If houses have souls – and we know that they do – then The Katillac Shack has found a soulmate. Her name is Daisy Cottage. Now, then, if a house's soul is the creative expression of the person who lives there – then I am The Katillac Shack and Kimberly McCole is Daisy Cottage. Now, stay with me, if the Katillac Shack and Daisy Cottage are soulmates, what does that make Kim and me!!?? It makes us soul-sisters. Lucky me! (Aren't all of us creative bloggers who have spirit, color and design soul sisters?) Kim is a homemaker, wife, mother, daughter, sister, blogger, and a freelance writer for several shelter magazines. Kim has been decorating ever since she was a little girl – just like me – see! And we both adore animals, too. Get this: Oliver Wendell, my handsome basset hound, has fallen madly in love with Kim's sweetie-pie friend, Miss Maggie. Take a look at her, you can't blame him. Wednesday he will publish a love letter to Maggie right here!
After receiving a fresh coat of red paint, a vintage cabinet now serves as our wine buffet. The plastic mirror – formerly gold – was painted white and a lucky Goodwill find.
These $25 vintage chairs were discovered by my daughter, Shannon, at Goodwill! Yes, she is her mother's daughter! I absolutely love them for their whimsy and their color. My sister painted our daisy painting. Here and there, are sweet tokens of friendship from sister bloggers, including a green teapot and a white bird.
Old mantel surrounds are great to decorate with – easily adding a touch of architectural element to a room. I found this blue one at a favorite local shop, Vintage, and simply propped it against the wall. I also love to use and display pretty vintage textiles and appreciate their beauty AND their past. Already painted green and white, this adorable night stand was a yard sale find and I had fun creating this vignette that includes a $1 aqua frame and a $3 red Goodwill lamp!
Formerly white, I painted this inexpensive dresser that I found at Goodwill with Apple Orchard red enamel paint. It has held up beautifully – even in the Florida climate, and I love how it adds a cozy vibe to our front porch. Having seen its better days, we gave our wrought iron garden table a new life with a few cans of aqua blue spray paint.
Kim writes:
"Oh what an honor it is to have a room here at Kelee’s enchanting Katillac Shack! Be still my heart! Thank you so much for the opportunity and thank you for letting me share a little bit about our cottage home and about my blog, Dear Daisy Cottage, with your readers.
We moved into our 1922 humble abode about 3½ years ago. I had always dreamed of living in an old home with a big front porch and thankfully that dream has now come true! I knew when I saw this house that I wanted to bring it back to life with vibrant colors and a punch of whimsy or two.
A vintage girl at heart, with an affinity for discarded thrift store treasures, I immediately began decorating Daisy Cottage – named after the unpretentious flower that blooms anew each day – with my Goodwill and yard sale finds. It has really been so much fun to ignore the decorating rules and play to my hearts content while making this once faded house into a bold and happy cottage home.
I began writing Dear Daisy Cottage after we had lived here just under a year. I knew that I loved gaining inspiration from others and I thought it would be fun to share about my decorating adventures with Daisy Cottage. I really didn’t know if anyone would stop by my blog when I hit the publish button for the first time but happily they did! It has been an honor and a wonderful journey sharing with other like-minded souls in Blogland and I truly believe that my readers are my friends and just as much a part of Daisy Cottage as my family and I are. And of course, Maggie, our very spoiled and much loved dachshund, loves each and every one of them! 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."
KATILLAC SHACK GIVEAWAY!
Leave a comment and be entered to win a:
** Vintage Orange Haeger Dish w/ Original Label
** Robin's Egg Blue Melmac Cup: comes with birdseed cup converter kit!
** Embroidered Linen Table Runner-perfect condition!
** Adorable Vintage Cat Statue
** Ingredients of Life Jar…See post below
Giveaway Winners:
Joanne
Marge
Lady Dorothy
Rhondi
Jackie
Please email us your addresses…congratulations!
Love your site and Daisy Cottage
Maggie
Posted by: Maggie Mallard | November 06, 2009 at 08:09 PM
Wow I finally found a kindered spirit!!!I am so inspired after seeing your blog!!! I am now motivated--I love your ideas!!!! I just need a place to do my projects and a change in the weather--I am in soggy Seattle!!
Laurel
Posted by: laurel christie | May 07, 2009 at 09:58 AM
Kim has such a way with pics and words. What a talented lady. I love the color of the Katallic Shack. Glad you two hooked up and your dogs are so cute too.
Posted by: Linda | April 30, 2009 at 03:28 PM
Hi Kelee,
Goodness - gracious - what a delight to meet you through Kim's blog. I love Kim's positive and genuine blog - she encouraged me to start my own blog less than a year ago - and now I get to meet you and your incrediable inspirational blog . . and get to meet Oliver. My studio assistant, Bentley, a Wheaten Terrier, is also a friend of Miss Maggie and he sends a big tail wag to Oliver.
Your beautiful life story, work with chldren and colorful art really touched my heart.
May God richly bless you and all those that you touch.
Blessings,
Erin
Posted by: Erin | April 26, 2009 at 04:44 PM
Thanks for your nice comment and I LOVE YOUR BLOG... You are on my blog list now for sure. Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: Jeanette | April 24, 2009 at 01:25 PM
I just found your blog through Kim over at Daisy Cottage and I love it! I look forward to reading lots more in the future!
Sandy
Posted by: Sandy | April 23, 2009 at 03:55 PM
loved your video - and i think the question is what is my purpose? well iKNOW that my purpose is to praise God. Even though we are involved with hospice for my husband i feel so richly blessed. Thank you for a great blog,inspirational words and happy thoughts. You and Miss Daisy Cottage are inspirations to us all...thank you
Posted by: sarita | April 23, 2009 at 10:01 AM
So happy to have found you through Kim over at Daisy Cottage, her site as well as yours are such an inspiration. A bright spot in my day! Thank you both for sharing your lovely ideas with us all.
Posted by: Kimberli | April 23, 2009 at 09:55 AM
I also found you through Daisy Cottage, and boy, I'm glad I did, could you be any cuter?! And your home too! I will have to spend some time perusing your blog and NOT cleaning my house! Smiles! Love your vintage goodies in your giveaway! Thanks for the chance! Suzie
Posted by: Suzie Button | April 23, 2009 at 09:21 AM
I just found your blog and it is wonderful!
Posted by: Debbie | April 22, 2009 at 06:07 PM
Came from Kim's blog....love hers & now I love yours!!
Wonderful ideas sweets & love your doggie too:)
Hugs..
Debbie:)
Posted by: DEBBIE GARRETT | April 22, 2009 at 05:48 PM
I followed you from Daisy's Cottage. Love the dog!
Posted by: Elizabeth Brown | April 22, 2009 at 02:58 PM
Daisy Cottage is a dose of daily sunshine. I am glad she guided me here! Colorful garden and darling home. Pam
Posted by: Pam | April 22, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Love the thought behind the jars - and I am definitely going to make a row for my windowsill! Starting with Hope (hot sauce).
MimiG
Posted by: MimiG | April 22, 2009 at 09:53 AM
Great Blog!!! I also found you through Daisy Cottage. I will defiantly follow your blog!!!
Sherrie
Posted by: Sherrie | April 22, 2009 at 08:50 AM
I was looking through the Daisy Cottage and came upon your blog. Now I have two favorite blogs, Daisy Cottage and Katillac Shack. Thanks so much for sharing. You two are amazing!
Posted by: Sylvia Davis | April 22, 2009 at 08:02 AM
first time visitor here...found my way from Daisy Cottage...
You've got a great blog!!! I'm off to explore more, and add you to my favorites that I stalk every morning!
Posted by: Hannah | April 22, 2009 at 07:48 AM
Well, hello! Thanks to Kim's introduction I am so happy to meet you. I'm off now to explore more of your blog.
Posted by: Elaine/MuddlingThrough | April 21, 2009 at 11:15 PM
My mom sent me over! I LOVE red!!!!
Posted by: Sarah-Kate | April 21, 2009 at 06:53 PM
Love your blog. Found you on Dear Daisy Cottage. You seem to have a lovely spirit. I will surely revisit soon.
Posted by: Stephanie | April 21, 2009 at 06:30 PM
Hello and so pleased I discovered you from Daisy Cottage. I am now going to sit with my drink and read and watch your video I am totally smitten with your blog and dog!! :0)
LuLu
Posted by: LuLu | April 21, 2009 at 05:32 PM
Found you through Daisy Cottage! This is too fun!! I can't wait to go and read more of you!
Posted by: Jenny | April 21, 2009 at 05:03 PM
I absolutely love Kim and Daisy Cottage. I want to live there! :-)
I want to win those darling things!
Posted by: Lady Dorothy | April 21, 2009 at 04:50 PM
Found you through Kim, and I love what you are doing for kids. I watched the video and I wept. You have a beautiful soul and I love your colorful style. I hope one day that I can make a difference in this world of ours.
Posted by: Ginny Kroll | April 21, 2009 at 03:31 PM
WOW! I just think you and Kim are the absolute best.The dogs rate pretty high as well.
Posted by: Dee | April 21, 2009 at 02:56 PM