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
We WILL MISS YOU and hurry back. Every morning I come on, with my toast and coffee, just to see what you have been up to. When you post pictures of your rooms it gives me ideas and pictures of "our Maggie" it just makes me smile to see her very feminine face. Take all the time u need cause we will be waiting sweet Kim.
Kim, we'll miss you, but everyone needs a little time out. Take the time to re-charge, and take good care of yourself. Give sweet Maggie, and Marley a hug for me! Take good care, Sandy
Enjoy your break and thanks, as always, for your beautiful photography. The nest with eggs transports me back to Lake Morton and the grand time at the tour of homes.
Dearest Kim,
You and your lovely blog have brought some wonderful things to the computers of your readers...you have shared a part of yourself with all of "us" in your beautiful photographs and special memories and moments. For many of your readers, including me, you have come into our homes and our lives like an old friend. Thank you for sharing coffee with me each morning as I start my day. I want to personally thank you, again, for being the sweet person you are to have been the first person to follow and encourage me (besides my loving hubby) with my own blog and for adding me to your "blog candy." You and your blog inspired me to have the courage to put myself out there and share my life, hopes and dreams with others. I am enjoying the blog journey and have recently purchased a Cannon EOS to better capture what I hope to convey to others in pictures. I have enjoyed your photos so much...you have the eye of an artist, Kim. Enjoy spending extra time with your loved ones and friends while you relax and refresh. Life and circumstances always change our paths so enjoy your detour, and we will see you when the path leads you back to your blog. May your detour be filled with only flowers and the people you love. We will miss you! Love xoxo Kim
Kim, I cherish every visit that I have from you.
Having gone thru hospitalizations and chronic illness, you will never know how you have brightened many of my days!
I love the photos as I know that soon we will be experiencing those same wonders of Spring and Summer here in Indiana!
Will be thinking about you and sending good thoughts and prayers every single day, my dear!
What lovely images. Like Carol, I'm in Indiana and just itching for spring to arrive. Glad to see it's arrived for you and that it can't be too far off for us!
thank you kim - the photos's are wonderfully breath taking - i especially love the tree photo it looks like a heart image. well kim,you have a heart of gold -
~take care and God Bless~
love ya, maria - cottage feel-
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
miss you already....i too am one who has to have my time with kim everyday...you're a beautiful person kim. if you ever come to texas...please let me know. hope wherever your time away takes you it is restful. hugs a bunch, pam in texas...
Hi Kim,
Just a little note to say that I hope you are enjoying a wonderful hiatus and are finding extra time to do all the special things that you love. Just wanted you to know that you are missed and that I came to visit today. Have a great week... Love and hugs, xoxo Kim
hi, my name is daisy. i live in new zealand and i was so pleased to come across your blog i just had to write and let you know. as soon as i saw your yellow house and the other treasures you have chosen for your site (how i adore wisteria)i knew i wpould be a regular reader of your blog. i admire your obvious passion for colour and whimsy and your stylish panache. thank you for sharing.
"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
enjoy doing what you are doing ~
know im thinking of you ! :)
and we'll be ready to hear all about it
when you come back!
Posted by: linda moczan | March 21, 2011 at 09:57 AM
Take all the time you need, dear Kim. We are not going anywhere! xoxox
Posted by: Barbara F. | March 21, 2011 at 10:05 AM
We WILL MISS YOU and hurry back. Every morning I come on, with my toast and coffee, just to see what you have been up to. When you post pictures of your rooms it gives me ideas and pictures of "our Maggie" it just makes me smile to see her very feminine face. Take all the time u need cause we will be waiting sweet Kim.
Posted by: I go. Sometimes when I see pictures of o | March 21, 2011 at 10:41 AM
I hope you take your camera with you! I'll just sit here and read your Blog Candy til you come back.
Posted by: Judy in California | March 21, 2011 at 10:43 AM
i pray that God gives you the peace and strength that you so deserve. thank you for the lovely pics.
Posted by: sarita | March 21, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Have a great little break! Everyone needs one at one time or another. As usual, beautiful photography!
Posted by: Maggie | March 21, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Godspeed and a swift, safe return!
rachel
Posted by: racheld | March 21, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Kim, we'll miss you, but everyone needs a little time out. Take the time to re-charge, and take good care of yourself. Give sweet Maggie, and Marley a hug for me! Take good care, Sandy
Posted by: Sandy | March 21, 2011 at 11:14 AM
Thank you for the beautiful photos. See you soon.
Posted by: Ann | March 21, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Glorious photos. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to your return, but do enjoy your break.
Judy
Posted by: Judy | March 21, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Love thos e pics! Take your time, we need you soooo much! Hugs.....
Posted by: jen | March 21, 2011 at 12:15 PM
Be blessed and find refreshing!
See you when you get back ... pat the doggies for us!
Pat
Posted by: Pat | March 21, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Enjoy your break and thanks, as always, for your beautiful photography. The nest with eggs transports me back to Lake Morton and the grand time at the tour of homes.
Posted by: G from GA | March 21, 2011 at 12:23 PM
We understand but please don't leave for too long. You are a breath of fresh air to me with your beautiful photos and your beautiful spirit!!
Posted by: Carol T | March 21, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Take all the time you need, Kim. We all need to recharge sometimes. Thank you for the gorgeous photos. They brightened a rainy day here. Hugs, Terri
Posted by: Terri Morse | March 21, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Beautiful Pictures! Thanks so much for sharing! Have fun & relaxation on your break! Love from OK, Cindy
Posted by: Cindy | March 21, 2011 at 12:52 PM
Remember, not all who wander are lost! Enjoy your time away, the beauty around you, and the loveliness you take with you.
We'll hang around here to enjoy the feast of photos and ideas that abound and will be happy to welcome you back!
Blessings and hugs!
Posted by: Barbara Anne | March 21, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Thanks for the amazing pictures. Hope you time out is a good one!!!
Posted by: Debbie Guess | March 21, 2011 at 12:58 PM
Dearest Kim,
You and your lovely blog have brought some wonderful things to the computers of your readers...you have shared a part of yourself with all of "us" in your beautiful photographs and special memories and moments. For many of your readers, including me, you have come into our homes and our lives like an old friend. Thank you for sharing coffee with me each morning as I start my day. I want to personally thank you, again, for being the sweet person you are to have been the first person to follow and encourage me (besides my loving hubby) with my own blog and for adding me to your "blog candy." You and your blog inspired me to have the courage to put myself out there and share my life, hopes and dreams with others. I am enjoying the blog journey and have recently purchased a Cannon EOS to better capture what I hope to convey to others in pictures. I have enjoyed your photos so much...you have the eye of an artist, Kim. Enjoy spending extra time with your loved ones and friends while you relax and refresh. Life and circumstances always change our paths so enjoy your detour, and we will see you when the path leads you back to your blog. May your detour be filled with only flowers and the people you love. We will miss you! Love xoxo Kim
Posted by: Bluebirds and Butterflies | March 21, 2011 at 01:15 PM
Enjoy your time out. We all need it sometimes. I love your Blog and look forward to your return. Take care.
Posted by: Darlene | March 21, 2011 at 01:29 PM
Enjoy your break - hope you have a lot of fun - and until you return I'll be enjoying your "Blog Candy", too! God Bless!
Posted by: Pauline | March 21, 2011 at 01:53 PM
Just remember to have fun!! ........... :)
Posted by: Vanessa Johanning | March 21, 2011 at 01:56 PM
Kim, I cherish every visit that I have from you.
Having gone thru hospitalizations and chronic illness, you will never know how you have brightened many of my days!
I love the photos as I know that soon we will be experiencing those same wonders of Spring and Summer here in Indiana!
Will be thinking about you and sending good thoughts and prayers every single day, my dear!
Posted by: Carol Adams | March 21, 2011 at 02:28 PM
What lovely images. Like Carol, I'm in Indiana and just itching for spring to arrive. Glad to see it's arrived for you and that it can't be too far off for us!
Posted by: bungalowbliss | March 21, 2011 at 02:44 PM
Take care Girl!! Hurry Back! :)
Posted by: Imjustashley | March 21, 2011 at 02:59 PM
I hope you are having a fabulous adventure and will share all with us upon your return!!! Enjoy yourself, Kim :D
Posted by: Ricki Jill Treleaven | March 21, 2011 at 03:14 PM
May God hold you in the palm of HIS hand for safekeeping while your away. You will be missed. Hope it's a little R&R.
(((hugs)))
Alice from Arkansas
Posted by: Alice | March 21, 2011 at 07:02 PM
Just remember WE LUVS YA!! (((Hugs))) Enjoy your Break. Hooroo!! Trish xox ;)
Posted by: Trish Rowley | March 21, 2011 at 07:54 PM
We all will be waiting on your return....take good care of yourself..xox Debbie
Posted by: Debbie Masters | March 21, 2011 at 08:31 PM
Kim ~ enjoy your break and live in the moment ;-)
Posted by: Marianne | March 21, 2011 at 08:37 PM
Take care, Kim. See ya when ya come back - enjoy your springtime meanderings and such!
God bless! Will miss you!
M.
Posted by: Michele | March 21, 2011 at 09:28 PM
See you when you return. Until then, I'll enjoy the beautiful music and photo's. Enjoy yourself.
Posted by: Susie L | March 21, 2011 at 10:24 PM
thank you kim - the photos's are wonderfully breath taking - i especially love the tree photo it looks like a heart image. well kim,you have a heart of gold -
~take care and God Bless~
love ya, maria - cottage feel-
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Posted by: maria | March 21, 2011 at 11:12 PM
you are already missed!!! Praying that you return soon and are refreshed!!! Blessings to you Kim and Yours!!!! Terri
Posted by: Terri | March 21, 2011 at 11:58 PM
Have fun my sweet friend. And know that you are missed.
Much Love, Jen-
Posted by: Jen- | March 22, 2011 at 12:29 AM
miss you already....i too am one who has to have my time with kim everyday...you're a beautiful person kim. if you ever come to texas...please let me know. hope wherever your time away takes you it is restful. hugs a bunch, pam in texas...
Posted by: Pam Mikel | March 22, 2011 at 12:53 AM
Just found your blog! Beautiful pictures! I'll have fun looking around your sight. Hope you have a lovely break in the meantime.
Posted by: keri | March 22, 2011 at 01:05 AM
Hope you'll have a great time and see you soon....
Beautiful pictures of nature... ( thinking of the disaster in Japan).
Love, Nina.
Posted by: Nina | March 22, 2011 at 05:35 AM
Your photos are so beautiful and stunning! Now I truly realized how I love spring!
Posted by: Mind Movies Reviews | March 22, 2011 at 06:18 AM
Thanks for the beautiful pictures, Kim, and will look forward to when you're back. :) Have a great time away!
Posted by: Rhonda | March 22, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Hi Kim! Have a wonderful spring break and I'll be here when you return!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Posted by: Susan Freeman | March 22, 2011 at 10:55 AM
Enjoy your time away!
Posted by: La | March 22, 2011 at 07:34 PM
Thinking of you. Take care Kim.
Posted by: Dawn | March 24, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: D'Ann | March 25, 2011 at 02:13 AM
Enjoy...in every sense of the word!
Aloha~Connie
Posted by: Connie | March 25, 2011 at 05:25 AM
Very sweet photos! Have a nice break!
Big hugs, Cindy
Posted by: Cindy | March 25, 2011 at 01:24 PM
Hava a good break...hope you're back before too long. We will miss your fabulous posts.
Posted by: A homespun year | March 25, 2011 at 04:14 PM
have a Great break, cant wait till you come back, im sure it will be Inspiring..
Love ya Karryann
p.s.love the cross
Posted by: Karryann | March 25, 2011 at 05:41 PM
Just a peak at the lovely photos and to say "Hi". Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Posted by: Gail | March 27, 2011 at 04:58 AM
God Speed Kim.....your very loved!
Posted by: Kari at The Doubet Farm | March 27, 2011 at 01:35 PM
Hi Kim,
Just a little note to say that I hope you are enjoying a wonderful hiatus and are finding extra time to do all the special things that you love. Just wanted you to know that you are missed and that I came to visit today. Have a great week... Love and hugs, xoxo Kim
Posted by: Bluebirds and Butterflies | March 28, 2011 at 12:24 PM
So Beautiful !!!
Posted by: tausha salat | March 28, 2011 at 03:46 PM
hi, my name is daisy. i live in new zealand and i was so pleased to come across your blog i just had to write and let you know. as soon as i saw your yellow house and the other treasures you have chosen for your site (how i adore wisteria)i knew i wpould be a regular reader of your blog. i admire your obvious passion for colour and whimsy and your stylish panache. thank you for sharing.
Posted by: daisy58 | March 31, 2011 at 04:06 AM