Pinch me please!!! Can you believe it? Daisy Cottage is featured in Country Sampler Magazine's special 2009 Home Tour Edition!! Needless to say, we are THRILLED and so VERY excited - but most of all we are HONORED to be a part of this wonderful publication. If you would like to see the issue, it will be on the stands in March, but you may also order a copy through their website. This issue is filled with home tours, inspiration, and all kinds of decorating ideas! You will love it!!
We are so thankful to Fifi for submitting and styling our home! She is truly FABULOUS in every single way and we love her to pieces! We will always remember that special day in August when she, once again, did her magic on our home. We want to thank our talented photographer, Mark Sickles, who was very patient with me AND Miss Maggie - you will see in her photo that she was not in a diva mood! ;-) We want to thank Donna Marcel, the editor of Country Sampler, for having the vision to include our colorful and yes - quirky home in the magazine. Thank you SO much Donna for everything!!! Thank you to EVERYONE who worked on our story and helped to make this dream come true! You are all SO talented!
We share this excitement with my friend, Erin, whose GORGEOUS garden is also featured in this issue! Maggie is wagging her tail in happiness because HER special friend, Bentley - Erin's adorable pup - makes an appearance too! Congratulations to Erin!!
Now YOU know me.... right? You know that this means WE celebrate and I do a giveaway!!! ;-) My daughter, Shannon, and I, decided to drive out to the country today - in honor of Country Sampler - and do a little shopping for you....
We went to the Barn & Stable - one of my favorite places to visit - and chose a few colorful AND happy things to give away to one of you in honor of ALL of you! You've been SO wonderful to us in so many ways and of course you know that I feel you are a part of Daisy Cottage too.
The giveaway includes:
A red bird...
A bright apron ...
A green bird ...
A sweet hand towel ...
A blue bird ...
A daisy coin purse ...
A daisy wall hook ...
And a cute fingertip towel ...
And, of course, I'll tuck a copy of this issue of Country Sampler Magazine inside your box too! ;-)
You will see in some of the home photos in our feature a few of your teapots, your crafted hearts, your books, your doilies, your pictures, your tablecloths, and your notes that you have so generously given to me and our home. You know how much you are a part of us and your sweet spirits grace every corner of this house - making our home even MORE special. And I mean that from the bottom of my heart. Therefore, I hope that it is okay that we want to celebrate and share our excitement with you!
If you'd like a chance to win this giveaway, please leave your name in the comment section below. I'll draw the winning name on Wednesday, March 4th.
Until then, may your skies be blue and your birds sing happy songs to you!
Love always,
Kim
Kim, what a wonderful and generous give-away! Congratulations on your Country Sampler feature - how exciting for you and your amazing home. Hugs, Erin
Posted by: Erin | February 25, 2009 at 12:28 AM
Oh Kim! Sooo Beautiful!!Country Sampler was so good to me and being in the home tours magazine last year was such a wonderful experience for me too!
Congrats again! I can't wait to get the issue!
XOXO
Amy
www.todayscountrystore.typepad.com
www.amysvintagecottage.blogspot
Posted by: Amy McCoy | February 25, 2009 at 12:56 AM
Kim, you have the cutest cottage. I love the pop of colors that you use. Congratulations on the magazine feature. Please include me in the chance to win those darling items.
Posted by: Cyndi | February 25, 2009 at 01:11 AM
Congratulations Kim!! Country Sampler is such a great magazine, I love it! I can't wait to see the next issue! I would LOVE to enter your give away, I love these birds they'd look great in my craft room that is done in birds!! So count me in, and again, congrats!
Laurie
Posted by: Laurie | February 25, 2009 at 01:12 AM
They couldn't have picked a more darling home! Congrats! You totally deserve it :0) blessings - kt
PS I'd love to be added to your drawing...what adorable things you are giving away!
Posted by: Katy | February 25, 2009 at 01:13 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Country Sampler is one of my favorite magazines, and I'll be sure to check your Daisy Cottage feature out. How exciting!!!
I love all the goodies in your giveaway! (Why can't I ever find such cute birds in our stores??!) Please add my name in the drawing!
Posted by: Lynda Cormier | February 25, 2009 at 01:16 AM
Oh, swooon! And congratulations...I find your homemaking so inspiring!
Posted by: mia | February 25, 2009 at 01:20 AM
Congratulations, dear, all the way again from Greece, Europe. You have a lovely home and it totally deserves to be shown in all country style magazines there are. So, let me add some imaginary Mediterranean sun,sea and salt to this and wish you all the best! Catarina and...Diego
Posted by: catarina | February 25, 2009 at 01:45 AM
Congratulations on your magazine feature. I love your bright and cheerful style.
Please include me in your wonderful giveaway.
Kate
Posted by: Our Red House | February 25, 2009 at 01:46 AM
I am thrilled for you and Dear Daisy Cottage to be included in the Country Sampler Magazine's Home Tours! The things you picked out at the Barn and Stable are so adorable! I'm keepin my fingers crossed,ha,ha!
Posted by: Leah | February 25, 2009 at 01:57 AM
Congratulations!!! That is so exciting! I would love to be included in the giveaway. Your home is so delightful. Reading your posts is always a bright spot in my day.
Alexis
Posted by: Alexis | February 25, 2009 at 01:59 AM
Congratulations, Kim, on your home being in Country Sampler. What an honor! You deserve it and I can't wait to see this issue. Your give-away is fantastic. Such sweet things. ~Adrienne~
Posted by: Adrienne | February 25, 2009 at 02:04 AM
Congratultions Kim,
You so deserve it! Can't wait to see the magazine article. Love all your give-aways too, please put me in the draw.
Thanks
NZCarla
Posted by: Carla Balfour | February 25, 2009 at 02:11 AM
Congratulations Kim!!!! How wonderful for you and your family to have your beautiful home in Country Sampler! I would love to be included in your giveaway, what a sweet thing for you to do this to celebrate ~ xxoo, Dawn
Posted by: Dawn @ The Feathered Nest | February 25, 2009 at 02:22 AM
Congratulations! I've marked my calendar so I will remember to look for the Country Sampler Home Tour edition as soon as March arrives.
Please include me in the drawing for all the sweet things. What fun.
Posted by: Sally | February 25, 2009 at 02:33 AM
Fantastic that you are in the magazine, well done, your gorgeous house deserves some recognition and so do you. Loving your giveaway things too, please include me in your draw even though I do live so far away.
Sue xx
Posted by: Sue | February 25, 2009 at 02:41 AM
Congratulations on the feature in Country Sampler! I've been to Barn and Stable a couple of times and it is a delightful place - so glad you and Shannon enjoyed the day there together. Love, Pam
Posted by: Pam | February 25, 2009 at 03:19 AM
Congrats, oh i am excited to get that magazine. I love when they feature cute houses like yours in it. I call your house the HAPPY house. It seems you fit your happy house perfectly. Ok I am not brownnoising,( i swear) but i would love to be entered in your givaway.. mishelle
Posted by: mishelle | February 25, 2009 at 03:22 AM
Hi,Congratulations on the magazine feature you have truly been bless!!! Diane
Posted by: Diane Rivers | February 25, 2009 at 03:35 AM
Hey, I already ordered my copy online! Can't wait to see Dear Daisy in print again!!!
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | February 25, 2009 at 03:42 AM
I am going to Borders 1st thing in the morning. My mama is in town and what did we do today? We went through the Daisy Cottage blog post by post. She is now a confirmed fan also. I think she liked Maggie the best. Congratulations on the magazine.
Posted by: Jeana | February 25, 2009 at 04:06 AM
Congratulations Kim: you must be so pleased!!!!!!!!! x
Posted by: Hannah | February 25, 2009 at 04:52 AM
How exciting! I don't normally buy this magazine but I'm going to pick up a copy today. very, very cool!
Posted by: hip chick | February 25, 2009 at 05:20 AM
WOW, in Country Sampler! I know you are thrilled. I love your bright and cheery give-a-way.
Posted by: mamajj | February 25, 2009 at 05:52 AM
Congratulations!! What an exciting experience that must have been. You are so thoughtful to be doing a giveaway to celebrate! I'd LOVE to be added! Thank you!
Hugs,
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa ~A Cottage to Me | February 25, 2009 at 05:56 AM
Congratulations on the beautiful feature! We know you're thrilled to have your decorating skills published!!!!
Hugs,
Sher
Posted by: Sher Miller | February 25, 2009 at 06:39 AM
Congratulations to you! You're energy and enthusiasm are an inspiration :)
Posted by: Felicia | February 25, 2009 at 06:39 AM
What a wonderful honor!
Posted by: Amy | February 25, 2009 at 06:44 AM
Can't wait to see the issue! Congratulations!
I hope they got a pic of Maggie. Please put my name in the drawing for all the goodies :) Madeline
Posted by: Madeline | February 25, 2009 at 07:17 AM
Yippeee! Congratulations! I love Country Sampler too!
Posted by: Kathi | February 25, 2009 at 07:18 AM
Eeek! Kim how exciting! Congratulations on another recognition of just how special Daisy Cottage is! You know, your blog was one of the first I came across and I have been enchanted with your style ever since. I cant wait to see the issue:>) Sign me up for the give-away too!
Posted by: Kathy | February 25, 2009 at 07:20 AM
WOW!! How cool! I can't wait to see the issue and more of your beautiful home!!!Please sign me up...maybe some of your magic will come in the box too??
Posted by: Jenny S | February 25, 2009 at 07:24 AM
How exciting for you....and for us! What a great give away. I love how you find so many coordinating items. They are all too cute!
Posted by: Vanessa {Bloom Right Here!} | February 25, 2009 at 07:26 AM
Congratulations! Your home is lovely and very welcoming. Blessings to you! :)
Posted by: Lydia | February 25, 2009 at 07:34 AM
I'm so excited for you and you so deserve it. I would be beyond excited if I won something from Daisy Cottage. Can't wait to get the magazine. Happy Days!
Linda F.
Posted by: Linda Fluke | February 25, 2009 at 07:39 AM
Yay! I'm so excited for you (and Maggie)!
Can't wait to see it!!!
xo
Di
Posted by: Diane Duda | February 25, 2009 at 07:42 AM
Congratulations Kim, love those birds.
Posted by: carolyn | February 25, 2009 at 07:44 AM
I can't wait to see the article! Congratulations!! Please enter me in your drawing.
Posted by: Dee | February 25, 2009 at 07:50 AM
Blessings in abundance, received and given! What a wonderful thing, to have your lovely home featured in that fun magazine! And you are sharing your blessings in such a sweet way! Contratulations, and thank you for the giveaway! Becky G.
Posted by: Becky G. | February 25, 2009 at 07:57 AM
Oh Kim congratulations on the article in Country Sampler. Your cottage is just what I had always wanted, but I couldn't decorate it with the flair you have. Now I need to get me out to the store for a copy of the magazine. Please include me in your your drawing. Give Maggie a hug for me.
Jackie W.
Posted by: Jackie Wyatt | February 25, 2009 at 08:02 AM
Oh my gosh! Congratulations! I can't wait to pick up my own copy! Please enter me in the giveaway...you have such fun giveaways!!
Posted by: Meredith | February 25, 2009 at 08:08 AM
Hi Kim!!! It is so wonderful that your home is in Country Sampler Mag!!! You SO deserve it!! Everytime I see your blog, it makes me smile and feel all warm & cozy!!
What wonderful items you chose for your give-a-way! Please enter me!! Thank you,
Your Florida neighbor,
Jackie
Posted by: Jackie | February 25, 2009 at 08:15 AM
How exciting! Congratulations on your home being shown to such advantage! And thank you for such a lovely blog and your generous spirit.
Posted by: Lisa A | February 25, 2009 at 08:18 AM
Hi Daisy! Congrats! Your cottage is beautiful and full of colours! I can't wait to get a copy of the magazine.. and do enter my name in your giveaway! have a great day!
Fitty
Posted by: fitty | February 25, 2009 at 08:20 AM
I can't wait to see Daisy Cottage in the home tour feature. Thank you for sharing your home on the blog & in print. I love the giveaway goodies!
Posted by: Heidi W. | February 25, 2009 at 08:20 AM
How awesome that you were featured in a magazine. I can't wait to see it.I love your house and your style.(I love your yellow house, I also have a yellow house.) I would love to be in your generous giveaway.
Blessings!
Posted by: Debbie C | February 25, 2009 at 08:21 AM
Congrats Kim!!! I ordered the magazine on-line , but haven't received it yet. I can't wait!!
tina
Posted by: tina | February 25, 2009 at 08:22 AM
I can't wait to see Daisy Cottage in the home tour feature. Thank you for sharing your home on the blog & in print. I love the giveaway goodies!
Posted by: Heidi W. | February 25, 2009 at 08:23 AM
Country Sampler is one of my favorite magazines. I can see those sweet birdies on my windowsill! Love your taste, makes you feel at home and happy. THanks for the chance!
Posted by: Tammy | February 25, 2009 at 08:25 AM
Proud of you, Kim !! I love love love "Country Sampler" and will run right out for the March issue. and.. What a great/happy giveaway, please put me in.
Your "blog" is a great pick me up on a nippy winter day in Indiana.
Joy Parsons
Posted by: Joy | February 25, 2009 at 08:26 AM
Congratulations Kim and Maggie,
I have always admired that magazine and since we recently lost our Country Home subs this will be a gift to all of us,especially to me since my husband's passing. You and Maggie bring me such joy and inspiration every day so The giveaway with birds to brighten up my days would be a constant reminder of the love and joy of Daisy Cottage. Keep sharing your joy.
Love Rita
Posted by: Rita Bush | February 25, 2009 at 08:31 AM
Thank you for bringing sweetness, love, color, fun and goodness to my day. I am looking forward to this issue now more than I was because a familiar place will be there! I am happy for you...because you really do reap what you sow. How deserving!
Posted by: Janet V. | February 25, 2009 at 08:34 AM
Congratulations, Kim! You are so generous
with your gifts. Can't wait to see the
issue. Country Sampler used to have a retail store in Knoxville, Tennessee....I
used to shop there every time I would visit
my daughter at the University of Tennessee.
They have since closed but I still like
buying the magazine. There used to be for
many years a Country Sampler Craft show in Nashville twice a year but that has since
stopped, as well. Your home is so cute and
cozy.....I can understand why they would
want to feature you!
Becky
Posted by: Becky from Tennessee | February 25, 2009 at 08:36 AM
How fun! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Jan | February 25, 2009 at 08:37 AM
Oh my golly I am doing such a happy dance for you. There is no cottage more special to be published than Daisy. She truly deserves it. I cannot wait to have my very own copy! Kim, congratulations! You have captured out hearts in blog land with your personal warmth and beautiful charming cottage style. Now others can can be enriched as well. I know Fifi has done a beautiful job, along with all the others.I am just sooooooo thrilled for you!
XOXO,
Lallee
Posted by: Lallee | February 25, 2009 at 08:38 AM
Kim, congratulations! You have a distinct style that should be shown off. Please enter me in your drawing. Love the birds!
Posted by: Tanya | February 25, 2009 at 08:43 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!! Kim
Can't wait to see your magazine feature and of course, want to put my name in the hat for your drawing. Hugs, Marcy
Posted by: marcychapman | February 25, 2009 at 08:44 AM
Congratulations. Can't wait for the magazine. Your home is so beautiful. What a neat giveaway.
Posted by: Erin | February 25, 2009 at 08:45 AM
Hi Kim,
Thanks for the sweet comment you left me and I'm back, we had comp problems and I felt sooooo disconnected from everyone, don't ya hate that! How exciting for you and your sweet Daisy Cottage, you must be so excited, it is such a dream to be published in a magazine! Congrats!!!!
I am looking forward to seeing you on the pages (;
Hugs~Kelly
Posted by: Kelly~Rose Vine Cottage | February 25, 2009 at 08:48 AM
Lucky You! Daisy cottage deserves all the attention. You inspire me! Thank you
Posted by: Debi Booth | February 25, 2009 at 08:48 AM
Congratulations, you can hear the pride in your voice. It is a well deserved honor, I love looking at pictures of your home, it's always so inspiring. (I just wish I could make mine look as good!) Thanks for the giveaway, hope I win!!!
Posted by: Patti | February 25, 2009 at 08:49 AM
This is so great! I can't wait to check out the magazine. Your cottage is absolutely beautiful!! And a giveaway on top of it all - lovely :)
Posted by: Kristin | February 25, 2009 at 08:50 AM
This is wonderful Kim...my favorite blog in my favorite magazine. Congratulations!
Posted by: Deborah | February 25, 2009 at 08:50 AM
Kim,
What an honor, you and Daisy Cottage deserve all the attention :-)!! You inspire me and bring a ray of sunshine, to my life in cold, snowy Utah. Have a great time enjoying your fame!!
XOXO Debi
Posted by: Debi | February 25, 2009 at 08:53 AM
well done! how exciting for you (and Miss Maggie), I can't wait to buy this issue, hopefully I can find it!! Please include me in your giveaway, but more importantly, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Posted by: angela | February 25, 2009 at 08:54 AM
Kim, I love that your home is filled with so much color and so much love. I can't wait to see the upcoming issue of Country Sampler - congrats to you and Daisy Cottage and thank you for the continued inspiration.
Posted by: Amanda | February 25, 2009 at 08:54 AM
How lovely your home is, its truly beautiful and how I love all the sweet birds you went shopping for.Wishing everyone at Daisy Cottage a wonderful day and nothing but blue skies all around.
Lesley
Posted by: lesley ann austin | February 25, 2009 at 08:55 AM
Congratulations on being in the magazine. I have just recently started reading your blog. Each time I click the link to your blog, I wait for the beautiful picture of your yellow house to appear. It makes me smile every time. And Miss Maggie...what a livin' doll. Please include me in the giveaway. I would love to have each and every thing included in it.
Posted by: Darla J. | February 25, 2009 at 08:57 AM
Congratulations! Love your home and blog!
Posted by: sondra | February 25, 2009 at 08:58 AM
Congratulations Kim on having you cottage shown in the Home Tour edition of Country Sampler!!
I would love to enter your giveaway as well. Thanks for being so very inspiring.
Posted by: Trudy | February 25, 2009 at 09:00 AM
Congratulations Kim! I am so happy for you. I can't wait to see the magazine. You deserve all the wonderful things that are happening to you. Your sweet spirit shines through in everything you do.
Hugs,
Connie
Posted by: Connie | February 25, 2009 at 09:03 AM
how exciting!
ill be grabbing a copy of that issue!
:D
Posted by: casey | February 25, 2009 at 09:03 AM
Kim, I am so glad I checked your blog early today, because you have made my day! I am so happy for you and NO ONE deserves it more than you. You have a great style sense and I'm sick of pink and white homes.
Posted by: carol | February 25, 2009 at 09:05 AM
Wow! What an honor to be included!
Your home is so colorful! Please include me in your giveaway..those little birdies told me they'd love to come & live at my house!
Posted by: Jan Hamill | February 25, 2009 at 09:06 AM
Wow! I can't wait for that issue to hit the stands. Congratulations and thank you for all the colorful inspiration for my own home.
Kelley
Posted by: cnkkohout | February 25, 2009 at 09:08 AM
Kim - that is wonderful - and how very deserving you are to have your home featured in yet another magazine. You are always thanking your readers but I, along with all the others, thank you for your incredible inspiration and your happy spirit. Many continued blessings to your family. Cathy
Posted by: cathy murray | February 25, 2009 at 09:08 AM
That is fabulous! Of course I believe Daisy Cottage is charming enough to grace the pages any magazine! Hopefully I will win a copy... :) but if I don't I will be buying one! Congrats!
Posted by: Brooke | February 25, 2009 at 09:10 AM
I love the birds and can't wait to see Daisy cottage in print.
PattiO
Posted by: Patti O'Donnell | February 25, 2009 at 09:14 AM
Congratulations on being featured in the magazine! I always love visiting your blog because every picture of your house makes me happy! Please enter me in your giveaway. Everything you carefully picked is just perfect and I love it all.
Fran
Posted by: Fran | February 25, 2009 at 09:17 AM
I discovered your blog a few weeks ago and I LOVE it. I am so excited for you to be in a magazine!!! You lucky girl!!!Cpongrats!! I will be looking for the magazine so I can purchase it.
Sherrie
Posted by: Sherrie | February 25, 2009 at 09:19 AM
Congratulations Kim! You and your gorgeous home are very deserving of the honor! I can't wait to see Maggie gracing the pages of one of my favorite magazines!
Posted by: Carol | February 25, 2009 at 09:22 AM
Oh this is all so very fantastic! How exciting to have your cottage featured in a magazine!... and the best part... you get to live there!! *squeal* :-) Please include me in your give-away! Happy Day!
Posted by: Ginger&Pickle | February 25, 2009 at 09:27 AM
CONGRATS!!!! Things just keep getting better and better for you! I cannot wait to get my copy of the magazine! The best to you.
Posted by: jennifer | February 25, 2009 at 09:33 AM
Amazing - can't wait to see it!!!
SusanG
Posted by: SusanG | February 25, 2009 at 09:39 AM
Ohhh how wonderful. You should be so proud and the give away is so generous. Thank you. Janis
Posted by: Janis Zettel | February 25, 2009 at 09:41 AM
Wow! Wow! Wow!
How exciting. I can't wait to see the pictures, especially the one of Miss Maggie!!
So happy for you, Kim.
MimiG
Posted by: MimiG | February 25, 2009 at 09:42 AM
Congratulations Kim! I love Country Sampler magazine. It was the magazine I turned to for inspiration when decorating our "country decorated" first home :-)I would show my husband photos of benches and shelves etc ... and he would build them. When I see Country Sampler magazine it always brings back great memories of those days!
Posted by: Deb | February 25, 2009 at 09:43 AM
Kim, Congratulations! Your home is a perfect choice for Country Sampler. After such a long winter your home will add cheerful brightness to the next issue. I have subscribed to Country Sampler for a few years and look forward to seeing your cottage in the next issue. Please enter me in your give away. Birds are one of my favorite things in nature. We have our own little parakeet Tiki, who "barks" like our mini schnauzer and our shi - poo ! By the way, loved the tour through the neighborhood the day you took the long way home. Such a nice little escape on a cold grey winter day ! Isn't it amazing how one little thing a person does can affect so many, and in your case, in such a positive way? Keep up the beautiful work !
Posted by: Chris | February 25, 2009 at 09:43 AM
What a smörgåsbord of fun!
Posted by: Elaine | February 25, 2009 at 09:44 AM
Hello, I was just floating through blog land and found your blog. The amazing thing is i just finished looking at "Country Sampler". Congrats for being featured! Dee
Posted by: Dee | February 25, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Oh Kim, that is SO exciting!!!!!!! Congratulations :) Daisy Cottage is such a super star, I can't wait to see the article!
Hugs,
Dena
Posted by: Dena | February 25, 2009 at 09:57 AM
Congratulations! I can't wait til the magazine hits the stands! A cup of coffee and Country Sampler ~ what could be better!
Posted by: Cathy | February 25, 2009 at 09:58 AM
Congrats! You SOOOOO deserve to be featured!
Love your home! Thanks for sharing and for such a sweet, generous give-away!
Posted by: Nancy | February 25, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Congratulations! What a nice way to celebrate with your daughter.
Posted by: Tina in Duluth | February 25, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Congratulations Kim! I can't wait to see it!!!!!
Posted by: Andrea at Opulent Cottage | February 25, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Congratulations, Kim, and well deserved for someone so talented! Can't wait to see the magazine. Please enter me in your giveaway drawing.
Sharon Avinger
[email protected]
Posted by: Sharon | February 25, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Kim, I have actually been a fan for a long time, but I have been too shy to actually leave a comment! I adore your home. It is so lively as well as comfortable. Congratulations on your success, you deserve it!
Posted by: Lori in Idaho | February 25, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Fabulous you deserve it. Your house is so bright and cheery. I'd love to visit.
Posted by: Deborah Miller | February 25, 2009 at 10:14 AM
I just recently discovered Daisy Cottage, and I'm so inspired by your use of color. So bright and cheerful! And the things you found for your giveaway are adorable! I wish I could find a store near me that carries such treasures.
:) Allison
Posted by: Allison | February 25, 2009 at 10:15 AM
I am so excited for you. I've already ordered my copy and one for my best friend as a surprise. Words can't express what going to your site each day does for me. I still have that dream of having a special place like Daisy Cottage.
Hugs, Mary
Posted by: Mary | February 25, 2009 at 10:19 AM