***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.
Sara R. says
SEALE ME! I’m most excited to give my sister a cd of family pictures from when we were children. Since these are from the pre-digital era, I scanned hundreds of pictures and plan to surprise her with pictures she hasn’t seen in many years. If I win this fab freebie, I also plan to gift it to my sister. As a new homeowner, she would be so thrilled to receive something so special as this.
Kathryn says
SEALE ME! I’m excited to send our first Christmas in our new house that we renovated ourselves.
Jamie says
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Homemade cinnamon buns on Christmas Eve morning!!
Melanie says
SEALE ME! I love giving my husband gifts. I don’t know why, but I get giddy watching him open things on Christmas morning.
Mara says
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I’m looking forward to our first Christmas tree! It’s taken my husband and I 5 years to upgrade from his tiny condo to a place large enough to fit a tree.
Michelle W says
SEALE ME! I most look forward to giving stuff to my ‘tween niece – so many cute goodies!
Erin Clark says
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I am looking forward to seeing my son’s reaction to Christmas presents…especially on Christmas morning. He was only 3 months old last year…so he is starting to understand it more!
Diane @ The Perfectly Imperfect Life says
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I’m most looking forward to giving our hand-me-down Nooks to our reading-crazy daughters.
Beth says
Seale me! I’m most excited about giving hospitality this year. After a lifetime of squished apartments, this year I have a home in which to host my family and loved ones. I can’t wait!
Shannon says
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I’m looking foward to celebrating our first real Christmas with our son, who’ll be one year old in a few days.
Lisa B says
SEALE ME! Looking forward to spending time with family and friends. Thanks for the chance to win!
Bryn says
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I got a date night package for my sis and bro in laws, who have a 9 month old girl. It’s movie tickets, complete with soda and popcorn, and a babysitting voucher…they deserve a night out!!!
Pamela says
SEALE ME! I got an epic Doctor Who gift for my husband but, since he reads this blog, I can’t share all of the details.
Daniela says
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I’m looking forward to being with my entire family this Christmas, we’re doing the secret santa thing (including grandparents, cousins, uncles, everybody!) so that should be fun!
Caroline says
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I am really looking forward to giving my grandparents our 50 inch plasma tv. The hubby got a new LCD one on Black Friday for us (I swear he thinks we need to get a new one every couple years!), and after watching the LSU game on their tiny tv over Thanksgiving we got the idea to gift them ours instead of selling it! I am sooo excited to see their faces when they open it :)
Amanda says
SEALE ME! I’m not looking forward to *giving* anything in particular, but I am looking forward to spending time with my husband’s family in the mountains in NC!
Liz Goforth says
Seale me! I’m pregnant for the first time and finishing up my first trimester right around Christmas. I’m looking forward to not being exhausted and sick all the time!
Ronnie says
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I am excited about hosting Christmas for the first time at our house for both of our families.
Tracy K says
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My step dad makes his own jerky. My husband & boys love it! Must be a “man” thing. So-this year I’m getting the hubs his very own jerky making kit! :)
Carole says
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I am most looking forward to my husband returning from overseas in early January…Not our first year long separation thanks to the Army, but our first with our little girl. It will be the best present ever to see them together again!!
Monica says
Carole, when he arrives home, please thank your husband for his sacrifices for all of us. And to you, thank you for your support of your husband and your bravery. I hope you all have an AMAZING late Christmas!
Anna says
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I’m looking forward to making as many Christmas presents as possible this year….one side of the family down, one to go!
kristi says
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I’ve decided to hand out air plants this year as gifts. They are unique little buggers and require little care – perfect gifts for all of my busy friends and family members.
Susan says
Seale me! Looking forward to giving away many sock monkey hats; they seem so cute this year!
Jennifer says
SEALE ME! Looking forward to all our family’s little traditions with the four kiddos-
Lisa says
SEALE ME! We just closed on our first house on Halloween, so we’re looking forward to our first Christmas in our new home.
Chris H. says
SEALE ME! I’m just looking forward to getting a bunch of my own projects done instead of trying to fit it in between work and everything else that comes up daily.
Shelby says
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Lisa says
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Sleeping in my own bed after living in Europe for 6 months.
Dana says
SEALE ME! I am looking forward to gifting more one on one cooking lessons from their aunt to my niece and nephews.
Tara says
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I’m most looking forward to my ‘little’ brother’s wedding!! They’re not getting married until January 7, but the two weeks before we’ll be down in Alabama helping get everything ready. So excited to finally have a sister!
Samantha Simmons says
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I am looking forward to our first Christmas as a married couple, and starting new holiday traditions.
Heather says
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I’m most looking forward to giving my dad tickets for us to go see B.B. King in January! It was our splurge buy of the holiday, so I’m very excited!
Liesel says
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I dunno..I’m kind of down this holiday season so it’s hard to say. I should probably get a tree up some time…
TRICIA says
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I AM EXCITED TO GIVE MY BOYS THEIR CHRISTMAS GIFTS. THEY ARE SO EXCITED ON CHRISTMAS MORNING!!
Ronica says
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Bridgette says
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I am looking forward to redecorating my 10 year old son’s bedroom over Christmas break. He has had the same room for 7 years. We’re both excited!!
Heather says
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I am looking forward to my little boys opening ANY of their presents. I love seeing their little faces get so excited. :)
Lexie says
SEALE ME! I love shopping for gifts and picking out the perfect thing for each person-so I’m looking forward to giving it all!
Brandy says
Definitely SEALE ME, please! My BFF just bought a beautiful new home and a custom house portrait would be an amazing housewarming gift! I’d probably get a free pass for her next birthday, too! hehehe! I’d keep the art print for myself though! =)
I’m most looking forward to giving my college son his brand new laptop. His current laptop was bought for him when he was a sophomore in high school and now he’s a college sophomore. It’s failing him miserably so it’s time for a new one – plus, I am just SO SO SO proud of how well he’s doing so he’s definitely earned one!! Boomer Sooner, baby! =)
Monica says
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And since all the kids in the family have gotten to the point where gift cards and cash is all they want, I’m most looking forward to giving a basket of food, etc. to a local homeless gentleman and his dog.
LIZ R says
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I’m looking forward to all the fam being in one place!
Audrey says
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I’m looking forward to my 3 weeks off of work!!! And maybe repainting my bathroom from a safari theme to a beachy theme. Think we should go to the beach and pick up some sand, shells and driftwood. Already got some pretty watercolor art on ebay.
Gotta love ebay!!
Sharon says
SEALE ME! I’m most looking forward to shipping a box of gifts to my parents and brother and sister in Ireland!
Sara says
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I’m looking forward to all the Christmas cookies!
Jennifer Isbell says
SEALE ME! I’m most looking forward to stuffing my pup’s stockings and giving my hubby his holiday gifts in our new home. If I don’t win, I’ll still give him one of these – great idea for our first home :) Thanks for a great blog! Hurry up with your book…
Ashley says
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I am most looking forward to my son waking up in the morning, having our first family Christmas at home (rather than traveling).
Michelle says
Seale Me!!! Seale Me!!! SEALE ME!!!!! I’m looking forward to flying home for the holidays (East Coast) and spending time with my family :) Especially with my 2 nieces who make Christmas extra special ror me since I don’t get to see them too often due to me being so far away (West Coast)..Happy Holidays!!
Mary Anne says
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FAMILY,FAMILY,FAMILY!
Tabitha@aintlifesweet says
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This is our first Christmas in our new home. I’m looking forward to creating traditions and new memories here. Everything is exciting this year – the kids are old enough now & Christmas morning will be priceless.
ST349 says
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I’m looking forward to it all being over – it is too much stress right now!