The Amara Interior Blog Awards were on Wednesday and while I had so many well-wishers, alas, I didn’t win! However, I did have a rather grand time!
Katy from Apartment Apothocary and Me
The competition within the DIY & Craft category was, of course, fierce and while my lovely friend Katy from Apartment Apothocary received aΒ Highly CommendedΒ (2nd place), the winner was Teri of The Lovely Drawer, an incredibly talented illustrator and designer.
I am immensely proud to be a part of the blogging community and to be surrounded by so many creative and passionate people and being able to join in celebrating this creativity and talent is an incredible privilege.
I’m not entirely sure that my category was the perfect fit for me if I’m honest – I think the judges were really looking for a more ‘crafty’ blog, something that Swoon Worthy isn’t necessarily focused entirely on although we do an enormous amount of DIY in terms of house renovations, it’s not the same thing as ‘crafts’ (I find the terms ‘DIY’ and ‘crafts’ are often used synonymously but in my mind, they are two different things entirely). So, alas, I wasn’t really surprised if I’m perfectly honest! Ha!
So this is just a quick thank you to everyone who voted for me and who supported me and who essentially got me there (yes, I’m talking about you!!).
Perhaps next year I will look at joining a different category and one that I feel Swoon Worthy is better represented but until then, I am so happy and privileged to just be a part of it all. Thank you so much everyone for your on-going support, it really means the world to me.
And a huge congratulations to all the winners and to my fellow shortlisters – you are all stars.
All images:Β Β John Nassari Photography
Oh well, next year! I know what you mean about not fitting a certain category though, it’s tough. I find anything I’m involved in recently wants to classify me as “lifestyle”, and that’s really not what I’m about, I’m not dressed often enough for my blog to be “lifestyle”! :P Congratulations on getting as far as you did, and I’m glad you had a good night!
So funny isn’t it?! Trying to categorise your blog is always difficult because most of us like to talk about lots of different things – well, we are layered people so it does kind of make sense ;) Thanks so much and yes, it was a fab night regardless! xx
I agree with you that you were in the wrong category. Design is where you should be! Hugs from across the pond!
Aww thanks so much Sheran! Maybe next year I’ll look at going into a different category ;) xx
Hi Kimberly, well done you for getting as far as you did xx to us that read your blog your a star anyway, and i’m glad you enjoyed the night, xxxx
Awww thanks so much sweetheart!! xxx
I agree re: the category but hey, give yourself props for being included. You have an incredible blog and I think design is one of your many, many talents!
xo
Pat
Aww thanks so much Pat and yes, it was a total privilege just being there, I couldn’t be more proud of that fact :) xxx
Well that stinks. But look how far you DID get. I agree with Sheran. You should be in design category.
Hahaha! I am really proud that I had the support that got me there, absolutely! It was a really lovely night ;) And yeah, maybe next year, a different category is in order!! xxx
Sorry you didn’t win, but I’m glad you were nominated. I agree with you and the others. Your niche is ‘design’ and I hope next year this will be acknowledge becauswe you are very talented and I love your blog. All the best.
Aww that is so nice of you Sueli!! Thanks so much – it really was just a privilege to be there :) xxx
Your blog is amazing and you should enter next year! Best interior inspiration ? :)
Aww thanks so much Anna! I’m going to have to pay more attention to the categories next year and see if I can ‘steer’ the votes to a different category! It was just great being there regardless ;) xxx
Just wanted to say I think your blog is great. I love reading your posts and I think you would fit perfectly in the colour inspiration category X
Aww thanks so much Raphael! That was actually one of the categories I was considering myself ;) xxx
Yes, echoing everything everyone else has said above about you being in the wrong category. I suppose at the very least you could just take it as a networking thing (although, I personally hate networking things. Yeesh. I am always the one standing in the corner on my phone).
Also, srsly gurl, GET THAT LEG OUT :D #Hotness
Hahahaha!! Yeah I’m not the greatest with networking either but the awards are always pretty good for getting your name out there so ya know, it’s still a bit of a win for me ;) Mwah! xxx
Well done anyway Kimberly – your readers don’t care what category you’re in!
Gah, I missed this! Looks like an amazing time
OH, my dear you look STUNNING! That dress is perfection on you! So glad you had fun and you deserve the honor even if you didn’t win…I totally think you did. xo