***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.
Jeanne says
FIFTH ME!!
I really can’t guess where I’ll be in 5 years.
Congratulations on your 5 year anniversary!
rachel l. says
FIFTH ME!
oh my goodness, in five years… i will have been married for 15 years, my kids will be 12, 9, 7 and 7. i will (finally) be a licensed architect, and i am hoping that my life is just more of the same goodness that it is right now…
Ann says
FIFTH ME! Oooh, the things I dream about. Lately I’m dreaming about adding on a sun room… Or re-doing our master bathroom… or building a new house! Hopefully there will be more kids in the mix, too!
Kristin says
FIFTH ME! In 5 years – let’s see. 2 more kids. Probably in a new home since my husband will have completed his PhD studies and we’ll move for the best job. Doing my child & family photography full-time instead of employed in the more-lucrative/more-soulkilling NYC media world.
Carol C says
Fifth me!
In five years I hope that there’s a grandbaby to cuddle, knit for, etc. We just made a big move, so by then we should be nicely settled in our community, with a lots more friends.
Chantal says
“FIFTH ME”
In 5 years my baby girl will hopefully have a baby sister or brother :)
Renee says
Fifth me! Same town and same house…adding to our family by one more would be peachy!
Mary says
FIFTH ME!
I go with the flow. I hope to still be happy, healthy and wanting for almost nothing in five years.
Michael Wurm, Jr says
FIFTH ME!
In five years … well, I’m not really sure where I’ll be. Hopefully on the verge of starting my own family, pursuing some new dreams, and just being happy. That’s really all I could as for.
Nicole Shields says
FIFTH ME!
In five years, I hope to be a work-from-home momma and a much better cook! :)
Lauren S. says
“FIFTH ME”
In five years I see myself living happily with the love of my life renovating and decorating our way through the apartments in our future multifamily house which we hope to purchase within the next year! We also hope to begin expanding our family in about five years :)!
Jocelyn says
FIFTH ME!!
Wow – what a giveaway! In five years I’ll have two teenagers – I see myself just trying to hang in there!
Sarah G says
FIFTH ME!!
In five years I hope to have two kiddos living it up in our current house, with a few DIY modifications. With a bit of luck, I will score a part-time job so that I can be a part-time stay at home mom but still maintain a professional/career side for my sanity.
Stephanie says
FIFTH ME!!
In five years I hope to be able to move out of our condo and buy a larger home to start a family in, all that really dependent on the housing market also. But I have high hopes and am hoping for the best.
Christina says
Fifth Me! So excited about this giveaway. I hope to have several kiddos, live debt-free with my hubby, and making the world a better place.
f.r. says
FIFTH ME! It’s amazing to think how much life changes in five years. Hoping we’ll have two little ones running around. We’ll definitely be out of our current house by that point, but no idea if we’ll be in the same area or in a different state.
Josee says
FIFTH ME! In five years I see myself healthy with my growing kids (my oldest will be a teenager!!!), my husband In a new home just enjoying this life!
Michelle says
FIFTH ME!!!
I can’t believe it but in 5 years my daughter will be 12. I can’t even imagine what life will be like then!
Emiley says
FIFTH ME! I see us having our second child and finally living in a home that we really put hearts into.
Ben says
Fifth Me! I see myself in a new city and a new job.
Isabel Linkenbach says
FIFTH ME!
In five years I hope to do exactly what you guys do every single day. Renovating an older house to make it an awesome home. I can’t wait.
Heather says
Fifth me!!
In five years, hope to have a little one added to our family :)
Crissy says
Fifth Me!
If I’m lucky in five years my fiance and I will be hearing the pitter patter of little feet in our home :)
Amanda says
FIFTH ME!
In five years, I see myself and my husband finishing up the list of projects we have for our century-old house in preps to sell it and move to the town we want our daughter (and future kids) to attend school.
Kristen says
FIFTH ME! Hopefully in my first house!
Rachael B says
Fifth me!
Hopefully I’ll have finished my MBA, had my third kid, received a promotion, and completed some awesome updates to my house!!!
eileen says
FIFTH ME!
In 5 years, I hope to have another child. Would love to be in the same house (with an extension!) and at the same job.
Kendra S says
FIFTH ME!!
In 5 years, I hope to own my own home and hopefully have started a family.
Stephanie says
FIFTH Me!
Hopefully, in the next five years, things will be pretty much the same except we’ll be in a new and improved house, unless we win the lottery – then we’ll be traveling the wold!
Kate says
Fifth me! I don’t know what I’ll be doing, but my kids will be in school!
Sarah says
FIFTH ME!!
In five years, I hope for our growing family to be enjoying life in our (soon to be renovated) bungalow.
Laura Ellis says
FIFTH ME!!
In five years, I will have 2 kids with my wonderful husband (we are currently 1/2 the way there.) We will be in our new house with my dad in the grandpa flat in back. And I will no longer be working in the traditional sense because my company will be up and making money.
Emiles says
FIFTH ME!!!
In five years I hope we’re enjoying all the fabulous freebies from this giveaway in our newly remodled farmhouse on a nice chunk of land. Oh and that a kid or two gets to be along for all that fun. :)
Emiles says
FIFTH ME!!!
In five years I hope we’re enjoying all the fabulous freebies from this giveaway in our newly remodled farmhouse on a nice chunk of land. Oh and that a kid or two gets to be along for all that fun. :)
Jamie M says
FIFTH ME!!!!
Tessa says
FIFTH ME! Hopefully in a bigger home with my fella and another pup.
Nikki McC says
FIFTH ME!
In five years I’d like to have one more kiddo (2 total) and a more permanent full-timeish job doing what I love! With more time and money to decorate!
Congrats of 5 years – you guys are my favs!
Brooklynne says
FIFTH ME!
In five years, I see me and my husband enjoying our “eventual” careers that we’ve been working towards for years. Perhaps a little one (or two), and spending lots of time doing volunteer work!
Jessica says
FIFTH ME!
I have no idea what five years from now will bring. Five years ago, I would have predicted my present to look very different than it does. At this point, I’m just holding on for the ride.
Kate says
FIFTH ME!!
In five years, I hope to be Dr. Kate, with a bouncing baby on my knee.
ga says
Fifth me!
Hoping to have settled in our lives and house that we just bought :-)
Hannah says
Fifth me! I see myself in the same old farmhouse that I love, married to my hubby with a third kiddo, and probably a few more chickens, too. :)
Lindsey says
FIFTH ME!!
Hubby and I are desperately hoping we’ll be able to move back to Colorado sometime in the next five years after almost a decade away. Love your blog!!
Lisa R. says
FIFTH ME!
Five years from now…hmm. I hope to have seen a little more of the world, have a kid or two, a house, a dog, and have a book published. Better get moving, I guess!
Melissa C says
FIFTH ME!
I hope to have another little one in five years!
Carol N. says
“FIFTH ME” In give years I will be retired (God willing) and doing volunteer work and spending all kinds of time doing fun projects around the house!
Maggie says
Fifth me!
I hope to be a home owner in five years and well on my way to DIY renovation victory.
christine says
FIFTH ME!!
Shea says
Fifth me!!
I like the idea that I have no idea where I’ll be in five years!
Bailey N. says
FIFTH ME!
In five years I hope to be married with a completed degree in biology!