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
Awww. When I adopted my dog, they'd dubbed him "King George" and so it stuck. His name is fitting most when he's been bathed and is being brushed after. See, he's a Pekingese and he has longer hair. He hold his head sooo high (as if he really is royalty) when he's being "groomed", I should post pics one day. Ahh, I love dogs : ) Thanks for sharing yours!
So cute! Same thing with our mini Dash-hound named Doggie Browser MD (Miniature Dash-hound). The inspiration for Doggie's name was the TV show Doggie Houser MD. Thanks for the giggle and the memory as our Doggie is in dog heaven now.
How cute! I don't know of any animal, which really likes a bath. My guinea pigs hate baths! My hamster takes sand baths.I have never seen an animal enjoy being bathed, though they rest so peacefully afterward. Blessings!
How precious. To think that he'd be afraid of something so nice and cozy as a warm bath on a chilly autumn day! Great photo--good job capturing a moment.
That is so cute!! When my LittleJohn was alive he use to run and hide under the clawfoot tub and we couldn't get him out when he heard the word bath or saw us gathering up items for his bath. They are so smart.
Hi Kim,
Aww! My girl used to hide, run, and become the invisible dog! even though she was right in front of you."Kona" thought if she didn't listen to you and curl herself up into a tiny ball in her bed, she was invisible. LOL (We miss her)
I love your post!
Have a sweet day and big hugs, Elizabeth
We have had our dog (got her from Animal Rescue League) for about two weeks. She smelled so bad when we brought her home, we just had to give her a bath. i was not sure how it would go....but she jumped right in and stood like a show dog.
i think i could give her a bath every day and she would be happy! LOL (we are pretty sure she has lab in her...and they typically love water).
i love your pic of your little one though...very cute!
Ah, yes, that 4 letter word.... our Sam hides behind the bbq if the door to the deck is open, otherwise he runs to his bed and sits with his back to you. Perhaps he thinks if he doesn't see us, the bath doesn't exist? But the treats after are always gladly received!
Omg! Omg! I received the magazine today, Where Women Create, and it is so amazing. Kim I thought your cottage was outstanding until I saw the pictures in this magazine, it just took my breath away. I will spent hours and hours with this magazine, thank you so much, you are a sweetheart, and you are an amazing lady. Thanks again, love Vivian .....
Hi Kim, Marley is sooo cute. Both of our Poodles do the same thing the little one shakes and the big boy runs and hides at the very mention of the word bath although Beau the big boy can be convinced with a little treat they are so funny. Have a great day Trish xox ;)
Dont you love it!!! It took 2 of us to get my beagle in the bath on saturday because we made the mistake of washing the chihuahua first!!! She definitely knows the word BATH! hee! hee! So cute! karen....
it's a male thing - marley, it's going to be okay and over with, mommie is gentle - my koda likes all the rubs and falls a sleep during her brushing, too cute.
love ya, maria - cottage feel -
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
How cute and funny! If he would have gotten just a little further back. Can remember when hubby would give "Little Squirt" our sheltie we had when my sons were young. He looked like a little drowned rat, but was so pretty after he got dried off and brushed. Cindy -OKla
This pic reminds me of my dogs that I rescued a while back. They are both gone now...
they both hated baths and that was the word that made my Pooch run and hide in my girls closet... Love your pic :)
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So so so cute!!
Posted by: Estela @ Weekly Bite | November 18, 2010 at 08:34 AM
I think maybe we just want to play a little before the dreaded deed;). Too,too sweet.
Posted by: karen | November 18, 2010 at 08:36 AM
I sometimes hide too at bath time. He is just adorable.
Posted by: Holly | November 18, 2010 at 08:42 AM
:-) They are so smart sometimes
Posted by: Barbara F | November 18, 2010 at 08:42 AM
Kim
That is tooo funny. Mindy runs for the hills when we ask her if she wants a bath!:)
Have a great day!
Posted by: Marianne | November 18, 2010 at 08:46 AM
Awww. When I adopted my dog, they'd dubbed him "King George" and so it stuck. His name is fitting most when he's been bathed and is being brushed after. See, he's a Pekingese and he has longer hair. He hold his head sooo high (as if he really is royalty) when he's being "groomed", I should post pics one day. Ahh, I love dogs : ) Thanks for sharing yours!
Posted by: Kitchen Witch | November 18, 2010 at 08:52 AM
This is so true..my little girl tries to make herself smaller. I think in her mind she thinks she won't be seen!
Posted by: Jan | November 18, 2010 at 08:53 AM
Too cute.....I'm sure he will look even more handsome after his bath though.
Posted by: Judy | November 18, 2010 at 08:53 AM
What a cute photo!!!!
Hugs,
Kat
Posted by: Kat | November 18, 2010 at 09:05 AM
And she "hides" so well...........lol
Posted by: JAN FROM IOWA | November 18, 2010 at 09:22 AM
Mine does the same thing only usually under the bed. A neat photo - you always capture such "sweet moments" with your camera.
Hugs,
Connie
Posted by: Connie | November 18, 2010 at 09:22 AM
So cute! Same thing with our mini Dash-hound named Doggie Browser MD (Miniature Dash-hound). The inspiration for Doggie's name was the TV show Doggie Houser MD. Thanks for the giggle and the memory as our Doggie is in dog heaven now.
Posted by: Nancy Maisenbach | November 18, 2010 at 10:13 AM
Too funny! Isn't it interesting what words our pets tune in to? "Go" is a happy favorite, but "bath" sends most of them under the bed.
Still laughing!
Hugs!
Posted by: Barbara Anne | November 18, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Dogs are 100% LOVE and humans lucky enough to live with them are truly blessed.
S
xo
Posted by: sue silva | November 18, 2010 at 10:18 AM
Our dog does the same thing... hates bath.
Posted by: Carrie Merth | November 18, 2010 at 10:19 AM
PRICELESS!!!
(((hugs)))
Alice from Arkansas
Posted by: Alice | November 18, 2010 at 10:21 AM
How cute! I don't know of any animal, which really likes a bath. My guinea pigs hate baths! My hamster takes sand baths.I have never seen an animal enjoy being bathed, though they rest so peacefully afterward. Blessings!
Posted by: Kimberly Padilla | November 18, 2010 at 10:27 AM
ha!
Posted by: Kimberly C. | November 18, 2010 at 10:37 AM
Her black and white fur coat looks perfect withe the red and white checked table cloth...soooooo Daisy Cottage-ish
Posted by: Susie Sears Taylor | November 18, 2010 at 10:47 AM
little sweety - I love his little black nose peaking out.
Posted by: Sami Jo | November 18, 2010 at 11:10 AM
How precious. To think that he'd be afraid of something so nice and cozy as a warm bath on a chilly autumn day! Great photo--good job capturing a moment.
Posted by: Nooks & Cranberries | November 18, 2010 at 11:10 AM
That is so cute!! When my LittleJohn was alive he use to run and hide under the clawfoot tub and we couldn't get him out when he heard the word bath or saw us gathering up items for his bath. They are so smart.
Posted by: Gail | November 18, 2010 at 11:16 AM
Oh My Gosh....He is soooo adorable! So typical of little boys, who usually believe a little dirt never hurt anyone :)
Toni
Posted by: Toni @ The Tattered Cottage | November 18, 2010 at 11:21 AM
LOL!!!!!!
Posted by: Rhonda | November 18, 2010 at 11:32 AM
Enjoyed the laugh this morning. So cute.
Posted by: Donnie | November 18, 2010 at 12:07 PM
*LOVE*
Posted by: Melesa Garrison | November 18, 2010 at 12:07 PM
Hi Kim,
Aww! My girl used to hide, run, and become the invisible dog! even though she was right in front of you."Kona" thought if she didn't listen to you and curl herself up into a tiny ball in her bed, she was invisible. LOL (We miss her)
I love your post!
Have a sweet day and big hugs, Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth Marchus | November 18, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Poor Marley. He is so sweet.
Posted by: La | November 18, 2010 at 12:27 PM
We have had our dog (got her from Animal Rescue League) for about two weeks. She smelled so bad when we brought her home, we just had to give her a bath. i was not sure how it would go....but she jumped right in and stood like a show dog.
i think i could give her a bath every day and she would be happy! LOL (we are pretty sure she has lab in her...and they typically love water).
i love your pic of your little one though...very cute!
Posted by: laura | November 18, 2010 at 12:29 PM
Say "spa treatment" next time.
Posted by: Jean | November 18, 2010 at 12:31 PM
Ah, yes, that 4 letter word.... our Sam hides behind the bbq if the door to the deck is open, otherwise he runs to his bed and sits with his back to you. Perhaps he thinks if he doesn't see us, the bath doesn't exist? But the treats after are always gladly received!
Posted by: Patty/BC | November 18, 2010 at 12:32 PM
Aw, how adorable is he??? God bless him! I hope he got lots and lots of treats after bath time!
Posted by: Ricki Jill Treleaven | November 18, 2010 at 01:38 PM
Our dogs hide when they see the brush!
Posted by: Ann | November 18, 2010 at 02:09 PM
I love the way that they hide when they know it is bath time. We used to have to chase our dog when it was bath time.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | November 18, 2010 at 02:14 PM
LOL!! Love it, Kim! What a sweet little old man!
Posted by: Patti VZ | November 18, 2010 at 03:35 PM
Omg! Omg! I received the magazine today, Where Women Create, and it is so amazing. Kim I thought your cottage was outstanding until I saw the pictures in this magazine, it just took my breath away. I will spent hours and hours with this magazine, thank you so much, you are a sweetheart, and you are an amazing lady. Thanks again, love Vivian .....
Posted by: Vivian Roberts | November 18, 2010 at 03:54 PM
Captured that one perfectly, Kim.
Posted by: Michele | November 18, 2010 at 04:46 PM
Ha Ha he reminds me of what our cat used to do;)
Posted by: Loree | November 18, 2010 at 04:55 PM
You have a wonderful gift of being able to capture the special moment in a photograph. He is adorable.
Posted by: Diane | November 18, 2010 at 05:20 PM
Some words just shouldn't be spoken out loud.
Cute picture
Posted by: Renee | November 18, 2010 at 05:22 PM
Awww, poor thing! That photo is precious!
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | November 18, 2010 at 06:02 PM
Tooooo Cute!!! I KNOW that look too....Barkley won't even follow me into a bathroom anymore...just in case...LOL....~ xo Joy
Posted by: Joy Jones | November 18, 2010 at 06:05 PM
Hi Kim, Marley is sooo cute. Both of our Poodles do the same thing the little one shakes and the big boy runs and hides at the very mention of the word bath although Beau the big boy can be convinced with a little treat they are so funny. Have a great day Trish xox ;)
Posted by: Trish Rowley | November 18, 2010 at 06:15 PM
What a cute picture. Our dog knows a lot of words, but not bath. Love & blessings from NC!
Posted by: Melinda | November 18, 2010 at 07:17 PM
So funny!
Posted by: Monique | November 18, 2010 at 07:25 PM
Dont you love it!!! It took 2 of us to get my beagle in the bath on saturday because we made the mistake of washing the chihuahua first!!! She definitely knows the word BATH! hee! hee! So cute! karen....
Posted by: karen | November 18, 2010 at 07:48 PM
Please do not give me a bath! This is really cute!
Posted by: kim sills | November 18, 2010 at 08:01 PM
Sooo cute!
Hugs, Cindy
Posted by: cindy | November 18, 2010 at 08:27 PM
it's a male thing - marley, it's going to be okay and over with, mommie is gentle - my koda likes all the rubs and falls a sleep during her brushing, too cute.
love ya, maria - cottage feel -
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Posted by: maria | November 18, 2010 at 08:36 PM
How cute and funny! If he would have gotten just a little further back. Can remember when hubby would give "Little Squirt" our sheltie we had when my sons were young. He looked like a little drowned rat, but was so pretty after he got dried off and brushed. Cindy -OKla
Posted by: Cindy | November 18, 2010 at 09:04 PM
That's the best...My cheeks hurt from smiling.
Posted by: Eugenia | November 18, 2010 at 11:04 PM
Poor, poor Marley!
Posted by: Nina | November 19, 2010 at 03:03 AM
Awwwwwww!!!! What a cutie you are Marley!
Posted by: Dena | November 19, 2010 at 09:24 AM
Sweet Marley put a smile on my face. My dog doesn't like baths either.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: G from GA | November 19, 2010 at 01:13 PM
OMG, my pet does the same thing. Thank you for the lovely comment you left on my blog.
Love Lisa xx
Posted by: Lisa | November 19, 2010 at 08:08 PM
And if yours is like mine, you can't even SPELL it, he knows it!!!! Yikes, they are so smart. Blessings, Janet
Posted by: Jan | November 19, 2010 at 09:37 PM
Hi Marley!
I bet you smell so sweet about right now. And I'm sure you got a nice treat for being such a good boy.
Lots of Hugs Kim, to You and the sweet Doggies.
Donna
Posted by: Donna, The Decorated House | November 19, 2010 at 10:06 PM
That's my boy! Funny how they love running through a muddy stream, but want nothing to do with warm water and shampoo ;)
Posted by: [email protected] Meadowsweet Cottage | November 20, 2010 at 02:02 PM
Kim, This is adorable!!!
Posted by: Kathi | November 21, 2010 at 09:28 AM
HAHA! Our dog has the same opinion about baths too!!
Posted by: Cathy ~ Tadpoles and Teacups | November 21, 2010 at 04:23 PM
A great moment captured for such a cute photo.
Posted by: Lori | November 23, 2010 at 01:35 PM
This pic reminds me of my dogs that I rescued a while back. They are both gone now...
they both hated baths and that was the word that made my Pooch run and hide in my girls closet... Love your pic :)
Posted by: Lili | November 24, 2010 at 06:58 PM
That pic made me LOL. Too cute.
Posted by: Nelda | November 25, 2010 at 10:29 AM