Last year I watched, with interest, as my Twitter feed went absolutely mad around the time time of Britmums Live.
Established bloggers, that I had followed for a while, getting really excited and making plans with their blogging buddies. Newby bloggers tweeting about how frightened they felt, at the prospect of attending such a big event for the first time. I sat back and felt sad that I wasn’t going.
And hugely relieved that I wasn’t going!!
This time last year, I had been writing my little blog for a year and a half. Totally under the radar. Nobody knew who I was and blogging was a relatively solitary pursuit back then.
This year is a totally different kettle of fish!
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I’m Going to BritMums Live Because…
In January I went self hosted. Decided to take my blog to the next level.
Some lovely opportunities have come my way, as a direct result and I’ve been welcomed into the most amazing group of bloggers, who I now call my friends. Plus I have bought my ticket for this year’s Britmums Live.
I’m going to BritMums Live! :)
The vlog I’ve just made for the Vlogstars linky is all about ‘getting to know me’ but here’s a little bit more, just in case you’re vaguely interested.
Some Stats about Caro Davies and The Listed Home
Name:
Caro Davies — Editor of The Listed Home
Blog:
The Listed Home
Twitter ID:
@thelistedhome
Height:
5’4 (ish).
A shade over 5’3 if I’m being absolutely honest with myself ;)
Hair:
Dark brown, wavy (often very messy).
Eyes:
Big
(oh yes — and brown).
Is this your first blogging conference?
No! Thankfully I went to BlogCamp, in Birmingham, last month. I think I would feel very much more nervous if I hadn’t gone there first.
Are you attending both days?
Absolutely!
What are you most looking forward to at BritMums Live 2015?
I’m really excited to see all my blogging buddies — some for the second time, some for the first. I’m looking forward to putting real faces — and voices — to the bloggers that I chat to online; seeing the keynote speeches, attending the workshops.
Most of all, I’m looking forward to learning new things. I’ve been looking at all the workshops and it’s a shame that I won’t be able to do all of them! Since I decided to grow my blog I’ve become so passionate about blogging and I want to do it as well as I possibly can. Learning as much as I can over the course of Britmums Live is the thing I’m most looking forward to.
What are you wearing?
Something yellow, most probably. Or stripy.
Or stripy and yellow, just to totally cover all bases ;)
What do you hope to gain from BritMums Live 2015?
Knowledge and new friends.
Do you have any tips to pass on to others who may not have been before?
Well, as I haven’t been before, I shall be reading the tips from those that have with interest! That said, if my Blog Camp experience is anything to go by, I’d say ‘put yourself out there’.
Try not to be too shy (even if you feel it) because, ultimately, a lot of people are in the same boat; a lot of people will be nervous.
Smile :) — Smiling is contagious, and a friendly face puts everyone at ease.
Caro Davies is a former art-director turned writer and content-creator, and editor behind UK lifestyle blog The Listed Home. She writes about home-related topics, from interiors and DIY to food and craft. The Listed Home has been featured in various publications, including Ideal Home, Grazia, and Homes & Antiques magazines.
I was talking to Kate (What Katy Said) about Britmums Live today… I’m debating going, I’m just sooo shy! But she has reassured me lots and maybe, just maybe, I will come. If I can get over my nerves! #twinklytuesday
There’s no way anyone would have persuaded me last year — I just felt so awkward about it!! This year I’m really looking forward to it!! Hope to see you there!! Maybe? ;)
Have a FABULOUS time. I haven’t been to any blog conferences, but I did go to the annual convention for the US organizations for mothers of multiples, Multiples of America, and it was AMAZING. #TwinklyTuesday
Aaah I’m SO looking forward to it. Hope to learn lots of new, exciting things xx
How exciting, you sound all prepped and ready to go! I’m just picking up,on these blogging events and would love to think I could join in, in the future x
Aah I’m really looking forward to it!! Last year was a totally different kettle of fish!! I can’t wait this year! :)
I won’t be going to Britmums this year. I have to work on the Friday and Sunday. The Friday sounds like a laugh. A glass of wine or two maybe! Hope you have a fab time – I’ll be following the event unfold on Twitter. Maybe next year for me x
Aah that’s a real shame Nicola!! But yes!! Make sure you’re not working on those dates next year and come along!! :)
I hope you have the most amazing time, I am so gutted that I had to sell my ticket but needs must this year, and I know we will organise some other meet up as soon as is humanly possible! Smile, wear yellow, soak it all in, cheer for your faves at the Bibs, and drink LOTS of gin! Xx #twinklytuesday
HA! You know me too well… I’l be drinking LOTS of gin!!! :) And wearing yellow ;) XX
Look at you looking gorgeous as always in yellow. Have fun lovely xx #Twinkly Tuesday
Aah thanks so much Mac :) That’s lovely of you xxx
I think I will be in the same position this year, that you were last year. Can’t wait to read all about it and hopefully be brave enough to go next year! #twinklytuesdays xx
Aaah I’ll bet you’ll feel differently next year!! I can’t believe how much braver I feel this year!! I wouldn’t have gone last year — I was too frightened! xx
Hopefully get to meet you and say hi :-) #twinklytuesday xx
Aaah that would be SO lovely!! :) x
Hi, I’m a bit of a newbie blogger and haven’t even considered going to any events yet. I was wondering – do you have a post that explains your decision to go self hosted and the differences it has made to your blog please? I would love to know more… Thanks!
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Hi Alice, thanks for commenting! I wrote a little about it in January when I went self hosted but haven’t really followed up with an update. You’ve inspired me to write a post!! What I can say, really quickly, is that it was really worth it. I’m so happy I made the move and can wholly recommend the guys that host my site. I’ll write a more in-depth post and will message you when it’s up on the blog xx
Yay! See you there, my dear. My current outfit choices include yellow and navy and white stripes so we may possibly match :)
Haha! Oh lord — I can see us being like Tweedledum & Tweedledee, in our matching outfits!! LOL! So looking forward to meeting you! x