***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.
H. says
IF YOU WERE HERE you would see me trying to detangle a necklace.
Megan Joyner says
IF YOU WERE HERE you’d see me sitting at my desk at work, but not really doing much work because I’m reading your blog! :)
Melanie A. says
if you were here (work), you would see a pretty messy office that needs some tidying up! :) however, if you were here (home), you would see a very small loft badly in need of smart storage solutions. that home depot gift card could help out a lot! thanks for the giveaway!
S. Scott says
IF YOU WERE HERE – you would see me busying working away on my computer, but taking a small break right now.
Jill says
If you were here….you’d see me making visits back and forth to my kitchen to indulge in my new fav treat, Trader Joes dark chocolate peanut butter cups. If you were here, I’d be willing to share ;)
Nathalie says
If you were here….
You would see me getting ready to frantically load my two toddlers in the car to get my oldest from school! Ahh!
Carrie says
IF YOU WERE HERE…. you would see me fighting sleep. So sleepy!
Paula says
If you were here – you would see me working in my newly outfitted home office. And by working I mean reading your blog.
Brianne says
If you were here – you would see my cubicle full of markers, art supplies, my sad orchid, and my $3 lamp that does more than brighten my day…. especially after I recover the shade.
Elsa says
IF YOU WERE HERE!….You would see me nervously watching the video monitor hoping my son eventually falls asleep for his nap!
Amanda S says
If you were here… You’d see me gawking at the clock on my work computer that reads 4:52pm(8 minutes til freedom!)
Christina says
If you were here… you’d see me (not so) patiently waiting for the workday to be over :)
Sarahrm says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you would see me eating cookie cake!
Danie says
IF YOU WERE HERE- you’d see me working on a Bioengineering grant. Which, I sarcastically assure you, is amazing.
Sarah says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
You’d see we’re in the beginning stages of completely furnishing the perfect beach getaway on a shoestring budget. We hope to make $32,000 when we sell the trailer in August/September!
Melissa Miller says
IF YOU WERE HERE…. You would see my computer desk, with my overly crowded cork board of the “I want to do’s”….
Kim says
If you were here…
You would see me enjoying an afternoon diet coke with my favorite (and only) puppy cuddled up on my lap.
Jacks says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you would see me reading your blog surrounded by a mess that needs to be cleaned up :)
Jenna says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you’d see me watching Dr. Oz while typing up fifth grade report cards! UGHHHH!!!
Dianna says
If you were here, you’d see us sending an email off to accept the counteroffer to buy our first house! (and my two year old running around like a lunatic)
Megan says
If you were her you’d see my 4 day old baby boy
Megan says
IF YOU WERE HERE….you’d see me at my desk not writing a report, rather reading blogs and checking FB!
Shana says
If you were here you would see our new front door and the mess in the foyer that accompanied the installation. We have some painting and floor tiling to fix before the project is complete.
Randi Huckaby says
“IF YOU WERE HERE” and…
BONUS QUESTION: you would see my dirt cubicle! I am trying to clean because I am getting a 2 screen desktop in the near future! With all the junk you will see my most prized possession…..a victor desk calculator topped with a small teal box frame holding a black and white photo of my son (who is clara’s age) when he was 4 weeks old yawning. love love
DJ says
If you were here- you would see me unpacking boxes from our move over the weekend.
Elizabeth B. says
If you were here … you’d see my kids begging me to jump on the couch!
Ellen says
if you were here… you’d see a sad sight. stuck in bed with baby #2 morning sickness, while baby #1 just wants mommy to get outta bed and play…
Anne says
If you were here, you’d see me curled in a comfy chair under a blankie, wishing I had Jen Lancaster’s new book to read!!!
Anna S. says
If you were here…you’d see me watching Friends, pup in lap, knitting an infinity scarf I will likely not get to wear until next year. Blasted Texas early Spring!
Amy says
If you were here, you’d see me sitting at my red desk.
Maggie D says
If you were here..
Dan says
If you were here…you could help me hang my shower curtain, and change out my door knobs from brass to brushed nickel. I sure could use the help!
Sara says
IF YOU WERE HERE
… you would see a tired mommy cuddling her worn out baby girl after a 2 months check up and some unfriendly vaccinations.
Kara says
If you were here – you would see me procrastinating, a skill I’m highly talented with! I’ll get out for that run any minute now.
hayley says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you would see the inside of my cubicle complete with 2 Jolly Rodger flags.
kariskari says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you’d see a rusty old swing that needs to be painted.
Caroline says
If you were here, you’d see me catching up on your blog after a loooong day at work. :)
Sarah Jane says
if you were here…you’d be able to help me remodel my kitchen…still going…its been months. *sigh*
You’d also be able to see my giant puppy play and run around the construction!
Maureen says
IF YOU WERE HERE! You would see my packing up our current house as we prepare to move into our new house!
Yanery says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you’d see the rice, beans, porkchops and tostones (fried plantains) I am cooking for dinner!
Leah K says
If You Were Here – you would see me flying home from Green Bay with a wicked hangover. Not a fun way to travel!
Julie Capps says
If you were here…you would be super annoyed at my dog that is barking like an idiot at the front door! ABBY,NO!
Grace Adkins says
IF YOU WERE HERE you would see my husbands messy office, the only room in the house that gets internet
SHERMI says
IF YOU WERE HERE– you would see me at the desk in my bedroom getting ready to work my 2nd job as answering service operator.
katherine oak-schiller says
if you were here… you would see sadly see the people’s court.
Rachel says
If you were here, you would see a giant pile of unfolded laundry.
Kellie says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
you’d see me trying to grab a few minutes of peace at work before heading home to chaos.
Kathleen says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you would see a lot of builder basic tan walls. I’m afraid of hanging things on my walls. I can’t ever get them to look like the pictures in my head!
Katy says
IF YOU WERE HERE: You’d see me playing with my dog, who’s home from the vet after a health scare!
Ashley Hind says
IF YOU WERE HERE – trying to clean out the future “big girl room” of all the random stuff (you know how it is).
Thanks.