***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.
Emily says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
you would see my desk, in the midst of finals week, covered with pens, my Counseling Theories article on personality development, my camera, and my neglected Kindle.
Ali says
If you were here, you’d see me finally crossing things off of my to-do list from January.
Sara M says
IF YOU WERE HERE you would see my very undecorated office. But don’t worry, I’m making a list of your ideas and will incorporate them very soon. :)
Brittany P says
IF YOU WERE HERE..you would see me reading your blog instead of doing my job :)
Kat says
IF YOU WERE HERE- You’d see lots of notes and papers and granola bars to fuel test cramming.
Kelli says
IF YOU WERE HERE – you would see my cute cats sunbathing! Who can resist that?
Sara Carter says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you would see the piles of papers on my desk…trying to get organized, but getting caught up on blogs instead, so much more fun!
Joan says
If you were here….
you would see a house torn apart after discovering my “subfloor” is only particle board that has to be covered by plywood so I can have hardwood floors installed. You might see Jon’s aunt Liz helping me paint my ceilings if I can trick into coming over!
Sara H. says
“IF YOU WERE HERE”…..you’d see me intereneting….I mean working!
Alison says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
you would see me sprawled out on the living room floor with a pile of journal articles for my thesis literature review!
Sarah says
IF YOU WERE HERE
you would see me staging my house before I put it on the market! Getting ready to build my dream home and I’m SO excited!
steph anne says
IF YOU WERE HERE!
If you were here you’d be learning some sign language since ASL is my 2nd language. :) Also of course doing projects around the house.
Julie says
IF YOU WERE HERE
Susan Wedel says
IF YOU WERE HERE you would see us getting ready for our cattle sale tomorrow
Keri Langner says
If you were here…. you would see my crazy graduate school homework mixed in with color samples because im trying to repaint my guest bathroom for the 4th time. Im terrible at picking out colors.
Sherri says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
You’d see me entering a contest to win a great book and generous giftcard- hah
nicolew says
IF YOU WERE HERE:
you would hear Elton John on the radio and see a dish of mashed potatoes on my desk (lunch) :)
T.D. says
IF YOU WERE HERE, you would see a looks-like-it-could-be borderline hoarder basement in process of an organization-fest.
P.S. I love to read and I love homedepot!
Lacey says
If you were here- you’d see we have one of those classic (retro?) green tile/shower/sink/toilet bathrooms from the 60’s that is in desperate need of a reno!
Denyelle says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you’d see me couch-bound and covered with tissues whilst deciding what color I should paint the living room!
Amy says
If you were here… you would see piles of papers I am grading right after lunch.
Krystal P says
IF YOU WERE HERE you’d see a two-year-old boy fast asleep with his cat keeping his feet warm.
Kirstin says
If you were here, you would see me grabbing some lunch at a very messy desk!
Paula says
If you were here – you would see my very messy desk.
Sarah says
IF YOU WERE HERE, you’d see an antique dresser in pieces scattered across our front foyer. Our dream is to turn it into an eye-catching bathroom vanity for our first floor bath (gorgeous burled walnut, solid construction, and original marble tops made it a sho-in.)
Laura says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
You would see my desk in need of being organized! I think I know what I would do with that home depot card!!!
Karen says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
you’d probably see the pile of random materials I just got while shopping for my 9-to-5s latest design project- including bike chain, zip ties, reflectors, and more.
AmiDawn says
If you were here
you would see me trying really hard (and failing) to stay focused at work this afternoon!
Carly Wright says
If you were here you would see that I am stuck at work rather than working on my apartment like I would like to be doing!
Jen says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you’d see our living room is a complete disaster due to my lastest projects of trying to organize our junk room and hanging new curtains!
Chelsea Davis says
IF YOU WERE HERE you would see all of our moving boxes and massive piles because we just bought our first house and were moving in this weekend!!
Kate says
IF YOU WERE HERE!! If you were with me at work, you’d see how much of an “organized mess” my office is! If you stopped by my house, you’d see the sweet shelves I built over the weekend with a bunch of leftover wood I’ve been hoarding. :]
Annie says
“IF YOU WERE HERE” You would see my boring office…the owner doesn’t want anything on the walls. It gets depressing looking at white walls and black filing cabinets day after day.
Erica says
IF YOU WERE HERE you’d see me in my office at work – yawn
Jeri says
If you were here you’d see me at my desk working on some super fun media insertion orders. Once I’m done catching up w/ YHL, of course. Woo Hoo!
Meggan Colombo says
IF YOU WERE HERE – you’d see a mess. since i am working on my masters all the projects are on hold
Stephanie says
If you were here….you would see my messy desk! :)
Lyndsay@ that 70s house says
IF YOU WERE HERE!!
you would be staring at my not-so-neat desk, and the ocean out of the window at my work :)!
Jessica m says
If you were here… you’d see me watching a random episode of Bones on the couch, trying to ignore the laundry and toys that surround me, while I wait for my twins to wake up from their nap.
Kristen says
If you were here…you’d see my chihuahua basking in the afternoon sun!
Gili says
IF YOU WERE HERE
You’d see me sitting at my desk, with piles of paperwork on my desk while eating a turkey and hummus wrap with my water tumbler, coffee mug and Shakeology shaker cup :)
Lauren says
IF YOU WERE HERE!
Shannon says
If You Were Here – I’d be putting you to work painting! We just had the hardwood floors refinished in our stairway, so we’re busy painting the trim and risers as well as putting a fresh coat of paint on the walls!
Shannon says
IF YOU WERE HERE – you would see an empty lunch plate and me still hungry.
Anna Lisa says
If you were here… you could take advantage of my unusually quiet monday at work and read decor blogs with me!
Deanna says
IF YOU WERE HERE you would see me watching last night’s episode of “Desperate Housewives” on Hulu! ;)
Beth says
If you were here…you’d see me stuffing my face with PB&J.
Tara says
IF YOU WERE HERE!…You’d see my house looking like a daycare!
Melissa M. says
If you were here you would see crumbs on the floor, unfolded laundry, dishes in the sink, and a sleeping toddler and a mom on the computer reading blogs instead of taking care of the above mess.
Maureen Boisvert says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
You would see the cute snowmen we built on our unexpected snow day…complete with dark chocolate eyes and button noses!