***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
And the random winner who’s about to get their read and their DIY on is… Julie Smith (who said we’d see her at her desk in the office day dreaming of going home and painting her half finished bathroom project). Congrats Julie!
That’s the title of Jen Lancaster’s latest bestselling book – and if you enjoy the story of a young couple renovating their first home (ya never know… you just might), this book belongs on your reading list. Jen never fails to crack us up and we were flabbergasted when we she mentioned us last year on her blog. So now that her home improvement-tastic tale is landing in stores as a paperback this week, we thought a giveaway was in order. You’ll get a copy of If You Were Here plus a very special bookmark. Actually it’s a $100 gift card to Home Depot, so I’m sure you can find a better use for it than just keeping your page.
- PRIZE: A copy of “If You Were Here” by Jen Lancaster and a $100 Home Depot gift card
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “IF YOU WERE HERE” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: … tell us what we might see if we were with you right now. Perhaps we’d see the latest house project you’re in the midst of? Or the inside of the crowded subway you’re commuting on? Or maybe we’d see what you’re chowing down on over your lunch break at work?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, March 7th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The 48 contiguous United States (though we try to snag 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 Penguin Books.
Stephanie says
If you were here…
you would see my desk filled with papers and my coffee mug as I get ready to pack up for the day.
Rebecca N says
IF YOU WERE HERE you’d see me on my break eating peanuts and checking my rss feeds!
Amanda says
If you were here…you’d see me sitting in my classroom waiting for our Open House to start! I loved that book and would love to own a copy!!
Betsy says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you would see me working on a stormwater detention basin design (riveting stuff)!
Lindsay B. says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you would see me sitting at my desk trying to get some work done!
Cindy S. says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
you would see the peeling, scratched, ug-a-lee 1981 gold vinyl floor that I’m staring at in my kitchen! I figure a $100 HD gift card would get us well on our way to remedying that!!! :)
Bethany says
If you were here, you would see my desk piled high *sigh*!
Katie says
If you were here… you would see me in my office, not working, reading my favorite blog!
Shanelle says
If you were here, you would see the mound of my kids clothes I am in the process of listing for sale!
bex says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
You’d tell me I need to get a better organizational system for my workspace… :)
Whitney says
IF YOU WERE HERE – you’d see my laptop with your website on it…avoiding work for a minute :)
Ashley says
“If you were here…. you would see a powder blue toilet with a matching blue sink, blue tile floor and blue shower. To complete the look you would find blue velvet and gold foil wallpaper! I feel like I am in the 1970’s everytime I brush my teeth! Please…. I need a major update!
Amy says
If you were here…you’d see me checking your blog with my anatomy notes next to me…that counts as studying, right?
Cindy O. says
IF YOU WERE HERE – you would see my list of projects to do at home…
jeanne says
If you were here, you would see the Breakroom of the home depot I work at in atlanta.
Tashia D says
If You Were Here, you would see me baking chocolate chip cookies and just sitting down to read my new Midwest Living magazine because both my kids are napping…which never happens!
Kate Bateman says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
You’d see me unpacking in our new place!
Krista says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
You’d see my desk at work with piles and piles of paperwork that needs to be completed. And my secret tabs that are open to YHL and pictures of the new house we bought (and have yet to move into) as I decorate every room in my head! :)
Dayna says
You’d see my desk full of papers and the beautiful flowers my hubby gave me for my birthday!
Jessica Catherine says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you would see my shopping/to-do list – which in itself is a project to begin and end.
Anna says
IF YOU WERE HERE – you would seeing me laying in bed with lots of Kleenex trying to beat the flu bug I have.
Cathie says
IF YOU WERE HERE, you’d see the confines of my cubicle!
Hilary says
If you were here…
you’d see my son draw a battleship on the chalkboard of my classroom.
Kelly says
If you were here… you would see a very pregnant lady trying to make it through her last few days at work.
P.S. I love Jen, so funny (and yes we are on a first name basis)
Amelia says
If you were here…you’d see me not paying attention in my graduate class!
[email protected] says
If you were here you’d get to pet my dog, Julep!
Jackie says
If you were here….
you would see a messy desk full of work papers and a notebook full of final touches for our wedding in May!
Katie says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you’d see a halfway completed fabric headboard project (and a messy house!).
Karen says
If you were here…I’d show you my cleaned up and reorganized closets and ask you for your thoughts on new flooring throughout the house!
Shelby says
If you were here…you’d see me trying to get prepped for court.
Angel Walsh says
If you were here….favorite song from sixteen candles….or me helping the kids with homework.
Kristen says
IF YOU WERE HERE
You’d see my work desk set up in a brand new spot. A little change of scenery to keep things interesting.
Kimberly says
If you were here…
You’d see me reading my favorite blog, ahem, hard at work at my desk.
Jennifer says
If you were here – you would see the nursery that so desperately needs to be completed! I haven’t found my inspiration yet!
debbie says
If you were here right now you would see me sitting on my back porch enjoying a very beautiful sunny day listening to the birds sing….:-)
Rebecca says
IF YOU WERE HERE …we both would be sitting in a hotel room on a business trip (excited to get home and start planning my new kitchen lighting upgrades!).
Melissa says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
You would see rooms in various states of break down and large piles of items for a yard sale. Trying to prep to move in a few months and I am ready to downsize!
Victoria C says
“IF YOU WERE HERE” you’d have to call out my name to find me under these stacks of papers!
britwash says
IF YOU WERE HERE, you’d see my desk and my laboratory space at work.
Jen B says
If you were here – you would see a wall of scrabble tiles being put up in our nursery.
Pam says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you would see me doing the OMG-I think I just saw a mouse run across my living room floor dance!
Megan says
If you were here…you would see me with my brand new daughter. We just came home from the hospital today and can’t stop staring at her!
Anjana says
IF YOU WERE HERE, you would see me scarfing down a chocolate chip cookie. Mmmm.
cecily B says
If you were here… you would see me welcoming my son home from school and starting his homework. :)
meghan says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you’d see a laptop and an unmade bed. Oops.
molly says
IF YOU WERE HERE…..you would see me trying to pretend like I’m working while I read your blog……..and now Jen Lancaster’s blog.
kylee says
IF YOU WERE HERE – you’d see me drinking an afternoon coffee (decaf!).
Kim says
IF YOU WERE HERE–you’d see me slacking at work. Whoops.
Irene says
If you were here – you would see how I am daydreaming on home improvements when I should be working on finanial statements.
Jessica says
If you were here – you see my desk covered with mechanical coordination drawings that I had to rest my eyes from looking at so instead checking out YHL!