***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.
Jennifer says
RICHMOND ME!
Um, I know it’s the capitol of Virginia…and supposedly a pretty cool town!
Tammy says
RICHMOND ME!
Susan M. says
Richmond Me!
The world record for the longest gum wrapper chain record belongs to a man from Virginia Beach. Gary Duschle’s creation stretches 8.13-miles, nearly one quarter of the 38-mile shoreline along Virginia Beach.
Jennifer says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond is where my family is from, where my husband and I are building our dream home as a modern spin on 1920s Ginter Park, and where my great grandfather was the President of Etchison Hat Company.
Mari Woodsome says
RICHMOND ME!!
Richmond is home to VCU which has a top 10 art school and a top notch nursing program. Would love this trip :)
Colleen says
Richmond me!
Bonus about richmond: my best friend from elementary school lives there, but sadly I’ve never been there! Need to change that!
Joel says
Richmond Me!
Erin G. says
RICHMOND ME!!! All I really know is that the best blog is written by two really awesome DIYers ;)from Richmond, Virginia!
Elyss says
RICHMOND ME!
Fun fact: I’ve never been there!
Hannah says
Richmond me! I know YOU live there!
Rachel Hennessey says
RICHMOND ME!!!! Did you know? Virginia is the internet capital of the world….perfect for bloggers :)
Leah Frie says
RICHMOND ME!!
I was just in Virginia for a wedding this past weekend & was so bummed we couldn’t make a pitstop to Richmond!!
Stacey says
RICHMOND ME!
The Carrytown district of Richmond is home to the historic Byrd Theater, which I visited while my bff was attending VCU. I always remember it, not only for it’s beautiful architecture, but because my maiden name is Byrd ;)
Mary says
Richmind Me!!!
I know it’s where you guys live and I’ve driven (well, been driven) through it. And it looks like a pretty cool city, so I hope I win!
Jacki says
Richmond Me! I know that Richmond is the capitol of my husband’s favorite state and it would be sooo cool to surprise him with a trip there!
Kristen says
Richmond me!!!
It is the capital of Virgina and far away from Oregon (which is where I live!)
Whitney says
RICHMOND ME!! It’s where I really want to be the 8-11th!!!
mary says
RICHMOND ME!!! there’s a rose named after Richmond :)
Angie says
Richmond me!
Melissa says
Richmond Me! Its in Virginia (lame, I know- see how bad I need to explore it??)
Melissa says
RICHMOND ME!!! Woot woot!
Stephanie S says
Richmond ME!
I love the 804! I would use my winning to fly my twin sister in to visit!
Brianne Shively says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!! Pleeeease :)
I know that Richmond is the home to my favorite blogging family!
A Long Far View says
Richmond me! My cousins live there! (also you guys :) )
Sara W. says
RICHMOND ME!!!
Richmond was named Richmond because the view of the James River was very similar to the view of the Thames River at Richmond Hill outside of London.
Amy says
RICHMOND ME!! I don’t know too much about Richmond, but I know I’m jealous when you post pictures of the fun activities you do around the city.
Cortney s says
RICHMOND ME!
I love Virginia but have never been to Richmond. And actually don’t know much about it so pick me!
Corrie Moncrief says
Richmond Me! Richmond is the capital of Virginia and is where my husband’s great-grandparents were from!
Nickea says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it is a place I have never visited!!
Annie G. says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond seems beautiful! Would love to visit.
Alyssa says
Richmond Me!
Please!! :)
Matina says
Richmond me!
I just read it’s not part of any VA county…
peggy says
RICHMOND ME!!!
All I know if that its a historic town and home of YHL!
Cori says
Richmond me! Even though I am a fellow Common-wealther, I admit I cheated, but found a fun fact about the Jefferson Hotel – they kept alligators in marble pools in the Palm Court of The Jefferson Hotel until 1948. That’s a decorating element that I hope does not make a resurgence…of course, unless they’re ceramic.
peggy says
richmond me!
Ashley Wilson says
Richmond ME! Of course the most amazing bloggers live there, thats about all that I know about Richmond, VA. Would LOVE to learn more.
Nikkidd says
RICHMOND ME!
Holy crap! That’s one awesome giveaway.
I don’t really know much about Richmond other than it’s in Virginia and likely warmer than Chicago, particularly in November. ;)
Angela says
RICHMOND ME! One fact I know about Richmond is that the University of Richmond was named a “Best Value” college by several of the respected rating agencies. Go Spiders!
Brittany says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it’s where you guys live and looks like a fun place to be outdoorsy!
katie says
RICHMOND ME!
I only know that its nickname is RVA? I think…
Heather R. says
Richmond Me!!
The only thing I know about Richmond is that I want to come there to meet you! Pretty please?
Aubrey Archuleta says
Richmond me!! I don’t know nufin but 2 awesome bloggers that live there :)
Ashley says
Richmond ME! Isn’t it like one of the most tattooed cities in the US? (I have no idea how I know that…)
Marissa Martin says
RICHMOND ME! The only thing I know about Richmond…is that both you and my husband’s aunt and uncle live there. And that it is the state capital. Sounds like I need an educational trip!
Lois says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about Richmond, but I’d love to visit and learn about it!
Laurel says
RICHMOND ME!
It’s one of my favorite cities on the planet – fabulous food, architecture, culture, history, and people!!
I’m usually not a “wish upon a star”/get up false hopes kind of person, but I want to win this giveaway so badly I lost sleep over it last night and have knots in my stomach as I type this comment! Keeping my fingers crossed!
JoLyn says
RICHMOND ME!!
I would love to visit, only know what you write about it.
Colleen says
Richmond Me!
The only thing I know about Richmond, is you guys live there! Would love to learn more.
Suzy says
Richmond me! I know it looks like a lovely place to live and I would love to visit!! Love your blog so much!!
Katie says
Richmond me!!
Have a great day off! I’m still working this Columbus Day! I don’t know much about Richmond, just that’s where you live!