***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.
Kristine says
RICHMOND ME!
The University of Richmond is considered one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. :-)
AND two of my very best friends live in Richmond and I haven’t seen them in years. Would love to catch up and meet you guys!
Ellen says
Richmond Me! All I know of Richmond comes from reading blogs and design magazines. So, everyone is friendly and lives in beautiful homes, right?
Kerri says
Richmond Me!
Hey, I heard that supah cool peeps live in Richmond! That may be just a rumor but this really cool family with a wicked awesome blog supposedly live there…
Lakeya Moore says
I live in Richmond and still want to win this giveaway!!! LOL All of it is amazing, whoever wins will definitely enjoy Richmond! =)
Sarah says
Richmond Me! All I know is that it is the capital of Virginia. (memorized that in the 4th grade)
Jenny says
Richmond Me! Uh, Richmond is pretty much YHL-ville in my mind, but you guys have shared so much great stuff about it :) It seems like a really vibrant place to live!
Marissa says
RICHMOND ME PLEASE!!!
Erin says
Richmond Me!
Sad to say, all I know about Richmond is that you guys live there. haha
chelsea says
RICHMOND ME!!! Fact- I used to live in Newport News and haven’t been back to VA in ten years! Would love to reconnect with the entire Chesapeake Bay area!
Lynne Hobbs says
RICHMOND ME!
It’s HOT in the summer!
Gaby says
RICHMOND ME!!
The home of the best most awesome bloggers ever!!!!
woohoo!! :)
Edgar says
Richmond me! History and fun!
Nicole says
Richmond me! capital of virginia! fun trip!!
christie y says
RICHMOND ME. I know that Richmond is the state capital.
Alicia says
Richmond me! I know that the Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit is there. Which means that I’m a lawyer who could really use a vacation! :)
Stacey S says
Richmond me!! I’ve lived in Richmond my entire life and can’t say enough great things about it! so much to do and a wonderful place to raise a family!
Rebecca says
RICHMOND ME!!!!!!
Did you know that the longitude/latitude location of Richmond is 37 degrees N, 77 degrees W?
Rachel says
Richmond me! My husband and I might be moving to the Richmond area next year…this would be a great survey trip!
Paige @ Little Nostalgia says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that it’s the capital of Virginia and you guys live there! And it looks like a ton of fun!
Lauren G. says
Richmond ME!! I love seeing your photos around town, so I am sure I would just love it!
Patience H says
RICHMOND ME!!!! :D
My brother and I were following my dad on a family road trip a few years back. His DISTINCT instructions while driving through VA were, “Stay on the highway, do NOT go into the city! You won’t be able to drive there and you’ll get stuck in traffic.”
Of course, we drove straight through Richmond and had a blast! We stopped at a Starbucks with an arcade next door and played games for an hour. Of course, we were very, very late getting to our destination. But it was so worth it!
Martha says
Richmond Me!!! All I knew before I started reading your blog was that it was the capital of Virginia :) but of course now I know what a cool place it is!
Stephanie S says
Richmond me! I’ve always wanted to go.
Michelle says
“RICHMOND ME”
I know that Richmond is the capital of VA and I have been interested in visiting since moving to the DC-metro area :) Fingers crossed that I win!!! Thanks.
Aimee says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t believe I’ve ever stopped in Richmond, but I know I’ve driven through! I also have family who live nearby in Mechanicsville.
Adam G. says
RICHMOND ME! please!
Erin says
Richmond Me!!!! I know you guys have pretty fall leaves and crisp weather, and we don’t! Would L.O.V.E. to take a trip out to see you!!!
Kyle says
Richmond me!!
Barbara says
Richmond Me! Absolutely nothing…but maybe I’ll learn :)
Susan Johnson says
Richmond Me!
Richmond is my friend Sherry’s hometown.
Sarah says
Richmond me! I know it is the home of my favorite bloggers!
Bridget P. says
RICHMOND ME! Awesome giveaway. Let’s hope I’m finally lucky this time around.
Sarah says
Richmond Me!! Please :)
Jillian says
RICHMOND ME!
Lyra Fenner says
Richmond Me!!
I live in VA but have only been to Richmond once….why not try it again:)!
Ashley Walton says
RICHMOND ME! Two (four?) fantastic DIY designers live there!
Candace says
Richmond me!! Because I know nothing about it except home to awesome bloggers, thrift shopping, and fabric stores.
Alison K says
Richmond me!
Whitley S. says
Richmond Me!
I dont know much about Richmond. I know it’s the capital of VA and I have lots of family from near the area, Chester, VA mainly. I’d LOVE to explore and learn more though!
E and M says
Richmond me! I know there are plenty of things I’d love to see in Richmond!
Lindsay says
RICHMOND ME! RICHMOND ME! RICHMOND ME! RICHMOND MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Laura says
Richmond Me!
All I really know about Richmond is that you guys live there, hahahaha! Although I’ll be more than happy to learn all about it if I win! =)
Michelle says
Richmond Me!
I would love to learn more about it.
Jenna says
Richmond Me! Richmond is home to the best DIY/Motivational/Funny/Honest/Helpful bloggers around! It would be a trip of a lifetime! Now I just have to get on the good side of the random winner generator :)
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Melisa says
Richmond me! I knew that Richmond was the capital of Virginia.
Breanne Diaz says
RICHMOND ME!
I know I would LOVE my time visiting there :)
Carrie H. says
RICHMOND ME
Richmond is where my friend Melanie lives!
Allison says
RICHMOND ME….the main thing I know about Richmond is that you guys live there! But thanks to the two of you, this California girl is learning a lot more about it!
Liz says
RICHMOND ME! I know about the great water in Richmond. And hospitality!