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
I do believe this will be a wonderful place for Shannon to say "I Do."
Don't you?
;-)
Kim
Comments
YES! It looks absolutely picture perfect! I adore the windows and can imagine how beautiful it must be inside. Oh, what fun planning a wedding. I loved every minute of my daughter's. Wish I coud do it again! Enjoy :)
Cindy Lane
What a beautiful church...so different from the large stone buildings we have in England. It looks so welcoming and friendly...a happy and peaceful place to tie the knot.
I love the church......very picturesque. When is the big day? Have they set a date? Planning a wedding is so much fun. Best wishes to the happy couple.
Suzanne in Boynton
Oh that seems so lovely, thanks for the photo!
Did you say when they are to be married, Kim?
Did I miss that part?
Best wishes for all as this day is so much a
part of two lives growing into a family!
You must be so excited, Kim!
in a small white church on a hill (well, it looks like its on a little hill!)
shannon and austin will join their lives together in one union!
i am a wedding planner and i did both my son and daughers wedding - and i loved every moment of it!
get as much done now before you stress over anything!
It looks just like the little country church I grew up in.
Love it! When they built the new church, my sis got one of the old windows like the one in the picture. She has it leaning up against the wall in her living room! This will be such an exciting time for all of you! Love from Okla, Cindy
Yes, it looks perfect! And you, you will be a beautiful "mother of the bride" who looks like the "sister of the bride". Hope you let us in on all of the wonderful plans (since we can't all be there).
Gorgeous,Perfect and Precious, I hope Shannon agrees. I attend Hillsong Church here in Australia which is a very big Church but we have a very Beautiful little chapel for times like this. I think I have seen that steeple in many of your pictures Kim it's Beautiful. Have a great day Trish xox ;)
Hi
It is truly a wonderful place...you will be blessed to enjoy your daughters wedding day all the days leading up to it are soooo special enjoy.....Sherry
it gives a feel of romance and that's whats it's all about ~ may they forever be in love ~ and Blessed in all areas of there lives ~ In Jesus Name Amen!
love ya, maria - cottage feel -
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Charming and beautiful---a Four-Window Church, no matter how high or wide, is the exact size for a lovely, perfect wedding with the people you love and who love you.
That looks like the chapel in the historic village in downtown Palmetto..........but I am sure there are a lot of churches that look like that.
I loved every minute of planning my daughters wedding. Hers was at the Philipee Mansion in Sarasota. You do know that we always give our daughters the wedding that we wish we would have had?
What a beautiful Church~~ it looks like it will be great for a wedding. Enjoy every minute of planning your daughters wedding. We have 2 sons, but both of their wives allowed us to be a part of the wedding planning, we loved every minute of it. And when it gets to the reception, just relax and let it all go, have FUN!!! I must say that the most fun we have had at a wedding was at our oldest sons wedding and reception, people are still talking about it 2 years later!!!
"It's people like yourself that make everything beautiful and worthwhile."
~ Fifi
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YES! It looks absolutely picture perfect! I adore the windows and can imagine how beautiful it must be inside. Oh, what fun planning a wedding. I loved every minute of my daughter's. Wish I coud do it again! Enjoy :)
Cindy Lane
Posted by: Cindy lane | February 20, 2011 at 12:50 AM
What a beautiful church...so different from the large stone buildings we have in England. It looks so welcoming and friendly...a happy and peaceful place to tie the knot.
Posted by: A homespun year | February 20, 2011 at 06:34 AM
Perfect!
Posted by: Talia | February 20, 2011 at 07:07 AM
Looks like a great place to start a marriage!
Posted by: Patti VZ | February 20, 2011 at 07:31 AM
YES, YES AND YES~! What a lovely church I absolutely adore the steeple. Just magical. Have a wonderful Sunday ;-)
Posted by: Marianne | February 20, 2011 at 08:09 AM
oh my gosh yes.... the perfect little chapel!! I hope Shannon agrees!!
Posted by: [email protected] | February 20, 2011 at 08:17 AM
How simply beautiful!
Hugs!
Posted by: Barbara Anne | February 20, 2011 at 08:28 AM
Yes. I do. *giggles* It will be a small and intimate little wedding which are always the best!
Have a blessed Sunday!
xoxoxo,
Ricki Jill
Posted by: Ricki Jill Treleaven | February 20, 2011 at 08:47 AM
Totally agree! Picturesque and romantic xoxoxo
Posted by: Barbara F. | February 20, 2011 at 08:52 AM
It looks like the little church I attended as a child...perfect.
Posted by: Judy | February 20, 2011 at 08:59 AM
It looks perfect. A sweet chapel. Would love to see more.
Does it have stained glass windows? How exciting for you all!!!!
Posted by: Missy | February 20, 2011 at 09:21 AM
I do. Do she? :)) Hope so.....beautiful!
xoxoxo's
karen
Posted by: karen | February 20, 2011 at 09:45 AM
Indeed! What a charming church.
God bless!
Posted by: Michele | February 20, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Charming and on the small side. To help remember what the day is really all about--family.
Posted by: Ann | February 20, 2011 at 11:58 AM
I love the church......very picturesque. When is the big day? Have they set a date? Planning a wedding is so much fun. Best wishes to the happy couple.
Suzanne in Boynton
Posted by: Suzanne | February 20, 2011 at 12:02 PM
It's the perfect setting. Very traditional - just lovely!
Posted by: Jean | February 20, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Oh that seems so lovely, thanks for the photo!
Did you say when they are to be married, Kim?
Did I miss that part?
Best wishes for all as this day is so much a
part of two lives growing into a family!
You must be so excited, Kim!
Posted by: JolieAnne | February 20, 2011 at 01:42 PM
Absolutely perfect!
Posted by: Jana T | February 20, 2011 at 01:56 PM
in a small white church on a hill (well, it looks like its on a little hill!)
shannon and austin will join their lives together in one union!
i am a wedding planner and i did both my son and daughers wedding - and i loved every moment of it!
get as much done now before you stress over anything!
im so excited for everyone involved! :)
Posted by: linda moczan | February 20, 2011 at 02:27 PM
It looks just like the little country church I grew up in.
Love it! When they built the new church, my sis got one of the old windows like the one in the picture. She has it leaning up against the wall in her living room! This will be such an exciting time for all of you! Love from Okla, Cindy
Posted by: Cindy | February 20, 2011 at 02:45 PM
Yes!
Posted by: paintergal | February 20, 2011 at 02:55 PM
Yes, it looks perfect! And you, you will be a beautiful "mother of the bride" who looks like the "sister of the bride". Hope you let us in on all of the wonderful plans (since we can't all be there).
Posted by: Teresa in St. Paul, TX | February 20, 2011 at 03:25 PM
I do
Posted by: Vick Cotnoir | February 20, 2011 at 04:02 PM
Gorgeous,Perfect and Precious, I hope Shannon agrees. I attend Hillsong Church here in Australia which is a very big Church but we have a very Beautiful little chapel for times like this. I think I have seen that steeple in many of your pictures Kim it's Beautiful. Have a great day Trish xox ;)
Posted by: Trish Rowley | February 20, 2011 at 06:05 PM
Hi
It is truly a wonderful place...you will be blessed to enjoy your daughters wedding day all the days leading up to it are soooo special enjoy.....Sherry
Posted by: Sherry Smith | February 20, 2011 at 06:16 PM
Oh yes, I do too!!
Posted by: ann | February 20, 2011 at 07:53 PM
Yes, I do Kim. God's blessings on her marriage.
Fay Marie
Posted by: Fay Marie Torzsok | February 21, 2011 at 11:28 AM
It's perfect!!
Lots of love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Posted by: Susan Freeman | February 21, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Yes! I'm sure the inside is as lovely as the outside.
Posted by: Renee | February 21, 2011 at 01:34 PM
it gives a feel of romance and that's whats it's all about ~ may they forever be in love ~ and Blessed in all areas of there lives ~ In Jesus Name Amen!
love ya, maria - cottage feel -
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Posted by: maria | February 21, 2011 at 01:35 PM
sorry - correction ~ and Blessed in all areas of there lifes ~
love ya, maria - cottage feel -
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Posted by: maria | February 21, 2011 at 02:03 PM
Charming and beautiful---a Four-Window Church, no matter how high or wide, is the exact size for a lovely, perfect wedding with the people you love and who love you.
Exactly.
Posted by: racheld | February 21, 2011 at 02:46 PM
I do - I do!
Posted by: La | February 21, 2011 at 07:23 PM
Beautiful church!!
Posted by: Carrie Merth | February 22, 2011 at 08:38 AM
I do, I do, I do!
SO lovely!!!!!!!!
:-)
Posted by: Layla | February 22, 2011 at 09:50 AM
That looks like the chapel in the historic village in downtown Palmetto..........but I am sure there are a lot of churches that look like that.
I loved every minute of planning my daughters wedding. Hers was at the Philipee Mansion in Sarasota. You do know that we always give our daughters the wedding that we wish we would have had?
Posted by: rose | February 22, 2011 at 07:23 PM
that is gorgeous!!! good pick!
Posted by: Stephanie | February 23, 2011 at 10:40 AM
What a beautiful Church~~ it looks like it will be great for a wedding. Enjoy every minute of planning your daughters wedding. We have 2 sons, but both of their wives allowed us to be a part of the wedding planning, we loved every minute of it. And when it gets to the reception, just relax and let it all go, have FUN!!! I must say that the most fun we have had at a wedding was at our oldest sons wedding and reception, people are still talking about it 2 years later!!!
Posted by: Curtis & Sherrie | February 23, 2011 at 01:27 PM
It is so dreamy! A perfect place to say I do indeed. Love love love a lot.
Posted by: buyffxivgil | February 24, 2011 at 02:06 AM
YES! YES! YES!
Have a pretty day!
Kristin
Posted by: [email protected] | February 24, 2011 at 01:16 PM
It looks like the perfect little country church:>) You are going to have so much fun getting reay for your daughters wedding!
Posted by: Kathleen Grace | February 24, 2011 at 04:05 PM