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
your blog is so inspiring and beautiful I enjoy everything including your playlist..please it would be an honor if you stop by mine... I'm starting a new blog
Good Morning sweet Kim..just wanted to stop my and say Hello. I've been really busy lately getting my house ready for a Halloween Party we are having. I thought this morning....I miss Kim...so I logged in as soon as I got to work to listen to your soothing music and get my "lift" for the day!
Love the bulletin board that perfectly complements your post! Sounds exciting and I can hardly wait to see what it's all about. I know it will be good.
I just finished catching up with you and I've missed so much! I missed YOU too and now you're off doing something fun... hmmm... I wonder what it is? :)
I love your new granny couch. The scalloped bottom is lovely and fits right in that sweet and cozy room. Oh and that striped pumpkin! How cute is that?!
I'm going to send you an email right now to see what you think about something..... I hope you're home ;)
Hi Kim, thanks for stopping by at my place. I'm so happy to meet you too!
Your blog is a wonderful ray of sunshine! We've had one sunny day here in the last two weeks and it's pouring again today, sunshine is just what I need.
So many pretty things and so much inspiration here!
I'll be visiting often!
Mercedes
Hi Kim,
I just adore your precious and beautiful blog! I can't wait to see your new ideas and posts soon.
Many Blessings and Happy Fall!
~Melissa :)
PS Thank you so much for adding the follower widget to your blog! I can't tell you how much I use that neat feature for updates. I would be honored and thrilled for you to follow along on mine as well!
You're always welcome! *Smiles* :)
Hi Kim,
I haven't been here for awhile, and I missed you and all of your beautiful Inspiration! I am having a large give~away on my blog. It ends tomorrow evening, I you will get a chance to get in on it!
Blessings Sweet Kim!
Nancy
www.coeurdalenegifts.com
coeurdalenegifts.blogspot.com
"It's people like yourself that make everything beautiful and worthwhile."
~ Fifi
Thank You Ida!
Kim I just wanted to thank you again for allowing us into your sweet home! I absolutely loved being there and looking around with you. Your hospitality and sweet spirit make the home even more beautiful! Thanks for reminding me that one day I too will have my "dream come true!" ~ Ida - MOPS Member
Thank You Jane!
"I just discovered your blog and am blown away with the comfortable, almost nostalgic feel of it...almost like finding a long-lost friend after many years apart...somehow familiar, but all so exciting and new." ~ Jane
Thank You Dena!
"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
Thank You Grace!
"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
Thank You Francesca!
"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
Thank You Kathy!
"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
Thank you Rue!
"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
Thank You Jeanette!
"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
Thank You Rose!
"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
Thank You Lisa!
"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
Thank you Karen!
"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
Thank You Betty Jo!
"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
I just love all your pretty things. Your posts area always so bright and cheerful and I really need that right now.
Posted by: loree | October 07, 2009 at 04:26 AM
your blog is so inspiring and beautiful I enjoy everything including your playlist..please it would be an honor if you stop by mine... I'm starting a new blog
Posted by: Naida Rivera | October 07, 2009 at 06:35 AM
Hello Kim,
Ohhhh! You also love toile fabric boxes!
~ Gabriela ~
Posted by: Gabriela | October 07, 2009 at 08:22 AM
Hello Miss Daisy! It's been sometime since I last as here. It's still as charming and warm and pretty as ever. So inspiring! :D
Posted by: Lady Prism | October 07, 2009 at 09:18 AM
Good Morning sweet Kim..just wanted to stop my and say Hello. I've been really busy lately getting my house ready for a Halloween Party we are having. I thought this morning....I miss Kim...so I logged in as soon as I got to work to listen to your soothing music and get my "lift" for the day!
Oklahoma Pauline ;-))
Posted by: Pauline Lewis | October 07, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Love the bulletin board that perfectly complements your post! Sounds exciting and I can hardly wait to see what it's all about. I know it will be good.
Posted by: Vee | October 07, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Look at all sweet, well deserved Daisy Cottage love notes...
Posted by: Esther Sunday | October 07, 2009 at 01:03 PM
I hope you have a great adventure.
I signed up as one of your followers, and I hope you'll follow my blog, too.
Posted by: Beverly | October 07, 2009 at 02:17 PM
See you soon, sweet Kim. What a great bulletin board, filled with love!
xo~Tracie (Hi Maggie!)
Posted by: Tracie~My Petite Maison | October 07, 2009 at 08:41 PM
Okay Kim,
I'll check back soon.
Nancy M.
Posted by: Nancy Hutson Maisenbach | October 07, 2009 at 11:20 PM
Hi sweet Kim :)
I just finished catching up with you and I've missed so much! I missed YOU too and now you're off doing something fun... hmmm... I wonder what it is? :)
I love your new granny couch. The scalloped bottom is lovely and fits right in that sweet and cozy room. Oh and that striped pumpkin! How cute is that?!
I'm going to send you an email right now to see what you think about something..... I hope you're home ;)
love you,
rue
Posted by: rue | October 08, 2009 at 02:45 PM
Hi Kim, thanks for stopping by at my place. I'm so happy to meet you too!
Your blog is a wonderful ray of sunshine! We've had one sunny day here in the last two weeks and it's pouring again today, sunshine is just what I need.
So many pretty things and so much inspiration here!
I'll be visiting often!
Mercedes
Posted by: Mercedes | October 08, 2009 at 04:14 PM
Your photos are always, ALWAYS, so whimsical and downright fun!
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | October 08, 2009 at 08:36 PM
I love your blog. If I check it at work I can't comment....just wanted to stop by tonight and say Hi
Posted by: Bev @ The 3 Clutters | October 08, 2009 at 09:14 PM
love the pinboard, just so cute
enjoy...
Sarah
Posted by: sarah { abeachcottage } | October 09, 2009 at 07:25 AM
I can't wait to see what you will be sharing with us! Hope you had a great time.
Blessings,
Patty
Posted by: Patty | October 09, 2009 at 04:30 PM
SYS (see you soon)!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Posted by: Sheila | October 09, 2009 at 05:43 PM
Kim, Hurry back, anxious to hear about happenings.
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara | October 10, 2009 at 01:14 AM
Hi Kim,
I just adore your precious and beautiful blog! I can't wait to see your new ideas and posts soon.
Many Blessings and Happy Fall!
~Melissa :)
PS Thank you so much for adding the follower widget to your blog! I can't tell you how much I use that neat feature for updates. I would be honored and thrilled for you to follow along on mine as well!
You're always welcome! *Smiles* :)
Posted by: Melissa Miller | October 10, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Have I told you lately how happy your sweet {brightly colored} blog makes me?!
Thank You! {heart}
Posted by: DeniseLynn | October 10, 2009 at 12:48 PM
It IS sunny and bright here,,,so far! Looking forward to seeing your surprises!
Stay Cozy, Carrie
Posted by: Carrie | October 11, 2009 at 02:35 AM
Ooooh can't wait to hear what your up too! I also wanted to tell you I love your new shower curtain on your last post, so cute(;
Hugs~Kelly
Posted by: Kelly~Rose Vine Cottage | October 11, 2009 at 09:53 AM
Hi Kim,
I haven't been here for awhile, and I missed you and all of your beautiful Inspiration! I am having a large give~away on my blog. It ends tomorrow evening, I you will get a chance to get in on it!
Blessings Sweet Kim!
Nancy
www.coeurdalenegifts.com
coeurdalenegifts.blogspot.com
Posted by: Nancy | October 11, 2009 at 02:50 PM
Hi Kim!
I was just stoppin' by to see what was pretty at your place. Everything! :)
Sorry I missed you. I'll be back soon.
xo
Di
Posted by: Diane Duda | October 11, 2009 at 03:30 PM
wow! you have great entries full of so much amazing stuff!
just hopped across your gem of a blog! xoxo
Posted by: amber renee | October 14, 2009 at 02:25 AM
Have fun!!!
Posted by: Suzann from The Olive Cottage | October 15, 2009 at 08:43 AM