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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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April 23, 2009

A Recipe and Sweet Iced Tea!

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I wanted to share a DELICIOUS recipe with you before I wander into the kitchen in a little bit and actually make it for lunch today. Feel free to jot down the recipe while you sip on a glass of sweet iced tea!

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You can find this recipe in one of my favorite cookbooks:


Savannah Collection by Martha Giddens Nesbit



MRS. SULLIVAN'S HOT CHICKEN SALAD

2 cups chopped cooked chicken

2 cups chopped celery

1 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1/2 cup slivered almonds

Salt & freshly ground black pepper

1 cup crushed potato chips

Stir all together EXCEPT potato chips.  Top with chips.

Bake in 2 quart casserole @ 450 degrees for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Serves 4

This is sooooo good.  Easy peasy and yummy.  I love to make this for my friends and it is always a hit. Serve this dish with hot buttered croissants, fresh juicy strawberries, and chocolate chip cake for dessert! They will be very happy!


I hope you enjoy this chicken salad as much as I do!!  


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Love,
Kim


P.S.

*Maggie will share HER response to this handsome guy tomorrow* 

Back soon.....

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April 22, 2009

Book Cozies

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Thank you ALL so much for visiting Kelee! She's pretty darn SPECIAL and amazing, isn't she?  I know that I am feeling very inspired, that's for sure!  You are ALL pretty darn special and amazing in my book!  You are the bestest of the best!! Thank you for your generous and kind comments over at her place too - remember kiddos - right back at YOU.  ((((((hugs)))))) 


Speaking of books ...

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My oh-so-talented sister, Jill, whipped these ADORABLE book cozies up just for me, and Daisy Cottage, of course.  ;-)

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She cleverly created the cozies out of bits and pieces of fabric remnants that she had collected.  I LOVE them!!  They slip on easily over the books!

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Look at the cute inside "flaps" ...

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Thank you Jill! They are SO fun, I'm definitely going to want more!!  I promise to keep my eye out for fabulous fabric for your collection.  See how thoughtful and helpful I am?  ;-)  Yes, I have the BEST sister in the whole world.

Well, I think I'm going to unwind a bit and cozy up with my new book cozies and a cup of hot coffee. 

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For those of you who haven't had the chance to visit The Katillac Shack, go ahead and knock on Kelee's door - she'll be so happy to meet you too!

Thank you again for being the SWEETHEARTS that you are!!!!

XO,

Kim

P.S.

Don't miss THIS LOVE LETTER - someone has a serious crush!

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April 20, 2009

Meet Kelee of The Katillac Shack!

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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 ...

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And this is Kelee's whimsical garden ...

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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 ...

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and some of these - her hand-painted Ingredients of Life jars ...

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and a few other wonderful goodies that she will tell you about!

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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


 

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April 17, 2009

Friday Wishes

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May your day be sunny and fragrant ...

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And you find yourself smiling ... a time, or two!


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Love you!

Me

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April 16, 2009

Pick YOUR Color

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Your mission, should you choose to accept it:


Pick your FAVORITE color or colors....

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And wear them ...

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And cook with them ...

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And light up your rooms with them ...

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And shop with them ...

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And, yes, even blow your cute little nose with them!   ;-)

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Because your life is your canvas and you are the artist.

When we color our lives with the hues that we love it makes us happy. 

There is NO wrong color - if you love purple, embrace it!  Please, please, please be the one to decide the color that makes YOUR spirit soar - don't let others choose for you.  The color that will always be "in" is YOUR signature color - you know the one.. the color that makes your beautiful heart skip a carefree beat or two.

More than anything, I want you to have fun with your homes, your wardrobe, and your life. 

Now then, what is YOUR favorite color?  And will you let it come out and play?  And maybe you will color outside the lines too?

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Your color is waiting for you ...


xo,

Kim

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