***This giveaway has reached our cap of 10,000 entries and is now closed. See who won below!***
It took you guys just a little under 6 hours to push this blogiversary giveaway to its 10,000 entry cap, so we’re here with an earlier-than-usual update on our randomly selected winner. That lucky person is… Britta (who’s currently living in baby/preschooler world so she hopes in five years she won’t “have to deal with someone else’s poop on a daily basis and to be able to sleep through the night!”). Congrats Britta!
For every blogiversary we try to do something special for that week’s giveaway. And this year we ran with the five theme and snagged five different $500 prizes for one lucky winner from a few of our favorite places: FLOR, HomeGoods, Joss & Main, Shades of Light and Z Gallerie. Which means someone’s gonna get a grant total of $2,500 to spend in celebration of our big five year blogiversary.
The five generous folks who are each giving away $500 aren’t just places we love, but also places that hold a special place in the our blog’s history (and future). In addition to being one of our first and most longstanding sponsors, Z Gallerie has dished out prizes for a blogiversary before – and was our first ever giveaway to break the 1,000 entry mark.
Richmond-based Shades of Light (also a long-time sponsor) has found their way into our home on several occasions (their local outlet makes us crazy). Plus we’ve got an exciting announcement about them that we’ll be sharing soon (secrets, secrets, are no fun).
Joss & Main is a newer favorite of ours, and they’ve invited us twice to curate sale collections on their site…. so we’ll always be grateful to them for making us feel like real designers – even if only for a brief time. Haha.
While HomeGoods seems to find their way onto our blog pretty often (like a $500 giveaway for you guys last week), one of our favorite instances was when they helped us makeover a local family’s living areas for them a while back.
And last but not least is FLOR, whose catalogs is one of our favorites to get in the mail. But more importantly, they’re gonna play an important role in our upcoming book tour. More details on that next week!
- PRIZE: $500 gift cards to FLOR, HomeGoods, Joss & Main, Shades of Light and Z Gallerie (totaling $2,500!)
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “FIFTH ME” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … where you see yourself in five years. We always say we have no clue where we’ll be down the road but it’s always fun to imagine, right? How might your family be different or have grown? Will you be in a new home or a new city? Will you have the same job?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, Sept 26th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The United States (although we do try to wrangle as many international giveaways as possible)
- 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 FLOR, HomeGoods, Joss & Main, Shades of Light and Z Gallerie.
Kelley says
FIFTH ME!
In five years? I’ll be 30! Hopefully I’ll be at the same job… I’ll have an extra week of vacation by then :)
heather says
FIFTH ME! In five years I hope to be in a great place with my family and future children :)
Sue J. says
fifth me! (and happy anniversary, you wild and crazy kids). No telling where we will be, but I like to imagine a really nice beach.
Lindsay says
Fifth me! I am in the process of buying my first home (on my own). I know it will need some young house lovin!
nicky says
FIFTH ME!
I can’t even imagine. My little Claire will be nine. Just the thought makes me want to cry! Hopefully my hubby and I will be debt free and maybe have a brother or sister for Claire.
stacy says
fifth me
just lovin’ life.
Bronwen says
FIFTH ME!
Skinnier, less debt, and a great career! Hopefully!
Shell Li says
FIFTH ME! Hopefully with our house a little more like a home.
kelly says
FIFTH ME!
I hope the next five years will bring a successful pregnancy or two, and moving into a home… but most of all, health and happiness~
Carrie says
FIFTH ME!
Well, hopefully with a third kiddo and making the transition from SAHM to back to the workforce as a teacher.
Kristie says
FIFTH ME! Five years from now, I’d be happy to be where I am now because when I think about it, things aren’t so bad! Of course the kids will grow…
O'Briens says
FIFTH ME!
Well, my wife and I just moved in to her childhood home, so hopefully in five years we will have finished updates (you never know when you’re on a budget!)
Melissa says
FIFTH ME!
We *just* moved into a new home (our 7th!), so I like to think we’ll still be here, settled in nicely.
Brandie says
Fifth me!
Big changes are in store for us in the next few months. In five years I hope my husband and I are happy and healthy living back home in California with a little one (or two).
Jacque says
FIFTH ME!!
Where do I see myself in 5 years? I hope to have gone on a few more big trips around the world and maybe be living in a new city!
Kelly Dempsey says
Fifth Me!
Don’t know where I’ll be in 5 years, but hopefully I will have a gorgeous home of my own!
Holly says
Fifth me
Leyna says
Fifth me! In 5 years I hope to be in the house we just purchased, and have it looking AWESOME instead of empty. Also, skinnier. I hope to be skinnier. Pregnant with #3 and feeling a little large-and-in-charge today.
Steph says
FIFTH ME!
Five years from now, I will have a 5 year old (probably starting school). Possibly even another child or two. I will most likely be working as an educator in some way. But I will definitely be loving life with my handsome hubby and children.
Megan says
FIFTH ME!
In five years, I hope to be doing a really good job teaching 5th grade! (It’s just my second year right now!) I also hope to be moving in to s new house– which means having decided on the best area to become a permanent resident! I hope I’ll be doing a whole bunch of DECORATING- woo hoo! Congrats on your milestone, you are well loved! :-)
Megan
Julie says
Fifth me! Hopefully with a little one and teaching as a college professor!
Sandy Acree says
FITH ME! Still in this house and still reading your blog and copying everything you do! LOL
Megan T says
FIFTH ME!!
Married to my man and hopefully in our first “starter house”.
LizO says
Fifth me! In five years… we might have our second baby. Hopefully I’ll have found a fulfilling career and we’ll be able to afford our house without any renters!
Robin McGonigle says
Fifth me!!
I bought my fist house a year ago so I hope I’m still in my house…though updated a bit. :)
Alesia says
Fifth me! We just moved and bought our second house, so we better still be here lol! Hopefully with a kid or two, and working on all the things we dream of to make our house a home. Happy 5th Blogiversary! :)
Maureen says
FIFTH ME. Wow, the last five years (six, really) have been such a blessing. I guess, my only wish is for continued blessings (and hopefully my done list will be longer than my to do list, as far as my new house goes)
Congrats on 5 years!
Cathy says
FIFTH ME! Happy Blogiversary, Youngsters!
Jairo L says
Fifth Me! In five years I hope to have finally furnished my house and to have paid off my credit cards.
Chrissi says
FIFTH ME!!In five years I hope to be happier and healthier than I am now! Thanks!!
Claire Autruong says
Fifth me! I would love to own a home of my own, have a couple dogs, a little garden, a partner-in-crime and lots of love. Wishing you guys all the best – happy 5th blogiversary!
Abigail says
Fifth me! I hope to be building a house and raising a family. Can’t wait to get your book! I bought it on pre-ordr :). LOVE your blog!
quiltmaven says
FIFTH ME
maybe I’ll start my own business???
Krystal C. says
FIFTH ME!
Jennie says
Fifth Me! We would love to be living closer to family in 5 years!
Angie Rios says
FIFTH ME! graduating from college in December so I hope to be working a job that relates to my degree and hopefully in my first home :)
Michele Scott says
Fifth me please! In 5 years, I would love to move to my hometown and quit my stressful job and work somewhere fun. It will depend on what is going on with the rest of my family as to whether or not this could happen. Thanks!
Taylor Kirchner says
fifth me!
Fahlon says
FIFTH ME!
Gosh, I hope to have a little one!
Christina says
FIFTH ME!! In five years I hope to have a few more babies, living in a new city, and working from home. Can’t wait!!
Kindle says
FIFTH ME! In 5 years we’ll no longer have wild toddlers on our hands, so I hope we’ll be doing a bit more traveling than we’re doing now. I think we’ll be in the same house…but hopefully it will be about $2500 better decorated!
Stacie says
FiFth Me! In 5 yrs I will be married to my Fiance and starting a family in our own home! So excited
Stephanie says
FIFTH ME!
In five years, I will be either finishing up or in the middle of my residency, depending on what residency I choose. It will be an exciting time! Hopefully there will be a gentleman in my life, too.
SJ says
fifth me!
I hope to be done with diapers!
Crystal says
Fifth me, pretty please!!!
In 5 years, I see myself in my forever home…one thats not new and that we can make our own in a great neighborhood with tree lines streets. :). I will be full time in my photography business and all my babies will be in school. But it’s not something I want to rush, I am doing my best to live in the present and be thankful for what I already have.
Ruth B. says
FIFTH ME! Another kid, a great job, and loving life!
KC says
Fifth Me!!! Thank you!!
Elizabeth says
FIFTH ME! I hope to be in a bigger house with my husband and a maybe a kid :)
jessica hale says
Fifth me!!!! Hopefully, living in our second home with at least 1 healthy baby.
Ashley says
Fifth me!
Hopefully with kids and a house!