***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.
tina says
IF YOU WERE HERE!
You would see me unwinding after a long crazy day watching “The Voice”.
Raquel says
“If you were here”, you’d see the television show I’m watching in my hotel room tonight.
Julie says
If you were here you would see my half remodeled kitchen with all base cabinet doors missing and the constant chaos that is a home with a toddler living in it.
Hannah says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
you would see what a paper tornado look like because I’m studying for my candidacy exam!
Megan says
If you were here– You’d see lots of un-put-away luggage from a weekend trip and my cat Ted sitting next to me on the couch :)
ROK says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you’d see my messy living room.
Ashley says
“IF YOU WERE HERE”
If you were with me right now, you would see me getting ready to snuggle in bed with my handsome husband and sweet pup. Goodnight!
Stacey says
IF YOU WERE HERE
You would see my australian cattle dog, Rainbow, sacked out on the couch beside me… a tangled mess of long legs and paws. You would also see a rogue bocce ball (called “juice balls” by my toddler) in the (amazingly clean!) living room. And a pile of play teacups and saucers, a giant bag of toys to donate, my 2 fish and snail begging me for more fish food, felt for a wreath project and The Wire Season 2 on DVD.
I do love me some Jenn Lancaster as well!
Lindsay says
IF YOU WERE HERE!
You’d see me taking down my closet doors and working on curtain doors : ) You inspired us!
Christy says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
….you’d see a huge mess! My whole house is in disarray right now. ;)
Carri says
Oh boy…if you were here, you’d see the awful state my apartment is in. I have finals this week, and let’s just say, they are my top priority (well, just below reading your blog :).
Keilan says
If you were here…you would see my interior doors piled on the porch in prep for painting while I’m of off to calligraphy class so I can address our wedding invitations!!
Rachel says
If you were here…you’d see the fiancé prepping our drywall for painting!
Jen’s blog post is how I found your blog!
Randi says
If you were here, you would see me sitting on a couch in an otherwise empty room of the house – we just moved in and could use a Home Depot gift card :)
Abby says
If you were here – you could be having a drink with me while I (clearly unproductively) work on homework
Anne says
IF YOU WERE HERE . . . you’d see me chatting with my husband, my daughters, and their friends (when I’m not reading YHL!).
Kim A. says
“IF YOU WERE HERE” you would see me folding laundry.
amanda says
if you were here – you’d be watching reality tv with me!
Leah says
IF YOU WERE HERE-
You would see my awesome desk bought on craigslist & a collage of picture frames inspired by young house love =P
Amy P says
IF YOU WERE HERE
You’d be back in Portland! And you’d see me knitting a sock while relaxing on the couch. Ahhh………..
Jess B says
If You Were Here…
You’d be staring at the same tan blah walls that need some paint!
Alishia says
If you were here, you would see a clean house! Wahoo! At 22wks pregnant Im finally starting to feel like myself again and getting caught up on house stuff..thank goodness!
Wendy G says
If you were here….
I would put you to work on one of the many projects that needs to be done right now. I’d let you pick too (cuz I’m nice like that) so you can help me close off a giant TV hole above the fireplace (who has tube TVs anymore??), hang up some of my pinterest projects, make a headboard or build shelves next to our washer & dryer.
Jackie B says
IF YOU WERE HERE it would be really awkward since i’m in bed…
Melissa says
IF YOU WERE HERE!! You would see a sleeping fiancé on my legs….boxes stacked everywhere (we bought a house and move in in less than a month!!!!) and my still working/playing on the computer. Hehe…what a sight!
Jackie says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you would see me 40 weeks pregnant just waiting for this baby to pop out!!
Tracy K says
If you were here you would see me watching The Bachelor Women Tell All & hubby rolling his eyes.
Wendy says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you would see me lounging on the couch, nursing the flu, with my dogs snuggled up with me whilst surfing the web :)
Renee says
If you were here…you would be sitting next to my while watching Castle and cuddling up next to my sleeping pup.
Kamiie Wallace says
If you were here…You would see my unfinished bedroom that looks like a large college dorm!
annie says
IF YOU WERE HERE… You would see my video-gaming husband and my sleeping baby next to me. Also a chocolate bar. (Life is good).
Nicole P. says
If you were here… you’d see me relaxing in bed, and you’d hear my snoring husband!
Abigail says
If you were here – you would see a dark room illuminated only by this laptop – the hubby and babies in bed – and a tired but happy mommy taking a little down time!
Melissa says
If you were here you’d see paint drying. Literally. I’m painting two dressers right now.
sara says
IF YOU WERE HERE- you’d be watching the Milwaukee Brewers playing a spring training game with me.
annie says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you would see my video-gaming husband and my sleeping baby next to me. also a chocolate bar. (life is good)
Anna says
“IF YOU WERE HERE”
If you were here, you would see me trying to eat dinner, read a book and surf the web at the same time. :)
Jennifer says
If you were here… you would agree that my wood floors need to be redone ASAP and you would laugh at how ugly my pjs are.
Meggan says
IF YOU WERE HERE, you would see a quiet house full of sleeping people, thankfully. Now I am off to join them! (You might also see the disgusting bathtub I am in the slow and painful process of regrouting…)
Ashley says
If you were here…
…you’d see my dogs waiting patiently for my husband to drop a piece of the popcorn he’s eating. They’re hungry pups!
Megan says
IF YOU WERE HERE – you would see my little chihuahua gnawing on a bone much too big for her, and the kitty curled up on the couch with her head on the pillow.
Brynn says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you would be looking at the 2 very sick patients I’m caring for in the ICU right now. I’ve recently discovered what an incredible stress reliever DIY and decorating/reno projects provide during my downtime! Thank you guys for your oh so awesome ideas and tutorials :)
Denise says
IF YOU WERE HERE-you all would get to play go fish with my 7 year old daughter and I. She is winning by the way!
mona says
If you were here you would see a box with a 5-shelf bookcase I should be putting together for my craft room instead of being on the computer. =)
AngelaKr says
If you were here…. You would be looking at the ceiling in my bedroom which happens to be in the throes of a tug of war design battle between myself and the hubs. We’ve got the oh so not beautiful early 90’s ceiling fan wih brass trimmings and fairly gawdy lights attached… I say CHANGE is due…. He says he’s comfortable with it…. Aye me! We are so due for a makeover…. Wife has a plan though…. Baby steps folks… Baby steps.
Melissa says
IF YOU WERE HERE you would see me in my zebra PJ pants catching up with my favorite blogs!
Jennifer Fankhauser says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you’d see my very unfinished living room.
Ericka says
IF YOU WERE HERE! you’d see us trying to put bookcases together, pieces and parts all over or garage.
Amy says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
You’d see our crowded basement! We’re remodeling our main floor, so our bedroom is now a bedroom/office and our guest bedroom is now a kitchen/living room.
Emily says
IF YOU WERE HERE