***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.
BS says
If you were here — you’d see me savoring my Ghiradelli dark chocolate and raspberry square (post lunch treat!). :)
Liana says
IF YOU WERE HERE
You’d see my homemade lunch and messy notebook where I am writing my next to-do item: paint the trim around the living room (walls in other rooms are next)! It feels like spring cleaning to me!
Chris says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you could help me pick up a craigslist dresser tonight.
I’m at work, where everyday is a menagerie of browns, from khaki (my uniform) to canvas (the cubicle walls) to taupe (the walls).
Nina says
if you were here-
you would see me making kale chips! so yummy!
Brittani says
If you’re were here, you’d see me working and counting down the hours till I get off work. Reading your blog helps the day go by much faster :-)
Colleen says
IF YOU WHERE HERE….you’d be sitting in front of a roaring wood stove watching the snow fall outside.
Brooke Roy says
If you were here….
You’d see a very windy day with all the trash cans blowing over & my dogs hanging out on the couch staring out the window with the trash blowing by.
Nicole says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you’d see Hulk Hogan.
Brianne says
IF YOU WERE HERE . . .you’d be sad the temperature dipped 20 degrees today. And I’d ask you to clean up the stacks of paper all over my desk.
Maryellen says
If you were here….I would ask for help in deciding on a dining room chandelier.
Ellen says
If you were here, you would see our house we moved into 2 months ago and the long list of projects we want to take on. Would love a HD gift card to help with those! =)
Jill says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you would see me eating lunch at my desk at work!
Lori says
If you were here…you’d see me acting like I’m working. ;)
Megan says
IF YOU WERE HERE!
I’d be embarassed and you’d be laughing at the pile of papers on my desk at work.
Rachel says
if you were here…you would only see notecards and study guides for my big certification test on saturday. wish me luck!
Sarah says
IF YOU WERE HERE you’d see me ignoring the sink full of dirty dishes and laying outside enjoying the sunshine.
Jess says
If you were here….
you’d see to-do lists of my to-do lists.
Carmen(country mouse) says
If You Were Here…you would see me ready your blog. Love you guys!
Mary says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you would see the massive piles of holly, cedar and fencing that we’re tackling to put up a new fence! Hooray!
tiffany says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you’d see my messy room that I don’t want to clean!
Margaret says
IF YOU WERE HERE….you’d see me not working but reading your blog :)
Janet says
IF YOU WERE HERE you would see the the way I control my insanity.
Rachael says
“IF YOU WERE HERE”
you’d catch me juggling a newborn & finishing jewelry orders!
Amanda says
IF YOU WERE HERE, you’d see me in the new office I just inherited at work. An office with ugly gold walls. I’m making it work though. The pretty potted orchid I just added to the window is making all the difference!
Lauren says
If you were here you’d see me sitting on my bed, still in PJs, eating lunch…in my defense I’m rockin’ (milking?) morning sickness right now!
Elizabeth says
IF YOU WERE HERE you’d have my four small children immediately attack you and ask you to give them a snack. And since you’re not here…that’s what you’d see them doing to me right now. :)
Judy says
IF YOU WERE HERE. . . you would see I’m spending my free time perusing web sites for great dining room lights. My friends need to hear this coming to a conclusion soon!
Virginia says
IF YOU WERE HERE – you would see me taking a break from homework in my dorm room right next to Lake Michigan. It’s a beautiful midwest day.
corey says
If you were here you’d see us in the middle of putting up backsplash tile in the kitchen
Aida says
If you were here..you’d know why I’m such a science geek, my cells look beautiful!!
ERICA says
IF YOU WERE HERE
You would see sunshine melting the dusting of snow that was laid last night!
Mara says
If you were here you would see a great view of the city! I work on the 24th floor and you can see the mountains and the river from my office!! Come see!
Cody says
If you were here…. you would see a lovely carton of Raspberries that I am about to chow down while at work!
Meghan says
If you were here… you’d see me submitting plans for permits to the local town office and anxiously awaiting their approval!
jackie says
If you were here you would see an overwhelmingly quiet workplace!
Erin says
If you were here…you’d see me and my husband starting to turn our random fourth bedroom into a nursery. Pretty soon we’ll know what color the walls will be!
Katharine says
IF YOU WERE HERE – you’d see piles of diapers and baby blankets and other clutter, and of course the reason for the chaos, my three-week-old daughter.
Rochelle says
IF YOU WERE HERE! You’d see me at my desk with my four kids dressed in varying costumes (princess, batman, superman, power rangers, ninja turtles, etc) fighting evil and saving their baby sister from all the bad guys. Of course, to do that you have to have every pillow, blanket, clothing item (needed for quick character changes) and many other random items covering the living room floor. A fun crazy life indeed.
Jasie says
If you were here –
You’d see me catching some me time while my four-year-old is at preschool and my two-year-old and three-week-old are napping. For the moment.
Ginger says
IF YOU WERE HERE….
you’d see me sitting in a 100+ yr old house that is in desperate need of a bunch of $100 Home Depot cards.
Michelle J says
If you were here….you would see an empty living room while we wait on our new furniture and a fireplace with no mantle since we painted our fireplace and are building a new mantle this weekend!
Kara says
IF YOU WERE HERE, you’d see me furiously editing photos on my lunch break. Oh, and reading YHL of course. ;)
Katrina Holland says
IF YOU WERE HERE….I’d ask you to help me organize the top of my work desk, but only until we found the actual top of the desk.
Jen says
If you were here, you would see me perusing your website while downing some delicious potato and cheese soup with a sundried tomato and basil pesto roll. And a Diet Pepsi to keep it healthy ;)
Sarah says
IF YOU WERE HERE you would see the big pile of papers on my desk…ugh! Back to work!
Laura M says
IF YOU WERE HERE you would see my messy desk at work with a cool ice tea from lunch and YHL up on my computer.
Aimee C says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you would see my very messy office!
maggie says
if you were here….you’d see the huundreds of pairs of shoes i need to box up and mail to soles4souls for my latest shoe drive!!
Cait says
If you were here you would see my messy desk…
Julie says
If you were here…you’d see me on the couch with my laptop, a blanket, and a box of kleenex, trying to get over this dang cold.