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
Kim, I met you ever so briefly in front of the most gorgeous Vintage Soul's booth @ Fancy Flea! Sure don't expect you to remember me...I had the linen newsboy cap on, but hey, there was so much going on and so much to see that fun day! We chatted for just a second, wish I'd spent more time with you, have since discovered this very enlightening blog of yours. I'm not a blogger, just a follower, but you can't keep me off Facebook. Here's hoping you have a most wonderful day, too!
Andrea on the Space Coast of Florida
nothing sweeter than a swan baby!
and i think you are their "human" mom ~ my you keep such and eye on them! and i can tell they love you too! :)
linda!
Such beautiful pictures, Kim. I look forward to visiting
your blog every day.....even more so now with the sweet
baby swans. Thanks so much for keeping an eye on them
and sharing your pictures with us.
These swans are such a treat. I'm so glad they have you looking after them! I'm an only child and never had the joy of siblings to share my life. But I have been blessed with the most treasured friends over the years, walking with me in the sunshine and the storms.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Oh my goodness, Kim, they look like they have already grown so fast! Little darlings! They love each other. The first picture is just precious! Thanks so much for sharing!
Their going to be calling you "Grandma Kim" Love Cindy Okla
Beautiful pictures. I love the cute little swans. I have enjoyed the pictures. I hope you plan to keep photographing them until they are full grown. :)
You are so right about the bond siblings share; i lost my brother 7 yrs ago this month at age 55; we were 14 months apart. He was my brother and friend for 55 yrs and it was unbearable to let go of him. I still miss him so much. We just got back from fla. today. I e-mailed you wk before last and told you i was going. We had a good trip to Naples to see stepdaughter. She took me to botanical gardens there in naples. It was beautiful!! Went to longboat key a few days. It is so beautiful and peaceful there. I saw a duck family and took pics this time and the herons and egrets!!! LOVE all of them. veronica
"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!
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
Oh, I love this post...will send it to all my siblings...Love, Meme
BTW, I am having a Giveaway Series! First one is a slipcover! I hope to see you there!
Posted by: Screaming Meme | May 03, 2011 at 07:41 AM
Gosh, I'm loving the photos of the swan babies.
Posted by: Nita@ModVintageLife | May 03, 2011 at 07:43 AM
They look so soft and fuzzy. I hope you have a wonderful day! La
Posted by: La | May 03, 2011 at 08:00 AM
so simply perfect,,
Posted by: laurie | May 03, 2011 at 08:01 AM
The swans are so cute and sweet. Love to visit your blog. Your pictures are amazing.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: ana | May 03, 2011 at 08:45 AM
Kim, I met you ever so briefly in front of the most gorgeous Vintage Soul's booth @ Fancy Flea! Sure don't expect you to remember me...I had the linen newsboy cap on, but hey, there was so much going on and so much to see that fun day! We chatted for just a second, wish I'd spent more time with you, have since discovered this very enlightening blog of yours. I'm not a blogger, just a follower, but you can't keep me off Facebook. Here's hoping you have a most wonderful day, too!
Andrea on the Space Coast of Florida
Posted by: Andrea Hartman | May 03, 2011 at 08:51 AM
(((Andrea))
I remember you. :-)
And thank you for remembering me too.
Love,
Kim
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | May 03, 2011 at 09:03 AM
Such sweet babies. Beautiful photos, Kim. I hope you have a beautiful day too!
Posted by: april | May 03, 2011 at 09:19 AM
The swan babies are so sweet!!!! :D You are spoiling us, Kim.
Posted by: Ricki Jill Treleaven | May 03, 2011 at 09:49 AM
Thanks Kim, and to you! I don't know if you saw my post with the swans but it made me think of you, miles apart, but still close in thought.
Posted by: Jean | May 03, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Perfectly precious!!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Posted by: Susan Freeman | May 03, 2011 at 12:06 PM
nothing sweeter than a swan baby!
and i think you are their "human" mom ~ my you keep such and eye on them! and i can tell they love you too! :)
linda!
Posted by: linda moczan | May 03, 2011 at 12:17 PM
My sisters loved it! :) Thank you for posting this today!
If you get the chance come and look at my french VINTAGE bird cage and read my hilarious confession! ha! Sure to make you laugh! :)
Xo, Meme
BTW, I am having a HUGE giveaway series!
Posted by: Screaming Meme | May 03, 2011 at 01:04 PM
Oh so sweet...siblings are the best way to grow up for sure. :D
Posted by: Julie Harward | May 03, 2011 at 02:07 PM
Such beautiful pictures, Kim. I look forward to visiting
your blog every day.....even more so now with the sweet
baby swans. Thanks so much for keeping an eye on them
and sharing your pictures with us.
Becky
Posted by: Becky from Tennessee | May 03, 2011 at 02:55 PM
These swans are such a treat. I'm so glad they have you looking after them! I'm an only child and never had the joy of siblings to share my life. But I have been blessed with the most treasured friends over the years, walking with me in the sunshine and the storms.
Posted by: Donna Rae Barrow | May 03, 2011 at 03:14 PM
Thanks so much for sharing the fuzzy, sweet swans, Kim.
I hope you have a beautiful day too...
Posted by: [email protected] | May 03, 2011 at 04:08 PM
You too, KM!!
Thank you!
Hugs,
Michele
Posted by: Michele | May 03, 2011 at 05:12 PM
Thank you Kim, you too!!! xox Trish ;)
Posted by: Trish Rowley | May 03, 2011 at 06:29 PM
thank you kim for such sweet memories - the baby swans are looking just beautiful ~
love ya, maria - cottage feel-
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Posted by: maria | May 03, 2011 at 07:40 PM
Hi Kim I love what you wrote .......Hugs Debbie xoxo
Posted by: debbie mangual | May 03, 2011 at 09:06 PM
Only married to only child here and our two grown up sons say we still don't have a clue to their relationship!
The signets are growing and one seems to have the upper hand ...er, beak!
Hugs!
Posted by: Barbara Anne | May 04, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Phil. 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
That is why I visit your site everyday Kim. :-)
Gloria
Posted by: Gloria | May 04, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Ooohhh, they are adorable!!! Thank you Kim. :-)
Posted by: kim | May 04, 2011 at 11:51 AM
Oh my goodness, Kim, they look like they have already grown so fast! Little darlings! They love each other. The first picture is just precious! Thanks so much for sharing!
Their going to be calling you "Grandma Kim" Love Cindy Okla
Posted by: Cindy | May 04, 2011 at 02:54 PM
Beautiful pictures. I love the cute little swans. I have enjoyed the pictures. I hope you plan to keep photographing them until they are full grown. :)
Have a blessed day!
Posted by: Erika | May 05, 2011 at 06:43 PM
You are so right about the bond siblings share; i lost my brother 7 yrs ago this month at age 55; we were 14 months apart. He was my brother and friend for 55 yrs and it was unbearable to let go of him. I still miss him so much. We just got back from fla. today. I e-mailed you wk before last and told you i was going. We had a good trip to Naples to see stepdaughter. She took me to botanical gardens there in naples. It was beautiful!! Went to longboat key a few days. It is so beautiful and peaceful there. I saw a duck family and took pics this time and the herons and egrets!!! LOVE all of them. veronica
Posted by: veronica mackinnon | May 12, 2011 at 09:45 PM
these ducklings are an inpsiration to make some art/craft featuring such lovely feathery sweetness.
Posted by: Rose :: FineCraftGuild.com | May 13, 2011 at 07:04 PM