Hi Sweethearts!
How are YOU?
I am fine. I've missed you very much this past week. Yes, I've cleaned and organized, but I must admit that I've spent an awful lot of time with my swan family. And yes - you know me - I said "my swan family." Of course they are not really MY swan family but my heart likes to think that they are. ;-)
I must tell you that the gray sibling got into something and had to go to the vet. The baby is FINE but will not be returned to the pen. One day, God willing, he or she will be returned to the lake.
BUT our Easter baby is doing beautifully! I check on Little One about three times a day. Such a precious creature. How I wish all of you could sit with me on the grass when I visit. But, you know what?
You do.
So, yes, while I have been tending to Daisy Cottage and many other things, I have also been busy creating something else. And again - you KNOW me. I can NOT be creating SOMETHING.
And this is when I need to talk to you about where my heart is at ..
FOR NOW.
As I shared with you at the beginning of this year, I am at a personal crossroads so to speak, as many of YOU are too. I so understand and feel you as we go through this together. I am trying to look at this crossroads as an opportunity to grow and bloom. And as far as the creative side, lets see.. do I want to contemplate writing a book? And if so, what about? Or do I want to create a Miss Maggie calendar? Or do I want to finally learn how to knit something using more than the garter stitch or I know.... actually read my camera manual so that I can grow in my photography?
;-)
I am going to share something personal about me. I have abandonment issues. Yep. This is true. I don't really know why either. Maybe it stems from losing my father to cancer when he was just 52 and I was 24? I don't know. All I know is that I have them.
So guess how old I will be on my birthday in June?
52
Therefore, I am very aware of this blessed path called life and how each day is a gift. I also want you to know this my BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS:
I will not abandon you.
If you will have me, you are stuck with me. ;-)
But yes, I have decided to listen to my heart and follow the path that I am now being called to be on ... whatever that may be. Where it will lead, I honestly do not know.
Sooo, while I will not be posting here for awhile, you can find me at my new site that I have created to share my photo images. I hope so much that you will stop by when you can because it won't feel like home until YOU do.
And I promise that I will share more images over time that will reflect my love of color and all things home because that is ME.
And always will be.
.
I love you ALL very much. I really hope that you know that. Some of you have been with me since the very beginning of this blog and some of you I have only met TODAY. There are NO words to describe how much you mean to me. So I am not going to even attempt. I will simply pray that you KNOW.
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING. FOR YOUR LOVE. FOR YOUR GIFTS. FOR YOUR WORDS. FOR YOUR PRAYERS. FOR YOUR SUPPORT. FOR YOUR PRESENCE. FOR BEING MY BEAUTIFUL SOUL MATES IN THIS BEAUTIFUL LIFE.
To quote Olivia Newton John:
I love you. I honestly love you.
Always,
Kim
Hello.
What I always say is that life is a jouney. There really are no rules to life! So take your time to figure out what really makes your heart and soul sing. Do all those things if you want to!! I think deep down inside we all have abandonment issues!! take care and {{{hugs}}} to you!
Posted by: Simple Daisy | May 27, 2011 at 06:42 AM
My Dear Friend~
Isn't friend a truly beautiful word?
You have been such a friend to so many through your blog, and you have treasured it fully.
Today, I send you lots of Hugs and Loving thoughts...
just as I have for many years in the past, and will for many more years to come.
Posted by: Donna, The Decorated House | May 27, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Hi!
Im your follower
I really like your blog. Nice posts!
Keep up the good work!
Do visit my blog too at
http://aliascreativelife.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Aliadlw | May 28, 2011 at 02:40 PM
We are always someone's daughter....no matter how grown up we seem to be on the outside, huh?
Thank you for all of your LOVELY posts!
Kerry at housetalkn.blogspot
Posted by: Kerry Rossow | May 28, 2011 at 03:45 PM
My mum passed away when I was young and she was only 43 . .I am 43 now, and I can't expain fully but oh the turmoil that age created in me when I would think about it! Would I suddenly expode on my 43rd birthday? I had always sort of feared the age 43 . .fear is a strong word and didn't walk about dwelling on it or thinking about it very much, I don't think I have lived my life IN fear about that age . .but yes, when I try to sum up my feelings about turning 43 the only word that seems to fit is FEAR! I have shared this with very few people, because why should an age signify so much, but I think you might understand.
Posted by: Louise | May 28, 2011 at 05:55 PM
Hi Kim,
I am so sorry to here you will not be posting at deardaisycottage for awhile. I enjoy your fabulous love of color! I have only been to your site one other time a long time ago. I have been having many, many meant to be connections lately, and today, visiting your blog, is one of them. This is the first time I have responded to a blog. Your kindred spirit calls me. I share your same passions, curiosities and past events. I would so love to have a blog. Photography, color, creativity and writing call me. I recently left a teaching job I loved to be home with my family and pursue this new calling. My mom died at age 53 from Pancreatic cancer. She died 5 months after her diagnosis. I was 33 when she died and turn 40 this year. I understand your sense of loss- it never leaves, rather just redefines us and becomes a part of us.
We recently built a house in the country and I love it. I hope it inspires me. I hope, you too, have new inspiration and maybe our paths will cross again. Sending love your way.
Posted by: Teri | May 30, 2011 at 08:38 PM
I love you sweet Kim and I'm still here :)
Posted by: rue | May 31, 2011 at 05:58 PM
Dear Kim, I too understand totally. Take all the time you need. A new direction sounds good (hoping to one day have a copy of a Daisy Cottage book!) Hope you are well and of course I'll follow your new photo blog. Much love to you for all your inspiration and warmth. xx
Posted by: jJosephine | June 06, 2011 at 08:14 PM
I just saw you posted this on MY birthday..! Not sure when yours was or is..but whenever..hope it is a happy one..As you may know I lost my mom three months ago..she was 58..and not sick..but killed while crossing the street..I lost my dad when he was 35..I was sixteen..I had a moderate depressive episode in my thirties..as I neared the time he died..He died of cancer..I was scared to death that I would not outlive his age..but here I am...guess we have to be thankful for each day not matter what. All I can think is there has to be a purpose..or at least pray there is...So here I am...42 and an adult "orphan" as they say..and can very much understand how you feel. God bless...xoxoxo
Posted by: jenn | June 07, 2011 at 07:39 PM
oh..and my mom...LOvEd your blog...!
Posted by: jenn | June 07, 2011 at 07:40 PM
Dear Kim, stopped by yet again just to let you know I miss your posts here very much. This is such a colorful place, not only to our natural eyes but to our spirits too. I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that you are highly missed here. Love your new page, and TOTALLY understand, but miss you here.
Thinking of you and sending a prayer your way.
Blessings.
Posted by: Marcia | June 11, 2011 at 09:29 AM
Awwwww Kim!!!! Hugs hugs and more hugs to you!! My face is squinched. You are such a sweetheart!! Truly!!
And 52? no no noway not possible! You cannot be more than 32! My goodness!! :)
I'm so excited to see which road you choose! I'll be here to cheer you on!!
Love to you!!
xoxo Jenny
Posted by: jenny holiday | June 13, 2011 at 02:41 PM
I just found your blog and am so sad to hear you won't be posting much anymore!! I read through pages of your posts and love your writing style and pictures and the meaning behind your posts. Just beautiful writing. I'll be following your new blog too!
Star Hughes Living
Posted by: www.StarHughes.com | June 13, 2011 at 05:55 PM
Dear Kim,
Follow your heart my friend. I am a June baby too! Love love your new site, absolutely beautiful!
Smiles♥
Beverly
Posted by: tea time and roses | June 15, 2011 at 10:08 PM
Hi!
I am your Follower.
I really like your blog! Great posts!
I love to read about you!
May God bless u with all the happiness, Ameen!
Keep up the good work!
Do visit my blog too and follow it if you like it!
Have a Nice day, God Bless!
Alia
http://aliascreativelife.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Alia | June 17, 2011 at 04:48 PM
I will not be selfish and beg you to stay. I do understand. I will miss you, but I will visit the new site.
I wish all good and lovely things for you. Much happiness, much love, more than you can imagine.
Thank you for everything. What a nice journey we've been on....and will continue.
Love
D
Posted by: D'Ann | June 19, 2011 at 01:52 AM
Happy Birthday Kim!
Love and Hugs!
Rita
Posted by: Rita May | June 21, 2011 at 09:13 PM
I'm hoping you'll feel better & be back soon. I miss your posts!
Posted by: Dee in BC | June 22, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Dearest Kim,
I only found you today and I am just in tears, but of the supportive kind. You are truly in my heart and prayers. Just reading the wonderful messages from your blogland family let's me know how wonderful you truly are. Stay blessed my dear.
Paula
Posted by: Paula | June 24, 2011 at 08:34 PM
You are such a dear!! We all adore you! See you at the other blog!
Posted by: Valarie@wwwglimpseofmyworld.blogspot.com | June 29, 2011 at 12:19 AM
Hi Kim! What a find your blog is! I too love all things vintage and hope to someday own a charming bungalow that I can decorate with all my vintage finds! I'm learning so much about you and the blogging world by looking around your site. Thank you for sharing all these goodies!
Posted by: Colleen | June 30, 2011 at 09:55 PM
Foreva dear girl! <3 Sami Jo
Posted by: Sami Jo | July 01, 2011 at 03:44 PM
Hi Kim,
I've read your blog for awhile, but don't comment much. Today, I had to.
I also turned 52 in June, and feel that each year is a milestone I've reached. I lost my mother when I was 5, she was 44; I lost my dad when I was 13, he was 57; I lost a brother when I was 21, he was 41; I lost my other brother when I was 24, he was 39. Each loss made me stronger in some ways, but like you, deathly afraid of abandonment. For that reason, we (you and I) must always find something to connect to that will never leave. For me, that is reading and crafts, so reading craft blogs is pure bliss.
I will definitely be watching for your return. Have fun in the meantime!
Hugs,
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy Achin | July 07, 2011 at 06:48 PM
Thinking of you today and hoping you are happy and refreshed.
Hugs!
Posted by: Jean | July 15, 2011 at 02:13 PM
Hope you are having the most wonderful refreshing summer! I know it is silly to keep checking, but sometimes I just play your music in anticipation of your return and to remind me of how much joy you bring through your beautiful photography and uplifting posts! Sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves when we take care of so many others. Hope someone is pampering you silly!
Posted by: June | July 15, 2011 at 05:51 PM
Oh Kim,
I didn't know of this post until this evening.
We all have a story and so many behind the scenes voices from our experiences in life. I think the most important part of anyone's life is that they were loved. I know how much you loved your dad and hope you carrying that love around every day brings you a lot of peace.
There's not one day that goes by that I don't think of my dad in the 22 years he's been gone. I was just chatting about it with a friend of ours last week.
Wishing you arm loads of love!
xoxo~Tracie
Posted by: Tracie~My Petite Maison | July 18, 2011 at 01:30 AM
I love your new site Kim! I love all your photos too! We will surely miss this one though...
Posted by: Homeowner insurance coverage | July 20, 2011 at 10:33 PM
Kim, just had to come by and tell you how much I miss your blog entries. I know you are off doing something wonderful...we do hope you come back some time. :)
Posted by: Stacey | July 21, 2011 at 10:01 PM
Just found you and LOVE :)
Posted by: Ashley | July 22, 2011 at 12:02 AM
Hi Kim ~ I check back every once in a while, hoping you are back at Daisy Cottage. Miss you, but wish you health and happiness. You are in my thoughts. <3 ~ Leslie
Posted by: Leslie | July 26, 2011 at 07:51 AM
Dear Kim, I'm not sure if you check your Daisy comments but I just wanted to leave this here letting you know that every now and then I still have to stop by this place and get a dose of color and whimsy, and yes, Dear Daisy continues to be very much at home on my sidebar blogroll. ;) Those popular French chic whites just don't do it for my heart. I miss you here but I still enjoy your other page too.
Muah!!
Love and blessings.
Posted by: Marcia | July 27, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Oh, yes, and I forgot to mention that your music playing simultaneously with the ocean sounds of my page is simply perfect. It's exactly what I hear when I go to the beach.
Muah again!!
Posted by: Marcia | July 27, 2011 at 11:36 AM
You are such a beautiful person ...I feel it in your words ...thanks for sharing with us
Posted by: Kat | July 31, 2011 at 12:33 AM
I think of you often. Miss you <3
Posted by: Leslie | August 08, 2011 at 10:49 AM
I am enjoying your new blog, but hope you always keep this blog online for those of us who love to visit and just browse around. Thanks so much for all that you do. Beth
Posted by: Beth Payne | August 19, 2011 at 10:39 PM
I, too, hope you always keep this one!! I still love coming over here to "visit", listen to your lovely music, and to get inspiring ideas for my home - never tire of doing that! (Although I love your new blog, too!)
Posted by: Pauline | August 27, 2011 at 01:40 PM
I am sending you hugs from my heart to yours. Hold on to your memories.
Posted by: Affordable Medical Insurance | August 31, 2011 at 01:27 AM
I keep coming back because I love the color of the cottage! In fact, I'd like to paint my own house the same color and am trying to find the right yellow color. Just a beautiful house!
Posted by: Pam | September 01, 2011 at 04:12 PM
Just found this site through reading about your blog in Blogging for Bliss. Hope all is well with you. Love the Yellow Cottage!
Posted by: Kathy Miller | September 04, 2011 at 04:24 PM
Hello there! This is my first time stopping by your blog. I was at Barnes and Nobles this evening, and by chance, I found Tara Frey's book, "Blogging for Bliss." I of course had to buy it! It is FANTASTIC! You were one of the blogs featured in it. Your blog name is catchy, warm and inviting. I just had to stop by for a peak! I am in love! LOL It is absolutely beautiful! You blog from your heart, the music is enticing, and you come across so genuine and sincere. I feel like you are a life long friend and I have never even met you! Your blog is that fabulous! I will most definitely be following you! Maybe you can teach me a little about bloggin! ;)
Adriana
www.AdrianasChicDesign.Blogspot.com
Posted by: Adriana | September 07, 2011 at 01:39 AM
I miss this blog...coffee just isn't the same. That is all.
Posted by: ~B | September 07, 2011 at 10:54 AM
This is good to know that you live what your heart says. And Kim may God bless with you with all the happiness and kindness.
Posted by: cheap shutters Buckhead | September 17, 2011 at 04:26 AM
Hi Kim, you will definitely see me on your new site. I can't stay away from your colorful eye for any length of time. That's what attracted me to you in the first place. Can't wait to see the photoyou will be posting.
Your follower forever,
Leslie
Posted by: lesliad | October 13, 2011 at 07:25 AM
This is good to know that you live what your heart says. And Kim may God blesses you with all joy and kindness.
Posted by: avi to wmv | November 30, 2011 at 05:50 AM
Please blog once a month or something. I miss you so much. You are such an inspiration and I'm concerned as to how you are.
Posted by: Rita | January 13, 2012 at 08:11 AM
Thanks for your visit...I miss you here...hope all is well with you! ;D
Posted by: Julie Harward | January 26, 2012 at 07:29 PM
I really really really miss you!! Please ...just one line will do...we ALL love YOU!!!!
Posted by: Shelly C. | February 06, 2012 at 03:44 PM
I just stumbled upon your blog and I am loving it! Your use of color inspires me and makes me feel like home. What a wonderful inspiration!
Posted by: Becca | February 20, 2012 at 12:28 PM
I still miss your posts. They always cheered me up with all of your lovely words and photos.
Posted by: nichole | March 05, 2012 at 10:52 PM
I miss your blog, I always cross my fingers when I check to see if maybe todays the day you will pop in a post : ( hope it's soon.
Posted by: row | March 07, 2012 at 08:56 PM
hello kim, ditto, miss u
love ya, maria - cottage feel-
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Posted by: maria | March 25, 2012 at 01:15 AM
Hey Kim!! missing your posts so badly! come back here often and revisit old posts. hope you are doing well and hope you post something again soon :)
Posted by: Lorrie Simons | April 01, 2012 at 07:06 PM
Your picture of Miss Maggie..how darling!! Just looks like a "lady"!! How doggies add love to our lives.
Your site is so nice..enjoying ...
Sandra
age 63
teacher,still....
love: gkids, artsy things, God and country...and of course family!
Posted by: Sandra | July 11, 2012 at 05:48 PM
Hi Kim, you will definitely see me on your new site. I can't stay away from your colorful eye for any length of time. That's what attracted me to you in the first place.
Posted by: convert mod file to mov file mac | July 12, 2012 at 10:32 AM
I miss Daisy Cottage. I've been to your new site. Your photos are beautiful. But I just miss this one.
Posted by: Renee | August 09, 2012 at 08:10 PM
'Just thinking of you and your colorful, primary colors-filled home tonight and hoping that you and yours have been happy and loving life.
xox♥
Val
Posted by: Val | August 17, 2012 at 05:03 AM
ditto what renee said -
love ya, maria - cottage feel-
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Posted by: davensandra1962@yahoo.com | September 08, 2012 at 12:36 PM
Kim, hope you are doing well!! We miss you terribly!! The blog world does not seem the same without your sweet posts :)
Posted by: Lorrie Simons | October 08, 2012 at 02:21 PM
Just want you to know - I really miss this blog!
Posted by: sondra | October 15, 2012 at 08:55 PM
Kim, I've missed you, Daisy and your adorable tail-wagging friends so much that I dreamed about you last night. Our family may be moving in the new year for the first time in 23 years. I have a feeling Daisy cottage is reminding me of what to look for. ;)
XOXO's,
Marcia
Posted by: The Shop Around the Corner | November 19, 2012 at 02:59 PM
Happy New Year, Kim!
Hope you're well and that someday DC will be back...
xx
Posted by: Sunny | January 04, 2013 at 07:20 AM