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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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February 27, 2010

A Light Bulb Moment

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Ticky or tacky.

Classy or whacky.


Or somewhere in between.


If you decorate your home with the colors and things in the style that makes you smile your home will be perfect.


Okay?


Please decorate for you and your family.  Not for your friends.  Not for your neighbors.  Not for anyone but you.  Claim your spot on this earth.  Do it your way. 



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When you do this, you will positively absolutely without a doubt never ever care again about what's in or out.


Why?  Because you will finally be HAPPY with your home.


SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.



xo,

Kim

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February 26, 2010

Up and At 'Em

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That's it.

I'm going to make my bed today and get dressed.




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And maybe spend some time in the fresh air.

But first may I say that your crush stories were the best medicine - ever.


I read each one all day yesterday. YOU ARE THE BEST.  You share SO beautifully. Thank you.  And darn those crushes who let YOU get away!  They don't know what they are missing.  

Speaking of missing - I've got a day to catch and HOPEFULLY a soup to make.




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I hope you have a wonderful weekend dear ones.  Please stay warm and stay WELL.  I don't want my favorite crushes to get sick.




Love,

Kim


*Edited to add that ...


I did it!  I got dressed, drove to the store, and came home and made Kathy's Chicken Soup!!!




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I've never made homemade chicken noodle soup before.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh Blogland.  What a wonderful place to be.  Thank you Miss Kathy!



Oh and by the way - THIS really IS M'm M'm Good!



;-)

Me

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February 25, 2010

Crushes


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Shhh.....

Don't tell on me that I tiptoed in here.

Or that I stepped out front to take a photo of this while it was still blooming ...




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I'm supposed to be resting. 

And I am.  And I'm sniffing.  And I'm blowing.  And I'm miserable.  Just ask my neighbor who saw me outside in my robe with my disheveled hair and puffy eyes.  Trust me - NOT a pretty sight.  Poor guy.




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But that's okay.  This virus will go away.  No big deal.  Easy come, easy go.

AND I'm drinking hot tea because it is good for me.  Which is a big deal for me because I don't like hot tea.   I'm definitely a coffee kind of girl. 




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But I miss YOU. 

So tell me a story.  Please?


Who was your first crush?  Mine was on the boy who lived next door. If you stood on our front porch facing the street, he lived to the right.  He had the most gorgeous wavy dark hair and dreamy brown eyes. He was tall and lanky and a few years older than me.  His name was Gilbert.  I was so weak in the knees over him.  I think I was all of eleven, although I'm not really sure. All I know is that I wanted sooooo much for him to like me.  I would hang out on our sidewalk - the same sidewalk that I roller skated, hula hooped, and hopscotched on - and as he played football in his front yard, I would twirl around and around and around while stealing glances his way to see if he noticed me.  


He never knew I existed.

Sigh.


I wonder where he is now?  I guess he's all grown up too.


How about you?  Tell me all about it. 




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I've got plenty of time.



;-)

Kim

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February 23, 2010

I Am Trying ...

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I am making myself eat hot chicken soup.  I say "making" because the soup is from a can. You probably know which can too.  It's what I had in the pantry.  Please tell me that this is just as good for us when we are sick as the delicious homemade kind.  Feel free to lie.


;-)


I'm being a good girl and drinking my water.  Even if it is only 8 oz. at a time.  Baby steps, but at least I am trying.




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And I am trying to force myself to rest - which is very hard for me to do.  Although, I have enjoyed this quality time with my $10 sofa and my Anthropologie catalogs.  I keep every one.  




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But as soon as I feel better, I'll be up and at 'em because I just don't like to miss anything.  Do you know what I mean?  LIKE THE DAY.  OR THE BIRDS.  OR THE BREEZE.  OR THE SUN ON MY FACE.


So I'll finish my cup of soup and drink my water.  And hope that YOU are taking care of YOU too.




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Back soon,


Achoo!!!!!

Kim

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February 22, 2010

Playing Favorites

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Speaking of wine ....




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This wine is my new favorite.  Let's just say it is fabulous.  Look at the darling label. 




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Me being me - the label is VERY important. Oh I know, the taste should be, and it is, but the label?  Now that IS important.   ;-)


This is a red wine. And it is really really good.  It is as good as its label!  Isn't that awesome when that works out?


I found this delicious bottle at my favorite neighborhood wine market.  We are so lucky to have Red Door Wine Market right around the corner.  Hmm.... field trip, anyone?  We can walk!



And of course one photo simply will not do ...




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Water is currently my favorite beverage of choice, however, as I am sick.  I finally caught the town bug that has been going around.  I must admit that I am not very good about drinking enough water either.  Coffee?  Yes.  Sweet tea with lime?  Yes.  Wine?  Yes.    ;-)


Water?  Not so much.  But I'm working on that.  I really am.




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Here's to playing favorites ...




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Your turn - please tell me, while I cough and sniff ...

 

What is your favorite wine?




xo,

Kim

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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

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  • "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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