One day, God willing, he or she will be returned to the lake. I don't really know why either.

TrackBack (0). 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. You blessed my day and may God do the same for you." I hadn't realised just how quickly the year has past. Hey, friends! Before I go, I wanted to tell you that our swan babies and Mama are doing beautifully! 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. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Kim. FOR YOUR LOVE. ~ Karen, "You truly inspire me to do whatever I can in my own little nest. I have been "lurking" but had to share with you how much you have helped me embrace the fun of decorating. ~ Grace, "Oh my! 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. The babies are now able to get food from the feeder and they are having lots of fun splashing around and making bubbles ... One day the babies will join the other swans on the lake. We all need each other's light and you offer us that dose of sunshine." I miss you when you're gone.

"Here's how I can best describe into words how your blog made me feel. I never get tired of visiting here Kim." Where it will lead, I honestly do not know. Learn more about me here. And yes - you know me - I said "my swan family." We departed the beautifully tranquil sea views over the Solway and dramatic walks in the Lake District to head south to the rolling hills of the west country. ~ Anne, "Your words and thoughts of encouragement help me see myself with value.

I so understand and feel you as we go through this together. 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. When I’m not crocheting, you’ll find me spending time with my husband, homeschooling our three girls, or traveling with the best group of teenagers on the planet. I hope that their homes feel like one giant hug that welcomes them each and every time they walk through their front door. I visited your blog again for some fresh ideas and came away realizing that there is no "right." My crochet blanket stack is getting taller, but I’m writing down the patterns for each blanket I … |

I also want you to know this my BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS: If you will have me, you are stuck with me. Today I was so tangled up in doing it "right" that it was really depressing me. Well, that's how finding Dear Daisy Cottage made me feel. ~ Joy, "Thank you for your wonderful blog.

I m lauren the girl behind daisy cottage designs. If all goes well, I shouldn't get too bored during those cold winter months whilst I'm waiting for next years festival season to start again.

And again - you KNOW me.

You have been blessed with a special gift and I am very thankful you share it with us." But, you know what? I am trying to look at this crossroads as an opportunity to grow and bloom. 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. It's love bug season here. ~ Ida - MOPS Member, "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." It must be all of that paperwork I sit to one side for a quiet time! ~ Rose. Birds singing, flowers blooming, my home and all of the treasures within it. A nostalgic, magic, getaway place where folk love one another and life is sweet.

I shall be so happy when the photographer comes and I can do no more! ~ Pamela, "Your blog has helped me start to see the beauty in life again." ;-). I have discovered some intriguing recipes that I can't wait to test on the family including Honey Lemon cake and Frumenty (cracked wheat boiled in milk with raisins and honey). What a relief!

I've missed you very much this past week.

May 05, 2011 | Permalink "I am so touched by your words and photographs. I'm going to be taking some time away from the blog to completely clean Daisy Cottage from top to bottom, go through drawers and closets, and hopefully get caught up on some things around here that I have been neglecting. Big time. I'm not alone.

And this is when I need to talk to you about where my heart is at .. 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.

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. Just me being me and enjoying my home! Thank you." And oh, what a lot has happened. You have made me treasure the finer things in life that I use to overlook.

~ Tracy, "Your humble spirit has not changed through your many posts here in Blogland. 'A handmade cottage' is a craft and rustic living blog - Inspiring others into crafting cosy characterful homes with easy projects. May 06, 2011 | Permalink | May 09, 2011 | Permalink

Of course they are not really MY swan family but my heart likes to think that they are. TrackBack (0). All I know is that I have them.

I'm married to my best friend and the homeschooling mom to my three little girls. ~ Rue, "Sigh.... between your music, red and yellow mellow feeling and wonderful writing I just feel so calm. And as far as the creative side, lets see.. do I want to contemplate writing a book? I hope so much that you will stop by when you can because it won't feel like home until YOU do. As and when the time allows I'm in the process of setting up a new FaceBook page just for my illustrations and will keep you posted with any developements, please as always remember some of these images are copyrighted so please ask me if you want to copy them, thanks.

Kim, "It's people like yourself that make everything beautiful and worthwhile." We love spending time with our family and traveling around the world telling people about Jesus.

I so appreciate you sharing every day. 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."

The Lazy Daisy Cottage is becoming something bigger and BETTER! | | ~ Lenna, "What I love best about Daisy Cottage is Kim. Very excited about a new baby but a bit disappointed we're going to miss some lovely festivals this year - especially Warwick Folk festival as that is the same weekend that the baby is due. 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. It was at least fun to start the easter crafting with my group today. Hoping to continue some Storymouse projects throughout the year but cutting back on the teaching and workshops until after our imminent family addition in July. ~ Jane, "Kim, I love your blog. So, yes, while I have been tending to Daisy Cottage and many other things, I have also been busy creating something else. ~ Dena, "I would like to let you know what a joy it is to wake up each morning and read your delightful blog.

Losing my dear sweet baby boy in Iraq has made me treasure life and those so dear to me.