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Fab Freebie: Richmond Or Bust!

***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.

RVATrip 1 Airfare

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.

RVATrip 2 Jefferson Hotel

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).

RVATrip 3 R Home For The Holidays

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.

RVATrip 4 Boathouse

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).

RVATrip 5 Stores

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.

RVATrip 6 Museums

  • 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.

Comments

  7. Millicent Smith says

    Richmond Me! My daughter is one of your biggest fans. She would freak! She grew up in Natchez, MS and loves history, decorating, art, shopping and YOU! This would be unbelievable.

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  8. Marsha Mims says

    Richmond Me!!!!
    I don’t know a whole lot about Richmond but if I won the chance to visit and meet with y’all I’d spread all that Richmond love down here to Birmingham!
    Your blog is such an inspiration, and y’all do such a great job of explaining everything and showing such beautiful photos! Thanks for letting us get a peek at your lives!

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  12. Alana says

    Richmond me!!! About 1/2 of all the residents of US live within 500 miles of Richmond. Or so the Internet says!! :)

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  17. sarah says

    RICHMOND ME! It’s in Virginia, which is on the East coast! and your tour doesn’t come to Denver, which is in Colorado!

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  21. Lindsey Fister says

    Richmond me! I recently had a dream that my sister and I popped up on your front porch and asked for a tour. Then we grilled out and shared similar DIY stories. Would love to see your hometown in person (minus the creepy unannounced porch visit)

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  26. Lindsey says

    RICHMOND ME

    I know very little about Richmond, but have been lurking around your blog for quite a while! This giveaway is too good to resist entering!

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  27. Amy Reynolds says

    What a fun time my friend Cynthia and I would have! Our two favorite things…..Travel and anything to do with decorating/diy and homes :)

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  28. Laura J says

    RICHMOND ME!!! The only things I know about Richmond are: it’s in VA, I almost went to grad school at VCU and you guys live there. BUT, I’d love to learn more preferably around 11/8! :-)

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  29. Meredith says

    RICHMOND ME!!!!
    Founded in 1737
    state flower=Iris

    I swear I didn’t google Richmond;) hee hee!! wish me luck!

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  33. Lorien says

    Richmond me! Richmond was the capital of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. Tons of history! Hope I win ;)

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  34. Valerie says

    Richmond Me!

    I think I knew it’s the capital of Virginia, and that you guys live there, but I know I’d love to come visit for free!

    thanks for the chance!

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  38. Natalie Luckhart says

    Richmond Me….pretty please!

    I honestly don’t know much about the city…except what you’ve written about it. I would love to take a trip there. Sounds like a blast. Great giveaway.

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  39. Heather says

    Richmond Me!

    What a great giveaway you guys have put together!

    A fact I just learned…your mayor’s name is Dwight C.Jones.

    I hope I win…fingers crossed.

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  45. Kelly says

    RICHMOND ME! How fun!!!

    I went to school in Virginia for a year and would carpool with a friend who went to school in Richmond. LOVE the area, and would love to come see you since you aren’t coming to my city. BOO.

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  49. JillD says

    Richmond me…I don’t really know too much, except it’s where you guys live. :) Sounds like a great place to visit though! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

    Reply

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