*** This contest is now closed – see who won below!***
And this week’s random winner is… Stacy (who says “when I was little, I got the local radio dj’s autograph and thought I was so cool! Looking back, it is just funny how silly it was!”). Congrats Stacy!
We love us some Candice Olson (and still pinch ourselves that our faces share a webpage with her over on BenjaminMoore.com). So we sweet talked our way into a little Benjamin Moore / Candice Olson prize for you guys – including a signed copy of her latest book, Candice Olson Bedrooms. So once you’ve torn yourself away from petting her signature (not that we’d do that, ok we totally would) and are ready to put that Olson-spiration to use, Benjamin Moore’s gonna lend a hand with two gallons of their Aura paint, a 7-piece applicator kit, a $50 gift card, and your very own Candice Olson Design Picks fan deck. And if that’s not enough of a Candice fix for ya, you can enter to win a personal design consultation from her over on Benjamin Moore’s site.
- PRIZE: Two gallons of Aura paint, a 7-piece applicator kit, $50 gift card, a Candice Olson Design Picks fan deck and signed copy of Candice Olson Bedrooms courtesy of Benjamin Moore.
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “MOORE ME” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what other autograph have you snagged? Did you get your favorite band to sign an album cover? Or receive a signed letter from a big name public figure? Maybe you got a big novelty check signed by Ed McMahon? Or just a sweet crayon-drawing signed by a niece or nephew?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, Sept 12th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The United States & Canada (we couldn’t leave out Candice’s homeland!)
- 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 Benjamin Moore.
Aimee says
Moore Me!!
My best celebrity story doesn’t deal with an autograph. I next to Usher and Chili in 2002 when they were dating at an Italian restaurant in Mexico. Chili complimented me on my silver bracelet I had bought the day before. I kindly gave her directions on how to get to the little shop. I GAVE A CELEBRITY ADVICE ON WHERE TO BUY SOMETHING!! ;)
Annegirrl says
MOORE ME
I have never even seen a famous person in person let alone got an autograph from one.
Candace says
Moore Me!
I never get autographs, but I’m still not speaking to my sister after she met Jef from the Bachelorette at Target and didn’t get me his autograph(or at least a pic!)
maribel says
Moore Me….please oh please. I have a letter from Pres Bush and Laura Bush on official white house stationary. One can get letters of congrats for marriage, births if you go on the white house website and make a request. Its pretty cool we have one for my son’ birth
Nancy says
MOORE ME!!
Back in my teenage days, when I was a hockey groupie, I got the autographs of several NHL players.
Once I hit the powerball lottery, I plan to fly Mike Holmes in to fix my house and Candice Olson in to decorate. *Sigh* Until then, though, this gift from Benjamin Moore would be killer!
Lindsey S says
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I got my picture taken with Hillary Clinton while she was running for president and she signed my program :)
Rica C says
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Tricia A says
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Emily F. says
Moore me!! I have a poster signed by Alton Brown, my favorite foodie-nerd. Then there’s a Tom Izzo (Michigan State Basketball coach)signed basketball which I have, thankfully, finally gotten my husband to move from the living room to the basement.
Lynn says
MOORE ME! No signatures…but I did get a picture with Lead Singer of my fav band – Blue Rodeo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAyVqlZ1h3w&feature=related
Sam G says
MOORE ME! The only autographs we have are from Mickey, Minnie and gang from a visit to the World.
Chris says
Moore Me! ty :)
Tracy says
MOORE ME! I got Margot Timmins of the Cowboy Junkies to sign a set list I snagged off the stage after their concert. It’s pinned on my office bulletin board and I love it!
rohitha says
MOORE ME!!!
If design was a religion,Candice is like faith to me! I totally love her-This will be my very first autograph from the design diva
Rebecca says
Moore me!
I can’t think of a single autograph I’ve gotten! I must need to get out more ;).
Janet says
MOORE ME! I have a signed poster from Mike Doughty (and had my photo taken with him on the same night). Who’s that, you ask? Mike is the former lead singer of Soul Coughing, a band that split up in the 90’s. He’s been solo for quite some time, and I see him play whenever he comes to town, which is pretty much every year.
Stephanie says
MOORE ME!
I have a book full of autographs from as many Disney characters as I could track down on a family vacation to Florida! One of my favorite memories, fantastic keepsake!
Abby says
MOORE ME!
I got a ton of the Disney character’s to sign an autograph book on a trip to Disney World whenever I was younger. What childish fun!
NancyY says
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The first time my kid wrote his name on a valentine for me – pretty sweet!
Jenny C. says
MOORE ME!
My husband and I ran into Jack Hanna at Starbucks. We had coffee, chatted for a while, got an autograph. Nicest/smartest guy ever.
Somer says
MOORE ME! I got Kelle Hampton to sign my book this past Summer while she was in Michigan. If I had the pictures, I would send them because in one I’m totally crying, she’s holding my baby and Kelle is smiling. The next pic is me crying, I made Kelle laugh and the kid is just staring straight ahead like, “come on Mom, get it together.”
Beth says
Moore me! I don’t have any autographs! But love Candice!
Paige @ Little Nostalgia says
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All of my good celebrity stories don’t involve autographs. I used to work in radio, and when I was an intern I was in charge of a fan meet-and-greet with Fall Out Boy. Nicest guys ever! And this is funny: they were just as nervous to meet their fans as the fans were to meet them. It was right after they got famous, and they were so freaked out. It was adorable.
skye @ neathering our fest says
Moore Me! I have Whoopi Godlberg’s autograph from when she played in A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum on Broadway! :)
Jen says
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Don’t have any famous signatures, but do love the little cards my kids have signed over the years!
Mandy Y says
Moore Me!!!
No big name signatures… just local groups. :)
Tina Ferrell says
MOORE ME! I’m re-painting the interior of my house as we speak and could use some help! I have a book and a painting signed by my little brother (now 44). He’s not famous…well, unless you are a big history buff or unless you are his big sister. ;-) He’s a college professor and has writen many books. To top it all off he’s an amazing artist. I may be just a tad biased but I just couldn’t let this opportunity go by without bragging on him!!! Oh, and, yea, that Benjamin Moore/Candice Olsen thing had a little to do with it. She’s amazing!
Renee says
MOORE ME!!
I got a bunch of signatures at Warp Tour years ago but cant even remember what bands…my friend and I were choosen to serve them all lunch!
Kelley says
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I unwittingly got a signed picture of a past President who I did NOT support — it was a gag from my friends who know how much I would never want such a autograph. My roommate at the time supported that “other” political party, so she happily kept the signed pic on our fridge the four years we lived together, which always got a laugh out of visitors.
SaraH says
MOORE ME!
The Black Keys! Although, maybe it doesn’t count since we know the band and it was for a gift…
Dara Jarvis says
MOORE ME!
No autographs over here. Maybe I can get you guys to sign your book for me ;)
Amy says
MOORE ME!
The Rocket Summer! AHHHHHH <3 him.
Amy says
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The Classic Crime!
Ashley Draper says
MOORE ME!!!
I worked at an upscale Hotel for 3 years and saw quite a few celebrities(which the majority were not very pleasant), but never once asked for an autograph. Unless you count them signing the bill? If so, some of my favorites were Zac Efron, Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen, and Nicole Kidman. Ugh, I swear I’m not trying to drop names to be the cook kid. ha
Donna says
MOORE ME! I totally don’t want to brag, but I did get Goofy’s John Hancock.
Sarah D says
Moore me please! I’m a huge aura fan, but not as big a fan as I was at age 8 when I waited three hours for Amy Grant’s autograph. I was so excited and probably still have it somewhere – ha ha!
Lindsay says
Moore me!
No autographs, but Willie Nelson did wink at me during one of his concerts!
Shayna says
MOORE ME!
The only autographs I have are in signed copies of a few cookbooks.
taysha riggs says
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I used to write to celebrities all the time as a kid and most sent back a signed pic… Elizabeth Taylor, John Travolta, ALOT of soap stars but the BEST has to be a congratulatory card from President & Mrs. Obama in regards to our wedding. If you send them an invite their office sent back a congrats with their signatures. It’s framed in our apt!!
Caitlin says
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I don’t have one single autograph, so sad.
Audrey says
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Elisa says
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I don’t think we have any autographed items in our house… oo oo, I did get Brett Easton Ellis to sign his new book a few years back for my husband’s birthday. Conclusion? Book signings can be awkward with someone who wrote a book like American Psycho. Hah.
Pam says
MOORE ME! The only autograph I have been able to get it Penn and Teller when I saw them in Vegas
anne says
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Robin Meade from Cnn Headline News. I have her autograph as Miss Ohio and as HLN anchor. Helps that my mom was her singing teacher:)
Carrie says
Moore me, please!
I’m a nerd. I got Yo-Yo Ma to autograph a copy of a solo he performed.
Nicole says
MOORE ME!!
I have various signatures of authors, but not really anyone famous, lol.
caroline says
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I have a book signed by Nicole Krauss, one of my favorite authors :)
Laura says
MOORE ME! Preservation Hall Jazz Society….amazing. And they are so kind! Offered to make me po’boys if I saw them in NO. :)
Melissa says
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We enjoy skiing and biking. The celebrities in these sports are very accessible, if you go to their races, you could shake their hand. I have a signed poster from Caitlin Compton Gregg (USA 2010 olympic Nordic Skier) hanging in my office!
Beth says
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I don’t have any cool autographs, but I tried really hard to get New Kids on the Block because they were the coolest.