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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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August 31, 2009

Brownies for Breakfast!

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Good Morning!  Please help yourself to a brownie!  They are sooo good with your morning coffee, right?  I know, I know... calories, calories!  BUT life is short and I think a Monday morning is deserving of a brownie, or two!  ;-)

My friend Lori made these DELICIOUS brownies.  I photographed her home yesterday and will share with YOU sometime next week.  Yay!  You will love her home!

And please come back tomorrow as we are going to my friend Cindy's house!  You will love it too!! 

xo,

Kim

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August 28, 2009

Happy Weekend!

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Back soon!!


Love,


Kim



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August 27, 2009

Be True to YOU

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I'd like to share two emails that I received from a beautiful reader named Suzanne ...

The first one:


Dear Miss Daisy Cottage i.e. Kim,

I just wanted to send this email of thanks for many hours of enjoyment viewing your beautiful blog.

I am a high school English teacher, and one week before my 50th birthday I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer, stage IIIA. I am presently in treatment and have received 4 of the 6 planned treatments for my recovery. So far things are going well although chemotherapy is no walk in the park. I, however, have always been one to never slow down and believe with all my heart that we have a choice in this world--To see the bright side or not. I have always chosen to look for the bright side and continue to do so each day of my life.

Naturally, being an English teacher, I love to read, but I also enjoy anything to do with home decorating--So with this "down" time that I have had this summer, I searched the internet for interesting things to see and read.

Like a true blessing, I ran across The Daisy Cottage and have spent much time enjoying all the beauty you place each day on your website. I believe that there is so much beauty in this world, and the photographs that you take are absolutely gorgeous--You capture so many beautiful things so precisely.

I think your home is utterly charming and happy-- I have enjoyed seeing how sweetly you arrange the treasures of your home--You are a true artist with your compositions.

And so...

I saw that your email address was posted on the website, and I thought I would take the time to say thank you for the "eye candy" and "heart songs" posted each day on your website.

Just know that sometimes we human beings can do beautiful things for others--You are one of them, and I send my thanks and appreciation. 

I will be returning to teach soon, and I hope I have the time to continue reading The Daisy Cottage each and every day--It's good medicine!


Sincerely,

Suzanne




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Dear Kim,

I just wanted to say "thank you" for answering my email when I know you must have SO MANY emails sent your way on a daily basis. It was very thoughtful of you, and I appreciate your kind words of encouragement.

I am the English teacher from Illinois who wrote to tell you how much enjoyment your blog has given me as I recuperated this summer during chemotherapy treatments due to endometrial cancer.

I will be returning to school tomorrow, and I thought that I would take a picture of my new "daisy" chair that I saw at Pier One a couple weeks ago--It reminded me of your beautiful home so I decided to add some  "happy color" to my "brown" living room with the daisy chair. I also placed accent pillows from Pier One on the sofa and love seat. These pillows have little red, orange, and blue flowers embroidered on a brown background.  It was a rather simple way to have punches of happy color, but it made a big impact--Even my family loves it, and that's saying something!  

I've sent another picture of an arrangement of faux flowers that I made to place on my sofa table. Your beautiful flowers in your dining room are so nice, and I especially appreciated how you said "Fake It" because I took out all my silk arrangements a few years ago after reading Oprah Winfrey's favorite designer's book.  It was a book that one of my friends had placed in her guest room when I was visiting her in Florida. I can't remember this designer's name now--Nate something, but he said that there should be NO fake flowers in a home--And he said this on one of Oprah Winfrey's shows so I thought, "Hmmm...Maybe I am getting dated here with my silks" so I put them away.

My mother used to own a flower shop when she was alive, and even though she loved fresh flowers, she loved silk flowers as well and always had them in her home--Even when she had the opportunity to have fresh flowers each and every day she still loved her silks. 
In the end, you reminded me under your "Fake It" post that "it's YOUR home." 

My mom would have said the same thing if she read that book, and I always admired how she had that "touch" when decorating. She was gifted--Just like you.

I have one more chemotherapy treatment on September 1st, and hopefully things will begin to look up even MORE.

I am grateful to be alive and grateful to be able to go back to school because, yes, the students do NEED me (thank you for reminding me). My life is greatly blessed.

I wish you all good things--and thank you always for the sweetest blog that you share with the world, Dear Daisy Cottage. It is truly good medicine, and so appreciated.

Sincerely,

Suzanne


 

((((Suzanne))))

Thank you for your kind words and thank you for allowing me to share these emails.

And why do I want to share them? 

Because YOUR spirit and YOUR attitude is truly the definition of beautiful.

Thank YOU for reminding all of us what is really important in life.

And thank you for reminding all of us that when we open the door to our home ...


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And that's all that matters.


Home is where OUR heart is. 

Be true to YOU.


Thank you Suzanne for everything. YOU ARE THE GIFTED ONE. Here's to YOUR precious life - may you continue to bloom and be surrounded with whatever makes you happy. 


You go girl.


Love,


Kim

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August 25, 2009

Yvonne's House

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Slip on your walking shoes and let's go visit Yvonne!  She is a friend and neighbor of mine and am I ever thankful for that! She's a girl's girl and we have the best of times when we are all hanging out together. Yvonne wears SO many hats - a mother, daughter, sister, wife, grandmother, preschool teacher, AND she is a wonderful nurturer.  She is always caring for others.  She is a generous, loving spirit.

One of the many reasons why Yvonne's home is a favorite of mine is because her love for her home is displayed with the same passion that she has for life.  She has lovingly layered every corner with her favorite things - and all on a budget!  She is a thrift and yard sale girl too and has decorated her 1920's bungalow with her wonderful finds. 

Let's step inside, shall we?


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Oh and I promise not to be too chatty and I'll just let you look. Yvonne is VERY excited to have you here today. 

Enjoy!

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Yes, I love love love Yvonne's kitchen!!

I hope you enjoyed visiting Yvonne too - I can't thank her enough for opening her home to all of you! 

Thank you Yvonne!!!


Oh, and would you like for me to share MORE of my friends' homes with you?  If so, I've already put in a few requests.

;-)

Have a beautiful day everyone!!!
Thank YOU so much for going to Yvonne's with me.


Love,
Kim

P.S.

Thank you Debra for featuring me on your blog today!!! You are and have ALWAYS been a sweetheart!!!!

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August 24, 2009

Salad for Dinner

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I hope you had a lovely day!  I certainly did!  I'll tell you about it in a minute, but first I wanted to share the salad that we had tonight for dinner.

It was soooooooooo good.  Oh-my-goodness-good.

If you would like to make it, you will need:


1 bag of spinach leaves

2 grilled chicken breasts (hubby smoked ours)

1 container of crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

1 bottle of Kraft Creamy Poppyseed Dressing

1 bag of pine nuts


All you do is put the spinach leaves in a big bowl.  Sprinkle in as much cheese as you'd like and do the same with the pine nuts.  Drizzle the dressing all over the ingredients - again to taste - and then gently toss until the leaves, cheese, and nuts are all coated.  Slice up the chicken and add to the salad.


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So easy, right?


Well today I went over to my friend, Yvonne's house, and took a few photos to share with you SOON.


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We had so much fun - and she is excited to share her home with you.

I can't wait to do so!!!


xo,
Kim





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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

Thank You Lenna!

  • "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.

Thank you Pamela!

  • "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

Thank you Joy!

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

Thank You Anne!

  • "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

Thank You Tracy!

  • "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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