Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Blog Friends Are Real Friends

One of the really special things about blogging is the friends you make. Anna of LITTLETHINGS blog and I "met" when I won an adorable giveaway prize in her recent giveaway. In that process, we exchanged addresses, and we started following each other's blogs.

Blog friends are real friends.

Anna has been tracking my progress in building and decorating my 1920s lovers cottage. When I mentioned in a blog post that I wanted to add a bathtub to the room, Anna was quick to send me this fun photo of her niece's bathroom in Germany:


I love the view from that bathtub--talk about relaxing, right?! And how thoughtful of Anna to think of me!


Then recently Anna sent me these precious gifts in the mail, because she thought they would look lovely in the Lovers Cottage. How sweet! She signed her note "Best wishes and a hug from your blog-friend!"


That reminds me of Sans!' wonderful phrase "Blog friends are real friends." You can see that I borrowed her phrase and put it under a photo of Houndstooth Pup and Raccoon on my blog's right-hand sidebar. Thanks, Sans! ;-) And thank you, Anna! It is a blessing to have such sweet friends. :-)

By the way, there's still time to enter my New Giveaway! The prize includes all five of my greeting cards plus a surprise miniature. The giveaway ends this Saturday, January 28, 2012, and I'll announce the winner the next day. Until next time.... xoxo Jennifer
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56 comments:

  1. MelyGiuntaJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:14 AM

    Sono pienamente d'accordo con te, anche io ho incontrato un vero tesoro di amici in questo favoloso mondo!!

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  2. AnnaJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:17 AM

    o dear me...now you made me blush! Thank you ever so much for these kind words.The little items are just really "Littlethings" i discovered recently and they just HAD to go to you! :)
    Yes, I think i can agree that Blogfriends can be real friends! Sharing thoughts, problems and happy moments of course is a great thing and does bring the world a bit nearer!! I love "meeting" all you wonderful people and i am sure, if we all met in "real" ....we would have a ball! :)

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  3. AnnaJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    forgot to say..the bathtub in the photo is from real life!!! :)

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  4. sognatriceabordoJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    Cute! You're right.
    Have a nice day.

    Sognatrice
    a bordo

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  5. AscensionJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    Estoy de acuerdo con Sans en esa frase.
    Solo hay que ver los preciosos regalos que te ha enviado Anna y la fotografia para que cojas ideas, enhorabuena.
    besitos ascension

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  6. Saucy SicilianaJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    Here I am... a new friend all the way from Rome. I actually am Sicilian though and I live in Trapani, Sicily. You are so talented, I cannot do a thing with my hands, no talent whatsoever!

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  7. BiWuBärJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    I'm searching the button or tool to underline that phrase... ;O) It's soooo true, I've met many wonderful friends in blogland - even in far away Portland, Oregon!

    Greetings
    Birgit

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  8. carmenJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    ciertamente este mundo virtual es mágico.....

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  9. Crafter's DelightsJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    aww...what a sweet sweet post!

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  10. Maria IrelandJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    I agree with you Jennifer. Blog friends are great and it doesnt matter about age or language how far away or how near. Anna's gifts are beautiful. Anna is a lovely person.
    Hugs your friend Maria

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  11. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    Hi Mely! We're very fortunate, aren't we?! :-) Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely comment! :-) Jennifer

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  12. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Hi anna! Yes, it does bring the world a little nearer, as you say. It would be fun to meet up some time. Some of us do meet each other in real life too! :-) Thank you again for your lovely gifts and for the gift of friendship. :-) Jennifer

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  13. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Hi anna, Oh, yes! A real bathroom, not a dollhouse bathroom. It looks very real to me! ;-) Jennifer

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  14. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Hi sognatriceabordo, Thank you! Hope you have a great week! :-) Jennifer

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  15. miniacollectionJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Sans and you are so right. Thanks to blogland I discovered some wonderful people and even met some of them. It's a fantastic experience.
    Geneviève

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  16. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Hola Ascension! Sans! is brilliant, isn't she? :-) Yes, anna shared gifts and ideas, just like a real friend. So much of this kind of sharing happens in the blog world--we are so lucky! Thank you for your lovely comment! :-) Jennifer

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  17. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Hi Francesca! Welcome, new friend! So glad you became a friend of Plushpussycat and left a lovely comment too! :-) I never knew I had any ability to make things until a year ago. I found myself attracted to plushies, and one thing led to another. Who knows? You may find something you can do with your hands and even surprise yourself! ;-) Great to meet you! :-) Jennifer

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  18. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Hi Birgit! I'm so glad we met! :-) Sans! has really got it down. Now we just need to be able to do underlining in Blogger comments! ;-) Thanks for your fun comments! :-) Jennifer

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  19. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Hola Carmen! Yes, this virtual world really is magical! :-) Thank you for your precious comment! :-) Jennifer

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  20. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Thank you so much, Crafter's Delights! I appreciate your comment so much! :-) Jennifer

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  21. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    So well put, Maria! Many of the barriers to friendships in the real world are lifted in the blog world. Thank you for your lovely comment, my friend! :-) Jennifer

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  22. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Hi Genevieve! Yes, it's truly a blessing, isn't it? Thanks for sharing about your experience. I'm so glad I've met you in blogland, Genevieve. :-) Jennifer

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  23. Lovejoy BearsJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    What a wonderful post Jennifer. I agree with the lovely saying "Blog Friend's are real friends" and I love your new side bar design, it's such a wonderful idea :0)
    The Blog world has bought lots of happiness and friends into my life and I wouldn't want to be without it now.
    so that just leaves me to say many thanks to you my blog friend :)
    Hugs
    Vicky xxxx

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  24. juliaJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Jennifer, es cierto que esa fotografía invita al relax, cuanto me gusta.
    Los regalos que te ha enviado son preciosos, me encantan esas perchas, que bonita quedará esa habitación.
    Mil besos...Julia.

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  25. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Hi Vicky! It's always so nice to hear from you! I'm so happy for you and the joy that blogging has brought to your life. Thank you for always spreading joy wherever you go, my friend. :-) Jennifer

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  26. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Hola julia! Yes, that picture invites relaxation, doesn't it? I love those little hangers too! I agree that they will be perfect in that room! Thank you for your sweet comment! :-) Jennifer

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  27. FabiolaJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    You're right. The blogland is fantastic for meeting friends.
    Bye Faby

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  28. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Hi Fabiola! Isn't blogland fun?! Thank you for leaving such a nice comment! :-) Jennifer

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  29. *Mieke*Petitevictorianrose*and*PastTimeChildhoodJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Hi Jennifer, yes you brought it right to the point, what a lovely post.I'm also very glad that I got to know you, I'm always looking forward to your sweet comments.
    I hope we can go on like this for many, many years :)

    Warm hugs Mieke xxx

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  30. CoteJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Felicidades son unos regalos preciosos!!
    Besitos

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  31. DinskuJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Aww, how sweet :D I have also noticed how great people you can find having a blog and sharing the same hobby :)

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  32. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    hi how true, being disabled and not able to get out much, it is great to know out there in blog land there are many friends, makes life a little less lonely x

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  33. AnnaJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    It is so interesting to read all thoughts. Some blogposts are special...and yours today surely is! Right now i was very moved by Debbi's comment...it is so true! I know ,too, about not being able to move, ....miniatures (or other hobby) can so easily be done at home, but the great joy and satisfaction is SHARING and COMMUNICATING with others and that is so wonderful in "blogland"!Perhaps we should send some special greetings to the people who started this!!! :) It would also be quite interesting to find out who started first with a blog about miniatures!! :)

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  34. Eloisa January 25, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    Enhorabuena por esos regalitos son muy bonitos y la imagen es encantadora. Una buena idea para llevar a la práctica. Besos.

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  35. Contrastes-Rosa MªJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Unos regalos preciosos y este mundo mini es fantástico, compartiendo y disfrutando , en estos encuentros virtuales
    UN saludo
    Rosa

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  36. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    Hi Mieke! Great to hear from you! Thank you for your kind words! I always look forward to your sweet comments too! :-) Yes, I also hope we can go on like this for many, many years--well said! Thank you so much for your lovely comment! :-) Jennifer

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  37. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Hola Cote! Aren't anna's gifts precious?! Thank you so much for your lovely comment! :-) Jennifer

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  38. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Hi Dinsku! Yes, sharing the same hobby helps too! Miniaturists in general seem like some of the nicest people around. Thank you for your lovely comment! :-) Jennifer

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  39. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Hi debbie, It is great to hear from you! Yes, it can be difficult to meet nice people, whether we're physically challenged or not. Blogging is a great way to meet nice people, to share something in common, and it keeps loneliness at bay! Thank you for your precious comment. :-) Jennifer

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  40. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    Hi anna! Yes, being able to share and communicate with others about our hobby, or our personal life even, is so important. Sometimes those close to us don't understand our hobby, but other like-minded souls do. I feel happy knowing that there are several people who have mentioned not being able to move yet still being able to connect in a joyful way with others. :-D Thank you for your contributions to this discussion. :-) Jennifer

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  41. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Hola Eloisa! Wouldn't that bathroom be fun to recreate in miniature?! Anna's photo is very inspirational, and her gifts are lovely. Thank you for your nice comment! :-) Jennifer

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  42. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    Hola Contrastes-Rosa Mª! It IS fantastic "sharing and enjoying in these virtual meetings." I totally agree! It is so much fun! :-) Thank you for your lovely comment! :-) Jennifer

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  43. Creative KJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Hey jen,
    Blog friends sure are real friends!
    Kate :)

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  44. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Hi Kate! Don't we know it! :-) Jennifer

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  45. RosamargaritaJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    La amistad, la generosidad, son reales entre los blogs!
    Tus regalos de parte de Anna son hermosos
    Besos

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  46. PlushpussycatJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Hola Rosamargarita! I totally agree! "Friendship and generosity are real among the blogs!" So true! I am very fortunate for your friendship. You were one of the first to befriend me! :-) Jennifer

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  47. Cris BottaroJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    Hello, yes, this world of blogs make incredible friendships. It amazes me, because how else could I be "talking" to you?? Only the magical world of blog ... A big kiss in your heart.

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  48. PlushpussycatJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    Hi Cris! Thanks for your lovely comment! Yes, how else would we ever meet in the first place? And then to be able to share conversations--it's magical! Great to hear from you! :-) Jennifer

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  49. KathyJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Wow! Gorgeous! And thanks you for helping me with my Blog. It's working now!

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  50. PlushpussycatJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Hi Kathy! Thank you so much for letting me know! I'm so happy that technique that I mentioned worked! :-) Thanks for popping in and leaving me a comment! :-) Jennifer

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  51. Drora's minimundoJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    It's ture. Blogfriends are good friens and you are an example!
    Hugs

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  52. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Hi Drora! Your are an like the master teaching the student (me). You are an incredible example of what it means to be a good blog friend. I am very fortunate to have met you. :-D Jennifer

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  53. Sans!January 30, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Teehee , I thought that tagline sounded familiar :):). But I am sure I am not the only who thought that. Just something I discovered very early on after blogging. This world is an Amazing , incredible , lucky me kind of world :). Wonderful for all of us that you and Anna are a part of this world !

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  54. PlushpussycatJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Hi Sans! I'm so glad you found this post, my friend! Your mini blog is a treasure, and I'm lucky to have you and so many other blog friends! Thank you for your precious comment! :-) Jennifer

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  55. maribelFebruary 15, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Preciosas perchitas. Muy muy bonitas

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  56. PlushpussycatFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Thank you, Maribel! I appreciate your sweet comment! :-) Jennifer

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