Kim, You are so blessed to be able to interview and write for all those stories. I know they all shone the guests and their homes/stores perfectly. I love old vintage things, not only for their inexpensiveness and decorating value, but because I love to savor the past and the old-fashioned values it holds. What a beautiful thing vintage is, and what a beautiful person you are, as I can see that you also value vintage items for their face value, but for who owned them, what kind of person they were, and what values they had.

I agree, Kim. I don't want to look like everyone else either. There are lots of good clothing, which people donate everyday, either because it has grown too small, too large, or either they have grown tired of it, and it is a very good find for someone else.

Oh Kim, I would love to have that orange tree here. :) No worries, you will have your garden back up to its beautiful and charming self in no time. Glad it has warmed up enough so that you and Maggie can go out and play. It is even in the 50s in New York now for a few days, and then we will have a spell back in the 40s.

LOL, Kim. I live in New York, transplanted from Tennessee. You are right; it's very cold here! Your nights are like our days, but I love it! When I moved here, I was excited to think about all the snow I would see. Well, truth being said, there is more snow here than is usually in Tennessee, but I am still disappointed! Of course, I am excited about spring and the flowers too, as all seasons have their time. :)And I'll take your pear that you don't want. My husband and I are raw fooding, and we haven't met a fruit we don't like. :) My husband is allergic to the seeds in strawberries and kiwis, but he does like them.

How beautiful! I love what you did with the shower curtain! It looks brilliant on the table! Thanks for all the tips! Have a great day.

How sweet Kim and how cute is Maggie! I am actually going raw today, so the orange juice will do me fine. :) Have a great day!!

May you have a wonderful March. As much as I would love to see a little sunshine come my way, I am not yet ready for what comes after - the humid summer. Glad to see you are feeling better!

I don't drink wine, but I do ♥ water. I like tea too, though I usually drink herbal teas (peppermint, chamomile, elderberry and licorice with wild cherry bark, etc.)I also love most juices, especially those straight from the juicer, and occasionally I like a pepsi or a cream soda for a treat. Hope you get to feeling better!

Oh it must be warm in Florida! :) It's still cold here in the north. Thanks for the invitation; I'll be glad to share the warm temperatures with you for a bit.

Thank you for sharing so many notes about your life when you were young. I wish I had a treasure box full of my childhood, but I have lost all that due to my life being so unstable at times. Memories are so precious though, and my mind is full of them. Bless you!

Maggie is so adorable anyone would be crazy not to want to be her mommy, but she belongs at Daisy Cottage with you! :) Enjoy your nesting. I need to do some nesting of my own... if it weren't for school.

Oh precious Maggie. I know she missed you! Speaking of a dog missing a human, I saw the best movie last night. It's called Hachiko http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1028532/. If you ever get a chance to see it, please do! Glad you had a good time though. It's great just to get away sometimes.

How wonderful it is that you are featured! Congratulations! And thank you for offering the give a way. What unique and great items! Thanks to those involved in offering them! Have a wonderful rest. :) I will miss seeing your blog while you are gone. Be blessed!

Kim, I love aprons too. A few months before I was born my great grandmother on my father's side died, but before she did, she had a dream that I would be a girl and made me the cutest little apron. Due to so many problems and so much moving in my life, I have sadly lost it, but it has left me with a love for aprons.

Yes, Kim, it's true. You do touch us all. I have about 5 or 6 blogs I keep up with (I wish it could be more, but I am a student and don't have alot of time) but your is absolutely my favorite one!

Oh and she was absolutely beautiful!!!

Jack, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. What a sad thing! I am glad to hear that you will continue to have comfort in Kim's blog, as we all do here. Kim, thank you for sharing the story with us. How touching! I can see why the tears continue to flow. Truly it is an honor that Tabatha was able to find comfort in your blog while she was still on this earth.

Oh, I bet she is not loved one bit. :) Such a cutie she is! I would give anything if my NYC landlord would allow dogs in his apartments. :(

Thank you so much. I will have to pass though. Bad for my asthma - trying to raw food. You are so kind though. :) Have a wonderful day!!!

Kim, your crocheted blanket is beautiful! Wonderful addition to your home! You are right - situations, such as you described, in the lady's house, are very sad, indeed. I was married to a man who use to yell at me. I have divorced him and now remarried. He is now a great friend to me.... to bad it takes divorce to learn. I hope they will be OK too.

Kim my favorite colors are the same as yours! Red, yellow, green and blue. They are primary colors and go together so beautifully. Red and green are my favorite. I also like colors like coral and melon, but I love red and green!

Welcome back Kim!! We missed you! Thank you for the cupcakes. I am raw fooding now, so all I can do is look at the eye candy. It looks delicious!! :)

Oh I will miss you too! Enjoy your break!

Thank you. I'll take mine fried please. Have a wonderful breakfast!!

Hi Kim, Looks like you are doing great with the camera! Love all the beautiful photos!