***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.
Kim says
“RICHMOND ME”
I don’t know anything about Richmond – but you’ve caught my interest! I’d love to explore this city and make it one of my favs!
Nicole says
RICHMOND ME!
And I really don’t know much about Richmond, but please don’t hold that against me! It must be a pretty awesome place if you live near it though!
Michael says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is the home of the country’s first Dinner Theater!
Gina W. says
Richmond Me! One of my favorite blogs resides there!
Shawn says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is the third largest city population wise in Virginia. Thanks Google.
Is there a way I can bribe you to win this? I’m in desperate need of a trip! haha I’ll let you come to dinner with me….. :)
Derek says
Richmond Me! I had a relative live there, that’s about all I know
McKinzie says
“Richmond Me” I’ve never been to Richmond or even Virginia but I do know that you guys live there and there are lots of great home shopping spots! Please Richmond Me!!
Chelsea says
The “Give me liberty or give me death speech” took place in Richmond Right? Hope so… Please RICHMOND ME it sounds fabulous and I have never been!
ALR says
RICHMOND ME! Would love to see beautiful Richmond.
Michelle Ross says
RICHMOND ME!!! I have family there I haven’t seen in years! I’d love to visit them and meet you guys too!!
Catherine says
RICHMOND ME! It’s the capital of Virginia.
Sarah S. says
Richmond Me! Richmond is the capital of Virginia!
Christine says
Richmond me! Please!!
The only thing I know about Richmond is that you guys love it!
This is an amazing giveaway- good job guys!!
Margaret W. says
RICHMOND ME! Having never been to Richmond, I don’t know much about it, except that there are fabulous places to shop. I learned that on your blog!
Jenny says
Richmond Me!
My favorite fact about Richmond is that it is the home of my brother’s family. My four nieces and nephews make it one of my favorite cities!
Megan says
Richmond Me!
You live there and love it.
I have an actuarial exam on that Wednesday before – this would be a great way to celebrate!
Sue says
Richmond me!!
Melanie says
RICHMOND ME! Fun fact – you live there!!
Danielle says
Richmond me~
I have an ex-boyfriend who went to college in Charlottesville which is close to Richmond and when I was a kid we went to Virgina Beach which not far from Richmond and I think we stopped there to look at some history site. I would LOVE to visit!
Sarah says
Richmond Me! I don’t know much about Richmond, except that it looks lovely!
Chelsea says
RICHMOND ME!
The only thing I know about Richmond is that you guys live there, but I would love to visit.
Robyn says
Richmond Me!
It has a lot of history and looks like an awesome hometown!
Jessica Duran says
RICHMOND ME!!
Richmond has a humid subtropical climate :) Hopefully i get to visit there and see
thanks for the chance :)
Rachel A says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it’s where you live…and that’s it.
Clayton L says
Richmond Me!!
I know its the capital and it has awesome rivers.
Heidi N.L. says
RICHMOND ME!!
Richmond is the Capitol of VA, of course!! Also, Nov. 8 is my birthday and I would love to spend it in Richmond!
Jackie says
RICHMOND ME!!
I don’t know much about it, but I’d love to come visit and learn more!
Addie says
RICHMOND ME! Ah this might be the most exciting give away ever! I don’t know much about Richmond except that is where you guys live. And obviously it’s beautiful based on John’s morning run pictures! It’s where I want to be Nov 8-11 (my bday and our anniversary just so happens to be. at that time so would be a great bday and anniversary present wink wink!)
Jessica says
RICHMOND ME,
Capital of Virginia and I always misspell it! Back to 1st grade I go!
Sarah W. says
RICHMOND ME!
I would love to finally add Richmond, VA to my list of places I have been!
Carolyn B says
RICHMOND ME! I know I always wondered why it wasn’t called East Virginia (to make a matched set like the Dakotas).
Beth S says
RICHMOND ME!!
Ellen says
RICHMOND ME! I know you live there, and it would be fun to find out more!
Allison says
Richmond Me!
Looking for a future place to live and Richmond might be the spot for my husband and I!!
Laurissa says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that it’s a place where my favorite DIYers live and that I’d oh-so-love to visit!
Janet says
RICHMOND ME!!! I know that Richmond is in VA, thats about it.
Katie says
RICHMOND ME!
I know John, Sherry, Clara and Burger live there!
LISA says
Richmond Me!!! Fact- Richmond, VA is now on the top of my places to see list because you have hyped it up so much, ha ha! (That’s a fact, right??) I really hope to see you guys in your hometown! :)
Brooke says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond is the site of Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech! (Love that 8th grade history!)
Rebecca says
Richmond me! It’s where you live! :)
Jo says
Richmond me!!! I know know much about it but would DIE if I won this trip…. BEST give away ever!!!!!
Francine says
RICHMOND ME!
The average annual snowfall in Richmond, Virginia is a whopping 15 inches! (Not bad compared to 42 inches of rain per year). I can imagine a light dusting of snow on the city would look magical from The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing. So LET IT SNOW for R*Home For The Holidays Nov 8-11. Fingers crossed ;-)
Adrienne says
RICHMOND ME!!
Melissa says
Richmond Me! I don’t really know any cool facts about Richmond other than the fact that you guys live there, so it must be top notch!
Kate says
Richmond Me!!! I’ve never been, but it must be great if you guys call it home.
Amanda says
RICHMOND ME!
All I know about the place is that it’s the home of my favorite bloggers! Does kissing up help? lol
Catherine says
Richmond Me! I just know that you guys live there and I want to visit your hood!
Andrea says
RICHMOND ME!I love your blog and would LOVE to visit your hometown. Haven’t ever been!
Sarah D says
RICHMOND ME!
Fact: John and Sherry live in Richmond and I WILL get to meet them someday!
Valerie says
RICHMOND ME! I only know about Richmond what you have shared with us!