Good Morning!
First, thank you all SO much - from the bottom of my heart, for your outpouring of love for Lenna. I know that you have helped her enormously as she has helped US to remember those things that are truly important in our lives. She hopes to join us in Blogland one day and when she does I will share her link with you. You may also write to Lenna at:
In the meantime, Lenna you are ALWAYS welcome here and I know that you will be treasuring your time visiting our friends and neighbors near and far who have so lovingly shared and opened their hearts to you. We are all in this world together. You are NEVER alone.
Secondly, the Random Number Generator picked Mia as the winner of my Just Because Giveaway! Here is her comment:
Too too fun!! My favorite place to visit...home! And anywhere my family is. Especially when my family is camping in the Santa Cruz mountains here in California! :)
Congratulations Mia! Please email me your mailing address and I will get your package off to you this week. AND thank you everyone for sharing your favorite places to visit! What a fabulous resource for all of us to refer to! Thank you, THANK YOU.
And thirdly (is that how you say it?), while Maggie plays peek-a-boo...
And the crape myrtles bloom SO beautifully ...
I'm going to savor EVERY photograph and word of this just released book ...
Waterside Cottages is written by Barbara Jacksier and photographed by Dan Mayers - two VERY talented spirits who I have had the honor of working with in the past. You can visit Barbara at her blog, which is always fun and inspirational. Dan photographed Daisy Cottage for Cottage Style magazine when Barbara was the editor-in-chief and you may visit him and see more of his amazing work at his site. AND you can visit here to order your OWN autographed copy of Waterside Cottages! I am LOVING mine!
This book is BEAUTIFUL. Honestly, it is really really beautiful.
PLEASE treat yourself to a copy - a lot of labor AND love went into this artful and inspiring book. Thank you Barbara and Dan for creating something that will, indeed, be a timeless testament to cottages that whisper soul.
AND, I will also treat myself today to savoring every page of the latest issue of Romantic Country, which is also BEAUTIFUL ...
My always inspiring and much loved friend, Fifi, has done it AGAIN. This issue is gorgeous from cover to cover and you will LOVE it too. Promise, promise.
May your day be as special as you are - thank you again for ALL that you give, and well - for being you. You ALL have so much to offer and help so many with your heartfelt words and generosity. What a beautiful world we live in - and it is because of souls like YOU.
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL
Never, ever forget that!
Love,
Kim
Looks like a book I could sink my teeth into. Got it in my Amazon cart.
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | July 12, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Hi Kim.....Congrats to Mia :)
Wish it were me....but there is always next time !!!
Love that pic of Maggie have a wonderful Sunday Kim.. it is such a pretty day here in the NE......we just had breakfast on the deck !!!
xo Kathy :)
Posted by: Kathy | July 12, 2009 at 11:33 AM
congratulations Mia! you are one blessed lady:) Thank you kim for being you, sweet, and thoughtful.
blessings,
aimee
Posted by: aimee | July 12, 2009 at 11:39 AM
I've been sitting on the patio enjoying the breeze & enjoying my copy of that gorgeous book. Barbara signed it so sweetly.
Yay for Mia! Lucky girl :-)
Posted by: I'm Julia | July 12, 2009 at 12:07 PM
Am I lucky? Yes I am!!!! So grateful too :) Certainly never expected to be the recipient of so much generosity, and I promise to be a good steward for this little piece of Daisy Spirit. xoxo
Posted by: mia | July 12, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Happy Sunday everyone.
Kim, First I want to say the photos of the Crape Myrtles are beautiful and received an out loud "wow" from me. Second congrats Mia! Thirdly, (I say it is a word)I am a beautiful soul by the grace of God who gives me my next breath. My cup overflows with gratitude.
Nancy M.
Posted by: Nancy M. | July 12, 2009 at 01:31 PM
Congratulations, Mia!
Love the pic of Maggie 'hiding'. What a cutie.
And, thank you Kim for your beautiful and inspiring blog. Visiting Daisy Cottage online is a wonderful start or end! to my day. Very inspiring and cozy. Yes, you make online communication cozy! :-)
Have a fantastic and beautiful day.
Posted by: D'Ann | July 12, 2009 at 01:38 PM
Congratulations Mia!!
I will be ordering Waterside Cottages this week. . .can't wait!! Love the pics of the crepe myrtle and little sweet Maggie! I just picked up the new Romantic Country the other day and finally today I am sitting down to enjoy every single page,
Have a great day!
Toni
Posted by: Toni | July 12, 2009 at 02:25 PM
Congratulations Mia! Waterside cottage looks like a beautiful way to spend a sunday afternoon. I just went to our local library yesterday and brought several decorateing magazines and cook books home. This was all because I have found such happiness here at daisy cottage and a couple of others I have found. I will be enjoying my new found sunshine and inspiration thanks to all you wonderful ladies here in Blog land! Have a great day! sherry
Posted by: Sherry | July 12, 2009 at 04:29 PM
Hi Kim,
Hope you're having a well deserved wonderful day. It is a beautiful day here in Mississauga, Ontario.
Congratulations Mia on this your lucky day. Enjoy!
Love & Blessing to all my blogging friends who visit Daisy Cottage on a regular basis. Have a good rest of the day and a good night.
Cheers
Fay Marie
Posted by: Fay Marie | July 12, 2009 at 04:40 PM
Love the color of that crape myrtle! Gorgeous! Miss Maggie is so cute peeking out like that! I'm having trouble finding Romantic Homes Magazine here. I am going to get a copy of Waterside Cottages! Looks lovely!
Hope you have a beautiful day Kim. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and photos. You are such an inspiration!
Posted by: kathi | July 12, 2009 at 05:55 PM
I was just on the southside of Lakeland this afternoon and saw some of the most gorgeous crape myrtles. Loaded with so many blooms. That was a wonderful story about Lenna and so glad your blog helped her to step into the light. Congrats to Mia on giveaway prize!
Posted by: Becky | July 12, 2009 at 06:22 PM
Kim, your photos are so pretty. I love Crepe Myrtle.
Congrats, Mia.
Mary Lou
Posted by: Mary Lou | July 12, 2009 at 07:24 PM
Congratulations to Mia! Looks like I need a copy of Waterside Cottages. Your photos are, as usual, gorgeous.
Posted by: Snap | July 12, 2009 at 07:38 PM
Hey Congratulations Mia; on winning the give a way. You are one Lucky lady. I have seen the book all over blog land, I will have to go and check out my book club for it or Amazon. Have a beautiful Sunday evening.
Hugs;
Alaura
P.S. I love the new issue of Romantic Country it is just full of beauties....
Posted by: Alauar Parrish | July 12, 2009 at 08:28 PM
I am so loving the Romantic Country magazine...Fifi is sooo talented...very inspiring, as are you dear Kim. I am going to look for the beach book BECAUSE I am coming to FLORIDA to the BEACH for vacation with my teenage daughters...and we are so excited to wedge our butts in the sand at Tampa and Clearwater for a week of sun, fun and SEAFOOD!
Posted by: Anita | July 12, 2009 at 09:12 PM
Congratulations to Mia - lucky winner.
Barbara's book looks gorgeous.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | July 12, 2009 at 11:51 PM
Congratulations to Mia!
I must get a copy of the new book. I know I would love it! I just put together a candle with the beach I brought home for vacation--same exact color and everything! It will go in my bath when we finish our redo.
The Crepe Myrtles are beautiful against the sky in your photo!
XO to little Miss Peek-a-boo and you too!
Lallee
Posted by: Lallee | July 13, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Congrats to your winner! Shoot! I saw that magazine at Borders last week and passed it by.
Posted by: Vee | July 13, 2009 at 11:13 AM
{{sigh}} Such lovely, sunny pictures! After all the rain we have had this week, it's grand to be reminded what it looks like.
Waterside Cottages looks good enough to eat. I think I will pester the librarians until they order it. Our library is woefullly short of soul-feeding eye candy.
Thank you again for sharing your beautiful talent, Kim-Angel.
Posted by: Lenna | July 13, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Such a lovely post! I cannot wait to get my copy of Waterside Cottages! This issue of Romantic Country is stunning as always. I read them over and over again with tea or lemonade, sitting on the front porch. To me, that is the perfect way to spend a summer day! Your Crepe Myrtles are GORGEOUS!!!! I love those :)
Hugs,
Amy
Posted by: Bunny Rose Cottage | July 13, 2009 at 03:44 PM
Hi sweet Kim!
I've missed you too.... so very much. I loved going to Savannah with you and I'm so glad you bought the bag with the dachshund on it ;)
Lena's letter to you was beautiful and so inspiring. She's right... YOU make every one's day and your blog can make the greyest day sunny.
I already have Fifi's magazine, but I'll have to grab a copy of Barbara's book.
love you!
rue
Posted by: rue | July 13, 2009 at 05:56 PM
Love the picture of Maggie! I remember that one of the first posts that I ever read on Daisy Cottage had a picture of Maggie peeking out from behind a pot of geraniums! It was so.darn.cute and I had even saved it to share with my grandchildren!! So really Kim, it was Maggie that brought me back!! ;o) But I've loved Daisy Cottage, you and Maggie every since!! Also, I have my Waterside Cottage on order! Have to wait until Barbara gets back from vacation to receive it tho! And it's sure hard waiting!!
Posted by: Bambi | July 13, 2009 at 09:02 PM
Thanks for the reminder on the book! I remember reading about it while they worked on it! Looks gorgeous!
Posted by: Jeanne @ Inspiring Ideas | July 13, 2009 at 09:26 PM
So many beautiful blogs, so many great magazines, so little time!!
Posted by: PamperingBeki | July 14, 2009 at 04:47 PM