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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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February 25, 2009

Country Sampler Magazine

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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!!
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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....

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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...

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A bright apron ...

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A green bird ...

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A sweet hand towel ...

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A blue bird ...

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A daisy coin purse ...

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A daisy wall hook ...

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And a cute fingertip towel ...

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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!


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Love always,

Kim

   

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February 24, 2009

Cupcake Love

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No, I did not make this ADORABLE cupcake.

But she did.

This little love is SO sweet ... me thinks I must have more! ;-)

Why don't you treat yourself, too, to something so deliciously cute?  I think, no I KNOW, that you deserve a cupcake or two!!

xo,
Kim

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February 23, 2009

Tiny Handkerchief

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At first glance, the yard sale did not look too promising.  There were tables and tables topped with the typical family cast-offs - which included old romance novels, plastic cups, out-dated electronics, and well-worn shoes.

But buried beneath the rubble, was a lone Ziploc baggie containing a multitude of old white hankies for a few dollars.  Now you know me - I felt like I had to rescue these tiny pieces of cloth and so I did.

After arriving home, and upon further inspection of my newly acquired treasures, I happily discovered that there was one tiny handkerchief trimmed in perfect little red and pink flowers ...
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Something so tiny and SO sweet can make us SO happy... isn't that nice?

Bless you tiny hanky!

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February 21, 2009

Let's Take A Trip!

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Our bags are packed and we are ready to explore ...

Where should we go? 

Somewhere far?  Somewhere near?
Somewhere new?  Somewhere dear?

Our train is waiting ...  adventures await!

All Aboard!

And someone please pack the peanut M&M's - I'm having a serious craving.

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February 19, 2009

What's New?

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So, dear ones,  what's new with YOU?

I'll go put the coffee on and let's catch up.

Who wants to go first?  ;-)

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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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  • "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

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  • "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

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  • "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

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  • "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

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  • "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

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  • "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

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  • "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

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  • "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

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  • "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.

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  • "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

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  • "Your blog has helped me start to see the beauty in life again." ~ Joy

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  • "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

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  • "Your words and thoughts of encouragement help me see myself with value. You are a blessing. Thank you." ~ Tracy

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  • "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

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  • "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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