nina
Posted by: Nina | December 19, 2008 at 01:01 PM
Oh Kim, how sweet of you!!!!
I love red too! and your give-away is gorgeous hun! I love everything, the plates, the Santa mug, everything!! I would love to have that issue you are in too, you do such beautiful work and Inspire me every day!!
Thanks so much and Happy Holidays sweetie!
Hugs, Cynthia
Posted by: cynthia | December 19, 2008 at 01:06 PM
Mornin' from Atlanta.
Goodness, I'll miss you. Have a lovely holiday. Please enter me in contest.
God Bless,
Miss Lila in Atlanta
Posted by: Miss Lila | December 19, 2008 at 01:07 PM
You know I love your blog!..Please enter me in your drawing and Have a VERY Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year...!..
LisaJanelle
Posted by: LisaJanelle | December 19, 2008 at 01:09 PM
That's so generous of you Kim - I just LOVE red too and would love to enter your giveaway. I enjoy your blog so much - congratulations on your magazine articles.
Posted by: Miriam Glen | December 19, 2008 at 01:12 PM
Happy Holidays, Kim! Please enter me for the lovely giveaway.
Posted by: Cynthia | December 19, 2008 at 01:26 PM
Thanks Miss Daisy! And have a wonderful holiday...
Posted by: mia | December 19, 2008 at 01:29 PM
Oh how delightful! I'm a red girl too. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. I look forward to another year of Daisy COttage:>) (And congratulations on your writing career!)
Posted by: Kathy | December 19, 2008 at 01:31 PM
I love the red and I love your blog.
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Debbie | December 19, 2008 at 01:36 PM
Hi Kim
I am enjoying a vacation in your sunny state of Florida. Hope your sister's graduation went well. I waved hello as we drove down the highway past your town. We went to Ginny & Jane E's at Anna Maria. What a cute store and delicious bakery :)
Congratulations on more articles in Romantic Country Living. That must be so exciting for you!
I love red too so please put my name in the hat for your giveaway and please pick me.
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your family.
Hugs, Rhondi
Posted by: Rhondi | December 19, 2008 at 01:39 PM
Merry Christmas, Kim! Your blog is always so cheery!
Please enter me in your drawing! This girl can never have enough red!
Posted by: Beth | December 19, 2008 at 01:46 PM
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. I LOVE LOGGING ON TO YOUR WEBSITE AND LISTENING TO YOUR SOOTHING MUSIC SELECTION AND READING YOUR BLOG. MAGGIE IS ADORABLE, WHAT PRECIOUS LITTLE EYES.
Posted by: Pauline | December 19, 2008 at 01:57 PM
Hi Kim,
So happy to have you back. Surely missed dropping in on those days when you are away. I'm sure Maggie is very happy, now that she has gained your attention. So nice of you to give away all those lovely presents, but then that is just part of your nature. May all the nice things you do for others return to you. May you have a very Merry Christmas & all good wishes for 2009.
God bless!
Fay Marie
Posted by: Fay Marie | December 19, 2008 at 01:59 PM
What a beautiful package of goodies. Have a wonderful holiday season filled with peace and love.
Posted by: Colleen | December 19, 2008 at 02:06 PM
the journal is so pretty and of course all the red and white goodies are making me happy! how cool of you to give this sweet stuff away...
Posted by: penelope | December 19, 2008 at 02:06 PM
Congrats on the articles! I'm so jealous!!
Posted by: April | December 19, 2008 at 02:10 PM
I love your blog and all of your red pretties! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
Posted by: Larissa | December 19, 2008 at 02:14 PM
I love your blog. I am addicted to reading, and admiring your beautiful photos, music, home and your creative adventures.Everything is so lovely and I have enjoyed your recipes too.
Merry Christmas to all yours at Daisy Cottage
A Scottish girl living in TN
Lesley ann Austin
Posted by: lesleyann austin | December 19, 2008 at 02:18 PM
Congratulations, Kim, How wonderful that you are getting these wonderful writing assignments. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas and the happiest of new years. Please give each and everyone of your pets a big smooch, too. God bless you, Diane
Posted by: Diane | December 19, 2008 at 02:19 PM
hope to see lots from you in the new year!
Posted by: elizabeth | December 19, 2008 at 02:32 PM
Merry Christmas and have a blessed 2009 filled with all things beautiful.
Posted by: Becky | December 19, 2008 at 02:32 PM
red is my favorite color!!! would love to win - - have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!
Posted by: ursula | December 19, 2008 at 02:37 PM
Absolutely gorgeous, love the reds. It's a lovely time of the year and wonderful to share it with so many Bloggers from around the world!!
Sue xx
Posted by: Sue | December 19, 2008 at 02:37 PM
Miss Kim!! Please add my name! Your drawings are sooooo pretty! And the red would be just perfect for my house!! hehehe
Posted by: Jenny | December 19, 2008 at 02:41 PM
Merry Christmas!! I love to check your blog everyday.You are such an inspiration.Please enter me in your drawing!
Leta
Posted by: Leta | December 19, 2008 at 02:46 PM
With RED being my favourite colour, I would LOVE to be the lucky winner of your generous holiday giveaway full of beautiful treasures...so enter my name too please!
Merry Christmas Kim! I hope you have a fabulous time celebrating with your family.
Dx
Posted by: Donna | December 19, 2008 at 02:49 PM
Congrats on your articles! And what a lovely giveway! All the red is gorgeous!
Posted by: Rosanne | December 19, 2008 at 02:57 PM
Just starting reading your blog and having a wonderful time! LOVE red, so I hope I'm the lucky winner--pick me, pick me! :)
Posted by: duchess401 | December 19, 2008 at 02:58 PM
Thank you for all the "red" love. I love your blog and would love to win anything you put together. Have a wonderful Christmas!!
Posted by: Teri | December 19, 2008 at 03:10 PM
How fun. You know I think red is a neutral color. What doesn't go with red, I ask you? Merry and Happy to you and yours during these Holydays.
Posted by: Arlene | December 19, 2008 at 03:20 PM
I love all the goodies! Id be crazy not to want to win! I did just buy this magazine but didnt look inside it yet.. I'm thinking of sticking it in my christmas stocking! Ill be looking for you in it!.. see you christmas morning then! hehe!
hugs
vivian
Posted by: vivian | December 19, 2008 at 03:27 PM