Something amazing happened last week. I read on Facebook that the finalists for the 2015 MAD Blog Awards had been announced, so popped along to the TOTS 100 site to have a look to see if any of my friends had made the final cut.
Totally delighted to see the blogs of some of my very favourites listed. There was a good sprinkling of my friends, in each section, along with some names I didn’t know.
But when I scrolled down the the Best Home and Interiors category I nearly spat my tea out. Unbelievably my little blog’s name was nestled in amongst some of the most lovely blogs I have the pleasure of reading.
Now, I’ve always been a bit of a chatterbox. I have a school report that says:
‘If Caroline spent more time working and less time talking she’d have a bright future’
but I was absolutely speechless.
Thank you so, so much anyone that bothered to place a vote for me. Without wanting to sound like a gushy OSCAR winner, I’m blown away and so immensely grateful.
Ultimately, there can only be one winner but — for me — even to be in a runners-up parade, with the other five blogs that don’t take the top spot is amazing. The calibre of blogs listed is so high and to see my little blog on the same page is brilliant. More than I ever hoped for.
I’m up against some incredible bloggers, some are award winning, others have brands and sponsors fighting to be featured on their blogs, some have thousands — like multiple thousands — of followers.
And then there’s me.
Under the radar, just bimbling along doing my own thing. My blog is not 100% homes and interiors based — it’s an eclectic mix of everything I love. My family, my loves, my life. But it’s written from the heart.
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.
Aww, congratulations! x
Thanks SO much Lizzie!! I CANNOT believe it!!! Totally and utterly over the moon about it :) xx
Your blog is amazing Caro and you definitely get my vote! I am overwhelmed to be a finalist too and with so many amazing bloggers, it is just unreal isn’t it! Cannot wait for our little night out in September! xxx
Thanks so so much Ju — I still cannot believe it. Totally stoked to get this far!! :) X
Congrats. You got my vote. Good luck x
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Thanks darling — that means such a lot xx
You’re too modest!! I love your blog and the fact that it is a mix- I like reading about interiors from real people who I think I might actually have a connection with. The problem I have with a lot of interiors/ fashion / beauty blogs is that they feel so removed from my toothpaste stained life! You definitely deserve this and I will totally be voting for you :)
Thanks so much Morna — that’s so lovely of you.
PS — You got my vote ;) X
Congrats Caro on a very well deserved nomination! I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you! Mim x #twinklytuesday
Thanks ever so much Mim. I think I’ll need more than luck — I’m certainly not expecting to get any further but am totally over the moon to get this far! :) X
I can totally see why, I think your blog is so lovely as are you xx #Twinkly Tuesday
Aah that’s so lovely of you Ma — thank you xx I never (in a million years) would have expected to see my blog in that list. Still pinching myself!! :) X
Good luck chic, what an amazing feeling seeing your name in amongst some other fab blogs, it’s testament to your fabulous blog, I’m loving your blogs too at the moment. #TwinklyTuesdays
Aaah thanks so much treasure. I think I’ll need a MASSIVE dose of luck to get any further — but hey! There will be 5 runners up so I won’t feel too sad :) X
Amazing news and well deserved!!! I have just voted for you. Good luck!xx
Thanks SO much lovely — on both counts. I can’t believe my luck!! :)
Congratulations! And good luck for the finals!! #TwinklyTuesday
Aaah thanks Debs — I don’t think I stand a hope in hell’s chance but I’m THRILLED to be a finalist!! :) X
Congratulations Caro!You got my vote, fingers crossed for you xx #TwinklyTuesday
Thanks so much Wendy — that’s absolutely lovely of you xxx