There’s no Peewee to this “HERMAN”!
One of the most exciting emails to date this year came in today at 1:15:56 PM CDT, directly from The Pioneer Woman’s iPhone:
Subject: PW just won best design
“You iz deeee best.”
I stopped everything.
Sat down.
Gasped.
I teared up a little…okay, a lot.
I screamed.
Oh yes, I did.
Then I called the three people that understand how much that means to me.
And finally, I resumed packing (reality is a killer, is it not?).
Later, when I reached my packing limit – the point where I almost fall on my face, but not quite – I sat down with a cup of bold coffee and checked twitter for the chatter.
Herman? Huh? I thought REE won Best Web Design!??
Of course, if I had kept up with my blog reading for the past year today, I would have been prepared for Ree’s “HERMAN” comment. I would have seen where she wrote…
“…if I do happen to squeak through and win any award myself, I will simply type the name “Herman.” I’m sorry, but I have some issues I need to work through.”
And that would have saved me from Googling weird combinations or phrases including “SXSW“, “2009 Bloggies”, and “HERMAN.”
There was certainly much ado about HERMAN.
The Pioneer Woman’s blog not only won Best-Designed Weblog, but also Best Photography and Weblog of the Year.
WEBLOG OF THE YEAR
oh.my.stinkin.heck.
What an outstanding achievement for a fabulous woman. Truly a joy to work with for the past two years, Ree is a client, but she’s also a friend and an inspiration.
(No, this is not a hair club for men commercial.)
Amazing what can happen when two women get in a taxi and start talking about web design, eh Ree?
I’ll let Ree tell her own version of what it feels like to be the underdog.
59 have spoken up.
Angela
Seriously congratulations! What a great boost to get especially when life is crazy and there is a move in front of you. You are incredibly talented!
bethany actually
Waaaaaahooooooo! I am so proud of you!!! You both totally deserve it, of course. :-)
JulieP
Congrats to you both!!!
Linda
What a wonderful tribute to your hard work. I remember reading posts about how hard you all were working on Ree’s site. Obviously, it was well worth the effort. Boo yah OMSH!
Domestic Chicky
Congratulations OMSH! This is an amazing acheivement, and you deserve every accolade!
Kate
I remember reading about when you two met at BlogHer (?) and then you started working on Ree’s website. I *knew* it was gonna be good.
A huge congratulations Heather! You are totally deserving of this and I couldn’t be happier for you both! Keep up the good work!
Lori E
What a huge honor for you both. Ree’s page is so much fun and is so inspirational to the rest of us beginners. You should be very, very proud of yourselves. You make a great team. Now get packing girl.
Stephanie
WOW!! congratulations to you both!
SAJ
hot dog! you have earned that honor! so proud of you!!!
Amanda
When I saw that I wasn’t sure who to be happier for, you or her!
Congrats all around. Her website is beautiful and she has you to thank for that.
OMSH
Thank you! Wow! Seriously though, how could I go wrong with all those amazing photos and the great writing? Ree IS her blog – what a ride I tell ya…what a ride!
clistyb
ya-stinkin-HOO! I am so excited for you. But I guess this means that things are only gonna get busier!!
Mandy/Mommy Cracked
How awesome!!! And very much deserved. Congratulations!!!
tHeSocKmOnKeY
Congratulations Heather :) You do great work!
Sandy
I have always admired Ree’s blog and have stopped over here many times to see if you had any freebies, (i know how tacky of me) but maybe i was looking to see if you might have a give away’ contest for a wordpress theme designed by you for anyone like ‘feeble me’ looking to win one?
I too, have many problems. sorry to have bothered you :O)
Congratulations! It is truly one of a kind and a work of art!
Jen
Wow!!! Congratulations!!! She DOES have an amazing site – the two of you obviously make a great team!!!!!!
MariaV
Congratulations, OMSH! Well deserved.
That Sneaker Wearing Entrepreneurial Cartoonist Internet Guy
Wow! Fantastic. You both leave the others in the dust. Now how am I gonna raise that much capital to get you to build me one of those award winning website blog thingy’s? I’ll be thinkin on that one…
If you need a cartoon logo let me know. curtoons.com
Denise
Congrats! You TOTALLY deserve the design award!! I drool and dream every time I look at Ree’s blog design!
Some day… sigh.. but for now I can go there and enjoy REALLY GREAT Design!!! Thanks!
Valerie
Congratulations! You do phenomenal work! (I voted for it, that’s for sure.)
Luke Holzmann
Congratulations!
~Luke
Angella
I saw all of the Twittering while at work yesterday and was so happy for you. Congrats!!
YOU DESERVE IT.
xoxo
Dana Potocki
Congratulations Heather!!!! You are a very gifted “artist” indeed.
nottryingforaboy
I’ve already congratulated PW, but I wanted to congratulate you too! Great achievement!
Mrs. Flinger
Couldn’t be happier for you both! Much deserved. Much MUCH deserved to both of you outstanding ladies. I admire you so, Heather. But you know that.
Just wanted to remind you. :-)
Congrats!!!
Lorie
Congratulations to you! You did an amazing job on her blog and I have always loved the design! You deserve it! It is one of the best out there!
Farmer Gal
Way to go! For those of us who love the eye candy of a really well-designed and aesthetically pleasing blog, we know you have earned it!
Jackie Whitley
Hope it brings more business your way !
Suzanne
Yippee! I had to congratulate you… I’ve read P-Dub for almost 2 years now and know how hard you work and what a great team you both make! Totally Awesome for you both!
BeachMama
Congratulations!! Your work is amazing and you both deserve the honours.
Elda
I saw that the day of, and I totally did a little squeal for both of you. Congratulations. You deserve to be recognized for your amazing work!
prettyneato
Great job. I always enjoy reading PW blog and now, I know where some of the groovy stuff comes from.
Congrats to you both.
Katie
Congratulations!! I didn’t realize you had been on PW for two years! I remember when you guys all met at BlogHer. I was glad that you all met up because I already loved both blogs :-)
Congratulations again!
Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com
I got to your site via the blogroll on MommyKnows.com and after reading this post, how could I ever click away without commenting?
CONGRATULATIONS!!! You must be incredibly proud; well done you!
Stefani
So cool, sister! A well deserved honor for two very talented ladies. Big big congrats!
Now get to packin’ slacker!
becky
Holy smokes. Congrats! Now I’ll never be able to afford you. ;)
Really, the site is fabulous – you did a terrific job. Good for you.
OMSH
We are officially IN the new house and as a housewarming gift to me, my Macbook stopped allowing me to key apostrophes or double quotes. Niiiiiice. Because what I need right now is another expense!
Thanks for all the great encouragement! It was a nice read as I checked DSL for the first time in our new digs.
I would bow, except I dont ( <– see, no apostrophe) deserve all the credit. PW rocks her blog with all the great photos and writing – I have a LOT to work with over there.
Karen Sugarpants
Congratulations sweetheart!!!! So happy for you, and OMSH, so well deserved, friend.
xoxoxo
Chris
I just found Pioneer Woman’s blog, and I’m told it’s hilarious, but the first thing that struck me about it was its design. It’s just awesome. I’d say “gorgeous,” but I’m straight. It’s so awesome, in fact, that I did something I never do–searched for the “designed by” note.
I don’t know where the “best design” award comes from, but wherever it is, you deserve it. Very good work.
thatgirlblogs
well, you know I’d use you if I could afford you! that site, and this one? gorgeous.
mamalang
Congrats on the award and the new house. Glad it’s all working well for you!
Octamom
I was so, so thrilled for you when I saw the news last week. Fantastic achievement, fantastic recognition for your vision, creativity and hard work. Congrats to you and Ree both–what a thrill!
Blessings!
Rebel Rescuer
Wow, HUGE congrats!
Laundry Lady
You SO deserve to win that. EVERY stinkin’ time I visit the PW site, I always first think about how much I love the look. Every time, I kid you not.
Lara
Well deserved! Ree’s site is a favorite of mine to read because of it’s clean, white background. Everything flows together easily and it doesn’t feel like work to read. Congratulations all!
Sandier Pastures
The PW site rocks! Congratulations. Now I know why your design rate starts at $2500.00! ;-)
Really, really deserving for a win! I bet you’ll be swamped with clients now that you’re famous!
Jacinta
Fantastic!!!! Both the award and the house. It must be amazing to be closer to family too.
Nan
You totally deserve it OMSH. It really is a very, very beautifully done site and so very user friendly! I’m so happy for both of you! :^D
Carole
Her website is awesome and the award is well deserved. Congratulations! I am always wishing I knew how to make my blog be half as much as hers.
bethany
congrats!!!! sooo deserved, and so happy for both of you :).
Jersey Girl
Congratulations!!! Thrilled for both of you!
angie
love it…love you, the design is great and the content is great. Teamwork at its best.
Amanda
http://awesomestblogs2009.blogspot.com/
You have also been nominted for an Awesome Blog 2009 Award! Seems LOTS of people think you are pretty awesome!
Stop by and see what category someone thought you rocked!
God bless-
Amanda
Stacey
That is AWESOME!!!
Angela at mommy bytes
Wow, congrats!! And I’m going to call you Herman from now on. ;)
Alpaca Farmgirl
That is awesome, and so well deserved! Congratulations to you both!
Emily
Man, I just recently found the Pioneer Woman website (after many friends mentioned her. Yes, my friends and I are crazy blog readers). And I am absolutely in love with not only PW but the look and feel of her blog. So, congrats to you and Ree! That’s SUCH an honor!
ajira
I LOVE the site you designed for PW. Always have. And I’ve been thinking that I need to update mine, so thought I’d check out your site… prices, other designs etc. Then I read the above. And what can I say? Somehow I missed all that hoopla- CONGRATS!! To both of you. You deserve it.
Oh, and the link to the ‘underdog’ post you reference above doesn’t work. Is the post called that? Let me know before I get embroiled in a search of her website because I already spend far more time on it than I should. Since I have a business and a family I mean. If I didn’t it’d be all good to just live there.
Right, stopping my fawning there. Look forward to hearing from you Ms. Thang!
OMSH
ajira – Thank you! I fixed the link too…I appreciate the heads up on that one!
Comment if ya wanna.