***THIS GIVEAWAY HAS REACHED ITS 10,000 ENTRY CAP AND IS NOW CLOSED – SEE WHO WON BELOW!***
And our VERY lucky winner this week is… Hallie (who knows that Belle Isle was once a fishing village for the Powhatan Indians – something even we hadn’t heard). Congrats – and see you in a few weeks!
We’re spending today with the family for the holiday, but we had to drop in with our big giveaway for you guys. See, when we found out we’d be speaking at this year’s R.Home for the Holidays event on November 8th (which we’ve gone to for the past four years for fun, so it’s really crazy to think that we’ll be speakers) a hair-brained idea popped into my head: what if we gave away a trip to Richmond? And when I mentioned it to the kind folks at Richmond Magazine (the hosts of the event), they not only didn’t call me crazy – they said “let’s do it!” So with their help and the generous support of Visit Richmond VA, my hair-brained idea is coming to life (insert evil cackle here). And it’s bigger and better than I ever guessed it could be. That’s right, someone is about to get hooked up.
The prize includes round-trip airfare from anywhere in the continental United States (arriving Thursday, Nov 8 and departing Sunday, Nov 11) and car rental for the length of your stay – all courtesy of Visit Richmond VA. While you’re here, you’ll be put up for three nights in Richmond’s most iconic and stately hotel – The Jefferson.
And of course, Richmond Magazine is giving you tickets to (sold out!) R.Home for the Holidays on Thursday night where we’ll be speaking and doing a book signing (psst- it has now sold out so we’re working on a free Richmond signing that we’ll share as soon as it’s finalized for any interested locals).
As for what else you can do while you’re here… what about a $100 gift card to one of our favorite restaurants? The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing overlooks the city and is actually the spot where Sherry and I celebrated finding out she was pregnant with Clara.
And since you can’t come to our town and not hit up some of our favorite stores, we’ve wrangled $100 gift cards from four of our favorite spots: La Difference, Mongrel, Quirk Gallery and the consignment store trio of Clover (kids), Clementine (adults) and Ashby (teens).
Plus, Richmond Magazine and Visit Richmond VA are tossing in a bunch of passes to various Richmond must-dos, like the Chihuly glass exhibit at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (one of our favorites!) and a Real Richmond Food Tour that’ll give you a taste of several local restaurants in one night.
- PRIZE: As described above: a round-trip flight to Richmond for two people plus a car rental from Visit Richmond VA, a three night stay at The Jefferson Hotel, tickets to R.Home for the Holidays, $100 each to The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing, La Difference, Mongrel, Quirk Gallery, and Clover / Clementine / Ashby.
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “RICHMOND ME” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … one fact you know about Richmond. Did you know that it’s known as The River City? Or that it was recently named The Best River Town In America by Outdoor magazine? Or that it’s where Spielberg’s new Lincoln movie was filmed? Or just that it’s the capital of Virginia and where we live?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, October 10th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- ELIGIBILITY: Flights from the lower 48 United States only, must be 18 or older, tickets must be booked by October 15th. See more guidelines here. (*we really tried to get this to work as an international prize, so sorry that it couldn’t happen – maybe next year!)
- 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 the Richmond Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, The Jefferson Hotel, Richmond Magazine, R.Home Magazine, , La Difference, Mongrel.
Laurie says
RICHMOND ME!
It’s the setting of some of my favorite novels with the main character named Kay Scarpetta by Patricia Cornwell. We love these novels so much, we have a sweet beagle named Kay for her! We drive THRU Richmond often as a neighbor to your north (DC area), would love an excuse to stay and PLAY! Great contest and thanks!
caseyj610 says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much about Richmond, other than it being VA’s capital and home to a scenic river! I’d love to learn more and meet you all!
Lindsay says
Richmond me!
I’ve never been but would love to go :)
Katie says
RICHMOND ME!
Don’t know anything about Richmond, but would love to visit!
Brittany G says
Richmond me! The one fact I know about Richmond is that you guys live there! And it looks like a beautiful place to visit! :-)
Jane B says
RICHMOND ME!
LEt’s just say it’s the capital of the most engaging, creative and fun DIY couple.
becca says
RICHMOND ME! I know that you live there and my husband and I have driven past there several times! Would love to visit…especially for this amazing reason!
Carlee W says
Richmond Me! Only things I know about Richmond are its the capital of Virginia and you live there. I’d LOVE to come find out more :)
Jennifer (iffles) says
RICHMOND ME!
Here’s what I know about Richmond: You guys live there. Maybe I need to head out there to learn more!
TM90 says
RICHMOND ME!
Jaime says
Richmond me! Take me to the River City!
michelle stanley says
Richmond me! I know nothing about Richmond, so that means I need to come and learn!
Stephen says
Richmond me!
Despite growing up in Northern VA my whole life, I have not spent much time in Richmond, but I know the basics….like it is the Capitol and you guys live there. :) Would love to get to know it better! :)
kristen says
RICHMOND ME! Everything I know about Richmond I learned from YHL, so I think it’s time I check it out myself. :)
kim says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it’s the capital of Virginia.
Jennifer says
RICHMOND ME!!
Richmond was also the capital of the Confederacy!
Nikki says
RICHMOND ME!
Please! :-)
Alyssa says
Richmond Me! I think there is an Edgar Allan Poe museum in Richmond!
Whitney J says
Richmond Me! I know Richmond is the capital of Virginia, but I’d love to come and find out more!
Cindy Roberts says
Richmond Me! My daughter and 3 beautiful grandchildren live in the Richmond area. My daughter has been a follower of you for a long time and went to the show last year. Her husband agreed to go with her because I am in Florida. I have had a wonderful tour of Richmond including the Confederate Museum. Richmond was actually the second Capitol as Williamsburg was the first.
Nichole says
RICHMOND ME!
I just know it’s the capital and that you guys live there and make it look like a really great place to hang out.
Courtney Madden says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond has been going green since before it was cool. Union Passenger Railway in Richmond was the first successful electric street railway transit agency. :)
Tracy says
RICHMOND ME! Little-known fact — my husband interviewed for a job there and ever since I’ve started reading your blog I’ve wished that opportunity had panned out. It looks like a great city!
Sarah Wegner says
“Richmond Me”
Sherry says
RICHMOND ME!!! I know that ya’ll live in Richmond and it’s a beautiful place!
NinaE {ninasquared} says
Richmond Me!
Being a Georgia girl, I wish I could say I knew more. But Richmond = The Petersiks in my book!
Nancy S says
RICHMOND ME!
Did you know Ohio (where I’m from) & Virginia share the same state bird – the Cardinal?
:)
Jenn Wiley says
RICHMOND ME!
All I know about Richmond is after reading your blog, I want to spend an entire day house shopping! Exepcially at the lighting place you guys frequent!
Jermaine D. says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t think I know a fact about Richmond yet, but I’d love to learn!
Melissa says
Richmond me! I know it looks like an awesome city…very outdoorsy like Seattle where I live!
Audrey says
RICHMOND ME
I’m guilty of only knowing Richmond because y’all live there….
Jess says
RICHMOND ME
I know that Richmond’s the capitol of the Commonwealth (not state!) of Virginia. I also know that Richmond’s where the lovely woman who once leased my horse kept him. :)
Kristen N says
Richmond me!!!
all i know about Richmond is that it is in Virginia.. :)
Adrianne says
Richmond me, please! I know the Bizarre Bazaar goes on in Richmond. My brother has a stand every year!
Brittaney says
RICHMOND ME!
I know nothing about Richmond so you should send me down!
Liz says
Richmond Me! The only thing I know about Richmond is that it’s the capital (and you live there). I’d love to visit and find out more!
Christy says
RICHMOND ME! All I know is what I’ve heard from you guys… And sounds like its pretty awesome.
Claire says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond’s full of US history, and I’d love to learn more!
Kristin says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond was the city my boyfriend lived in when we first started dating 3 years ago. I loved coming from Dallas to visit him and exploring the city!
Kim says
RICHMOND ME!
Amanda says
RICHMOND ME.
(Please)
I don’t know anything about the city. But if you pick me, I promise to learn at at least one thing.
Maybe two.
Teresa says
Richmond me!
It’s where you live!!
Jessica Powell says
RICHMOND ME :) It’s the birthplace of younghouselove.com!!!
Stacey O'Brien says
RICHMOND ME!!
I don’t really know anything about Richmond, but would love to visit and find out more!!
Amanda says
Richmond Me!
I don’t know much about Richmond other than you guys live there and there seems to be a lot of cool stuff going on there!
Emily says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond was the capitol of the Confederacy and that my in-laws live there.
Ashley says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it’s where your little Clara was born! :)
Rosemarie says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. It is an independent city and not part of any county. Via Wikipedia lol!
Amber says
Richmond Me! U of Richmond’s mascot is a spider.
Jessica says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Cary Street has lots of cute restaurants and shops :)