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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 21, 2009

Stepping Over Maggie

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I cleaned yesterday, and had to step over Maggie again and again as she relentlessly tried to divert my attention so that I would pick her up ...


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Silly girl.


It is always a wonderful feeling when your house is clean, don't you think?  And, of course, as I clean, I enjoy my things as I go along ...


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I even enjoy the unfinished Granny Room - though, as you can see, I haven't found another sofa - yet.


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My fabulously fun friend, Yvonne, generously gave me a painting that I have always admired in her home and I love having it in my kitchen now!


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I painted the gold frame yellow last weekend - hmmm..... I hope she doesn't mind!!

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And thanks to my beautiful friend, Lori, my dining room mirror collection is growing!  She found several fabulous ones for me!!


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And my very special mommy-to-be friend, Lisa, found this cutie-patootie rooster for me too ...


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I hope to take you on a little tour of Yvonne and Lisa and Lori's homes one day SOON.  You will LOVE their homes as much as I do! 


So eventually Maggie gave up ...


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And I was able to finish my chores without TOO much doxie-guilt ...


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And everything is now nice and clean.

And, as always, that IS a good thing.


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I hope you have a gorgeous weekend - even if you have to step over your loved ones too.


;-)

Kim

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August 20, 2009

Tuna Talk

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Do you like tuna fish sandwiches?

I do!   :-)


How do you make your tuna fish?  Do you add eggs or celery? 


And are you a Kraft girl like me? 


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Let's talk tuna, shall we?


;-)

Kim

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August 19, 2009

I'm A Little Teapot...

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Can I tell you AGAIN how much fun it has been collecting little miniature things for my dollhouse? 

Fun, fun, fun.  And just as I do with Daisy Cottage, I've been decorating the dollhouse with inexpensive treasures from here, there, and everywhere! It is so fun to mix up the rooms and move things around too.  Hmm - no surprise there, huh?   ;-)

And so what if I still don't have window curtains!  I mean I have a little green teapot!!  Now how cute is that?


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AND you will be happy to know that the dollhouse now has a beautiful bathtub, toilet, and sink thanks to my friend, Erica!  She found them for me and they are PERFECT!  I was thrilled!


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I am SO not crafty, BUT I DID make the bath towels!  I cut little squares from a white dishcloth, folded them, and hot glued the ribbon ...


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I did NOT make this adorable apron but someone did out of a vintage handkerchief...


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I love it!


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And I love my baskets ...


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And I love my little eggs ...


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And I love my kitchen table ...


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And I love using my favorite doilies and dishcloths for rugs!


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And while no, there may not be window curtains or wood floors - yet - there are Nancy Drew books! 

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Like I said ...

Fun, fun, fun!!!

I love you little teapot!!!


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;-)

Kim

*click here to see where I found the Nancy Drew books!


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August 17, 2009

Dog Days of Summer

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So, a couple of weeks ago, our wonderful downtown sponsored a Dog Days of Summer event.


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There were adorable pooches everywhere ...


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And little ones stopped and petted Maggie ...


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And I thought she was having a GREAT time until ...


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everyone stopped and ooohed and aaahed over this cute little girl ...


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and Maggie wanted to go home. 


It seems everyone thought Maggie was a BOY.


She says she's not going next year unless SHE has a fairy costume or a pink stroller. 


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I told her that when she was done pouting we would talk about it.



;-)

Kim

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August 16, 2009

Beautiful Blueberries for Beautiful YOU

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Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart, for your beautiful thoughts and for all that you shared with me in your emails and comments about my nine letters.   My heart goes out to all of you who have loved and lost and loved and lost.  Thank you for telling me about YOUR fathers and how they touched your lives.  Life is fragile and bittersweet and though we are all unique and live all over the world we are kindred spirits.  We love and want to be loved.  And we want all those that we love to be with us forever. 

Of course we do.

My Dad was far from perfect.  And it was not always easy being his daughter.  But I KNEW that he loved me. 

That is what I hope and pray that MY children will always know. 

For THEIR mother is FAR from perfect too, but I have ALWAYS loved them.  Now and forever.

((((((YOU)))))))


So, how about a little blueberry treat to celebrate all of us and that we are here together.


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Here is the recipe from Susannah Blake's cute little book, 500 Cakes that I recently added to my stash. 


BLUEBERRY SOUR CREAM LOAF CAKE

1 1/2 sticks butter @ room temperature
generous 3/4 cup superfine sugar
2 extra large eggs
generous 3/4 cup sour cream
2 cups self-rising flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/3 cups fresh blueberries
confectioners' sugar to dust (optional)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 loaf pan, and line the bottom with waxed paper.

Beat together the butter and sugar until pale and creamy, then beat in the eggs one at a time.  Stir in the sour cream, then sift the flour and cinnamon over the mixture and fold in.  Reserve a few blueberries (about 10) to sprinkle over the top, then fold in the remaining berries.  Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with the back of the spoon.  Sprinkle the reserved berries over the batter, pressing them down.

Bake for about 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.  (one hour was all mine needed) Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn out on a wire rack to cool completely.  Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.


My friend, Cindy, gave me one of her favorite blue bowls.  Wasn't that sweet of her? So I happily used my new Cindy-Bowl in her honor to prepare this recipe...


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My little blueberries are all washed and ready ...


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This recipe is SO easy. 


And it comes out of the oven looking gorgeous and smelling yummy!


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And here is a warm and gooey slice just for YOU ...


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And while you munch on your cake, please know this ...


I APPRECIATE  and LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.

Now and forever too.


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Love,


Kim





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