***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.
Lizzy says
If you were here (like right here where I’m sitting and typing without spinning around), you’d see my paper-cluttered desk, 3 dirty coffee mugs, my cork-board-o-cards-from-loved-ones, my Chick-fil-A cow explorer calendar, 3 chocolate gold coins, a computer, a crazy pen/pencil/marker collection in the ever stylish plastic kid cup holder, Mad Libs, the hallway, my co-worker’s office and my co-worker rolling his eyes at me.
Rebecca says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you would see my stained but not poly-d trim, still taped…waiting till its warm enought to let the breeze in.
shima says
If you were here, you’d see me trying not to work on this project that is due today…yikes!
Karen Sitton says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
You’d see Lake Tahoe! It’s a great day to hit the slopes!
Cindi Carlson says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you would see my kitchen painting still in progress, yeah i started it in NOVEMBER :/ thanks for the giveaway
Corinne says
IF YOU WERE HERE you would see my basement beign torn apart in order to fix 2 cracks in the foundation.
Sally says
If You Were Here…I’d beg you to help me with all my unfinished projects!
Erin says
If you were here… you would see me sitting at my desk at work, taking a little break.
Casey says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you’d see me enjoying my morning coffee and bagel. :) It’s my daily fix – coffee and YHL! haha
Jeanette W says
If you were here you would see our unfinished attic transforming into a master bedroom!
judy says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you would see me on the computer reading your blog.
Emily says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you’d see me reading this blog instead of getting my little 9 month old up from his crib! He’s saying “Bababbabbaaba” louder and louder. Think he’s afraid I can’t hear him! :)
Jenn says
If you were here – you would see that the kids have once again dumped every single toy out and are going from room to room playing something different… while Mommy takes a 15 minute break and drinks some coffee hoping that the creative juices will get to flowing again so I can get that job whose deadline is noon today done!
Julianne says
IF YOU WERE HERE
You’d see my dual monitors at my work desk. But you’d also see my cousin’s latest painting that I’ve printed out 8×10 and tacked to my Cubicle. It’s amazing!
http://kristensgalambro.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-first-trompe-loeil.html
Tiffany says
IF YOU WERE HERE….You’d be staring at a computer and registering students for spring college classes!
Dorothy says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you’d see my classroom in the cleanest state it’s been for 2 months. I’m proud of myself! Still got more children-mess to get rid of though…
Jana says
If you were here, you would see my wonderful husband finish a beautiful new paint job in our master bedroom.
Beth says
If you were here… you would see me enjoying my first cup of coffee.
Erin Young says
if you were here you would see a whole lot of indecisiveness. I can’t decide what to change in my family room – I just know i need lots of change. :))
Katie Honkanen says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you would see my cubicle.
Willa Jean says
IF YOU WERE HERE! I would ask you to take a look at our front porch and suggest ways to update it (it looks a little like yours and I can’t wait to see what you do to yours!).
Jen says
IF YOU WERE HERE….you’d be in my living room and cuddle with my dog on the couch while watching hulu plus since I have the day off work.
Rebecca says
IF you were here, you see me desperately trying to finish birth announcements!
Teresa says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you would see a messy desk and a bottle of diet Coke.
Heather J. says
IF YOU WERE HERE … You would see my home office in the cleanest state it’s been in since we moved here in August. The house makeover isn’t even close to over!
Mary Strolle says
If you were here, you’d see a a grey Michigan day. Rumor has it we will hit 61 with sun tomorrow, wahoo!
Lisa says
if you were here, you’d see that i have a HUGE blister from my new shoes that I HAD to buy at Target….
ginger says
IF YOU WERE HERE
you’d see the stack of Thin Mints and cup of coffee I’m utilizing to procrastinate at work :)
Lisa says
If you were here – you’d see our (almost completed) newly renovated DIY foyer and half bath. Gotta love living in a construction zone :)
lindsey gail says
if you were here..
you would see a tiring preggo mommy who didnt get enough sleep last night…
MISSY says
If you were here!
Adrian says
IF YOU WERE HERE! You would see my messy desk and the list of phone calls I need to make.
anne says
If you were here, you’d see a very messy bathroom-waiting-to-be-renovated. I’ve stripped the wallpaper and torn out the carpeting (ick!), but that’s where it stands.
Jessica says
If you were here you would see an almost finished kitchen re-flooring job! We moved into our current house a month ago and have replaced 1000 feet of shag carpet, including the stuff in the kitchen….ewwwwww
Mandy Lee says
If you were here you’d see me updating treatment plans for the foster kids on my caseload!
Pattie Donahue says
If you were here you would see me going over my shopping list for Aldis!
Julie says
If you were here . . you’d see that I’m still in my PJ’s drinking coffee and the dog is staring at me and wondering when she is going to get her walk!
stephanie says
“If You Were Here” you would see the big pile of stuff that I have to do. Then you would see me reading blogs!
KelseyE says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
… you’d see me stalling to finish paperwork during my prep period.
MH Toth says
IF YOU WERE HERE maybe you’d help me with the mountains of laundry
Hanna says
“If you were here,” you would see my naked desk because I’m all packed up and ready for my move to my new office. I’m pumped to have a space all my own to decorate at work-a cube just doesn’t cut it!
Natalie says
If you were here…
You’d see me going through a huge stack of papers at work.
Amanda says
If you were here, you’d see my crazy-cluttered desk and my ungraded student essays (the ones I’m avoiding right now). :)
Angie says
IF YOU WERE HERE… You’d see me and my daughter hanging out in our pjs in an almost empty apartment. We’re moving into our house in less than 2 weeks!
Nicole Hurley says
IF YOU WERE HERE
you’d see me working at my dining room table in my california bungalow.
Julie says
IF YOU WERE HERE … you’d see me multitasking doing laundry, cooking oatmeal on the stove, keeping my toddler entertained while the baby naps and sneaking in some internet time in between!
Cortney says
If you were here – you would see my baggie of pistachios I’m about to eat on my break and a stack of state standardized tests…it’s a long week!
Kristen says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you would see my living room/office that needs a coat of paint and new flooring!!! Also my messy desk… I should get on that…
Shevon says
IF YOU WERE HERE…You’d see me staring at my bottle of water wondering what to do next.
jk says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you’d see 2 rack of lambs getting ready to marinate for dinner! Yummm!!