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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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- 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
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- "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
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- "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
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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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- "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
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- "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.
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- "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
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- "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
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- "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
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Nature always seems to know best in the end, though we may find it heart breaking to try and understand. I was concerned for the family's safety, good to hear they are in a private enclosure. Perhaps the littlest could not handle the stress of the move ........
Posted by: Patty/BC | April 27, 2011 at 12:35 AM
Beautiful, Kim....and we do!
xoxo
Joni
Posted by: [email protected] | April 27, 2011 at 12:56 AM
Your post was beautiful.... thanks so much for sharing. Debbie
Posted by: Debbie Hays | April 27, 2011 at 01:14 AM
What darling photos of the little baby swans. I am still so sad about the one that died but it's true, the others have each other.
Posted by: Loree | April 27, 2011 at 02:28 AM
Kim ~ thank you for these pictures. After seeing your last post and that heart breaking event, it is nice to see the other swans thriving. Thanks again for the beautiful pictures ;-)
Posted by: Marianne | April 27, 2011 at 06:40 AM
Thank you for sharing this with us, Kim. Nature is a wondrous thing.
Posted by: Beverly | April 27, 2011 at 07:21 AM
I was so touched, when I read about the baby swan who died. Such little ones are so precious, so innocent and sweet.
For the past 2 weeks, we have had 2 kittens and a mother cat, living on our patio. The mother sort of "adopted" us, a few months ago, but we had no idea she'd had kittens. They just appeared, when they were about 4 weeks old! (We think she had made them a little home, behind some boxes we keep out there). Anyway, what a gift these little ones have been! Such a joy, to watch them play and grow; and what a wonderful mama kitty they have! I love to watch her, as she grooms them & teaches them; and as they all cuddle up to sleep together.
And how I miss them, when the 3 of them are not in sight! I worry that something may be amiss, until I see their little furry, fluffy black and white faces again. Indeed, a life is a life is a life...these little ones bless us, so very much! Thank you for sharing the baby swan's story with us.
Posted by: JayJay | April 27, 2011 at 07:21 AM
you are the most caring little lady that ive ever met.
i think the swan family is adopted by you ... and how lucky they are! and by your visits i just bet they know you by now! :) linda
Posted by: linda moczan | April 27, 2011 at 07:46 AM
Good Morning!! It's good to see the swan family is being watched over....and obviously loved ..... How beautiful they are!!!! Thank you so much for the pictures Kim....... I am just sitting here starting my day with a smile .... so peaceful and springlike.....GORGEOUS!!!Terri
Posted by: [email protected] | April 27, 2011 at 08:15 AM
Beautiful pictures, Kim! I've never seen baby swans....we are fortunate to have you sharing with us. How peaceful it must be observing that little family.
Posted by: Judy | April 27, 2011 at 08:18 AM
just beautiful simply beautiful
Posted by: laurie | April 27, 2011 at 08:44 AM
How very sweet!
Posted by: Shannon Olson | April 27, 2011 at 08:58 AM
So sweet. Your story and pics yesterday were so sad but as life goes, we do have each other when one is gone. Thanks for these sweet images. Pamela
Posted by: Pamela Gordon | April 27, 2011 at 09:11 AM
and we are blessed.
Posted by: sarita | April 27, 2011 at 09:46 AM
Aw....they are so cute! Poor little guys! God bless their bones!!!! :D
Posted by: Ricki Jill Treleaven | April 27, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Life should be treasured and those we share our life with as well! Thank you,Kim!!
Posted by: Lisa Sall | April 27, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Thanks, Kim, I needed that!
Posted by: Jean | April 27, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Very touching........and timely........thanks........
Posted by: Lynn Paterson | April 27, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Through your eyes and camera . . . you give us so much. xoxoxo
Posted by: Maureen d. Connolly | April 27, 2011 at 12:44 PM
Oh, Kim, could just cry again, how sweet & precious, little ones snuggled together asleep and one just waking up. The flowers are beautiful too. You could definitely be a famous photographer. Also, always, could just see a children's book on the shelves about the Life of Maggie & Marley. Your a woman of many talents for sure and thanks so much for sharing them with us! Love ya, Cindy Okla
Posted by: Cindy | April 27, 2011 at 12:51 PM
How pretty!
Posted by: Joy | April 27, 2011 at 01:05 PM
Aww.... brought tears to my eyes. You are wonderful Kim..
My heart...:)
Sending virtual hugs your way...LY!!
Posted by: Carol Adams | April 27, 2011 at 01:12 PM
So sweet!!! Two is always better than one!!
Posted by: Debbie from Texas | April 27, 2011 at 01:14 PM
I enjoy all your photos but this week you've captured some wonderful moments with the swan and her family. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Monique | April 27, 2011 at 01:19 PM
How darling and sweet. Yes indeed we do need eachother.
Have a sweet day and hugs, Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth Marchus | April 27, 2011 at 01:28 PM
Kim, what a gift YOU are and your pictures are amazing.
You really should put them in a book. I will buy it!!
Those precious babies snuggled together. I have the biggest lump in my throat. Thanks again!!
Posted by: Missy | April 27, 2011 at 02:15 PM
I'm so glad we have each other. We are all a garden of friends that I never would have met if it hadn't been for you, Kim, and Dear Daisy Cottage. You helped me find the sun again. Missy is right, your series of swan photos would make a wonderful book about life, love, and loss. Thank you for sharing their continuing miracle. Hugs, Terri
Posted by: Terri Morse | April 27, 2011 at 06:00 PM
Thank you Kim just Precious, love ya!! xox Trish.
Posted by: Trish Rowley | April 27, 2011 at 06:59 PM
life is about each other - uplifting each other - caring for each other and just being there for each other - thanks kim and daisy cottage family - your all great!
love ya, maria - cottage feel-
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Posted by: maria | April 27, 2011 at 07:25 PM
Beautiful sweet Kim! Hope your Easter was lovely! Love you much! XOXO,Jenn
Posted by: Jennifer Hayslip | April 27, 2011 at 10:13 PM
This was amazing. I bet they were comforting each other!
Posted by: sandy | April 27, 2011 at 10:55 PM
Kim, I just wanted to let you know (after lurking silently for a few months) how much I love your blog, your home and spirit are an inspiration, and this site, a little island of peace in a sometimes stormy sea. I sometimes keep your site up on my computer at work (minimized of course) while I am working. When things get crazy, as they often do, I take a minute and escape to my "happy place", Daisy Cottage, then I return to the chaos just a little calmer .....
Thanks so much for what you do,
Posted by: Tana | April 28, 2011 at 05:57 AM
I am a new follower and I must say that the swan incident is terrible. It is a joy to see your lovely photographs though.
Posted by: Jeff | April 28, 2011 at 02:25 PM
That is just precious. :)
Posted by: Mary | April 28, 2011 at 06:14 PM
Think how beautiful Heaven is...with that little baby swan and all of God's precious creatures. How wonderful He really is. I hope to see that baby swan someday. :)
Posted by: Mary | April 28, 2011 at 06:26 PM
Love your thoughts, as usual!
Posted by: lesliad | April 28, 2011 at 09:23 PM
I am just loving the pictures of the baby swans. So sweet. Those little ones move my heart.
Posted by: D'Ann | May 13, 2011 at 01:04 AM
Kim, It seems me share much...I, too, have a deep, deep, love for all my swans, geese, ducks and anything else that comes in my yard to feed. Right now...I have a Mama Deer, and her two babes...Sooo precious...My black swan is sitting on a nest and her hubby is sure protecting her, too! :O) I pray these babes make it...Our snapping turtles seem to get the best of the babes on the lake. :O( God Bless you and your care for the fowl..I understand...
Posted by: Gail | June 30, 2011 at 03:11 PM
On the lighter side of life, my sister in law is a child therapist. She is going to be at a new school this year and was shown her office space last week. it is a large locker room with cement walls, floors, and bright red lockers, urinals, and a shower room. To say that she was a little put off is stating it mildly. She can adapt easily to the lockers and cement, but urinals...really?
She is a woman of much taste and a collector of all things beautiful, old, and delicate. Her previous office featured toys stuffed into antique reproduction travel trunks, wonderful old framed bird prints, framed feathers, an antique table for the she and the kids to sit out to do art projects, etc.
Anyway...the red of the lockers is not her style and the cement walls and floors are not her style either,so I am on a mission to help her decorate. Your style with red, turquoise and bold yellow is a big step in the right direction. Thank you for a wonderful website and fabulous decorating ideas.
Posted by: Jeanne Bolley | July 30, 2012 at 12:43 AM