***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.
Lindsey says
SEALE ME!! And I’m looking forward to giving to an individual in need who I work with…sometimes it’s giving to others in need that makes this season truly special. I can’t wait to see her face :)
Karina says
SEALE ME! I’m looking forward to seeing family and friends :)
Stephanie says
SEALE ME! I was literally just searching your site for who did the painting of your old home. We just moved and I want to have a little something to remember our old house. This would be perfect! Looking forward to spending our first holiday season in our new forever house. :)
Kristi says
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Tyler says
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Kirstin says
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I’m most looking forward to my son’s first Christmas and his first birthday a few days later. Wouldn’t it be neat to have a picture of the house he started his life in…
Bethany says
I’m looking forward to giving presents to my parents this year since we are hosting them at our house this year!
denise says
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I am excited to have a few days off from med school (@ UVA, go hoos!).
Cara says
SEALE ME! I’m most looking forward to closing on our house that was on the market for months – just in time for Christmas. Woot woot!!
Laurie says
SEALE ME! Actually, I ordered those adorable little personalized placemats from Sarah & Abraham (and yes, your blog is how I discovered that site) for the three little munchkins in my life… my nephew (turning 1 tomorrow,) my niece (turning 2 next month,) and my future stepson (also turning 2 next month!)
Julie says
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Haven’t started shopping yet. Yikes! Maybe tomorrow?
Melanie S says
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And I’m most excited about giving some Amish inspired gifts to my Amish obsessed sister (who is not Amish). Weird? Maybe.
Jennifer says
SEALE ME! I’m looking forward to great times with family and friends!
Stacey says
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Giving a homemade scarf!
Danielle C says
Seale ME! I always look forward to giving gifts more than getting them. I guess I just have a lot of Christmas spirit!
Julie says
SEALE ME! I’m most looking forward to giving my daughter a little mini wooden kitchen. She loves to make us pretend tea with her tea set and I know she’ll have a ball with the kitchen. SHe’s about Clara’s age too. So cute.
katie says
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I’m looking forward to my bathroom reno to be completed. merry christmas to me.
tosha says
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Um, seriously? This might be my favorite YHL giveaway ever! What I’m most looking forward to this Christmas is the birth of our first child – a girl! I’m a week past due, so come on baby!!!
Smallgood says
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I’m really pleased with a pair of lamps my sister-in-law is getting. :)
Andrea says
SEALE ME!! I am looking forward to my kids being out of school for a week, a week without the morning routine/rush!!
Crystal says
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I’m looking forward to the smell of a fresh tree in the house and lighting those candles that sound like a real fire (cause we don’t have a fireplace). :)
annie says
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I’m looking forward to giving my daughter the rest of her tiny advent calendar gifties.
jenn says
SEALE ME! I can’t wait to get my decorations up, listen to some new Christmas tunes and hang out with my family.
Tarnya Cook says
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I’m most looking forward to giving my kids the things on their list to Santa and seeing their little faces light up because they think Santa really did receive and read their letters!! :)
Esther says
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Amanda says
SEALE ME! I’m looking forward to spending my first Christmas in my new house! Yay for being a homeowner (and for great blogs like YHL so I have plenty of ideas!)
Madeleine says
Seale me…..A fun picture board book for my new granddaughter.
Penny Clark says
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I am most looking forward to giving my 4 year old daughter her first book of Milly Molly Mandy stories. They are a beautiful part of my own childhood and I can’t wait to share them with her, the village map, the candy striped dress!!
Holly D says
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I looooove giving gifts so I’m looking forward to giving special things to all of my loved ones (I don’t want to reveal too much).
Jess T says
SEALE ME! We’re moving into our first house this spring and would love a portrait of it!
Jen says
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I’m looking forward to baking and decorating Christmas snacks for the office!
Kelli says
SEALE ME! I’m so looking forward to Santa gifts for my kids. So exciting!!
Lindsey says
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I can’t wait to give my newphew his present. I’m not sure what I’m going to get him yet, but kids make the holidays more fun!
Melissa says
SEALE ME! I’m making decadent chocolate truffles for our friends! I may have to try a few first though..
Kimberly says
SEALE ME! I’m looking forward to the expression on my parents’ faces as they open their custom family portrait I commissioned from Nan Lawson…this would make an amazing follow-up gift for their 40th anniversary coming up next month :)
Sally says
SEALE ME! Holiday baking is always so much fun!
Erika P. says
SEALE ME!! My birthday is Christmas day and I will be spending it with all my family!
Amanda says
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I am looking forward to Christmas dinner- de-lic-ous!!!
leanne says
seale me! looking forward to spending time with far away family members!
Heather Schoegler says
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I’m most looking forward to giving my mother-in-law one of the woven photo blankets. She covers up in a blanket every night as she stitches and I know she’s going to be thrilled with having her entire family surround her. I even found a great family quote to go on it. It’s been a tough year so I’m looking forward to the smiles this brings.
Carmin says
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Stephanie says
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RaychlP03 says
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I’m excited to give our 1 year-old her basketball hoop! Her dad is training her early.
Kim says
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I am looking forward to giving home made baked goods.
Erin says
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I am most excited to give some Christmas magic this year….
Ashley says
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I love Christmas because everybody legitimately seems a little bit happier. And because all those fall/Christmas scented items (candles, etc.) during this season come out. It’s cinnamon and spice and cookies and all the mango Hawaii scents (blech) are gone! And every night is like a picture show when you’re driving through your neighborhood and see all the blinking lights!
Jen @ RamblingRenovators says
Seale me! What I’m most looking forward to: seeing Chloe’s face when she sees the mini work bench Santa brought her :)
Brandy says
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I’m looking forward to celbrating our first Christmas as a family of five!!
Erin says
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We are looking forward to giving the same thing we started giving last year…donations to charities and organizations that mean a lot to us! Last year it was Compassion International and the Ebenezzar Glenn Orphanage in Haiti, and this year we’ll be adding the Heartline Maternity House in Haitie!
Marcie says
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Looking forward to giving a getaway to my Dad and Brother. Can’t wait to see their faces!