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You truly live in wonderland! The neighborhood just oozes charm and warmth. It's a perfect place for you to live, and you're perfect for it too.
Posted by: Lallee | February 17, 2009 at 05:54 PM
Lovely! What a treat for my rainy day! It must be wonderful to pull up to that sweet Daisy Cottage! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Inger Luff | February 17, 2009 at 06:09 PM
Thank you for such a pretty tour! ~Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
Posted by: Kelly | February 17, 2009 at 06:14 PM
Wow! What a breath of fresh air in the month of February! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mary Lou | February 17, 2009 at 06:19 PM
You gotta love palm trees and cottages.
So jealous of your GREENERY! (I'm in Minnesota!)
Posted by: Bet | February 17, 2009 at 06:21 PM
the flowers are so pretty ! i love the ride !thanks carol(there is still no place like HOME!
Posted by: carol | February 17, 2009 at 06:24 PM
Thank you for sharing the "scenic route" with me! It was lovely! :)
Posted by: tattingchic | February 17, 2009 at 06:25 PM
That's wonderful! Everything is so green and pretty in your neck of the woods. Thanks for the ride..most enjoyable.
RiverBend Farm
Posted by: Berte | February 17, 2009 at 06:25 PM
Beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing....!
Posted by: Kathleen Schott | February 17, 2009 at 06:34 PM
I'll take one of each, thank you!
Posted by: Lisa | February 17, 2009 at 06:43 PM
Thanks for the tour. I had to turn around and go back to look again... made me miss my Florida cottage... sigh.
Posted by: Kathi | February 17, 2009 at 06:45 PM
You live in a gorgeous neighborhood! Thanks for the tour.
Posted by: paintergal | February 17, 2009 at 07:00 PM
I'd take the long way home every day if my neighborhood looked like something out of a storybook like yours does! Thanks for sharing.
Di
The Blue Ridge Gal
Posted by: Di | February 17, 2009 at 07:04 PM
I'd take the long way home too if there was as much charm on the way as you've shown. Thank you so much for sharing your long way home. I really enjoyed it. laurie
Posted by: laurie | February 17, 2009 at 07:05 PM
I adored that first little gingerbread trimmed cottage. For some reason I like smaller houses best. Something so cozy about them. Thanks for taking us for a ride!
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | February 17, 2009 at 07:06 PM
Were you driving? It looked like a nice walk through a beautiful neighborhood. Thanks for the tour...
Posted by: Vee | February 17, 2009 at 07:16 PM
How beautiful! I will always take the long way if time allows...there's so much rushing in life, it just makes it more pleasant.
Posted by: Tracy | February 17, 2009 at 07:21 PM
What a lovely tour. I wish we had a bit of green here in Ohio right now. I am longing for Spring. ;-) Pam
Posted by: Pam | February 17, 2009 at 07:23 PM
How nice! It doesn't look so dreary...as it does around here! It's so cold and bleak here in the mountains! Thanks for the afternoon drive! I enjoyed it!
Posted by: Lavender Dreamer | February 17, 2009 at 07:46 PM
Oh my gosh it was lovely! What is that song playing? I can't wait for summer!
Lea
xo
Posted by: Lea Harper | February 17, 2009 at 07:46 PM
Thanks for the little escape ~ all those houses are beautiful and *Loved* so pretty!
Posted by: Shawn | February 17, 2009 at 07:49 PM
I had to double check and see what state you are in since i saw blooming flowers lol! Great pics!
Posted by: CatHerder | February 17, 2009 at 08:06 PM
I love those cottage houses! Beautiful! Thanks for the drive!
Posted by: Susan | February 17, 2009 at 08:17 PM
Ahh....lovely!!!
Posted by: Rachel | February 17, 2009 at 08:42 PM
ooops, I thought you were out for a power-walk
...guess you would've burned up all the calories from supper...hehe
Posted by: cityfarmer | February 17, 2009 at 08:50 PM
Ummmm..I don't think I've found that route..you must take me along the next time !!
((Hugs))
Cindy @ Happinest
Posted by: cindy h | February 17, 2009 at 09:02 PM
Kim I sure did enjoy the tour of your neighborhood. Feel free to take the long way home anyday. Each home was so charming and pretty just like you. I would love to live in any one of those pretty homes. RJ
Posted by: RJ | February 17, 2009 at 09:04 PM
I just ran across your blog today. Thanks for comment by the way :) I love all your ideas and pictures. The long way home looks charming and wonderful...what a great idea!! I will be stopping by your blog often!
Posted by: Natasha | February 17, 2009 at 09:07 PM
Until I found your blog, I thought Florida was filled with cement block houses with Florida rooms. Wow! Was I wrong.
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L. | February 17, 2009 at 09:24 PM
Dear Kim, Beautiful homes, I love the one with the flag. It looks so cozy and inviting for some reason. And I love the kitty. After a drive like that, don't you just love to walk in your home and really, really love it?
Posted by: Diane | February 17, 2009 at 09:59 PM
Oh, how I love it! Great pictures, Kim, and I'm completely stumped on that first one. Hmmmmm.... have to think about that.
I thought about you today as I drove through the Ocala National Forest. I saw sandhill cranes on the side of the road and scouted for bear (none to be found today). I saw some beautiful scenery along the route and some other animals, but none as cute as Miss Maggie! :-) Hope her itchies are better...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Posted by: Sheila | February 17, 2009 at 10:02 PM
What a fun virtual tour. I loved the drive. Wish I could make it everyday.
Thanks for sharing such lovely photo's.
Have a Blessed week.
Sherry
Posted by: sherry | February 17, 2009 at 10:03 PM
Don't you just feel rich looking at all the beautiful architecture. And that Kitty! I would love to give her a hug. Cherrie
Posted by: cherrie | February 17, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Oh, I loved the tour! Thank you! My sister Natasha turned me onto your blog!!
Posted by: michele jansen | February 17, 2009 at 10:20 PM
I would take that route every day! xo, suzy
Posted by: GeorgiaPeachez | February 17, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Thanks for bringing some sunshine to cold and snowy Utah. We say lets go the scenic route when we want to go home the long way. One of my favorite things to do. Mimi
Posted by: mimisue | February 17, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Thank you for the tour..lovely neighborhood..sun..wow..we still have winter, but one can dream...
Posted by: bettyann | February 17, 2009 at 10:57 PM
So beautiful!!! I would take the long way home too, that is enough to inspire anyone. So tasteful and peaceful. Have a blessed week!
Linda from Kindlelight Blessings
Posted by: Linda | February 17, 2009 at 11:22 PM
Thank You Kim! I left beautiful Bartow Fl. two years ago and your pictures made me feel like I was home again.
Posted by: Kathy | February 17, 2009 at 11:44 PM
Love all those cute houses in your town!
Blessings!
Patti
Posted by: Delighted Heart | February 18, 2009 at 12:11 AM
Oh it was quiet delightful! :)
Posted by: Jules from The Roost | February 18, 2009 at 12:13 AM
Beautiful! I love an easy drive.
Join me for thrifty Thursday this week is you can!
Posted by: Leigh | February 18, 2009 at 12:51 AM
I did. Cute houses. thanks. mishelle ps. Now if you could just get in them and take pictures. lol.
Posted by: mishelle | February 18, 2009 at 02:49 AM
Lovely. Thanks for taking the time to take us along.
Posted by: Sally | February 18, 2009 at 03:11 AM
Wow, I would take the long way home everyday!
Posted by: Colleen | February 18, 2009 at 07:33 AM
Kim,
I think I would be tempted to take the long way home everyday. Thanks for the drive.
Posted by: Kimberly | February 18, 2009 at 07:59 AM
Kim, thank you for the drive, it was so very picturesque!! I too am jealous of your greenery!! I am in Winnipeg, MB, we won't see green until April. So it helps to see your lovely neighborhoods. Hugs, ~cindy s~
Posted by: Cindy | February 18, 2009 at 08:43 AM
Love the cottages but the green plants are what I'm craving now. Thanks for the view!
Posted by: Tanya | February 18, 2009 at 08:45 AM
DEAR KIM,
THANK YOU FOR THE BEAUTIFUL TOUR
MY ANDY PANDY EVEN LOVED THAT GORGEOUS CAT YOU took A PICTURE OF AND OLE SARGE SPACEY CAT EVEN KINDA FOR A MINUTE ENJOYED THAT GORGEOUS CAT....
BEAUTIFUL HOUSES BUT I STILL LOVE DEAR DAISY THE BEST.
GIVE MAGGIE A HUG...MY SAMMY SCHAUNZER THINKS SHE IS ADORABLE
HUGS
BLESSINGS
debbie
Posted by: debbie ragan | February 18, 2009 at 08:52 AM
What a wonderful drive. I love all those cottages. What a neat place to live.
Posted by: Erin | February 18, 2009 at 09:01 AM
What beautiful cottages on such a delightfully beautiful day! Today I am seeing gloomy skies with snow threatening to fall from the sky. Thank you for a spot of brightness in my day!
Posted by: Lisa ~A Cottage to Me | February 18, 2009 at 09:03 AM
Oh I did enjoy it! Yes, I did! xo rachel
Posted by: Rachel Going | February 18, 2009 at 09:05 AM
Oh that was fun, so many pretty houses! What a lovely view indeed :)
Hugs,
Dena
Posted by: Dena | February 18, 2009 at 09:34 AM
Loved it! Thanks so much for taking us on your beautiful ride (;
Hugs~Kelly
Posted by: Kelly Long | February 18, 2009 at 09:52 AM
Such charming houses, full of character and whimsy! Thank you for the tour today!
Posted by: Robin | February 18, 2009 at 09:54 AM
Thanks for the tour!
Posted by: SoBella Creations | February 18, 2009 at 10:11 AM
I do the same thing. Thanks for sharing your drive with us.
Posted by: Bobbie Lynn | February 18, 2009 at 10:40 AM
:)
Kathy :)
Posted by: Kathy | February 18, 2009 at 11:25 AM
What beautiful houses Kim..thanks for the tour! The weather looks beautiful down there! Better than the gloomy day we have here!
Hugz,
michele
Posted by: Michele | February 18, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Oh Kim! How beautiful and quaint your "neck of the woods" are. It's so cozy and inviting. It's like something I imagine heaven would be like.
Hugs,
Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne | February 18, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Oh thank you. As I look out my window I see snow here in reno. I long for spring I also long to buy a home in the old south west reno. We owned a home in that area of reno 4000 sq feet pool and all, and since we are empty nesters we decided to sell the grand old dame 24 hours two full price offers and we had no were to live, our realtor told us not to find a home first it was a hard market and there we were with no home. This was 1 year ago My husband would not rent so we bought a 2400 sq tuscan home I have turned it into a euro cottage it is beautiful how ever it does not have the charm of the old newlannds area. so we are going to take a leap of faith put our home on the market I just found a 1300 sq 1936 cottage and it does have a 900 sq basement for when our grandchildren come we have 5 under the age of 7 so I can set it up to be a fun play room. Your drive to day confirmed how I want to get back to my old hood its just hard to get homes there even in this market. So thoughts become things, so I will think of good things, and your jouney today makes my day. Thank you for confirming my desire, those homes look like my old neighbor hood
Posted by: laurie herring | February 18, 2009 at 12:04 PM
What a lovely neighborhood! I'd love to live there. Love the pretty kitty, too!
Hugs, Susan
Posted by: Susan | February 18, 2009 at 12:14 PM
beautiful photos, beautiful ride!
thanks, daisy cottage!
xo
Posted by: elyse | February 18, 2009 at 12:42 PM
hello -
just foud you through the grapevine, and i'll definitely be back to see what you're up to! i too live in a cottage with a little doxie (people and kitties too!)
anyhoo, nice to "meet" you!
xo heidi
Posted by: Heidi | February 18, 2009 at 01:20 PM
Great tour Kim. Although I have traveled to many places in the US and abroad I have never been to Florida. These houses look so atypical of what I think Florida looks like; thanks for the education and now I want to see inside these great homes>
Janet
Posted by: janet | February 18, 2009 at 02:47 PM
Thank you for dreamy eye candy!
Posted by: Vicki | February 18, 2009 at 03:33 PM
I like the smaller homes best, too. Thank you for posting this! I love to look at older homes!
Posted by: Diane | February 18, 2009 at 03:39 PM
I could truly live in any one of those homes. That cat is too adorable. :)
Posted by: Michelle | February 18, 2009 at 03:58 PM
I love all the sunshine and green on this dreary Feb day in NY. Such pretty homes and I love that they are all so different. You live in a lovely area.
Posted by: mary | February 18, 2009 at 04:35 PM
Hi sweet Kim :)
I feel as though I just took a trip back in time. Your neighborhood is so charming and all the homes there look like something out of a beautiful movie. I had the best time :)
love you,
rue
Posted by: rue | February 18, 2009 at 05:12 PM
magnificent!
Posted by: shiela | February 18, 2009 at 05:33 PM
How beautiful!!! What a lovely way to walk home :)
Posted by: Heather | February 18, 2009 at 07:47 PM
thanks for the beautiful tour of your neighborhood. every house looks like it belongs in a magazine. where do you live?
Posted by: spread your wings | February 18, 2009 at 08:53 PM
thank you so much for brightening my cold winter day with this home tour and reminding me that soon enough I will see green grass again! I would take any one of those cute cottages :)
Posted by: Kristin | February 18, 2009 at 10:25 PM
I live in New Zealand, and it's so wonderful to be able to view your pretty neighbourhood. maybe I will visit some day???? Thanks for the scenic tour.
Cheers
NZ Carla
Posted by: Carla Balfour | February 18, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Good Morning Kim,
Enjoyed walking with you! Having once lived in Lakeland I felt very at home on your tour. Such a beautiful place. Thanks, Marcy
Posted by: marcychapman | February 19, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Did I mention that I love when you take the long way home too...thanks for the tour.
Sarah
The Estate of Things
Posted by: Sarah | February 19, 2009 at 04:00 PM
Why is it when you take a picture that doesn't have the object centered it looks good but when I do it....well it looks awful! :D You sure are amazing I love reading your blog!
Posted by: Crystal | February 19, 2009 at 05:31 PM
Kim,
Thanks for taking us along. I love homes that give you a hug.
Hugs to you,
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | February 19, 2009 at 08:38 PM
I miss neighborhoods like that! No subdivision. Each house different. Lovely.
Posted by: Jeanne | February 19, 2009 at 10:43 PM
Beautiful homes, Kim. I loved taking the tour!
Hugs,
Donna
Posted by: Donna | February 20, 2009 at 07:38 AM
thanks for the ride!!
Posted by: D'Ann | February 23, 2009 at 11:37 PM
thanks for let me ride with you I love old houses sandy Rustic & Country French
Posted by: sandy | February 23, 2009 at 11:47 PM
Oh, thank you for this wonderful "drive"! So glorious! I'd love to go on a drive with you any time...you know just where to go!
Posted by: Cheryl Bass | March 02, 2009 at 06:14 PM
Kim, I loved the long way home, wanted to stop and visit. To see inside and the backyards, they all look so inviting. A lovely neighborhood, I would be taking the long way home, many times. Of course I love your home and the color yellow,and your choices in decor. Another hug to Maggie.
Take care, Brook
Posted by: Brook Sellers | March 03, 2009 at 08:05 PM
Love the fotos of the lovely houses. It reminded me of Monterrey or Carmel CA homes. They have such charm. I am ready for Spring.
Thank you for the tour.
NHR
Posted by: Nancy Romero | March 07, 2009 at 10:59 AM