Had you kidding there didn’t I? I didn’t really win the Best Business Blog category at the MAD Blog Awards, the wonderful Fiona did from Coombe Mill and she thoroughly deserved it, both for her lovely golden dress, and her lovely blog. The other ladies in the category, Bizzy Mum, Mummy Whisperer and Littlesheep Learning all agreed as well.
However, my little Chatterbox daughter didn’t and she made me this award card and picture. And its exactly what I wanted. Bet you wish you had one too, eh Fiona! ;-)
I had a fantastic time at the MAD Blog Awards on Friday last week. I was dressed beautifully by Little Black Dress, so much so that even Mammasaurus was tempted to give me a little kiss…more photos to be added when the official ones go live…
I had my nails, hair and even lips made all sparkly by Regis UK and my good self; proving that I can do make up if I could only be bothered…
And most importantly, I met some wonderful bloggers and tweeters that I have only dreamt of up until now (ahem). Bizzy Mum held my hand, Cambridge Mummy pinched my bum (only once disappointingly), the wonderful organisers kept my glass full, and the Skoda Yeti kept my seat warm when I ran off to go for a wee…
The winners all thoroughly deserved their awards, so fantastically well done everybody that now has something a little new for their homes. There really is some stunning writing talent out there; not least on the table I sat on on with both Adventures of an Unfit Mother and Growing Spaces picking up awards for their categories. But table 12 wasn’t just about that; we rocked anyway, with the lovely Yeti ladies from Skoda, Diary of a Premmie Mum, Mums Gone To, Lulastic and myself all having a ball despite not having met each other until that night. I think the Yeti helped a lot….he got a bit drunk you see and was trying it on with everyone. You can’t trust abominable snowmen….
I managed to meet some of the people I really wanted to, such as Mummy Whisperer, Coombe Mill, Littlesheep Learning, Actually Mummy, Mammasaurus, DorkyMum and I Want my Mummy; all of whom I read regularly. And I also found some new talent which will be gracing my inbox in the weeks to come. So keep up the good work or I’ll be hitting unsubscribe!
The night was all about making new friends, and honouring those that bring a smile to our faces, or a tear to our eye with their well chosen words. Including raising a glass to those that sadly weren’t able to make it; all power to you in these tough times, Multiple Mummy, Multiple Daddy and the children. :-(
I for one will remember the night for the people I met, and hope to see again soon. We ought to do it more often. Thanks to Sally Whittle and the lovely Jen Walshaw as well for helping to make it all possible.
And you never know; perhaps the lady at the hotel reception, who asked me if I wanted to book again as I left, will hear from me next year – as long as I keep up the good work too, that is….
Did you go to the MADS? Did you follow it on Twitter? Did you have a great time? Share your experiences below if you can; as well as your MADS posts :-)
Bizzy Mum
Wednesday 3rd of October 2012
It was a great night wasn't it?! Lovely to spend some time with you x
Coombemill - Fiona
Monday 1st of October 2012
Helen, I only got to meet you briefly at the end but you seem so much fun I do hope we get to meet again. Thank you for the thumbs up for my blog (and dress) and yes I would have loved to come home to as special an award as yours too!
Helen
Tuesday 2nd of October 2012
Well thanks so much, thats really lovely of you to say so :-) Maybe I should get my daughter to make one for you too! ;-) Hope we can catch up another time. Perhaps we'll check out Coombe Mill for a holiday, it looks wonderful and I can guarantee my kids will love it!
Mammasaurus
Monday 1st of October 2012
Ace to see you again and I'd kiss you with or without the dress any day of the week!
It was a really special evening and it was great to be a part of it x
Helen
Tuesday 2nd of October 2012
No tongues, please...! It was a gr8 evening, and so glad you won your awards. You deserve it after the tough year you have had, and not to mention the fact that you write rather well too! ;-)
Trish
Monday 1st of October 2012
So great to meet you again, Helen, after our yacht party. Wonderful to read the post and see your photos. Table 12 reigns supreme!
Maria Albertsen
Monday 1st of October 2012
Aw bless her, what a sweet thing to do :) Looks like you had a fab time, you looked lovely x
Helen
Monday 1st of October 2012
Indeed - she is a true star! And I have put her card up on the mantelpiece instead! :-)