***This giveaway has reached our cap of 10,000 entries and is now closed. See who won below!***
It took you guys just a little under 6 hours to push this blogiversary giveaway to its 10,000 entry cap, so we’re here with an earlier-than-usual update on our randomly selected winner. That lucky person is… Britta (who’s currently living in baby/preschooler world so she hopes in five years she won’t “have to deal with someone else’s poop on a daily basis and to be able to sleep through the night!”). Congrats Britta!
For every blogiversary we try to do something special for that week’s giveaway. And this year we ran with the five theme and snagged five different $500 prizes for one lucky winner from a few of our favorite places: FLOR, HomeGoods, Joss & Main, Shades of Light and Z Gallerie. Which means someone’s gonna get a grant total of $2,500 to spend in celebration of our big five year blogiversary.
The five generous folks who are each giving away $500 aren’t just places we love, but also places that hold a special place in the our blog’s history (and future). In addition to being one of our first and most longstanding sponsors, Z Gallerie has dished out prizes for a blogiversary before – and was our first ever giveaway to break the 1,000 entry mark.
Richmond-based Shades of Light (also a long-time sponsor) has found their way into our home on several occasions (their local outlet makes us crazy). Plus we’ve got an exciting announcement about them that we’ll be sharing soon (secrets, secrets, are no fun).
Joss & Main is a newer favorite of ours, and they’ve invited us twice to curate sale collections on their site…. so we’ll always be grateful to them for making us feel like real designers – even if only for a brief time. Haha.
While HomeGoods seems to find their way onto our blog pretty often (like a $500 giveaway for you guys last week), one of our favorite instances was when they helped us makeover a local family’s living areas for them a while back.
And last but not least is FLOR, whose catalogs is one of our favorites to get in the mail. But more importantly, they’re gonna play an important role in our upcoming book tour. More details on that next week!
- PRIZE: $500 gift cards to FLOR, HomeGoods, Joss & Main, Shades of Light and Z Gallerie (totaling $2,500!)
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “FIFTH ME” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … where you see yourself in five years. We always say we have no clue where we’ll be down the road but it’s always fun to imagine, right? How might your family be different or have grown? Will you be in a new home or a new city? Will you have the same job?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, Sept 26th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The United States (although we do try to wrangle as many international giveaways as possible)
- 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 FLOR, HomeGoods, Joss & Main, Shades of Light and Z Gallerie.
Ciara says
FIFTH ME!
My husband and I are currently trying to buy a house, so hopefully in five years we will be in a nice starter home, and possibly with a baby on the way! :-)
Kait says
FIFTH ME!
Kelsy W. says
FIFTH ME! In 5 years I see…a new home, a baby or two, a happy marriage, and opening my own business. Maybe that is a lot to do, but a girl can dream :)
Louisem says
Fifth Me!
A child and enjoyable balance of career and home.
Laura Beth says
Fifth Me!! In five years we’ll have 2 more kids, a new bigger home, and I’ll be working part time.
Christie says
FIFTH ME!
In 5 years, I will have finished my Ph.D., have a great college professor job, hopefully have kids by then, and will be living who knows where :) Exciting!
Lauren says
Fifth me!
I hope I’m done with grad school with a new job and living in a single home!
Danielle says
FIFTH ME!
Taylor says
FIFTH ME!
In five years… I hope to have one (or two) more kids, have a new (to us) home, & be more financially stable.
Adira benklifa says
Fifth me!
At 40 w 4 kids 7-15 I have decided to go back to school to be an art teacher so in 5 years I would like to be running a fun, productive class room! Wish me luck!
madeline says
FIFTH ME! In five years I hope to have my book published. It’s always been a dream of mine, and it’s so great to see the two of you go through this process. Congratulations!
Tabitha says
FIFTH ME!
Ooooh, I would love to have 2 kid in the next 5 years. A brand new kitchen would be lovely too!
Laura says
FIFTH ME… In five years I will be married, starting a family and hopefully in a new home!!
Kat says
FIFTH ME!!
Five years from now I hope to be a stay at home mom!
Jenn V. says
Fifth me! In five years, I will hopefully be celebrating ten (whoa!) years at my job as a firefighter, and playing with my five-year-old kid who is currently due in 4 months! =)
jen says
FIFTH ME! And congrats on five years!
In five years, my bun in the oven will be almost five and hopefully by then we’ll be upgrading to a larger home!
Merideth says
“FIFTH ME” I see myself in WISCONSIN!
Jessie says
FIFTH ME!!
In 5 years I hope to see my family with 5 members instead of 4 and a house that is getting a more homey feel ;)
Amber says
Fifth me!
In five years I’ll be in grad school, for sure, but there’s no telling what else will be going on!
Brooke says
FIFTH ME! First Happy 5th Anniversary!! So very exciting and y’all should be very proud of yourselves! You do an amazing job.
In five years, who knows..but I hope it’s married to my current bf (the best guy!) and we’re all settled into our first home together. (It would be nice to finally use all of your tutorials on my own house and not a rental or my folks = )
Jill says
FIFTH ME!
In five years I see myself enjoying time with my family…my son will be 11 and my daughter will be 8. Yikes. My husband will finally be done with his masters and back working full-time. Maybe we’ll be living in the same house, but hopefully it will have a finished basement. Yes, and maybe the yard will have a nice fence with some lush landscaping…and maybe I’ll be working part-time from home…
Laura says
Fifth Me!!!
In 5 years, my husband and I will hopefully be all settled into the house we are in the process of buying now, finished with a big kitchen renovation, cause this house we are buying needs a major kitchen overhaul (sailboat tiles, need I say more!)and hopefully welcoming a first child into our lives.
Christine says
FIFTH ME! In 5 years I see myself living in our new condo we just bought and having a family!
pri says
FIFTH ME!
In 5 years I would like to have progressed a lot in my career!
Andrea says
Fifth ME! Larger house and new family members :)
Joanna says
FIFTH ME!
Tricia says
Fifth me!!
In five years I hope to add another baby to the family, hopefully leave the day job to pursue a career in furniture restoration, and living closer to the water.
Virginia says
FIFTH ME !
I am hoping to be in a different city. Same job (graphic designer); mayyyyybe different company, but mostly I would just like to be in a different city for the experience of living elsewhere.
Ryan Elizabeth says
FIFTH ME!
In 5 years i hope to be married and have atleast 1 baby.
Mary says
Fifth me!!! In five years, I plan to be a married work-at-home mom with a couple kids living in a home filled with love!
Kate says
FIFTH ME!
In five years I have no idea but most likely in a new (to us) house, a new town, with a new babe, and some chickens.
Stacy says
FIFTH ME!
I hope to be complete with all my DIY projects in my current house, looking to updgrade to a new house.
I hope that my then teenage boys will make good choices and set examples for each other and their peers based on what I have taught them.
Sarah says
FIFTH ME! In 5 years, i think i may have a child (or two, if i get my wish of twins!)
Katie G says
FIFTH ME! And really, I have no clue! Hopefully we’ll be in a house by then!
Ali says
FIFTH ME!!
In five years I see myself having my own party planning business and beginning a family. I am a recent college grad so a lot will be changing for me! Thank you for the opportunity and congrats on the big 5 year blogiversary!
Robyn says
Fifth me!
In five years, I hope to have finally had time to hang things on the walls!
Michelle says
FIFTH ME
In 5 years I will have at least two children and be happy.
Sally says
Fifth Me!!
5 years from now…hmmm…I think me and the hubs and the 3 kiddos will move from Nashville, TN to Denver, CO to finally live near some family. We’ll go from owning a really cute (I love Nashville architecture) home to probably renting a home, but I’ll make it my own somehow. Your blog will still be inspiring me!! No new kiddos (I just popped out the 3rd and final one 5 months ago), but maybe we’ll have a dog (picturing a cute, scruffy one named after my favorite artist, Modigliani). I will have finally had the guts to venture into the world of using a saw – they terrify me, but oh…the things you can do! :)
Anna says
Please Fifth ME!!
We purchased a 1953 brick ranch 2 months ago…so in 5 years I see myself going “has it really been 5 years and why did it take me so long to get everything done”.
Pick me…every room in my home has a need. I love your sponsors and would love to win the gift certificates. I discovered Shades of Light from your blog and have found a beautiful light fixture I need for my foyer.
Congrats on 5 years!! Love your blog.
DJ says
Fifth me!
We moved this year, so in five years I hope to be completely unpacked!
Kaylee says
fifth me!
well, i just bought a house, so hopefully i’ll still be here five years from now!
Megan Flynn says
Fifth me.
5 years – same house, but now furnished :)
Jessica says
FIFTH ME!
In 5 years??? Will probably be in the same house, but have a little one added to our family. We are currently in the process of adopting our first child.
Chris Dunagan says
FIFTH ME!
In five years, I see myself with a couple more children (we’re at 3 currently), living in the house we bought a couple years ago and continuing to make updates and additions as time and budget allows.
Thanks for blogging and providing inspiration. You’re doing a great thing!
Nicole says
FIFTH ME!
5 years from now……hoping to have our new home personalized and painted to our taste. And hopefully have a sibling for our son to grow up with! :)
Jill Z. says
FIFTH ME!
Oh man, I have no idea where I’ll be in 5 years. Of course that terrifies me (I’m a planner!) but I’m trying to learn to see it as an adventure :)
Clare M says
FIFTH ME!!!
In 5 years, I woulnd’t be at all surprised if I find myself in a new city and a new job. I’m a wanderlust…I would be shocked if I’m still in the same job-I don’t hate it, but I’m not one to stick around for a long time.
Laura says
FIFTH ME! In five years, I’ll be celebrating five years of marriage and home ownership!
Molly says
FIFTH ME!
In five years, we’ll hopefully have at least one new addition to our family–if not two. Ahh, growing up!
Liz says
FIFTH ME! In 5 years, I’d like to be a momma again. My son will be 7 and in the 1st grade. Is that possible?! I’d also like to be living on the West Coast.