***THIS GIVEAWAY HAS REACHED ITS 10,000 ENTRY CAP AND IS NOW CLOSED – SEE WHO WON BELOW!***
And our VERY lucky winner this week is… Hallie (who knows that Belle Isle was once a fishing village for the Powhatan Indians – something even we hadn’t heard). Congrats – and see you in a few weeks!
We’re spending today with the family for the holiday, but we had to drop in with our big giveaway for you guys. See, when we found out we’d be speaking at this year’s R.Home for the Holidays event on November 8th (which we’ve gone to for the past four years for fun, so it’s really crazy to think that we’ll be speakers) a hair-brained idea popped into my head: what if we gave away a trip to Richmond? And when I mentioned it to the kind folks at Richmond Magazine (the hosts of the event), they not only didn’t call me crazy – they said “let’s do it!” So with their help and the generous support of Visit Richmond VA, my hair-brained idea is coming to life (insert evil cackle here). And it’s bigger and better than I ever guessed it could be. That’s right, someone is about to get hooked up.
The prize includes round-trip airfare from anywhere in the continental United States (arriving Thursday, Nov 8 and departing Sunday, Nov 11) and car rental for the length of your stay – all courtesy of Visit Richmond VA. While you’re here, you’ll be put up for three nights in Richmond’s most iconic and stately hotel – The Jefferson.
And of course, Richmond Magazine is giving you tickets to (sold out!) R.Home for the Holidays on Thursday night where we’ll be speaking and doing a book signing (psst- it has now sold out so we’re working on a free Richmond signing that we’ll share as soon as it’s finalized for any interested locals).
As for what else you can do while you’re here… what about a $100 gift card to one of our favorite restaurants? The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing overlooks the city and is actually the spot where Sherry and I celebrated finding out she was pregnant with Clara.
And since you can’t come to our town and not hit up some of our favorite stores, we’ve wrangled $100 gift cards from four of our favorite spots: La Difference, Mongrel, Quirk Gallery and the consignment store trio of Clover (kids), Clementine (adults) and Ashby (teens).
Plus, Richmond Magazine and Visit Richmond VA are tossing in a bunch of passes to various Richmond must-dos, like the Chihuly glass exhibit at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (one of our favorites!) and a Real Richmond Food Tour that’ll give you a taste of several local restaurants in one night.
- PRIZE: As described above: a round-trip flight to Richmond for two people plus a car rental from Visit Richmond VA, a three night stay at The Jefferson Hotel, tickets to R.Home for the Holidays, $100 each to The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing, La Difference, Mongrel, Quirk Gallery, and Clover / Clementine / Ashby.
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “RICHMOND ME” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … one fact you know about Richmond. Did you know that it’s known as The River City? Or that it was recently named The Best River Town In America by Outdoor magazine? Or that it’s where Spielberg’s new Lincoln movie was filmed? Or just that it’s the capital of Virginia and where we live?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, October 10th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- ELIGIBILITY: Flights from the lower 48 United States only, must be 18 or older, tickets must be booked by October 15th. See more guidelines here. (*we really tried to get this to work as an international prize, so sorry that it couldn’t happen – maybe next year!)
- 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 the Richmond Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, The Jefferson Hotel, Richmond Magazine, R.Home Magazine, , La Difference, Mongrel.
Wanda says
RICHMOND ME! I don’t know much about Richmond, but that could remedied if I won this awesome prize!
Emily W. says
Richmond Me! I know nothing about Richmond but would love to visit!!
Shayna says
Richmond me!! I didn’t even know it was the capital of Virginia, I just knew that’s where you live, haha.
Annie Bowersox says
Richmond Me Please!
Your blog has placed Richmond on my bucket list. You could not be better ambassadors! Hope to see you at the show. Thanks for the extraordinary prize!
Lessie says
RICHMOND ME
I’ve driven through — and never knew it was so cool until ya’ll began describing it.
Jennifer C says
Richmond Me! I only know that you live there and that its on the very far right of the state. I would LOVE to come see it especially since I will on the clear other coast.
Samantha says
RICHMOND ME!
Bonus Question: Just the capital, where you live, and where my aunt and uncle live :)
Christina says
Richmond Me!!! How fun to come see where the magic happens…well the town in which the magic happens. Fingers crossed!
Amanda says
Richmond me!
I’m ashamed to admit I only know that it’s where my favorite bloggers live!
JenS says
RICHMOND ME!!!
My favourite house bloggers live there!
Keri P says
RICHMOND ME!
I grew up in Northern Virginia, but other than driving through on I-95 many times, I’ve never really been to Richmond! My family is now in North Carolina, so if I won they could easily drive up and see me! (I live in CA).
Nancy says
RICHMOND ME! Awesome place to live – perfect mix of city and country!
Ellen says
RICHMOND ME!!
I’d can honestly say that the only thing I know about Richmond is that it is in Virginia! We’ll and there is a highway that goes over top of it (maybe actually all the way around it) – which is why I need to learn more!
Nicole W says
RICHMOND ME! The city/area is so full of history, I’ve always wanted to visit Richmond!
Lisa E says
RICHMOND ME! I know that it’s in VA, it’s south of me, and it’s where you live! :D
Tiffany A. says
RICHMOND ME… I actually only know that y’all live there! I would love to travel there and learn more!
Christy says
RICHMOND ME! I’ve been to Richmond and love the architecture of the houses in the fan!!
Kelly Gross says
RICHMOND ME!!!
You guys live there and it seems awesome, but other than that we don’t know much and would love to come visit!
Rod says
RICHMOND ME!
I know Richmond is in Virginia, but sure wouldn’t mind finding out more!
Rachel says
Richmond me. Please. Pretty Please.
Katie Donnelly says
RICHMOND ME!!!!
The only thing I know is that it’s the capital of Virginia!
Nola says
Richmond Me! I would know more about Richmond if I visited:)
Katie Lewis says
RICHMOND ME! Patrick Henry gave his famous “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech in Richmond. Although, I confess, I wikipedia’ed that. I hope cheating is allowed.
Shannon Younger says
RICHMOND ME!!!
CHRISTY says
RICHMOND ME!!
I know that the area is historical, I’d love to learn more about it!
Rachel says
FUn fact. I know nothing about Richmond. Is that a fun fact enough. Seriously, I am well travelled and know nothing. I would love to know more.
Jennifer says
Richmand Me!!!!!
Kate says
RICHMOND ME!
Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War; that’s about the extent of my knowledge. But, I sure hope to win so I can explore it and learn more!
Susan says
RICHMOND ME! The ONLY thing I know about Richmond is that YHL lives there!
Judy Gunsaulis says
RICHMOND ME!!!
I don’t know that much about Richmond, but would love to find out.
Michelle says
RICHMOND ME!!
From what you post on the blog, I know Richmond looks like an awesome city to live in. And the weather seems nicer than here in OKC!
Sallie says
Richmond Me! I just read that Alligators were kept in marble pools in the Palm Court of The Jefferson Hotel until 1948. Crazy!
Erica says
Richmond me! Hmmm…two friends of mine used to live there, so I did visit once, but didn’t see nearly enough. I’m ready to explore it!
Stacey says
RICHMOND ME!! This would make a fab homeschool trip for me and my daughter! We could learn all about the area together! :)
Rachel says
RICHMOND ME! I know that there is a venue there that I saw Hanson play at in 2010, haha.
Christina Hoeck says
RICHMOND ME BABY!! In 1775, Patrick Henry said the famous quote “Give me liberty or give me death!” Would you believe that I remembered that from my American History class? I had to look up the date it happened (1775) and the exact location (St. John’s church).
I LOVE history and it is my lifelong dream to tour the east coast and experience all the places that founded our nation’s history! I would die happy if I could win a trip to Virginia.
David says
Richmond Me! It is the town you love.
CheriG says
RICHMOND ME!! I’ve never been there, would like to visit and would LOVE to meet you guys!
Erin Wissig says
Fun fact about 1/2 of all the people in the United States live within a 500 mile radius of the Capital of Virginia. Bonus one of these people happens to be my best friend.
Julie says
Richmond me! I know almost nothing about Richmond. I’ve seen a river in your photos. I definitely need to visit! I have a lot to learn!
Marissa says
RICHMOND ME!
“Give me liberty or give me death” speech was given in Richmond! Looks like all those history classes finally paid off.
Erin C. says
RICHMOND ME! Oh how I would love to win this! I need to so I can learn more about Richmond.
Aubri says
RICHMOND ME!!! Oh, PLEASE Richmond me… :-)
I know that Richmond is the home of the coolest parents, kid, and dog I read on the interwebs. I also know that Richmond is home to an amazingly fun restaurant scene… I’ve heard this from many sources. When I’m not perusing DIY blogs, I’m devouring food blogs (pun intended) so I would LOVE to check out the eats in Richmond! Heck, I’d even treat you guys out for dinner if I won!
Patty S. says
Richmond Me!!!
I know that Edgar Allan Poe is a Richmond native!
Darcie says
Richmond Me! We would love to learn all about Richmond in person! :)
Katey says
Richmond Me!! I know that when the RCVA shirts became popular, I couldn’t figure out why everyone was so into Virginia all of the sudden. Lol- oops!
lindsey gurley says
Richmond me! Richmond was the site of a civil war battle. I think
David says
Richmond Me! Would love to see historical sites.
Keally says
RICHMOND ME!!! Richmond is where the first peanuts were grown in the US, I only know this because my dad would stop and get soft boiled peanuts on the way to Nags Head every year when I was a kid. I have now grown to love them too! ;)
Andrea B says
Richmond me!
I don’t know much about Richmond, but I do know I would love to get to know the place personally!!!