Daisy Cottage

A Little Giveaway - Just Because!

I played for a while in Vintage today - always fun to do - so many wonderful things to see and of course I brought you along with me too!

I bought these sweet little things...

A journal by Cavallini....

A set of postcards, also by Cavallini...

A little birdie eraser....

And a vintage tea towel.... all to give away to one of YOU!

Why? Just because... well, just because I LOVE YOU!

If you'd like the chance to win this giveaway - please leave a comment on this post. I'll pluck the winning feather from the cap on Monday, July 21st. 

I'll be back soon - I hope you are doing great and thank you again, for ALL of your blog support and friendship. You truly are a beautiful light in my life!

 

I Spy Something Yellow

Well, actually, my daughter spied something yellow while shopping in our Goodwill. I'm telling you she is getting GOOD...really good at this thrifting thing. Makes me soooooooooooooooooo proud!  ;-)

Good eye sweetie pie! It's perfect!

Sipping...

Lazy, lazy me.... sipping on some sweet ice tea...

Nosily peeking over our backyard fence....

While dear hubby cooks up something really good for me....

And while he grills, I happily sit and enjoy the summer eve...

Feeling thankful that our little backyard has finally bloomed a personality...

Ahh yes - I sit and sip, and sit and sip, and then I begin to ponder something VERY VERY important...

What else can I spray paint in a fun and happy color????

;-)

 

 

Wipe Your Feet

Wipe your feet please on our little daisy rug! 

I haven't been to Pier 1 in ages, but when I saw this I had to splurge and treat Daisy Cottage to a new rug - she deserves it, right?  ;-)

I hope you are having a wonderful day - it is a HOT one here in Florida!

xo,

Kim

No Laundry Room

Our last home had an indoor laundry room that we had recently remodeled before the house went up for sale. I wish I had pictures of it to share with you, because it DID turn out really cute and somehow laundry didn't seem as much of a chore once the room was given new life with fresh cabinets, flooring, and, of course, some whimsical touches.

Daisy Cottage does NOT have a laundry room. The washer and dryer are on the back porch, behind closet doors. When we bought THIS house, I thought for sure that I was going to be unhappy with the layout and I told my husband about my grand plans for enclosing the porch and creating a REAL laundry room - you know, the kind with walls, windows, and AIR CONDITIONING!

BUT I soon realized that I was able to do this....

I could hang clothes from a pretty chandelier.. I could hear birds sing while sorting whites from darks... I could listen to the wind whisper around the corner... I could breathe.

Walls?  Windows?  Air conditioning?

Silly, silly me.

Our laundry "room" is perfect. 

The way it is.

The way it was meant to be.

 

Sunday Drive

Even though it is really hot, let's hop in the car, roll the windows down, and drive around a few blocks together - and see what captures our eye this late Sunday afternoon....

That was fun, wasn't it? A lovely way to end the holiday weekend...

Thank you for riding along with me!

xo,

Kim

Happy 4th of July!

Maggie and I hope that you have a wonderful and safe 4th of July!

She LOVES her country very much but she does have one itty bitty confession to make...

She is NEVER MORE SCARED in her life than she is on this holiday....

She trembles in fear and runs underneath the bed as soon as the fireworks begin. It is kind of a pitiful sight.... but she told me that she is going to try to be brave like all of those who are serving our beautiful country...

 

And I told her that just as I am proud of America, I am very proud of her too.   ;-) 

Show and Tell

Have you met Teresa?

If you haven't, please visit her when you get the chance. Not only is she one of the sweetest bloggers and artists in the world, she created this painting just for Daisy Cottage...

Isn't it ADORABLE? I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you Teresa ~ you captured the whimsical feel of our living room PERFECTLY!

If YOU would love to own some of Teresa's art, stop by French Poppy and she will be happy to create something just as precious for YOU.

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Thank you Becky...

Thank you Lallee...

Thank you Rhoda...

Thank you Gretchen...

Thank you Janera...

Thank you Nikki...

I love ALL of these goodies that you've spoiled me with and you know that I will enjoy using them SO much in our home! Thank you very much!

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I hope you have a happy Tuesday ~ it is my niece Jamie's 12th birthday! Happy Birthday Jamie!  I love you! xoxoxoxo

Aunt Kim

A Thursday to Remember

A day in time....

A day spent together....

A day to remember forever and ever.

Two beautiful blogging friends, who are, indeed, REAL LIFE FRIENDS, and one very handsome young man, stepped into my home and my life and graced my day with their friendly and generous spirit. All three are wonderful souls who filled Daisy Cottage with sweetness and sunshine. It was a Thursday to remember - and in my heart, a Thursday to treasure.

Thank you Becky and Spencer, and Laura.......

'Till we meet again,

Love,

Kim

Thank You!!

Dear Sweet YOU,

Thank you so much for your comments and emails - I read EACH one, APPRECIATED each one, and wish SO MUCH that I could give back to all of you what you so kindly and generously always give to me.

I love you,

Kim

 

Random Generator picked the following sweethearts to receive a little bird and a copy of Romantic Country magazine....

Mary, who commented:

First of all, congratulations on the article! I look forward to reading it soon.

Secondly, WOW!!! I LOVE all the cheerful colors on your outdoor furniture. You have such a gift for decorating, and for staging beautiful photos! Thanks so much for sharing all that with us. You are a constant inspiration!
xoxo,
mary

Posted by: mary | June 26, 2008 at 09:37 AM

AND....

Deborah, who commented:

Your backyard looks delightful!

Please put my name in your generous drawing!

Posted by: deborah | June 23, 2008 at 10:12 PM

 

AND....

Kim, who commented:

This is my first visit to your blog, and it's simply gorgeous! I love how colorful it is.

Posted by: Kim | June 23, 2008 at 04:01 PM

Please email me your mailing addresses and these packages will be off to you next week!

Speaking of packages, I've received delightful gifts in the mail from a few of you and I will share those next time! I also will share about my visit with her and her.... as they spent the day with me and Maggie, here at Daisy Cottage on Thursday! I know, lucky lucky me!!!!!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and thank you again - FOR EVERYTHING!