Please let me introduce you to my new friend, Kelee Katillac!
She is an adorable, VERY inspirational, and HIGHLY creative soul that I know you are going to love meeting. You can read all about her here. And can her pup, Oliver Wendell, be ANY cuter? Maggie is simply smitten.
This is Kelee's home ...
And this is Kelee's whimsical garden ...
Can you see why I am smitten too? ;-)
After dear Rhoda introduced Kelee to us on her site, I visited The Katillac Shack and was instantly charmed with Kelee's style and with her. I was so touched by Kelee's incredible personal journey that she shares in this video. I think you will be too.
You can imagine how honored I am that Kelee has given me a virtual room at The Katillac Shack! Thank you Kelee! Along with featuring me, she is also going to be giving away happy little things, including one of these ...
and some of these - her hand-painted Ingredients of Life jars ...
and a few other wonderful goodies that she will tell you about!
So please stop by Kelee's today and introduce yourself! She's on her cute-as-can-be porch waiting just for you. I promise-promise you will be really happy that you did - she's simply DELIGHTFUL.
Love,
Kim
photos by Roy Inman
Thanks for the heads up! Will definitely go visit. Always love meeting new people. From the pic, she looks like a full of life, fun loving person, and her pup, well who wouldn't fall in love. ;)
Posted by: Tammy | April 20, 2009 at 01:55 AM
Looks like destiny that you two would find each other...what a colorful home...there are so many cute ideas just in these pictures..can't wait to check it out. Oh and the hound...how adorable is that???
Blessings,
Susie
Posted by: Susie Homemaker | April 20, 2009 at 05:40 AM
Kim - I just popped over from Kelee's sight to say WOW! You two really are soul sisters! I've enjoyed your blog and will be sure to pop back in soon - with my favorite color in hand!
Posted by: Yvonne | April 20, 2009 at 07:13 AM
I've been visiting Kelee at her blog and am so impressed with her! Love her Habitat projects and am hoping to get involved right here in Birmingham! Thanks for sharing her story Kim!
Posted by: Kathi | April 20, 2009 at 07:31 AM
Nice to meet you Yvonne!!
xo,
Me
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | April 20, 2009 at 08:37 AM
Hi Kim
Even before I visit Kelee I know I'm going to love her. Just the colors of her house alone win me over. How wonderful for you to get to know her. Stop by my blog today if you have time. I think you will enjoy it.
Hugs, Rhondi
Posted by: Rhondi | April 20, 2009 at 09:22 AM
Kim - thank you so much!! as you know, I'm going through some "syuff" right now, and Kelee's site is such inspiration - just waht I needed!! Thank you!!
Susan g
Posted by: SusanG | April 20, 2009 at 09:44 AM
Kim, thanks for introducing us to such a creative lady! Don't you just love the color of her home? That won me over right away!
Hope you have a wonderful day!
Carol
Posted by: Carol | April 20, 2009 at 09:44 AM
Sigh...me and my typos. That is of course "stuff" I am going through, not "syuff" (whatever that might be!), and is just WHAT I needed. :)
Susan G
Posted by: SusanG | April 20, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Wonderful, Radiant, Beautiful Kim!!!!!!
You are a light and Daisy Cottage is a Lighthouse--spreading the glow of joy and inspiration to all who find you! Your personal style
is so charming and authentic. Your readers are so talented and creative...I have been out visiting this morning! You all share so much! Thank-you -deeply for including me in the Daisy Cottage family. Oliver thanks you and most especially pledges his never-ending love to Miss Maggie!
love,kelee
Posted by: Kelee Katillac | April 20, 2009 at 09:48 AM
P.S. Stop by soon--a lot of your friends are leaving messages for you! love,kelee
Posted by: Kelee Katillac | April 20, 2009 at 09:53 AM
fabulous! My dog is Oliver Wendall also!
Lea
xo
Posted by: Lea Harper | April 20, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Kim! Came over from The Katillac shack to say"WOW!"Love your style and blog. Count me a friend!
Posted by: Jen | April 20, 2009 at 10:27 AM
I am always so blown away by people like you Kim and your new friend Kelee who are so so creative, it's amazing the talent you guys have. Thanks for sharing and have a beautiful day. I hope it's nice in your part of the world cuz it's an ugly cold rainy day here....whoa is me..where is my springtime??
Hugs,
LeAnn:)
Posted by: LeAnn | April 20, 2009 at 10:36 AM
Good morning Kim,
I loved meeting Kelee and Oliver Wendell. He and Maggie would be just adorable together.
Blessings, Patty
Posted by: Patty | April 20, 2009 at 10:36 AM
Kim,
I just read your entry on Kelee Katillac's blog. It is so beautiful seeing folks express creativity and share it with others. True creatives know how to share and teach others. Thank you for giving back!
Posted by: Sam | April 20, 2009 at 10:42 AM
What an adorable home (and garden)! I'm off checkin' it out.
Posted by: Maya | April 20, 2009 at 11:05 AM
How fun! I love both posts today & am so happy that Kelee featured you too, You are SO deserving, my dear friend. I just adore Kelee's house too, what a beauty & her sweet doggie is just adorable too, I can see why he & Maggie would be buddies.
Posted by: Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality | April 20, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Welcome Jen and Sam!! We are all happy to have you here!
xo,
Me
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | April 20, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Oh I love all the color in her world! Thanks for the introduction...
Posted by: Vee | April 20, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Kelee's house is so colorful and happy, just like your's, Kim. Thank's for introducing her and ADORABLE Oliver Wendell!
Hugs,
Donna
Posted by: Donna | April 20, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Hi Kim :)
I went over there before when Rhoda posted about her, but didn't have time to read much before I was interupted by life ;)
I'm on my way back now....
love,
rue
Posted by: rue | April 20, 2009 at 11:30 AM
I just love the plates for the garden bed edging. What a great idea!
Posted by: Tanya | April 20, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Oh, my gosh, what fun! I think I'll have to be looking for some cool old plates now!
Posted by: Mom2fur | April 20, 2009 at 12:30 PM
i AM A kELEE FAN AND NOW LOVE YOU! hAPPY TO HAVE YOU AT THE KATILLAC SHACK. kELEE'S WORK HAS CHANGED MY LIFE. LOVE YOUR BLOG TOO!
Posted by: RHONDA CARTER | April 20, 2009 at 12:43 PM
Welcome Rhonda!!!! (((hugs)))
me
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | April 20, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Kim - I just stopped by Kelee's sight and saw your lovely blog and decided to check it out. I love how you use found pieces - I will be sure to stop by again when I can read more!
Posted by: Steve | April 20, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Hi Kim: I have followed Kelee since her first book came out and she was on Oprah. She is a dear and true person. I can see why she considers you a soul sister! You have the same life color! It is good to see you at her place! I will be back here.:)
Posted by: Bebe Quinn | April 20, 2009 at 01:21 PM
What a charming house she has! Love it! :-)
Posted by: Julia @ Hooked on Houses | April 20, 2009 at 01:45 PM
Welcome Steve & Bebe!!
xo,
Me
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | April 20, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Two Dogs named Oliver Wendall! Incredible, btw Daisy Cottage is a great site!
Posted by: Jon | April 20, 2009 at 03:22 PM
Hi Daisiettes!
Thank-you for all your extra kind comments and for stopping by the Katillac Shack! I am making something to represent your answers to the "Ingredients of Life" Post! Be sure and answer--I will show the piece that I make from all our "Ingredients of Life" comments on Friday when I announce the Giveaway winners!
Never ending thanks to Kim your beautiful leader here at the mecca!
love,kelee talk to you later
Posted by: Kelee Katillac | April 20, 2009 at 06:15 PM
I'm heading over there right now! Thanks for introducing us:>)
Posted by: Kathy | April 20, 2009 at 06:57 PM
Kim, I hadn't been to your blog in awhile and I just sat down and had the best time looking through your last several posts!
I LOVE the chair you bought for your granny room! Also, all the pictures of the vivid colors made me smile.
Posted by: Victoria | April 20, 2009 at 08:05 PM
Welcome Jon and welcome back Victoria!!!
xo,
Me
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | April 20, 2009 at 08:19 PM
How neat! I had fun on her site and love seeing your pics! Congrats!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | April 20, 2009 at 09:35 PM
Kim-
Very nice post. Nice meeting Kelee and seeing her video:) sweet lady.
Blessings,
aimee
Posted by: aimee | April 20, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Thanks for sharing your friends and finds! I just wanted to drop by and invite you and your reader friends to join in on the GIVEAWAY fun over at my blog: www.TJsSweetHome.blogspot.com ~
Posted by: TJ | April 20, 2009 at 11:09 PM
Oooooooo, I can't wait to head on over.
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L. | April 21, 2009 at 12:42 AM
Good Morning KIM and Daisies!!!!
Kim your Room at the Katillac Shack is SOOO magnificent! I keep walking in it over and over!!! Your use of color and placement is perfect. You have a gift for balance and integration. Even though it is cottage eclectic with lots of materials and influences your consistent balance and use of color is glue that holds together your 3-D picture! The photography is delightful--lighting so natural. What a gift it is to have YOU in the Kat Shack! KIM is in THE HOUSE!
Your readers are like you --you all are full of heart, creativity and wisdom. Thank-you for the comments here and over at The Katillac Shack! I am learning so much from you all.
Here's to a day that is like the tulips blooming in the yard here: bright, joyful and in celebration. I love you Kim, Daisies and Maggie. And Daisy Cottage-- The Katillac Shack is yours always!
kelee
Posted by: Kelee Katillac | April 21, 2009 at 09:33 AM
How fun! I love new links! I'm off to visit her site now. Thanks for sharing Kim!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | April 21, 2009 at 12:47 PM
OMGosh! Kelee is wonderful. The video made me laugh and cry. She and her work is such a needed light in our world. I know personally that without creativity over the past six months, actually throughout most of my life, I couldn't have made it to now. Thanks so much sweet Kim for sharing Kelee with us. ♥
Posted by: Betty Jo | April 21, 2009 at 02:42 PM
Hi There!
I am a Katillac Shack site regular and am delighted to have you there Kim! And so happy to find your beautiful blog!So lovely. Thank-you for doing what you do!I will stop by often...your puppy daughter is so cute.
Posted by: robin atterbury | April 21, 2009 at 03:56 PM
Congratulations on having your own room at the Katillac Shack! You two are definitely kindred spirits!
Posted by: Lady Dorothy | April 21, 2009 at 06:52 PM
It make's me happy just looking at her place. I'm heading over to her place now.
Posted by: Steph | April 21, 2009 at 07:23 PM
Thank you EVERYONE!!
Welcome Robin!!!
And Kelee - there are no words to describe how I feel about YOUR amazing talent, beautiful spirit, and all of the gifts that you share with your incredible and intuitive heart. Thank you for EVERYTHING!!!!
xo,
Me
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | April 21, 2009 at 09:38 PM
Oh, how I adore that house. That garden. That car. That Bassett! Think Kelee would swap lives with me for a week or so?
Posted by: bungalowbliss | April 22, 2009 at 09:55 AM
What a great blog!
Posted by: SoBella Creations | April 22, 2009 at 08:07 PM
I love the basset hound, he is so cool looking with his bandanna.
House is adorble and happy, makes me smile.
Thanks for sharing.
Betsy
Posted by: bee | May 02, 2009 at 10:25 PM