***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.
Suzanne from Suburban Spunk says
Fifth Me!
In five years, I hope to be married (we’re set to tie the knot in 2013) with a baby or two. Should be a wild and fun ride!
Karina says
FIFTH ME!
In five years, I hope to be drowning in DIY projects in my own home!
Ashley says
FIFTH ME!!
Thinking 5 years down the road is scary business… however, I think I’d like to own my own business. It’s always been a dream of mine, and I’m working to make it a reality sooner than later. :) Here’s hoping that in 5 years, I’m a successful small business owner…
Priscilla says
FIFTH ME!
I am in my 20’s so I would hope to be in my own house with 2 rescues dogs! :)
Katie Yaeger says
Fifth Me! No idea what the next 5 years hold but they are sure to be exciting!
Kyla says
Fifth me! In five years I hope that my career has grown as well as being married to my current boyfriend (we have been together 4 years!) and maybe a baby on the way. Happy 5th guys! I love reading your blog. :)
Jill says
FIFTH ME! To have a job that draws out my creativity and have a sweet child! Looking forward to the next 5 years!
michelle f says
Fifth Me!
In five years I will have an 11 year old – can’t even imagine that!! :)
Jennifer says
Fifth Me!!!!
In five years, my husband and I will finally be graduated from college (woot-woot!). With hopefully another child (or two!). Just a happy little family. :)
Robyn says
FIFTH ME! Hoping in five years we’ll have at least two more kiddos ( been a tough road) and be settled a bit more, we just moved 1500 miles to help and ill father!
Gillian says
Fifth me! Well this year was pretty big for us (moved, bought our first house, expecting first child) so I hope in five years we are slowing down a bit, getting into a good groove, and maybe expecting baby #2. Also…I would like a dog!
Lindsay says
Fifth me!
In five years I hope to be in an office with a great view!
Kristin says
FIFTH ME!
In five years I see myself back in my pre-kids career as a teacher. Both of my girls will be in school full time and as much as being a stay at home mom with no kids in the house sounds fantastic, I should probably take advantage of the time to be able to make some $$$.
Rachel says
Fifth Me!! In five years I plan to have moved a few times and hopefully have a kid or two for me to chase around :)
Christina says
Fifth me!!!
In 5 years….hopefully out of our apartment and into a house! And maybe some kiddos?! Yikes!
Pam says
FIFTH ME!
In five years, I see myself loving life with my husband, our son (who will be 6 by then!) and our pup! Maybe even another child?! And possibly in a new house, even though I love the one we’re in right now!
Erica says
FIFTH ME!
In five years I hope to still be with my husband and loving my kids. Who knows where his job will take us or where we will go when we decide to buy a house. So for now, knowing I will still be with them is good enough for me.
Amy in PA says
FIFTH ME! Hope to see me & the husband add a little baby to the mix in the next five years.
Holly H says
Fifth me!
In 5 years I see myself with a young family, living in the same place as now and successfully still running our current business with my husband.
Monica says
Fifth me!
In five years I hope that we will have two little ones to keep up with, finally be in a house (that I can decorate!) and I would love to have the option to work part time instead of full time by then.
Grace says
FIFTH ME!
In 5 years, I hope to move from my condo to a house.
Amanda says
FIFTH ME! I’ll have just graduated from medical school in five years.
Lindsay says
Fifth me!
In five years I hope I will have been to South Africa and New Zealand
Marissa C says
FIFTH ME!
No idea, I hope right where we are but that depends on medical residency match!
rachel swartley says
FIFTH ME!
In five years I expect to be in the same house I’m living in now, with hopefully a couple more occupants than the current four who live there. :)
Carra says
in five years i would love to have a family and possibly a bigger home. i am in my first house now and ADORE fixing it up and making it my own but if a family comes into play i will need a bigger place ;)
here’s to wishing!
Colleen says
FIFTH ME!
In five years I hope to have a happy, healthy 6 year old daughter and maybe a sibling or two for her to play with!
Petra says
Fifth me! Hope to be savvy in the diy field like you both!
Megan says
FIFTH ME!!
Happy 5 years! :)
In five years I see myself in the same house, with my wonderful handy man husband continuing to renovate room by room. But hopefully with some little ones running around!
Wendy says
Fifth me!
In five years we will hopefully be in a different house (especially considering our current house is for sale) with another child or two to chase around :)
Vicki says
FIFTH ME!
In five years, I see myself with a 10 year old! My son turns 5 today, which is crazy to think about. Imagining 10 is even crazier!
Jennifer says
FIFTH ME!
I see myself very happy in 5 years … settled, finally.
Courtney L. says
Fifth Me!
Hmm? In five years I have no idea where I’ll be. My youngest will be in elementary school by then. Who knows what I’ll be up to!
Meg says
Fifth me! Just had baby # 2 4 weeks ago but imagine in 5 years we will have 2 more (Lord willing!) and be done adding to our family…well maybe one more wheaten terrier:) We would love to own a home and start using all your tips!! x
Denasya says
Fifth Me!
Hopefully in five years my husband and I will be in our current house (but it will have a lot more of ‘us’ in it. We also hope to start a family soon-so in five years who knows how many little feet might be walking around.
Jude says
FIFTH ME!
I love the number 5, I was born on the 5th of July. In five years I can see myself looking back at how God’s plan has unfolded in my families’ life in such awesome ways, so awesome it will be hard to believe!
Happy 5th you guys, I love coming here daily for inspiration!
Stephanie says
Fifth me!! I’m just hoping in five years that I’ll have finally painted the kitchen…
Sarah R. says
FIFTH ME!!
In 5 years I hope to have a snazzy updated house (due to DIY), be even more awesome at work, and be a better triathlete! :)
Christina says
Fifth me! In 5 years my youngest will be in school and I won’t know what to do with myself. Maybe I’ll finally start doing some decorating and remodeling! (maybe sooner if I win this!)
Kaitlyn says
FIFTH ME…
In 5 years I’ll continue to be HAPPY and lovin’ life. I’ll be where ever the wind decides to take me.
5 years and going strong. Keep up the good work you two.
Ana says
FIFTH ME! In five years, I’ll be married (hopefully! we’ve been engaged for 8 months and still haven’t set a date because we can’t decide on a place!) and have a couple bambinos :)
Brooke says
FIFTH ME!
In five years, I actually hope to be not too far from where I am now… But a better cook. And in a house with more closet space.
Andrea says
“FIFTH ME” Pretty Please!
We would love to be mortgage free.
rachel says
fifth me!
Wow…our life has changed so much in the past five years (husband graduating med school, buying our first house, moving, having our first baby!) I can’t imagine the next five! I’m hoping for lots of love and laughs with family and friends :)
Stephanie says
FIFTH ME!
In five years, I hope to see myself with another little one!
Joel says
FIFTH ME!!
In five years I will be done with Medical school!! So far away…
Erin says
FIFTH ME!
In five years, I will be a mom to two elementary school kids. I imagine I will be plenty busy with that alone!
Steph says
FIFTH ME!! Probably same city and job, but hopefully a little one (or two) running around with the hubby and me as well!
Janna says
Fifth Me! Well I know we’ll have at least one more kiddo in our family(already on the way!!)and I would love, love, love to have our renovations OVER with so I can get on with decorating! Congrats to you guys on the 5 years blogging! Keep it up!
Alycia says
FIFTH ME!!
5 years seems like forever away, but I hope to be a mom of 1 maybe 2 kids!