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.
You have my vote – did it this morning. Many congratulations x #TwinklyTuesday
Thanks so much darling — am so very grateful. I can’t believe it — am still pinching myself!! :)
I think you’ve got the content mix just right Caro. One gets a definite feel for what you like by reading your blog. well done on getting this far and fingers crossed for the next round.
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Fionnuala from http://www.threesonslater.blogspot.com
Thanks so much Fi — they say write about what you know don’t they? I don’t know about much else, that’s for sure!! ;) Amazing to think I’m a finalist — I can’t belive my luck xx
Congratulations!! Well done xx #twinklytuesday
Thanks lovely. I still can’t believe it!!!! Wasn’t expecting that at all :)
Congratulations! Hope you win!
Aaah thank you SO much!! I don’t think I have a hope of winning — one of the finalists has nearly 250K Pinterest followers!! But I love her blog so much — to be in the same line-up is just awesome!! :)
I tried to vote for you but the form was misbehaving, so I will have another go later on lovely! Good Luck well deserved :)
Stevie xx
Aww thanks so much lovely. Means such a lot xxxxx
Already voted for you :) Good luck! I tried to enter your competition too but it wouldn’t let me comment or leave my Twitter name :( Thanks for hosting #TwinklyTuesday
Debbie
http://www.myrandommusings.blogspot.com
Aaah bless you Debbie — that’s so lovely of you!!
Weird about the Rafflecopter — am off to check it out now!! I wonder if anyone else has had the same problem :/ Thanks so much for letting me know!! x
Congratulations!!! What amazing news; I am so pleased for you darling as your blog is so stylish and very chic and I love reading it. You know I am a HUGE fan of you and your blog, and have been since I discovered you. ALL the best of luck for the finals, yes you’re up against some big names but I have a feeling you have a very large following too and that you’ll do great! Good luck, am behind you lovely lady. Jess x #twinklytuesday
Ahh thanks sweetheart — coming from one of my blogging bests, that really means such a lot. I really don’t think I have a chance but it doesn’t matter. There will be FIVE runners up! Not just one. So it doesn’t feel too bad at all if I don’t win. The five other runners up are all absolutely amazing!!!
It’s great to see a fellow caravan enthusiast up for this an award in this cateogory. I really do think you’ve got the toughest final but every place is well deserved. Best of luck! #TwinklyTuesday
Thanks so much pet! Gosh — I really do agree!! The category is SO tough — I’d want to vote for them all — they’re all my favourites!! :)
A huge well done! It is well deserved though, your blog is fab and is one of my favourites :)
xx
That’s SUCH a lovely thing to read — thank you so much pet xx
Done :) well done you – I love your blog its brilliant so will keep everything crossed for you :D #twinklytuesdays
Aww thanks so much lovely!! I feel like I’m totally under the radar so it all feels a bit unreal! X