***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
Random.org has surprised us this week and selected a male winner for the first time in foreverrrrrrr (shocking, we know). His name is… Thomas (and he’s looking forward to time off this holiday season). Congrats dude! (Congrats buddy? Congrats fella? I dunno, I’m so used to saying “Congrats ladies” I’m kinda at a loss).
One of our favorite things to give are custom house portraits (we’ve actually purchased two for my parents in the last year – and even bought one for ourselves). So as we enter the giving-est time of the year, we figured it would be fitting to give one of you the gift of a house portrait too. We recently discovered Rebekka Seale’s too-charming-for-words illustrations (Sherry’s ridiculously smitten), so wrangling her for a giveaway was at the top of our holiday to-do list. Happily, Rebekka was game. So she’s here to offer up a gift certificate for a custom house portrait along with the winner’s choice of any art print from her Etsy shop. Feel free to keep them for yourself, or wrap ’em up and put them under the tree for someone else. Note: Rebekka’s all full on house portrait orders until after Christmas, which is why she’s doling out a gift card for one, which can be redeemed after the holidays.
- PRIZE: A gift certificate for a custom house portrait along with your choice of any art print (up to $17 in value) from Rebekka Seale
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “SEALE ME!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what are you most looking forward to giving this holiday season? Holiday cookies? The perfect sweater? Homemade crafts? Shearling dog boots (they actually make those)? Feel free to conceal the name of your recipient or talk in code, since we obviously don’t want you to give anything away too soon!
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, December 7th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: Anywhere in the world!
- DISCOUNT: Get 10% off on all orders placed through December 31, 2011 with the code YHL123
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners 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 Rebekka Seale.
Erin C says
Seale Me! Practical gifts this year, which isnt as much fun but always necessary!
Wendy M. says
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Lauren says
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Lindsay Ratcliffe says
SEALE ME! I can’t wait to give my nieces and nephew a homemade growth chart from their favorite (and only) auntie!!
Louisa T. says
Seale me! This year we have decided to take a family vacation (just the five of us) instead of going crazy with gifts. We’ll be leaving on a 9-day cruise on Dec 23rd! So no surprises this year but still LOTS of fun!
Kate P. says
SEALE ME! I am most looking forward to giving my husband his French Press coffee maker! He’s been dying to get one.
Aimee says
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We’re giving one meaningful thought out gift to each immediate family member, with a “stocking stuffer” of a (small) donation to a charity in their honor! They get a gift that means something to them, and they get something that gives back! I’m enjoying this Christmas much more than focusing on how much STUFF I can find/give to people. Bringing the real meaning of the season back :)
jennifer says
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Amy says
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Looking forward to my daughter’s first Christmas where she is actually starting to get what’s going on and join in the fun!
Denny says
SEALE ME! Like you, I’m looking forward to sharing in the wonder of Christmas with my 20 month old! He’s cuckoo for Christmas lights!
Christa says
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I can’t wait to give my kids a fish tank. They have been wanting a fish since this summer. They will be soooo surprised!
Karen F says
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I am looking forward to seeing my 4 and 2 year old daughters enjoying the magic of the Christmas season.
Tara says
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I am most looking forward to going home for the holidays! I recently moved from Nebraska to California, and I miss my family…plus, warm weather in December is just WRONG, so I’ll be excited to see the snow, too.
The house portraits are so awesome! I live in an apartment, so it’d be an awesome gift for my parents :)
ESBlondie says
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Lindsay Mann says
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I am most excited to see my family in Arizona this Christmas – especially because I will be able to spend a whole week there!
Ella says
SEALE ME!! This is the first Christmas my 2-year-old will truly get to understand and probably remember this holiday season. I’m excited about “new” experiences for her and seeing her reaction to all the fun and great things about this season.
Lauren Atkins says
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I am so excited to have Christmas dinner and relax with my family. We all work different shifts and so we will be celebrating a few days early and we will be able to eat, nap, relax, and watch our favorite movies.
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Kathy says
SEALE ME! My hubs and I are sending photo holiday cards this year for the first time (we usually procrastinate too much). We took some cute photos with our simple point&shoot and a tripod. I’m excited to share our sweet (and goofy) photos with our friends and family!
Nicole Y. says
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I’m looking forward to hosting both sides of the family to Christmas dinner in our new place :) Our old place was a tiny 2 bedroom, 1 bath and we hosted 12 people. This year’s we’ve almost doubled in size, so it’ll fun to spread out a bit :)
Nicole Y. says
hahah I meant the house doubled in size, not the family. :)
Lisa says
SEALE ME! I’m looking forward to seeing my kids faces Christmas morning when they realize that Santa’s reindeer nibbled on their carrots. :)
Matthew says
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I cannot wait to see my kids faces on Christmas morning!
Emily says
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Looking forward to giving my husband the Chucks he has been too cheap to buy for himself!
Stephanie says
Seale Me!! I am most looking forward to our family Christmas gatherings – I love looking around the table at our family members while we share a meal, our time, and love!
Melissa says
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Heather says
SEALE ME! I’m looking forward to getting our house all fancied up and having my family over for our traditional Christmas Eve celebration.
Kasey says
Seale Me! I am looking forward to good friends, good food, good fun!
Christina says
SEALE ME! Looking forward to making a special homemade Christmas dinner for my husband and I – our last holiday as a family of two, before we become a family of three in January :)
Amanda says
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looking forward to a few days off and enjoying the down time with family!
Jenn B says
Seal Me!! I’d love to have a picture of our first house!
I’m looking forward to our mutual gift to each other: heading to Hawaii! Its been a bizarre Fairbanks winter and I’m ready for some serious beach, and sunshine time!
Mandie says
SEALE ME! My husband and I are giving each other a trip to Texas to see Baylor play in the Alamo Bowl for the first time (we are huge fans and live in Georgia)!!
Melissa says
SEALE ME! I’m going home to visit my folks this year. It doesn’t happen very often, so I’m pretty excited.
Sarah says
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I am most looking forward to spending time with my family!
Sarah K says
SEALE ME….Homemade apple pie, and my kindle fire.
Amy says
SEALE ME!!! Looking forward to a full week with my whole family in the snow.
Rebecca says
SEALE ME! Looking forward ot family!
Kim says
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I’m looking forward to seeing my 1 year old open his christmas presents :)
Christina says
SEALE ME! I love her house portraits!
Kaitlyn says
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I am most looking forward to giving my mom a homemade yarn/felt wreath this year. It looks amazing and was so simple!
Melanie @ Mailbox Journey says
SEALE ME! I’m most excited about baking christmas cookies and starting our own traditions.
Katie says
SEALE ME! I’m looking forward to having my husband in town! We’re long distance right now and the holidays mean I’ll get to see him for a week straight!
Rhonda says
SEALE ME! Was looking forward to decorating my new townhouse and Christmas in Wilmore. Both have now happened…loved Christmas in Wilmore and still loving my holiday decor!
Hannah says
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Lindsay says
SEALE ME! I wanted one of these potraits so bad – I saw you guys pin it a couple weeks ago. I even tweeted the artist to see if we could get one – hopefully after the holidays.
This holiday season I’m looking forward to getting Christmas cards in the mail. I love the ones with pictures and letters the most because I love hearing what everyone is up to.
Lisa says
SEALE ME! Super cute! I’m looking forward to two weeks off from work and hanging out with my kids in my pj’s!
Andrea says
SEALE ME! I would love to surprise my Mom with this on her birthday!
Laura M says
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im looking forward to giving al of my presents–i absolutely love giving presents to those I love and Christmas is a perfect excuse!
Karen says
SEALE ME! Looking forward to watching my son give a present to his grandma that he picked out All By Himself. He is so excited!
Melinda says
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My husband and I are both teachers, so we’re really looking forward to time off to spen with our kids!!
Amy says
I’m looking forward to surprising my mom with a great checkbook wallet she hasn’t been able to find. Also, some creative baskets of goodies for my boyfriend’s family!
Jeannine says
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I think I’m most excited about giving my fiance something he didn’t ask for. Usually I stick to gifts people have put on lists, but I went outside the box on this one. I hope he loves what I got!