I might just keep my name badge forever….
Dear Reader, as you may have read a couple of weeks ago, I was in the top 6 finalists of the Britmums Brilliance in Blogging Lifestyle award. Something which I was totally stunned by (and quite over the top excited about) since I only started writing Margot tries the good life in October 2012. As the BiBs awards ceremony loomed closer and several wardrobe crises later (I did actually consider the ballgown and wellies option for longer than perhaps was actually sensible), I was thinking of sending a note to Barbara to go in my place. Then I remembered she was in Provence (more than likely learning how to make her own perfume) and would be of no help at all! The day of judgment dawned and I managed to get myself to The Brewery in EC1 without too much mishap. Paralysed with nerves, I lurked outside for some time then hid beside the cloakrooms before finally taking the plunge and entering the drinks reception. A glass of fizz in hand (sadly no gin), I met some lovely lovely people who I had previously only known through Twitter – that in itself was a surreal experience I don’t mind admitting to you. Everyone I met at Britmums Live asked if we had moved yet and the inevitable question of livestock and growing my own fruit and vegetables was on the cards too! Not yet, not yet was the reply. Very nearly though…. Anyway, I am cutting to the chase, dear Reader, I promise. No, sadly, I did not win the award and yes, my practised Oscar nominee losing face came in handy BUT I did feel very honoured to be on the list at all, especially as the winner has a fantastic blog (Mamma Syder from The Syders).
Jerry reminded me when I got home that 9 months ago, I never would have dreamed of being in the same room as some of the nation’s favourite bloggers and even a generous handful of published authors. He was utterly right of course and I do feel a little proud of myself for getting all the way to the final of the BiBs in the first place. NOW I blog about our puppy, Monty, at the NFU Countryside website here and I have recently been offered the chance to blog for the National Trust’s London and South East region. Margot, a lifestyle blogger – whatever next?! So thank YOU, dear Reader, for getting me to here because without you reading, tweeting and following my story, I might never have managed any of it! One last plea: please go and tell lots of people about Margot tries the good life!
Now that Britmums Live is over and awards ceremony is done and dusted, I can start focusing on our move in 5 weeks’ time! In fact, in the spirit of getting things ticked off the list, I booked the movers and packers this morning. It is finally sinking in. We are moving. Primrose only has another 4 weeks left at nursery and Jerry and I are frantically filling the diary with last minute must dos and must see people. It is within spitting distance as they say. Maybe just maybe, I might write a book about all of this one day, dear Reader….. In the meantime, I shall have to keep plaguing Country Life until they are so sick of me that they give in and let me loose on their glorious magazine!
Margot’s little book of scribblings.
It was lovely to meet you; you are as gorgeous as your blog. Well done on the NT! I shall expect to see you at Scotney Castle, just up the road from me! In wellies, of course.
On the list so you never know, you might get Margot in wellies on your doorstep! Was fab to meet you -such a lovely lady. Thank you xx
Next year Margot Darling you shall be the belle of the ball and win one of those awards. You read it here first…
Oh Egg! You are kind! You will be publishing your book….now stop reading my blog and go and write please xx
4 weeks! Can’t believe it! Much much love x
Weeks are flying by!! xx
Oh bravo my dear girl! A coup indeed! Still disappointed you had to crack out your “well done” face though….
Kate
Just Pirouette and Carry On…
Next year next year my dear…we shall take Britmums by storm (with our Margot face masks on….)!!! xx
Oh Margot, Thankyou so much for the lovely mention. I am totally honoured to have been in the finals with you. And I seriously can not believe that I won. We are all winners and your blog is beautiful. Would love to meet you next year if you attend BritMums live xxx
Would love to meet you next year at Britmums Live – you really deserve to win the award. Well done Mama! xx
Mama Syder is right ALL the finalists are winners and you have a fabulous blog, I still think though ballgown and wellies would have fitted the event perfectly and that’s probably why I am not a style blogger 😉
There’s always next year for my ballgown and wellies outfit!!! Thank you Mari for all your support xxx
it was so so lovely to meet you!! and i am honored you linked this post up honey x
Thanks Jaime! Lovely to meet you too! Definitely a magic moment for me!!! Thanks so much for letting me link up x
So lovely to meet you in person, it was such a surreal weekend for everyone I think!! You did fantastically to reach the finals, but to be honest you SO deserve to be there. Well done on the NT – Country Life will be knocking down the door in no time 😉 xx
Thank you so much Xandi – it really does mean a lot. Loved meeting you in person and fingers crossed for seeing you again soon! xxx
Your blog is great and to achieve what you have in such a short time is amazing, you should be very proud! I look forward to meeting you next June at BritMums 🙂
Thank you so much. I really hope I do get to meet you next year at BritMums.
Sure we will, can’t wait to be there 🙂
Well done with the National Trust (just popped over) and good luck with the house move.
Thank you so much – very exciting times ahead!
Aw I love your blog and think it’s brilliant that you (and little old me!) even made it into the final 6! And now you’ve got an opportunity to be a National Trust ambassador – how brilliant *makes note to find out how she did that*. Finally your little dream of moving to the country is here…very nearly 🙂
Oh Suzanne, thank you! I think we did really well. Next year….! Only a month to go now!!!