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.
Congratulations, such a huge achievement and something that you should be so proud of. Your blog is amazing! :-) #twinklytuesday
Thank you SO much Sophie!! I’m still pinching myself — it feels totally unreal! x
Caro this is so well deserved, I am so pleased to call you a friend, your blog is stylish and oh so pretty, and the content is always so engaging. Good luck beautiful lady and cant wait to see you next week xx
Thanks so much lovely girl — that means such a lot. Cannot WAIT to see you next week!!!!! WOOP!
Aww…congratulations!! I had the same reaction when I found out I was a finalist in the Best Family Fun Blog category. I couldn’t believe that lil’ ol’ me was among there with these amazing bloggers!! Good luck and I hope the feeling of being awesome lasts long after the awards ceremony in September xx #twinklytuesday
Thanks SO much Natasha — and HUGE congratulations to you too!!! I still can’t believe my luck to be honest. The calibre is so high — I never even considered that I’d make the finals. Such a treat!! :)
Congratulations gorgeous lady! So well deserved. Of course, I didn’t need to read this before I voted for you. I cheered a bit when I saw your name on there when I took a peep on the day they came out and voted for you straight away! I hope you win :) Thanks for being such a fab co-host of #TwinklyTuesday! xx
Aww thanks so much darling — that’s so lovely of you. I nearly fell over when I saw my name!! Had to do a double take!!! :)
Congratulations – well deserved, fingers crossed for you #TwinklyTuesday
Thanks so much lovely — that’s so sweet of you x
Congratulations! Such a huge accomplishment in the blogging world. You should be very proud of building your blog. I love that you almost spit your tea out. :) I want to thank you again for featuring my post this week. Such an honor! I almost spit my coffee out ;)
Thanks so much pet — I’m a bit overwhelmed about it to be honest. I only started taking the blogging seriously in January so this is such a big deal! x
Congratulations!! I’m so delighted for you – it’s well deserved! I voted on my way onto your site. Best of luck to you, I’m looking forward to reading all about your big day!
Thanks so much Becky!! I think it will be a fab day — regardless of who wins!! :)
Huge congratulations to you lovely Caro and so well deserved! You have a vote from me and wishing you all the very best of luck for the finals! :-)
Aaah thanks so much darling — that’s so lovely of you. Can’t believe it!!!
Massive congratulations!! X
Thanks so much lovely Laura!! :) Can’t believe my luck!
Congratulations lovely lady you deserve it and get my vote! xx
Aaah thanks so much gorgeous girl — I can’t tell you how much that means to me!! X