A few years ago, our cousins took us into a fun home shop during a visit with them in Old Town Alexandria, VA called Red Barn Mercantile. The store had such a collected feeling of rustic weathered wares mixed with modern, often quirky, accessories and gifts – including a great selection of Dash & Albert rugs, which we’re always drawn to. So when they recently approached us to offer up a $500 gift card to anyone in the world, we couldn’t say yes fast enough. And they’re also giving 20% off to everyone with the code HOUSELOVE at checkout.
Please use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter (it might take a second to load, but it should eventually pop up below this paragraph). This giveaway is available worldwide, however please note that the discount code is only valid on US shipping.
Our last apartment was just a few blocks from Old Town Alexandria – I love to stop in to Red Barn and browse through all their goodies. I was there just a week or so ago and they had the most fabulous table settings!
Thanks for bringing us another great giveaway!
On an unrelated note, I was wondering what happened to the Blogroll tab? I was using it to discover a bunch of other wonderful blogs, but I can’t find it anymore.
Thanks,
Erin
So sorry, we clicked a button to turn that off last week (we’ve received a few complaints about it not being updated, linking to blogs that were inactive or that people didn’t like, etc). It has always been a challenge to keep that current, so we just disabled it for the time being. We noticed a lot of other blogs seem to have been phasing them out as well, so we’ll have to see where we end up :)
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Oooh what lovely items they have! Thank you for sharing!
That green rug has been on my wishlist for weeks! Love it!
Love how easy you guys make your giveaways! Some blogs make you like their facebook and share a link and all that, but yours is just the click of a button! I sooooo appreciate that!
I was going to comment saying the same thing. It is so great, easy and thoughtful!
Awesome giveaway… thanks so much for the opportunity!
I love Red Barn Mercantile! It’s a local favorite!
Oooh, we live so close to that shop. Next time you go there, stop by to visit us. Maybe we’ll have a project or two finished for you to check out!
Haha! Sounds like a plan.
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Woot, another worldwide raffle, great, I’m in!
My husband and I went to DC this summer and we met up with some of his friends. They suggested we head to Old Town, Alexandria & we did. We LOVED it there and this is a store we stumbled upon! So fun!!!
I’ve been wondering about your blogroll too!
I use these listings all the time on my favorite blogs, makes it so easy to get around the internet.
I’ll second the nod to your easy entry give a ways!! It’s nice not to have to jump thru hoops :)
Do you know when the discount code will expire? Looks like an awesome shop!
She didn’t give us an expiration date so we’re not sure. I’d guess it at least will be active for the next few weeks if that helps. Maybe she can drop in on this comment thread with more info!
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Leah, the discount goes through the month of February! We wanted to share some love!!
Thanks for the clarification Amy!
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This is a fabulous give away
Easily my favorite store in Old Town. Wish I still lived there. Amy is such a great lady!
Yes, I also want to chime in on the easy giveaway. I contacted one blogger last week because not only do I not belong to Facebook but after several unsuccessful attempts, I was unable to leave a comment either. I really wanted that giveaway, too:(!
Thanks for another worldwide giveaway! Australia thanks you :)
Of course! We love including you guys as much as we can! You should hear us beg each and every week (and squeal when certain companies can swing it!).
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OMG. Gorgeous everything! lol
I went to the website expecting cute items for super high prices, but I was wrong – the prices are so reasonable! Have already pinned some cute items!
I’m going to pretend that this is also red for heart awareness month. You did that on purpose riiiiight?? ;)
I’m due with a little boy close to y’all’s due date (and have a daughter exactly Clara’s age). He was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, which we are preparing for, so I’m seeing red everywhere!
Oh Kate, that’s so sweet! Sending you so much LOVE, straight from the heart. Red is a pretty awesome color, so I love that you’re seeing it everywhere :)
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I am going to DC in a few weeks. I will have to swing by.
So I just glanced at the name of the company and was fairly certain it was Red Barnacle! Clara has influenced me!!!
Hahahhahaah!
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OMG, me too! In fact, until I read your comment, I still believed it was Red Barnacle. Whoops! :)
So chuffed I finally tuned back in today after all the “away for the holidays” rush to get back in to gear! What a fab giveaway! There are a few shops like that in Australia, but you guys in the US certainly seem to be blessed with loads of cool decor shops. I’m off to have a look online at these guys! :) Thanks!
Sheree x0x
I love this one! Red Barn is in my ‘hood! I’m keeping fingers and toes crossed for this one.
I really like the rug selections. but would love an assortment of their word art pillows. “You are my sunshine” would be my first pick.
Thanks for giving all your readers a chance to win!
Love this store. Wish I lived closer. I’m going to have a blast on their website. Thanks for the heads up on a new shopping place.
This looks like a great shop!
Great little store!
Hi love you guys all the way from Australia! The giveaway says its international, but when I go to there website they say they dont ship internationally?
They don’t typically ship internationally, but configured things so that the winner of this prize could receive the gift no matter where on the globe they live! Isn’t that sweet of them? Unfortunately as we noted next down by the Rafflecopter box, “this giveaway is available worldwide, however please note that the discount code is only valid on US shipping.”
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Sherry, that is great thanks. Thank you for actually replying, Im slightly addicted to your blog but have never commented as I dont have much DIY stuff to add. Thank you for your informative and funny posts keep them coming!
You’re so sweet Melissa!
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Omg, did you make this giveaway just for me?! I love Red Barn Mercantile. I live overseas now, but moved here from Alexandria, VA (where we still own our home). Crossing all my fingers. And toes. Thanks!
Oh I really really hope I win this one! Been looking for a D+A rug, but it’s a little out of reach…
Hi, I live in NoVA and looooove RBM. Is the coupon code good for only online purchases or may I use it person? Thanks!
Good question! I’m not sure if they’ll honor it in person, but maybe if you call and ask they can tell you?
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Red Barn Mercantile was a favorite shop to browse when I was living in DC, and I definitely plan to check it out again when we move back next month (March!).
I like “Rafflecopter”,
good thing we don’t have to comment “Red Barn Mercantile” with Hash-tags or re-tweet their message or any other rules other websites uses as a condition to participating in the give-away draw.
i like your blog for keeping it true:))
Many thanks.
Amen, Mitch!
You guys! This makes me miss Alexandria so much! I loved popping into Red Barn on extended lunch breaks or on weekends. Now that we live back in Michigan I find myself wishing I’d done those things more. Thanks for doing such an awesome job featuring both large and small shops in your giveaways…even though I’ve yet to win one, I’ve found some awesome pieces at companies you’ve worked with!
You’re so sweet Victoria! It’s our pleasure :)
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They all are cool items and I would definitely like to thank you guys for giving this chance. It’s nothing short than superb giveaway.
I LOVE that store. My brother and sister in law live in Alexandria and it’s always a place I have to check out after having lunch at Restaurant Eve!
I’ve had this rug in a dark color in my shopping cart numerous times already. Love it!
Been away for a few days, what happened to the blogroll tab?
So sorry, we clicked a button to turn the blogroll off last week (we’ve received a few complaints about it not being updated, linking to blogs that were inactive or that people didn’t like, etc). It has always been a challenge to keep that current, so we just disabled it for the time being. We noticed a lot of other blogs seem to have been phasing them out as well, so we’ll have to see where we end up :)
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They sell your book! Fun note: my husband and I used Amazon’s universal registry when we got married and your book was one of the items we registered for. Sadly, we did not get it.
Aw, that’s so sweet!
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Has anyone else had a hard time entering the giveaway? I can’t seem to make it work today.
Boo! So sorry Parker! You’re the first person to say that, but I wonder if it’s some sort of glitch in your browser? Maybe try clearing your cache/cookies or using a different browser (internet explorer instead of firefox for example) or try on your smart phone?
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Hey Sherry & John, Thanks for the great coupon from Red Barn. I used it to buy a little somethin-somethin for my sister-in-law’s bridal shower. I picked one of the adorable ticking rugs that will look great in their kitchen, and then one of those completely darling and totally affordable match boxes (because the bride and groom to be met via a dating website of a similar name). I’m going to enjoy giving a gift that will fit their historical home along with sweet little nod to how they met.
Young House Love makes my day!
So glad!
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I love Red Barn Mercantile! We live a few blocks away and love popping in there to see what fun new things they have. Such a great giveaway!
I live in Alexandria and work just blocks away from Red Barn Mercantile. It is such a unique and fun store. Thanks for the great giveaway!
OMGOSH!! i just took a look at their shop, and now i know exactly what i want if i win the prize! *fingers crossed*
Great website! Lots of cute home goodies and the rugs look gorgeous!
My sister used to live in Alexandria. I checked out the Red Barn Web site, and they have some very nice items. Thank you for offering the giveaway. I also enjoy your blog.
Thanks so much for doing the giveaways! Do you guys usually post the winner somewhere?
Yes, we usually choose one on Thursday evenings and it’ll display in the Rafflecopter box (we try to remember to link back to it on Friday as a PS in the post as well).
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Winner, winner chicken dinner! Oh wow. Thank you so much! I can’t wait to go shopping. I need a new rug for my bedroom. That email really made my night (especially since I should be grading papers instead of playing around on pinterest)!
Congrats Melissa!
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Ahhhhh there is more than one of us in the world that enters these as “Melissa B”! Heartbreak! Congrats other Melissa B :)
Aw, next time other Melissa B :)
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LOL, I also entered as Melissa B… I just had a bit of a “moment”, getting all giddy and thinking of what I would use it for. I was about to pull a Zoolander and come strutting in here all, “thank you to all the little people”… then realized I probably would have received an email if it was actually me. Congrats Melissa B., name twin!! :-)
Oh man! Sorry about that Other Melissa B!
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Awwwww….I’d have been exactly the same way if it had been reversed! I got the email before I saw it on the blog.
(p.s. that was an awesome email to get!)