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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: French Swimming

| By John Petersik | March 26, 2012 | 4,482 Comments

Fab Freebie: French Swimming

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***

Well now that we’re more than ready to find a pool to dive into, random.org has picked a winner of this week’s giveaway. The lucky lady is… Cher (who swims about 20 laps each day in the summer). Congrats!

One element in our new kitchen that always makes us smile is the etsy print that we purchased by Samantha French. Remember, the cheery orange and blue painting of the lady swimming (that Clara also sweetly though included some “fishies”)? Well now Samantha is giving you guys a chance to win your very own colorful work of art with a $200 gift certificate to her Etsy shop. So grab your swim cap and bathing suit because that’s enough to snag any of the 16 x 20″ archival prints featuring Samantha’s signature subject matter.

Samantha French Giveaway

  • PRIZE: A $200 gift card to Samantha French’s Etsy shop
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “LET’S GO SWIMMING!” and tell us…
  • BONUS QUESTION: …are you a swimmer? Do you love going to the pool to do a few laps? Or maybe just to splash around (or lounge around)? Or are you and water not friends?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, March 28th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
  • PRIZE SHIPS: Worldwide!
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner 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 winner. Good luck…

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 Samantha French.

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Comments

  1. Sheila says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:01 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING!!!!
    My husband loves to swim – he’s currently in his triathlon training mode, and this is his favourite of the 3 sports to train for.
    I’m not nearly as big a fan, but after losing a World Cup (soccer) bet with him, I started lane swimming and have come to enjoy it. Now that I’m 4 months pregnant (our first!) I’m about to start an Aquafit class this week and I’m super excited :)

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  2. Nou says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:01 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Water! Especially now with two little ones joining in on the fun!

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  3. Jen says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:02 am

    Let’s go swimming…it’s my favorite!

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  4. Shannon says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:02 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING! I love to swim, but am constantly surprised by how few laps I can do without huffing and puffing.

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  5. Tyra says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:03 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING

    total water baby, i love to swim and have been doing it my whole life! i was on the swim and dive team in HS!

    Reply
  6. CATHY says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:03 am

    let’s go swimming!!!!!

    i love the water and wish i could go to the pool without my hair going all spanish-afro-frizz-ball on me once i leave.

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  7. Melanie says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:04 am

    “LET’S GO SWIMMING!”

    I’ve always loved to swim! I also scuba!

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  8. Kristi says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:05 am

    “LET’S GO SWIMMING!”

    A little wary of the ocean or lakes – not sure what’s happening under me – but pools are cool.

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  9. Chase says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:05 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING!

    I enjoy swimming, though I dont have the time (or a pool that’s close) anymore. Definitely great exercise!

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  10. Kelsi R says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:05 am

    Let’s go swimming!
    I’m really a “splash around” kind of person. Mostly pools. I only wade in the ocean/lakes, simply because I have a long standing fear of fish. I blame my relatives for telling me they would eat my toes when I was a kid.

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  11. knittingant says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:05 am

    “LET’S GO SWIMMING!”

    I don’t even own swimming clothes, so NO – I’m definitely not a swimmer. Guess the bath tub doesn’t count… ;-)

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  12. Robyn says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:06 am

    LETS GO SWIMMING!!!!

    I Love the water and love to swim! Took swimming lessons last summer with my little boy and now he loves it too!

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  13. Christina Bailey says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:06 am

    LETS GO SWIMMING….we are opening the pool up next weekend and I CANT WAIT!!!

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  14. Jen C says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:06 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING! I like to hang by the pool more and take a dip every so often.

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  15. Margee Krebs says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:07 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING! I love the water — if I’m in it, on it or around it, I’m happy!

    Reply
  16. Marissa says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:08 am

    Let’s go swimming! I love the water on a hot summer’s day! Or the ocean/beach. :)

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  17. Aimee C. says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:10 am

    Let’s Go Swimming!

    Love the water; pool, beach, pond, puddle for that matter!

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  18. LauraCinIndy says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:10 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING!

    Reply
  19. Shylo says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:10 am

    My one year old male Bassett just jumped up in my lap and I looked him and said, “LET’S GO SWIMMING!”, he licked his lips, curled up and laid down. Maybe tomorrow.

    Reply
  20. Stacy says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:13 am

    Let’s go swimming! I love your use of color, Samantha! You are one gifted gal. :) I’m not so much a swimmer as I am a beach lounger, people watcher, tanner.

    Reply
  21. Maryanne W. says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:13 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING! I love to lounge at the pool and float around, but I am not a fan of the ocean!

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  22. Jaime says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:13 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING! I love the water, spending time at the lake, floating a river, but the actual swimming part I could do without. :)

    Reply
  23. Karin says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:13 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING! I’d rather sit by the pool with a yummy drink and a good book!

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  24. Tamarah says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:14 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING! I love teaching my daughter how to swim!

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  25. Heidi says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:15 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING! I am not a fan of water… but my husband is so I just play with the dogs

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  26. Kerry says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:15 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING! I love to swim in the ocean– probably my favorite thing to do in the entire world. I’m partial to New England waters (brr I know), but there is something to powerful about the ocean that draws me in.

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  27. Lisa Shuey says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:15 am

    LETS GO SWIMMING! I do love to swim – and I love the art! :)

    Reply
  28. kim says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:15 am

    “LET’S GO SWIMMING!”
    Love summer and swimming. Hanging out on the dock, water skiing, cliff jumping, tubing, windsurfing, all of it. but what I would really love to do is to learn to surf. Pools are OK but give me fresh water or the ocean any day.

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  29. Sadie says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:16 am

    Lets go Swimming!! We used to have a pool when I was growing up and it was great….but, now that I’m a grown up I know how much work they can be :O)

    Reply
  30. Susan says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:16 am

    Let’s go swimming! I LOVE the water – swimming or lounging, it doesn’t matter! I count down the days until the pool opens every year and this year is no different!

    Reply
  31. Jo says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:16 am

    LETS GO SWIMMING!
    Living in Western Australia, Swimming and the beach is just part of every weekend in summer for us!

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  32. Nicole says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:17 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING!

    Love swimming ESPECIALLY when pregnant which seems to be all the time. Can’t wait until my kids are old enough to go swimming.

    Reply
  33. Lauren says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:17 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING!!!

    I’ve always loved to swim…luckily my husband is a more handsome version of Michael Phelps :)

    Reply
  34. fd says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:17 am

    LET’s GO SWIMMING! I just love swimming. Really truly.

    Reply
  35. Sarah says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:17 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING! Because it’s sunny today for the first time in months here in Scotland. Water might be a bit cold tho. :)

    Reply
  36. Sonya says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:17 am

    LET’S GO SWIMING….
    I was a high school swimmer, I grew up in Florida and I LOVE the beach. So I love all things water!

    Reply
  37. Anabelle says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:18 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING! I only go in water that is above 80 degrees!

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  38. Melissa says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:18 am

    “LET’S GO SWIMMING!” I have issues with my ears that don’t really allow for a lot of swimming. :( Makes me sad for sure, but I do love to float around. :)

    Reply
  39. Rebecca Caven says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:18 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING!! This is helping remind me to enroll my three year old in swimming lessons…thanks!

    Reply
  40. Amber says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:18 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING!
    I swam competitively from ages 7-18 and it was wonderful! I made so many great friends through the team…not to mention, I was in the best shape of my life. My daughter is 6 months old now and I am so excited to introduce her to the water through mommy & me swim lessons this summer!

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  41. Katie H. says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:18 am

    Let’s Go Swimming!!

    I’m more of a beach person- and I LOVE East Coast waves!!

    Reply
  42. Karen J says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:19 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING … I love to swim, and we have a pool in the backyard that the kids spend all summer in. In fact, they were in it this past weekend (I stayed out to do some yardwork around the pool).

    Reply
  43. Jordan Hadfield says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:19 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING!

    I swim in the summer, at my Mother-in-law’s pool and in the ocean in Florida. I can spend all day in the water and I love to scuba dive!

    Reply
  44. marieta says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:19 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING!
    I love swimming, I love summer and I’d love to win…

    Reply
  45. sally says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:20 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING! i love swimming so much i moved a few blocks from the beach so i can go any time!

    Reply
  46. kate says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:20 am

    Lets go swimming! but I’m definitely more of a lounger than a swimmer :-)

    Reply
  47. Sara O'Connell says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:20 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING! I LOVE to swim and these paintings remind me of summers spent at my grandparents pool with my best friend.

    Reply
  48. Rebecca says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:21 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING!
    The doggie paddle is my specialty.

    Reply
  49. Jenn says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:21 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING!!! Love swimming! In the Ocean or the pool when it’s hot I can’t wait to dive in!

    Reply
  50. Laura says

    March 27, 2012 at 9:22 am

    LET’S GO SWIMMING! I love swimming laps – so relaxing and the best exercise ever!

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