Blog Buddies

When in the dumps....

get help from a blogging friend.

See that cute painting above?

It was done by my friend Cindi of

Old Black Cat Boo

Cindi works at a veterinary clinic taking care of everyone's animals as her day job.

She comes home to a cute little cottage full of rescued animals.

She's a great writer and artist and has started selling some of her cute 

paintings on Ebay.

Like that one above.

This one too. The auction ends soon and it is perfect for Halloween.

Cindi and I are always encouraging each other.

I hope you'll go by and see her other paintings on Ebay and perhaps bid on one.

Cindi's Paintings on Ebay

Cindi takes care of so many animals that need to be cared for.

She cares for customers' animals like they are her own.

Actually, she has quite a few of her own because you would not believe how many people 

bring their supposed loved animal into the vet and then want to just leave them there.

She recently adopted a sweet little dog just because it's owners were tired of her.

Cindi couldn't bare to see the little one go to a shelter.

Poppy - happy in her new home with other family members and Cindi.

And this is the second dog this summer that was in the same situation and she had to take them in.

Earlier she adopted a little dachshund whose family just didn't want her any more.

Unbelievable how uncaring some people are.

But you know what? Cindi comes out on the winning end of this situation because her life is full 

of love and inspiration from her furry family.

Just go take a look at her little paintings. 

I'm sure you'd enjoy her blog too.

Old Black Cat Boo

Now...that I've helped a fellow blogger friend....I'll tell you about how a fellow blogger helped me.

I received a little help today from Amy of Maison Decor 

which was followed by help from some of my readers.

I spoke to Amy last night on the phone.

I was telling her that my hours have been cut at Pier 1 due to the fact

that they've hired holiday help.

So until the store gets busy for the holidays, all our hours are cut to allow room

for the new people. 

That's ok....except I need the extra income.

As it is now...I never have extra money for house projects and crafts these days.

I was complaining to Amy that if I just had money for supplies, 

I could do some wonderful things to show on the blog.

But I feel so stuck....trying to make ends meet.

House expenses and dog expenses...and you know how it goes....we've all been there.

Amy suggested I put a donate button on my blog and maybe those that 

value the blog would pay a little so that I can make the blog better.

I had another friend suggest I should do this but I just felt so weird about it.

But they are right...I spend a lot of time on the blog and my posts and projects would be 

so much better if I had the money for supplies to make things.

So...I did it....I added a donate button.

Don't hate me. I know it's tacky as hell.

Amy is a great friend. Her blog is one of my favorites.

And you know she opened two Maison Decor stores in the Boston area recently.

You can order Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint from her

and she carries Annie Sloan Chalk paint too.

Oh...I wish I could open the Oklahoma City branch of Maison Decor....wouldn't that be fun?

Her blog is full of ideas on how to paint furniture.

She also does paint workshops on how to use the paint.

Wish I was close enough to go.

I've been too poor to even try either paint...in spite of the fact that I have several things 

here waiting to be painted.

I'm also going to start offering blog design.

I'll be doing Amy's next week.

She has been wanting it redone.

I have designed many websites in the past and of course I designed my own blog.

So I'm going to offer my services to others.

Truth is...if I don't make more money soon....I'm going to have to go back to 

the corporate world where I'll be working so much....this blog is going to 

significantly suffer. 

I've tried to do a great blog and work 60 hours a week and it does not work out too well for the blog.

Anyway, keep me in mind if you need a blog design.

I'll be posting about that in the coming week.

I designed this blog too.

http://anurbancottage.blogspot.com/

You can't imagine how much I appreciate all your support.

All of my blog friends and readers got me through the roughest year of my life last year.

I can never repay you for that. 

Thanks to all of you that have donated already. 

Unbelievable....really how kind you are.