***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
And the random winner who’s about to get their read and their DIY on is… Julie Smith (who said we’d see her at her desk in the office day dreaming of going home and painting her half finished bathroom project). Congrats Julie!
That’s the title of Jen Lancaster’s latest bestselling book – and if you enjoy the story of a young couple renovating their first home (ya never know… you just might), this book belongs on your reading list. Jen never fails to crack us up and we were flabbergasted when we she mentioned us last year on her blog. So now that her home improvement-tastic tale is landing in stores as a paperback this week, we thought a giveaway was in order. You’ll get a copy of If You Were Here plus a very special bookmark. Actually it’s a $100 gift card to Home Depot, so I’m sure you can find a better use for it than just keeping your page.
- PRIZE: A copy of “If You Were Here” by Jen Lancaster and a $100 Home Depot gift card
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “IF YOU WERE HERE” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: … tell us what we might see if we were with you right now. Perhaps we’d see the latest house project you’re in the midst of? Or the inside of the crowded subway you’re commuting on? Or maybe we’d see what you’re chowing down on over your lunch break at work?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, March 7th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The 48 contiguous United States (though we try to snag 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 Penguin Books.
Elaine says
If you were here… you’d see a new apartment wanting to get decorated.
Renee L says
If you were here- you would see the daily chaos of my home with 2 small children- the mess never ends!
Jenna says
IF YOU WERE HERE
Winnie says
If you were here, you would see boxes sitting around the house. Just started buying baby furnitures to prepare for the new arrival!
Sandra Padilla says
If you were here you would see a couple busing raising 3 kids & a dog (he count too) trying to squeeze a little DYI in between…the catch is we are not DYI people or at least we don’t have the confidence under our belt ….but between your website and others I get inspired to attempt it with great valor…We are doing our laundry room so if you were here you would see cabinets up….and the counter slowly coming to life while my laundry is piling up….GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!
Traci says
If you were here, you’d see me trying not to fall asleep at my desk after losing the battle for sleep to my 4 month old last night!
Joellen says
If you were here! You would see that my very messy office looks nothing like the organized one I see on your blog!
Brooke says
IF YOU WERE HERE you would see me cramping in a Hebrew translation last minute for my school assignment.
Rachel says
IF YOU WERE HERE . . . (well, at my house) you’d see boxes all over packed with my sewing stuff just waiting for our basement to be transformed into my sewing room. It currently has wood paneling complete with deer and ducks and a cinderblock wall – not the white and aqua beadboard and subway art sewing retreat I want.
Not to mention the guest bedroom that has been sitting half-done for months or the hundreds of other projects in the works/not yet started.
Can I just mention that I absolutely ADORE “Bitter is the New Black” but keep forgetting to order the rest of her books. Love her sarcasm!
Rachel says
“IF YOU WERE HERE”…you would see a very quiet office at Duke University while students are on spring break. Leaves plenty of time to “research” furniture and decor for my new apartment!
Ronica says
IF YOU WERE HERE… from my cube you’d see lovely views of a desk that opens to the inside an atrium of three story glass windows. Your eyes would feast upon the (maybe) 1% ratio of greenery stock because it offically houses a bank instead. And you’d be lulled by the constant hum-rattle of the open-concept escalators. Don’t be jealous. haha
Teri says
IF YOU WERE HERE you would see a gutted basement as we are renovating our family room and adding a full bathroom!
Kellie says
If You Were Here…you would see the dresser we are redoing for the nursery.
Christen says
If you were here, you’d see the spreadsheets I’m avoiding!
Liz says
If you were here!
You’d be sipping some starbucks while generating morning reports. Wait. That’s not fun!
meredith foushee says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you would see cabinets awaiting their granite countertops (coming tonight!) and toddler/baby toys and gear
LIsa P says
“IF YOU WERE HERE”
You would see me snacking on Cadbury mini eggs because I am obsessed!
Rachel says
IF YOU WERE HERE! =)
I actually am getting ready to tackle errecting a privacy fence in my backyard and could TOTALLY use a gift card to Home Depot. Thanks!!
Dani Leeds says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you would see my incredibly messy desk at work, and hear my grumbling stomach as I try to hold out a little longer for lunch ;)
Nina says
IF YOU WERE HERE! You would catch me reading your blog while being at the office ;)
Kristen says
If you were here…
…you’d see that we can’t wait to tackle yard projects! Seriously, is it spring yet? We can’t wait to hang out on the patio, plant new herbs and veggies, and de-winterize and decorate our outdoor shower.
Lauren says
IF YOU WERE HERE, you’d see my beautiful desk covered in paper and yummy snacks for later… and julep and Jefferson cups holding my pens, keys, and paperclips because they are pretty and remind me of life outside my office!!
Jessica says
IF YOU WERE HERE you would see photo after photo of my dog on my screensaver.
Emily says
If you were here you’d see me enjoying a quick cuppa coffee before running off to a meeting. Can’t even think about all the unfinished home improvement tasks that await me at home…
Sarah says
If you were here you would see a split quart of grey paint with matching cat prints on the tile and carpet, our attempt at organizing our recent power tool shopping spree, and me attempting to draw up some plans for a new pine bed.
emmy says
If you were here…
….you’d see me at my desk at work, procrastinating cleaning my office :)
Cristina M. says
If you were here…you would see my computer screen and a messy messy desk!
P.S. I found your blog on Jen Lancaster’s blog about a year ago! My friend gave me her book “Bitter is the New Black” for my birthday and I loved it so much I went on her site and then found you guys! Happy coincidence!
Eliza says
IF YOU WERE HERE….
you’d see me pumping at my desk at work…sorry if that’s TMI. I try to stay relaxed while i’m doing it and checking your blog makes me happy:)
Autumn says
IF YOU WERE HERE you’d see a pile of green fabric and the hope of curtains.
Stephanie says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
You’d see me grateful for a few moments of calm with the new puppy down for a nap.
Devon Strahm says
If you were here… you would see me just now getting to my cup of coffee at work and it is after 11a.
Lisa says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
You’d see rows of people in downward dog. I work at a Yoga Studio. :)
Cheers!
sarah says
if you were here
you would see all the unfinished projects in my house… we just moved in 2 weeks ago!
Lora Linn says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you’d see me snacking at my desk, catching up with Google Reader and the blogs I follow!
Laura says
If you were here… you’d see me planning a trip to Joann’s for some fabric to recover some pillows!
… And wondering whether or not I have the courage to take on one of Ana White’s projects.
Debbie says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
you’d hear my 11-month old “singing” along to the ABC song playing from her Leapfrog table! So cute.
jeanie says
If you were here you’d see me eating breakfast of Dr. Oz muffin in a mug, cinnamon greek yogurt & cuppa joe.
Anna says
If you were here…you’d see my unfinished dining chairs sitting in our living/dining room with high chairs for our 16 mo and 5 mo old little boys. We’ll get to them one day.
Alexis says
IF YOU WERE HERE…You would see my Blackboard Vista page for my MBA studies :)
Christina says
If you were here, you’d see me rocking my baby girl to sleep for her morning nap!
Penny says
IF YOU WERE HERE! you guys could help me pick out furniture for my empty living room im sitting in!
Natalie says
If you were here… you’d find me doing a lot of cooking and subsequent cleaning. :-)
Sara N says
IF YOU WERE HERE
you would help me figure out how to hang which paintings on the walls of my new condo!
Maura B says
If you were here, you’d hear my 3 week old crying for more milk, my 3 year old jumping on the furniture, our dog snoring in the kitchen, and I’m sneaking in a few minutes to read a few blogs! Life is a circus around here (but it’s my favorite kind of circus!!).
Stefanie T says
If you were here…. you’d see me working a lot of extra hours at work!
Anne Marie says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you would see me eating the breakfast of champions at my desk at work…Chips!!
Stephanie S says
IF YOU WERE HERE: you’d see me working on a proposal for a client while sipping some tea.
Amy Knisely says
If you were here – you would see my cluttered, chai-scented office with a big window overlooking the school’s soccer field, a huge white board covered in deadline dates, copies of newsletters, student artwork, and a small frame with a picture of a white floofy cat and a piece of paper that says “Cloud’s picture here” in my mom’s handwriting. It was so funny that I never put a picture in it.
Karen says
If you were here……you’d see me debating about paint colors….again =).
Krista B. says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
You’d see us talking about moving into a new house….fun, and scary to me!