I couldn’t be more excited to share with you that my little humble abode here in the UK is being featured today at Mega Bloggers John and Sherry’s Young House Love.
Now let me tell you a little story… Young House Love was one of the very first home/DIY blogs that I discovered nearly 6 years ago now (that is a LONG time in Blogland, let me tell you). Before discovering them, I had absolutely no idea that there were people out there just like me who weren’t professionals but who loved interiors and DIY and actually talked about it online. I thought those kinds of blogs were just the reserve of those with professional qualifications. When I first discovered it, I read through their entire archive over a single weekend.
When I saw what they’d accomplished on their home (it was their first – they are on their 3rd property now!), I couldn’t believe it. Everything was done by their own two hands, everything on a budget and most importantly, everything was so stylish and lovely.
It actually inspired me to start Swoon Worthy back in 2010 (I actually wrote about it as my 4th post ever). I wanted to document the changes we were making too. I wanted to talk about what was inspiring me too. I wanted to talk about the trials and tribulations of living in a house where there is always work going on too. I wanted to share the successes and satisfaction of doing things with your own two hands and of getting a stylish home on a modest budget too . I wanted to do this here blogging thing too. And seeing that they were doing it, I decided that I could too.
So if it weren’t for them, I might never have logged on to Blogger nearly 4 years ago and created this here little spot on the internet. And I wouldn’t have had the amazing ride and life-changing journey that it’s been since that point.
When they contacted me about featuring my home in their ‘House Crashing‘ series, it was like things had come full circle. And what a lovely little circle it is.
Go and check out the feature because I’m still a little in shock :) And plus, go check out their blog because they are just a really nice couple with a cute kid (another on the way!) and a little dog and even though they are these super huge mega bloggers with a published book and TV appearances and about a million fans, they are really down to earth and kind.
And if you’ve come here from John & Sherry’s, let me give you a very warm welcome. Go and chill on the sofa and I’ll make a cuppa tea (or something stronger if you fancy it, bar cart is stocked, baby!). Let me assure that the journey is not over yet – we have so very much more to do! In fact, you can see all our plans for the year here.
I’d love for you to stick around and see how it all pans out ;)
For those who have been around for a while – GROUP HUG AND SMOOCHES! You guys are awesome and I love you.
Cuz that’s how we roll here on Swoon Worthy. WE’RE ALL ABOUT THE LOVE.
Um can I say I LOVE YOUR PLACE!!! I LOVE the bold choices you've made in your home. I came from…. tada! YHL! Congrats on the crash! I started my little blog that needs lots of work in and of itself because I was inspired by John & Sherry as well (thiswanderinglife.com) I have to say, as a lady with zebra pillows of my own, I am loving your style. I too read everything in J & S's
Thank you SO MUCH Kati! And yay for animal prints, can't get enough of 'em!! ;) John & Sherry are incredibly inspiring, aren't they? :) xxx
What the heck?! I'm so excited for you!!! I'm mopping my floors this morning in preparation for company tomorrow night. I mopped myself into my living room, where I was killing time. I decided to open Facebook after not checking in for several days. Lo and behold, I recognized the bedroom photo at the top of my feed, and it was yours! And it was a link from YHL! I can't believe you
Haha! Thanks so much hun, I'm pretty overwhelmed myself!! ;) xxx
I'm over the moon for you my friend!!! So very well deserved!!! I'm off to check it out and I'll be cheers-ing you tonight!!!
Thank you lovely!! Head is spinning at the moment! Mwah xxx
Hello! Came over here from YHL, and holy moly, LOVE your house!! Your style is so amazingly cool and I might just have to become a regular follower of your blog :) Congrats on the House Crash, can't wait to see more of your place!
Aww thank you!! I do hope that 'might' turns into 'definitely' – haha! Would love for you to stick around ;) xxx
Congrats on the feature! I also came here via YHL and I'm your newest follower. :) Your style is amazing.<br /><br />Tricia<br />http://designandcanines.blogspot.com
Cheers Tricia! Thanks so much for following :) xxx
Congrats on the YHL feature – amazing!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.meundeniably.com/" rel="nofollow">Undeniably, me</a>
Thank you hun!! :) xxx
Woohoo! I am so glad to find you via YHL. You've done such a great job with your house, can't wait to read more detail. I'm in the UK as well and am so happy to see what you've done.
Fabulous! So pleased you've found me too – thank you so much for your kind words! :) xxx
So happy for you! I just started following your blog a couple of months ago. Not only does your house look fantastic but you're also a great writer. YHL inspired me to start a blog as well. Congrats from Canada! styletomoveblog.blogspot.ca
Oh wow Janet – that's so kind! And yes, John and Sherry are really inspiring, aren't they?! I'm sure they've spawned so many blogs following in their footsteps! Thank you so much! xxx
Congrats Kimberly, what a great surprise to see your blog featured on YHL. So well deserved.
Thank you so much hun!! :) xxx
a huge and well-deserved CONGRATS!!
Aww cheers Chick!! xxx
Yay, we already know how fab you and your home are, now zillions more (well almost zillions) can find out too. x
Hahahaha!! Aww thanks lovely ;) xx
Just found your blog via YHL. Poked around a bit…I'll be back. I LOVE your gallery wall. Do you have sources listed somewhere?
I have quite a few of them listed if you check out my 'sources' tab under the header – anything in particular that I don't have listed, just ask! :) xxx
Just found you via YHL! Love your style!
Thank you SO much! xxx
You sooooo deserve this! Congrats!<br /><br />XO,<br />Krista<br />www.goodwillglam.com
Aww cheers Krista! That's so sweet of you :-D xxx
Glad to have found you. You are a girl after my own heart with your color infused designs and gold accents!
Glad you found me too! Yay for fellow colour and gold lovers! ;) xxx
Your house is beautiful! I am happy to have found your blog!
Cheers Kelly, so sweet of you! Happy you found me too! :) xxx
I just found your blog via YHL and wanted to let you know how much I love your style. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with the world. :)
Aww thanks so much, I'm so pleased you like it! :-D xxx
You just got yourself a new reader via YHL! Your house is adorable and I'm looking forward to following you with all your amazing ideas and design. :)
Yay! Thank you so much for following! :) xx
Just came over from YHL and love your space. Just read the post about redoing the dresser to hold your DVD`s and didn't see where you got the pulls, I could use something like that. Any source info would be great, thanks.
The pulls are from B&Q (in the shops, I don't see it online) – hope that helps! :) x
I discovered your blog in YHL, too. I really think your style is swoon worthy, I was literally in awe!! You've got a new reader :D
Thanks so much Estrella! :) xxx
So pleased they picked you up and I love the full circle nature of this!! <br /><br />Funnily enough, guess who my first 'blog crush' was? Yep, I'm looking at you kid!!! <br /><br />Here's to your continued success! Jude x
AWWW! Thanks Jude, you sweet thing you, that means a lot :) Mwah! xxx
What a lovely post. Really glad it's all going well for you x
Cheers Fran! xxx
I just came over from YHL and just adore your home! So much goodness going on!!! xo Kristin
Oh thank you Kristin, so sweet of you :) xxx
UK is on my bucket list and I adore your place. It's meant to be! When can I move in???
Haha! We have a guest room remodel coming up this year so once that's done, you're in!! ;) xxx
I think what I love the most about your house crashing post is that they blurred a certain word on your Carpe Diem print in your dining room. I'm a huge fan, you are in my top three favourite design blogs!
Ha!! I know – very sneaky!! Alas, you won't find it blurred on my site, I can have a bit of a potty mouth sometimes!! lol Thanks so much, that is so nice of you to say ;) xxx
I came over from YHL too and just went through a lot of your old posts. Love your style and love your blog!
i love the full circle story and the wonder of it all. it's safe to say you're kind of a big deal now. more happy dancing for YOU sister swoonster!<br /><br />michele
Found you on YHL…thanks for the inspiration! I cant' wait to look at all your old posts! Congrats on your success!
Looks like I won't be the only one stalking you ! Lots of love coming over from YHL; well done.
I was so excited to hear about this on your facebook page! I'm about to head to bed (life with the kid is exhausting) with a sneaky glass of port and I will be toasting to your continued success, lovely lady! Keep inspiring :) xoxo