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’m going to squeal when I see you… and maybe bounce a bit! And applaud your use of colour xxx
Haha! And you absolutely KNOW that when I see you, there will be much clapping, bouncing and squealing, don’t you?!! We’re going to look like a couple of loons!! :) xx
congrats on going to Britmums love. Wish I was going – maybe next year #twinklytuesday xx Mummy2Monkeys xx
Thanks Michelle — hopefully I’ll see you next year? ;) And hopefully next year, I’ll be brave enough to ask for sponsorship!! It’s working out to be a costly experience xx
Oh beautiful Caro, I simply can’t wait to see you in all your yellow and stripy clad, 5 foot 4 inches gorgeousness. I will give you the biggest hug ever. It is going to be such an amazing weekend and I am thrilled that so many of blogging buddies (including your beautiful self) will be there. Hugs Mrs H xxxx
Aaah! I cannot WAIT to see you!!! SO exciting to see my buddies in real life! X
#TwinklyTuesday Hi,
I went to a blogging conference but didn’t make any contacts. I got closer with the conference leader. I learned skills as a result and wrote two posts about the experience.
Janice
Hi Janice! It’s a real shame you didn’t make any contacts but fab that you learnt a lot as a result. I love the camaraderie of blogging and met some fab people at the last blog conference xx
How exciting so interesting to read these posts and I must confess I am very jealous, and I can’t wait to read all the posts about it after everyone gets back!!
It’s such an exciting thing!! Last year the thought of going would have absolutely paralysed me with fear!! This year I’m so excited! :)
Hope we get the chance to connect over the course of the two days. It being my first event, there are so many people I’m keen to meet!
Yes! Would be so lovely to meet in ‘real life’! I’ll look out for you. Damn sure it’ll be easier for me to spot you — a lone man in a sea of women!! ;)
CANNOT wait to see you again xx
Aaah me either pet!! It was SO fun hanging out with you in Birmingham. This time though, I’ll actually get to finish my G&T!! :)
Firstly, I’m totally in love with your header it’s gorgeous! You have a very beautiful blog. I’ve just (with some encouragement) booked my tickets to BritMumsLive. It’s so great to read all of the meme’s & find I’m not the only one feeling nervous. Although the more I read that really we’re all feeling the same the less nervous I feel! Hope to see you there Lizzie XO
Aah that’s so lovely of you Lizzie! Thanks so much :) It was weird — I’ve designed so many logos over the years, being given free reign to design my own was really strange! So glad that you’ve bitten the bullet too and are coming to Britmums Live — it should be such a fun couple of days! Come and say hi! X
Really hoping to bump into you at BML. Will be watching out for you Caroline. Hayley x
Aah I’ll come and find you Hayley! I’m really looking forward to it, just be a fantastic couple of days! x
What a difference a year makes, hey? How great is it that you have gone from being relieved not to be attending last year to so excited about attending this year :) Will look out for someone wearing yellow, possibly stripes, possibly yellow stripes ;)
Amazing isn’t it?! Honestly — the way I felt last year — I would have bet against me wanting to go this year!! :) Do look out for me Amanda and please come and say hi if you spot me! :) x