Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Daisy Cottage





"I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way...things I had no words for."



- Georgia O'Keeffe




One of my favorite places to visit on the web is Daisy Cottage.





It's sunny...







It's cheerful...






It's refreshing...









It's tranquil...










It's precious!



(Photos: Kim at Daisy Cottage)

Dear Kim,

You have such a beautiful way of expressing yourself. You're so giving, and you contribute SO MUCH to the magnificent fabric of life. I am continually inspired by you, your home, and your astounding achievements. You are one-of-a-kind, and your words & photos always leave such a lasting and meaningful impression on me. Thank you for unceasingly inspiring us all to seek out the precious possibilities that live within us!

Layla

32 comments:

Daisy Cottage said...

(((((LAYLA))))))

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
You made me tear up!!!

What a sweetheart you are!
THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for your kind and VERY generous words!!!

(((hugs)))

Love,
Kim

pve design said...

As fresh as a daisy -- my post today was all about the daisy! What a sweet cottage!
pve

Kimberly said...

I too love Daisy Cottage. She is one of the few blaogs I check on daily!! I Love You, too Layla! You are also very inspiring!
Kim

Anonymous said...

I couldn't agree more...Kim's blog is always a delight to read and she always always brings us COLOR!

LeAnn:)

Rose - Watching Waves said...

Ditto, ditto and ditto to everything you said, Layla. Kim is a beautiful spirit and her home reflects that beauty and charm.

Tami (Pixeltrash) said...

Awe... very pretty pictures!

Denise said...

I just went over and what a wonderful place to visit! Thanks Layla and I hope that you are feeling better~

Live a Colorful Life said...

Wow, those are amazing pictures. Amazing.

Vivienne @ the V Spot said...

oooooh pretty. I'll have to go over and visit.
Thanks!

Dana and Daisy said...

so pretty! I'd give up my house in the burbs for a cottage like that one!

I love Georgia O'keeffe's salty personality, more than her art actually. One of my favorite quotes of hers was something like: "I painted flowers because flowers were cheaper than models, and they stood still longer." ha ha!

She was a hoot! Good videos of her at Netflix

Rue said...

She's all those things and..... the reason I started blogging.... How can anyone be a part of Blogland and not know who she is.

Wonderful tribute Layla :)

rue

Kim Hancock said...

Oh my goodness... what a nice surprise to see a familiar home on your blog. We live not too far from her... she is just the sweetest kindest person!

alison giese Interiors said...

Thank you so much for the introduction - you're right, it's one of the happiest places in the blogosphere!

preppy little dress AKA "PLD" said...

what an adorable blog, love it!! great photos, thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

This is one of your best posts ever! I love the "mellow yellow". You are a fantastic blogger. Thank you for sharing.

Charla

SoBella Creations said...

I ♥ Daisy cottage! Fantastic site.

Valerie said...

Layla,
Oh how I love Kim's Daisy Cottage and Miss Maggie too! I wonder if she would let me live with her? She is one of the kindest people I know...and we've never met.
She will always have a special spot in my heart.
Thank you for sharing with us.
HUGS
Valerie

Kirsten Alana said...

Oh I ADORED this post. So many wonderful pictures that take me to so many wonderful places! The colors are beautiful and so calming.

People Who Know Me Would Say: said...

Wonderful photos, Layla!!

Candace said...

Oooh, I knew when I saw the crayons that this was going to be a fun post. Love it! Thanks for introducing me to The Daisy Cottage too!

mary said...

I want to thank you for introducing me to the daisy cottage. Sadly I had no idea who this was and had to check it out. Beautiful. You know, you are very inspiring yourself?.

Unknown said...

Daisy Cottage is one of my absolute favorites--she uses color beautifully!

Farmgirl Paints said...

Mine too! Her house is like eye candy. It brightens my day:)

Full House said...

If those photos are all from her blog I am going to go there right now.

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...

Oh, I love me some Kim too! She's a wonderful friend & I had the happy privilege of meeting her in person last year. Longtime friend & all around great person, just like you. :)

Patty's Stitches said...

I'm such a fan of Daisy Cottage. I go there often. Sometimes I just keep it on my computer to listen to the soothing music while I work. Patty

Carolyn said...

I just jumped over from Rue's Blog. I just wanted to say Hi and nice blog!

I like the Daisy Cottage too.

Carolyn

Marfa (formula for a life) said...

Ok, I know that I'm reading my Feeds (posts) chronologically backwards, but on a newer post of yours I left you a comment telling you that I first found your blog by reading another blog and I didn't remember the name...well, this is it...Daisy Cottage. I've been a loyal reader of Daisy Cottage for a long time now because I love it as well. So now you know...lol.

NicNacManiac said...

Oh my gosh, between the two of you...how could I ever be sad, you are both so inspirational and the words seem to flow with ease.
Thank you so much!!!!!
Nerina

Queen B. said...

LOVE ALL THE PICS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CLAPPING OUT LOUD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Katie said...

Layla~
I too love Daisy Cottage, I can't help but smile when I see all the beautiful color and inspiration beaming through her sunshine filled house,she has personality plus! I must say I cheak out your blog daily as well and you and your husband are a talented and fun couple~you have made your house a true beauty.Love the viedos,and the step by step on your bathroom reno. It's looking beautiful!

Beth said...

Love the Daisy Cottage....favorite blog of mine...she is awesome.
Beth