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Fab Freebie: City Love

***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!***

This week’s TWO lucky winners are… Maria G (who loves Kansas City despite being under 12-15″ of snow at the moment) and Fiona (who loves her hometown of Washington DC so much she even loves the traffic). Congrats you two!

Today marks the seven year anniversary of our move to Richmond, VA. Woo hoo! It’s crazy to think that it has been that long, and to celebrate this week’s giveaway is from a city-minded artist: Kimberly of Albie Designs. We’ve had her charming illustration of New York City hanging in our hallway o’ frames for as long as there has been a frame collection there (my sister bought it for Sherry for her birthday a few years back). And now Kimberly has released a Richmond city print. So whether you want her new RVA work of art, or others from around the country (and even the globe) you’ll get your pick thanks to the $100 gift card that she’s offering up to two lucky winners.

Albie Designs Giveaway

  • PRIZE: An $100 gift card to Albie Designs on Etsy
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “I LOVE [INSERT CITY NAME HERE]” and tell us…
  • BONUS QUESTION: … why you love it so much. Is it a city you’re just thrilled to live in? Is a place that always makes you happy to visit? Or maybe it’s a city that you’ve never been to, but fantasize about visiting?
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two
  • PRIZE SHIPS: Huzzah! This giveaway is available worldwide.
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winners. Good luck…
  • ***COMMENT ISSUES? If you’re trying to enter but keep getting a “duplicate comment” warning, click here to see how to solve it!

Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Albie Designs.

Comments

  1. taylor @ taylormade says

    I LOVE BALTIMORE!!

    My fiance and I are from Richmond actually, but we currently live in Baltimore – we love it here (for now), and it’s special because it’s the first place we’ve lived together and where we got engaged :)

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  3. Belinda says

    I LOVE EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND!

    I traveled while still in college and fell in L O V E with Edinburgh. It’s a part of the world that still remains genuine and holds a part of history that the US does not have. I have often thought about bringing my husband back and helping him fall in love with the city!

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  7. Kathleen says

    I LOVE FLORENCE. From the moment I set foot in that small, beautiful Italian city it was like a love affair. I fell hard for that place and I know I will be back there no matter what someday!
    thanks YHL <3

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  8. Jessica says

    I LOVE SANTA CRUZ! Because I was born and raised there. I love the beach, bike rides, farmers markets…I could go on and on. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  9. Krista says

    I LOVE LABRADOR CITY!

    Winters of -50degC (thats like -80 odd for all you degF folks)… a sign that says “Welcome to the TOWN of Labrador CITY” yes folks this City only has 9000 people and it’s 12h drive to the nearest city… and a 3 week wait for car service. Yup, my power steering decided to stop working and because the towns service centres are all understaffed, I have to wait 3 weeks to get my car fixed.

    So that first line might have got your shoes wet with all the sarcasm dripping from it!

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  10. Elizabeth says

    I love Louisville. Home of the Kentucky Derby and Bourbon capital of the world. Part Midwest, part good old Southern. What’s not to love?

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  12. KimK825 says

    I LOVE SAN FRANCISCO!

    It’s near my home town, its the first place I got a “grown up” job after school and loved the amazing food, night life and culture of the city. Oh please, please, please pick me!!!! Thank you!

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  15. Irem says

    I love Manhattan New York City. I live in Istanbul which is as colorful as Manhattan, but without a doubt Manhattan is the best place to be

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  17. Angelie E says

    I LOVE MONTREAL/PARIS/NEW YORK CITY….
    I love a big city. Studied for a few months in Montreal. It is so european, but with a new world flair. Anyways, truth is I live in upstate New York, so really any place that actually has a Starbucks is fairy land.ha

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  19. Stephanie says

    I LOVE Hamburg, Germany! This is where I moved to go to college and where I met my husband. I’ve lived here for a few years now and I love it! The city is very green and has lots of water and there’s always something to do.
    Oh and I also love Vancouver, BC. I’ve never actually been there, but I’ve been fantasizing about going there for years… It just seems like such a great place!

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  22. Beatriz says

    I LOVE BRASÍLIA, Brazil!

    It is the city I was born in and live in! My family and most of my friends live here! And home is where your heart is, and my in here, in Brasília!

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  23. Kitty says

    I LOVE OXFORD, UK!

    My Husband is from Oxford and we got married there, in the Town Hall. <3 I love the mix of learning, culture and history there, they have the best museums and music venues too.

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  25. Anouska says

    I LOVE PALERMO, SICILY. It was the first place I lived abroad, I met my partner there and fell in love with that life!

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  30. Hannah says

    I love Ottawa!
    I’ve lived here for a little over a year, it’s been a great new beginning for me! I’ve started a new job and bought my first house here!

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  31. Angee Robertson says

    I love Madrid, Spain. I was born right outside Madrid and we left when I was almost 2 so I don’t remember it but it is on my list to go. I was watching HGTV’s Living Abroad show this weekend and they featured it and what a gorgeous city. I love the fact the city shuts down for siestas. I’m there!

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  33. Aubrey says

    I LOVE CHARLESTON, SC!
    My husband and I got married, bought our first house, & had our first baby in Charleston. It’s the greatest place with the downtown historical sites and the southern hospitality. And always nearby some river, beach, waterway!! Just gorgeous!

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  36. Jean says

    I LOVE TULSA, OKLAHOMA! Because Oklahoma is where I grew up, it is WARMER than Minnesota, and people are friendlier in the South!

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  37. Jenn Stubbs says

    I LOVE State College, PA, home of Penn State University. If home is where the heart is…. My home is in Happy Valley.

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  39. Christine says

    I LOVE MINNEAPOLIS & ST PAUL!

    It is where I met my husband, where my children were born, and where we call home! It is easy to get around and has wondering art, museums, schools, and healthcare! <3

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  41. Kate S says

    I LOVE ANN ARBOR! went to college here and moved back a few years ago with my husband. It’s such a great and culturallydiverse town. You, JJohn Clara and Burger would love it. Make it a stop on your next book tour!

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  44. gail says

    I love Camden, Maine. I met my husband on the Adventure, an old windjammer that we cruised on in 1972. Camden was the port, and is still a lovely little town.

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  45. Shana says

    I LOVE TUCSON!

    It was the first place I called “home” on my own and has quirks and charms that make it feel cozy. :)

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  46. nikki says

    I love NEW ORLEANS!

    The city just holds my heart. I’ve traveled to other countries, but New Orleans still tops my list as favorite place to visit. The personality and vibe of the city just suits who I am and i feel so at home and in love there.

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  47. Holly says

    I love Cinque Terre! I saw the poster on her etsy site! As soon as I got off the train I cried, it was so beautiful. Not many cities have brought me to tears before.

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  49. Amanda says

    I LOVE OLYMPIA!

    My best friend and I recently took a road trip out west and stopped unexpectedly in Olympia, WA for a quick lunch. The lunch turned in to a walking tour of the town and we loved it so much we stopped back by two more times before we headed home.

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