I’ve been nominated for the third year in a row inΒ the 2016 Amara Interior Blog Awards!Β How lovely is that??
If you’ve been following me for a while here, you’ll know that last year I had resigned myself to the fact it was unlikely I was going to win – the competition was really tough (there are some genuinely great blogs listed) and I had a lot of mixed feelings as to whether to try again at this one. To have somehow managed to be shortlisted twice was just a huge honour in itself so why do I think this year will be any different? Honestly? I don’t know! *facepalm* But well, I figured, why not.
Once again, I’ve been entered in the DIY/Crafts category. I looked at the other categories to see if I might be a better fit elsewhere and to be honest with you, none of them were any closer of a niche for my blog. For instance, the ‘Best Design Inspiration’ category criteria includes, “Engage readers through the examination of specific products within the interior industry, as opposed to focusing entirely on showcasing whole design projects /Β Have coverage of the top design shows throughout the year including Home London and London Design Week, along with the latest design news” and yeah, Swoon WorthyΒ isn’t really that kind of blog. There are just other blogs that do that kind of thing much much better than I do as that is their specific focus.
So yeah, same category this year again! And well, y’all know how much we like DIY around here. ;)
I just hate asking you guys to do something for me here but alas, it’s all part of the process. I need your vote to get me to that next stage of the competition and it would just mean so much to me if you can help a girl out! This will likely be the last year I do this so I figured I might as well go out with a bang.
A massive, massiveΒ thank you to everyone who has already voted for me. It honestly does mean the world to have your support. Especially when you already do so much for me by coming and visiting here on my little corner of the web. While an award doesn’t really change much in the day to day life of a blogger, having an accolade from your readers and your peers is pretty freaking special because there isn’t a day that goes by that I’m not grateful you spend your time with me.
So here goes…
If you’ve ever been inspired to get creative, to tackle your home without fear, to add some colour, to mix some patterns, to dollop on some gold, to take on aΒ DIY or just make your home a better place to be after reading Swoon Worthy, I would love it if you could please throw a vote my way.
PleaseΒ click HERE to vote!
Thank you so very much!
Just voted for you – literally took 10 seconds and surely anyone who reads your blog would be happy to help out given how much time you obviously put into your many fab posts. Good luck and keep up the good work!
Oh Daniel, that is the sweetest comment EVER. Thank you lovely, it really means a lot to me! xxx
Easy peasey to vote for one of my fave blogs. Best of luck – it IS your year.
Aww thank you so much Toni, you superstar you! Mwah! xxx
Voted! How could I consider any other blogger than my ‘neighbour’ Still expecting to bump into you at the supermarket! Seriously, both yourself and Wayne deserve to win for your ‘can do’ attitude! x
Aww thank you ‘neighbour’!! :D I clearly need to hit Morrisons more often ;) LOL! Thanks so much Yvonne, that’s so lovely of you :) xxx
Vote cast and shared on FB. Good Luck!
You’re a star Kathleen – THANK YOU! xxx
I can’t believe it’s a year since we last voted, where is the time going. I’ve put my vote in, third time lucky flower, i may be bias, but i think you are the best out there, and you really deserve this award xxx
Haha! Tell me about it!! I feel like I’ve only just done this ;) You are such a sweetheart Pauline, please know how much I love your visits and comments. Thank you, you’re a superstar xxx
Already voted for you earlier this week!! Searched the site for you and clicked :) fingers crossed. Love your blog <3
Awww Vickie, that is so lovely of you! Thank you thank you thank you! *hugs* xxx
Voted! Long-time lurker here, but just wanted to say how much I love your blog. Being partial to a bit of DIY myself, I really love yours and Wayne’s “Well, I’ll have a go!” attitude, especially as your end results are always so fab! I also really like that you live in a fairly typical UK house that you’ve managed to give so much character and make reflect your personality – way more helpful to me than bloggers who live in 5,000 square foot houses that I could never afford and who have unlimited budgets!
Keep up the good work Kimberly, really hope you win! (And really looking forward to your final kitchen reveal! Love that you’ve been showing more behind-the-scenes pictures.) x
Oh Jemma, thank you for your lovely comment! That really means a lot to me :) And I do know what you mean – while I love to see some really high-end stuff just for the fantasy of it, sometimes it’s nice to see people who have ‘normal’ homes and budgets. It’s only when I saw that myself (Young House Love at the time!) that I decided to start a blog myself. You’re a star, thank you so much for voting AND for deciding to comment! Mwah! xxx
Already done Kimberly. The best of luck.
Alison
Thank you so much Alison!! Mwah! xx
Since when is installing your own counter-top and sink NOT DIY? Hehe. Voted!
Hahaha! Exactly, right? Thank you so much Alana, really appreciate it! xxx
Just voted <3
Mel ★ http://www.meleaglestone.co.uk