***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.
tiffany says
If you were here…
you’d see crown molding and paint swatches for the nursery
Holly N says
IF YOU WERE HERE… You would see that we just put our 4 month old baby to bed. Watching the bachelor and cleaning up the house.
Lisa B says
IF YOU WERE HERE!!! I Love Jen Lancaster!!!
…You would see pure awesomeness!!! LOL!!!
Kim says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
You’d see apples and peanut butter, a very sad looking puppy with his right ear flipped backwards begging for peanut butter, and Castle
Ann says
If You were here! you would see my bare dining room! Just ordered a rug though and hoping for more to come….
Nicole says
IF YOU WERE HERE
you’d see beer bread cooling on a rack and a messy floor that I really need to clean after two toddlers ran through my home today.
Barb says
IF YOU WERE HERE
You would see my ear to ear smile after talking with my husband, who is on a business trip in NYC.
Trisha T says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you would see me getting ready for bed after a long night of grocery shopping. :)
Kristina says
If you were here you’d see a college student incapable of senioritis studying for midterms.
Kim says
IF YOU WERE HERE… You’d see the boyfriend and I planning our upcoming trips for work and weddings, surrounded by all of our unpacking since he moved in. It’s taking a while b/c there are a couple projects we’d like to tackle before completely settling in.
Diana says
IF YOU WERE HERE you’d see me admiring my bf’s mom’s new kitchen! She’s very DIY, like me.
Laci Waner says
IF YOU WERE HERE- You would see me waiting for the chest xray to result from our newest admission, and you would be smiling at the sound of the little girl in the room down the hall singing to the Beauty the Beast soundtrack as loud as she can (with a weak, hoarse voice) even though she is sick in the hospital. …but don’t stay too long, or you’ll hear other kids (or the same little girl) crying, and you’ll probably catch RSV, rhino/adeno/corona/metapneumovirus, or MPM. So stay home, wash your hands, and be super thankful for your baby girl’s and your health. :-) I’m so glad ya’ll are back, and I’m BEYOND excited to see all the vacay pics and live vicariously through ya’ll!!
“IF YOU WERE HERE” and…
•BONUS QUESTION: … tell us what we might see if we were with you right now.
Patty C says
If you were here – you’d see me getting comfy and ready to watch Smash
Carrie says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you’d see our half-remodeled kitchen.
Stephanie B. says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
You’d see sun, palm trees, and a couple of very tired people who just spent the day at Disney World! :) Awesome giveaway; welcome back from vacay, Petersiks!
Miranda says
IF YOU WERE HERE you’d be hanging out with my hubby’s family down on the farm in Ohio!
gayla says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you’d see that this book has been sitting on my Amazon Wish List since before it came out! I’ve read all of her others; she is HIGH-larious. Awesome giveaway! :)
Cindy says
If you were here…you would see me watching “The Closer” and creating a photo album on My Publisher.
Renee says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you’d see my messy desk and me getting ready to work!
Nhialee Yang says
If you were here… You would see my basement almost finished, I just need to accessorize it.
Staci says
Cozy bed, drowsy hubby, warm glow of the computer linking pinterest to wonderful blogs….IF YOU WERE HERE… you could feel this happy too!
Lisa says
If you were here, you’d see us getting ready to move halfway across the country. Again.
MaryAnn says
IF YOU WERE HERE, we would have you guys give us tips on how to tackle our laundry room. It’s a total tear down :)
Lizbeth says
If you were here…
I’d ask for your help with my living room :(
I need something new it’s way too dark for my liking…
Tiffany M. says
If you were here, you would see piles of books for studying and gallons of paint just waiting to be used once I take this test and spring break begins!
Emily H. says
If you were here, you’d see a dimly lit living room, with my fiance, myself and my cats watching DVR’d “The Voice.” Pretty boring Monday night. ;)
Courtney says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you’d be looking at the beautiful Colorado Rockies!
Dana F says
IF YOU WERE HERE you’d see the latest episode of Once Upon a Time!
Tasha says
If you were here you would be watching a very outdated show about McDonald’s. You would also tell me, “dude, get on that already.”. I have painter’s tape above our mantel outlining where I’d like a framed out chalkboard to go.
Shae says
If you were here… you’d be coated in drywall dust from our in-progress basement.
Emily says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
You would see a kitchen in shambles awaiting new appliances, tile flooring, and paint on the cabinets. So basically, you’d feel right at home (a few weeks ago, that is :)
Love you guys!
Michelle says
If you were here…you’d see a couple of cute snuggly pups.
Mao Thao says
If you were here, you’d see me stalking you!
Jenny says
If you were here- you’d see my table (which needs refinished) full of research for the paper I’m writing.
Julie says
IF YOU WERE HERE
you’d see dinner leftovers.
Kelli says
If you were here, you’d see a bunch of boxes strewn about, misplaced by “Spring Cleaning.”
Kristin says
If you were here you’d see me pretending like it was Saturday night and not Monday night. Oh, for longer weekends… (said this weekend warrior).
Sydney says
If you were here, you’d be watching HGTV with me, getting a little YHL in before bed.
Molly says
IF YOU WERE HERE….you’d see my two sleeping pups since it is past their bed time.
Cory says
If you were here-you would see me working at my computer.
Court E says
If you were here you’d see a sleeping baby (finally!!)
Tiffany says
If you were here… you would see a very sleepy puppy :)
Ellen says
If you were here – you’d see me chowing on Jelly bellies and adding to my never ending “To Do” list.
Chrissie says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you would see me curled up on the couch watching The Bachelor: The Women Tell All!
Nicole says
IF YOU WERE HERE
If you were here, you’d find my husband and me in the middle of some spring-cleaning projects, searching for a new rental apartment to move into (because the new owners are increasing our rent 68%). We’re also stockpiling boxes, and I’m scrambling to finish a couple of large freelance sewing/design projects before we have to move…AND we’re getting chinese takeout for dinner!
viri says
if you were here… u would see me infront of the computer with a halfeaten box of pepperidge farm “montauk” chocolate cookies and a dried up milk moustache.
Steph L says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
You’d see my new “vintage” blue dining room – its aqua! And I love it! Hubs and I spent all weekend cutting in around all the picture molding…
P.S. I LOVE Jen Lancaster! So funny! I read her blog last year when she mentioned you guys, and I’ve been reading YHL ever since. I’m hooked! You guys are the best :)
mary says
IF YOU WERE HERE….
You’d see the dark outlines of desert mountains againt a gray and purple sky ……
Kelly says
IF YOU WERE HERE you’d see VCU basketball highlights!
Amanda says
If you were here–you’d see how shamefully, shamefully long we have lived without baseboards. You’d run away immediately.