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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: City Love

| By John Petersik | February 25, 2013 | 5,025 Comments

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.

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Comments

  1. Jenni says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    I Love Oxford UK!

    Although I live in Minneapolis, and her print of the city is amazing!

    Reply
  2. Jessica says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    I LOVE SAN DIEGO!

    It is the city where I was born, and have lived for almost all of my life. While some prefer to have “4 seasons”, I prefer 70 degree days in February, lounging around gazing at palm trees from my patio. There’s nowhere else I’d rather be!

    Reply
  3. Willa says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    I LOVE WASHINGTON, D.C.! Because it’s scaled for human beings, beautiful, and so walkable. Not to mention that every block is chock full of stories (OK, history).

    Reply
  4. Jen says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    I LOVE NEW YORK CITY!! and I just know I’m meant to live there someday!

    Reply
  5. Ginger N says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    I love Washington, D.C.! It’s where I’ve lived the longest besides the house I grew up in, so it’s my second home.

    Reply
  6. Derek says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    I LOVE NYC. My wife loves it, so naturally I love it too ;)

    Reply
  7. Bryony says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    I LOVE LONDON! It’s where I lived when I was doing my MA, and it’s where I met my husband. :) Our engagement photos were taken in a bunch of our favourite museums there!

    Reply
  8. Emily says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    I love Seattle! Because that’s where I live, where my husband and I have our first home. And where I’ve started my business. I also love Prague, because I lived there in college and it reminds of being independent and strong and doing crazy stupid college stuff :)

    Reply
  9. Sarah says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    I love Columbus, OH! We were recently rated the #1 most intelligent city in America (of 7 throughout the world)! It’s more than just football here!

    Reply
  10. Heather says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    I love St. Louis! Rivers, snow in winter, heat in summer, crazy landmark people don’t understand… what’s not to love?

    Reply
  11. Katie says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    I LOVE.. PITTSBURGH!
    moved here (from Virginia) almost 9 years ago and absolutely love it!

    Reply
  12. Cathy says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    I LOVE Atlanta, because it’s where I met my current bf. :)

    Reply
  13. Kate says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    I LOVE AUSTIN! Beacause it’s where became the person I am today, and where I fell in love.

    Reply
  14. Jamie says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    I love San Luis Obispo, California! It’s the happiest city in America, according to Oprah and I totally agree :) San Luis Obispo is full of happy, healthy, and friendly people. It’s very pedestrian and bike friendly and I encourage everyone to visit our gorgeous beaches and wineries.

    Reply
  15. Kelly says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    I love Chicago because I took a big chance in moving here, leaving my home for 8 years behind. And I was rewarded and for the first time, found a place that truly felt like home.

    Reply
  16. Natalie says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    I LOVE LAWRENCE, KS!

    I went to college there & moved away, but it’s still near and dear to my heart. Rock chalk!

    Reply
  17. Sam H says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    I love Indianapolis! Only because it’s home and I miss the peoplewe left behind there :( We’ve lived in Detroit and Denver – which are both great if not better cities, but home is home, ya know? We just need to convince all of our friends and family to move to Denver with us!

    Reply
  18. Courtney says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    I LOVE AUSTIN!!!!!!!

    I am a native Texan and there is no other place in Texas I would rather live! The people are great and there’s so much to do here. And it’s just unique! Keep Austin Weird!

    Reply
  19. Meg M. says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    I LOVE ONTARIO (California, that is)!

    It is in the Los Angeles metro, but it feels a little like a small town. Being one of the older cities in this area, Ontario boasts a rich history and has many 100+ year old structures. As a lover old old buildings and houses, that is a giant plus for me!

    Reply
  20. Judith says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    I love Melbourne!

    I spent seven months there as an exchange student, at it was bloody awesome.
    It felt both cozy and huge, with so much to do and see. Very friendly and relaxed people. And all kinds of amazing nature all around. Oh my god, I love and miss it so much.

    Reply
  21. Amanda says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    I love DC! Everyone hates on it but I think it’s has a great big city feel without being unmanageably large and there are a lot of neat (and free!) things to do.

    Reply
  22. Penny says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    I LOVE DETROIT! (I bet you won’t see many of those)

    I love it because it’s home.

    Reply
  23. Maggie says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    I love Austin. Good memories of UT.

    Reply
  24. Erin says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    I LOVE ST. LOUIS! Where my husband and I began our married life, it’s an undiscovered gem of a city…full of arts, universities, and architecture to die for!

    Reply
  25. Annie says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    I LOVE MADISON, WI!

    When my husband and I moved away last summer it was bittersweet. We’re moving on to better career opportunities, but leaving behind the quirky, green, friendly, perfect-sized Madison. We do visit often to help heal the hurt!

    Reply
  26. Addy Sand says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    I LOVE MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL!

    I love the atmosphere and the wide variety of things to do! Also, three words: Mall Of America.

    Reply
  27. keri says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    I love Paris… In the spring time… because my love is there.

    Reply
  28. Ana Silva says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    I LOVE WILLIAMSBURG! It is a historic city with beautiful architecture and landscaping. I like that is not a big city or very dirty in most places.

    Reply
  29. Suzanne says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    I love Nashville! Born and raised here but spent about 6 years in the NYC area which was great but it’s just good to be back home. Things are just easier, though still exciting and fun.

    Reply
  30. Barbara B says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    I LOVE LOUISVILLE KY! IT’S 40 MILES NEAR ME & GROWING.

    Reply
  31. Lisy says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    I love Washington DC! I love living in a city with so much to do!

    Reply
  32. Mariah S. says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    I love Prague! One of my favorite trips ever.

    Reply
  33. D says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:06 pm

    I LOVE CHICAGO! It’s where my husband and I lived when we first got married, and it will always have a special place in my heart!

    Reply
  34. paintingsunny says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:06 pm

    I LOVE PORTLAND, OR!

    I lived near there (Corvallis) for two years for graduate school and loved it. I am back in the Midwest, but miss the Pacific Northwest like crazy. I also love Milwaukee, though, where I did my undergrad… and who knows where we will go from here!

    Reply
  35. Beth says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:06 pm

    I LOVE PITTSBURGH!

    My sister went to grad school there, and I got to visit a few times. It’s really a lovely place, and I always enjoyed my time there.

    Reply
  36. Lyndsey M. says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:07 pm

    I LOVE VENICE!!
    It is such a romantic, timeless city … and i can’t wait to go back with my man one day! :-)

    Reply
  37. Melissa says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    I LOVE SARATOGA SPRINGS NY!

    Reply
  38. Sara D. says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    I LOVE DALLAS! It’s where I grew up and where I want to be!

    Reply
  39. Sarah J says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:09 pm

    I love Atlanta because it’s warm most of the time.

    Reply
  40. Sheri Johnson says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    I LOVE Seattle!

    How could you not be in love with the Emerald City?

    Reply
  41. Kelly Ann says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    I LOVE Portland Maine! It has the cutest downtown, the ocean, delicious food, and the best arts & music district!

    Reply
  42. Holly Faske says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    I LOVE SAN FRANCISCO
    because I’ve never been there before and have always wanted to go!

    Reply
  43. Rachel says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    I LOVE OTTAWA, Ontario. I met my husband while kayaking in Ottawa, the first print reminds me of us kayaking together. Ottawa is also a city with lots of water (and the world’s longest skating rink in the winter!)

    Reply
  44. Sharon says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    I LOVE PORTLAND,OR … I feel at home here! I love all the quirkiness, the beautiful bridges, the people watching, the smaller city, the wonderful family life, the beautiful scenery (GREEN) and being approx 1.5 hours away from the beach and the mountain!! You kinda want to move here now, right?! Thanks!!

    Reply
  45. Brittney says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    I LOVE SAVANNAH!
    We love vacationing in Savannah; it’s beautiful, comfortable and amazingly relaxing! If you haven’t been, you should go. ;)

    Reply
  46. Christina @ Floridays Mom says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    I love Sitka, Alaska. My hubby and I took our last big “pre-kids” trip there and we both fell in love. Its such a charming town, and I’m just obsessed with the wildlife/water.

    Reply
  47. Cory says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    I LOVE Fairfax City, VA

    I like that we’re a somewhat traditional small-ish city with a mayor, civic associations (and few or zero HOA fees), festivals, and such right in the middle of great big Fairfax County.

    Reply
  48. kara says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    I LOVE DETROIT! Motown…coneys…motor city

    Reply
  49. Savannah says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    I LOVE ASHEVILLE! Visited several times, and my husband and I have already decided we will buy a house there when he gets out of the military. Love the mountains, the shops, local artists, love everything!

    Reply
  50. KRISTIN (AUST) says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    I LOVE THE GOLD COAST!! I grew up in Sydney Australia, but live on the Gold Coast now… I love the city lining the golden beaches, with the green green hills and mountains behind it. Beautiful place to live :)

    Reply
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