***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.
Kelsey B. says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you would see a table full of first grade work that I need to correct, graduate work scattered all over my desk, and back splash samples cluttering my small work area. Clearly I have a bad case of the Mondays!
Teresa says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you would see me wishing for 5pm so I can go see my 11month old and 4yr old boys.
Catie says
IF YOU WERE HERE – you would see paint samples taped to the wall. I’m getting ready to repaint my home office!
Lauren says
If you were here…you would see boxes because we are moving!!
Amanda says
If you were here,
You’d see me staring at the clock and counting down until I get to leave work and go home!!
mandi says
IF YOU WERE HERE…you would see that I am in the process of doing a total 180 with my living room decor and thus everything is a disaster!
Pam says
IF YOU WERE HERE you’d see the mini-pile of jewelery I always pile by the computer after work. A girl can only be fancy so long….
Holli says
If you were here, you would see me cuddling with my dog watching the evening news :).
Ashlee @ A Step in the Right Direction says
IF YOU WERE HERE, you would see the the delicious cupcakes I made for my co-workers
Kate S. says
IF YOU WERE HERE… You’d see my husband and I celebrating his last day of work at his old job!
Lindsay says
IF YOU WERE HERE. You’d see me eating a snack with my oldest son while he does his homework.
Rebecca says
If you were here…you would see a pile of mock-ups that I’m working on for my sister’s wedding invitation.
Kelsey Noble says
If you were here you would see a ton of packing boxes because we are moving. We listed our house, sold it in less than 48 hours and had less than a month to pack up everything. 16 days and counting till our cross-country move!
Heidi says
IF YOU WERE HERE… you’d see the empty wall in my work office… and perhaps you’d have some tips :)
bacurrie says
If you were here..you would see me frantically trying to finish up my four grad school classes!
Josephine says
If you were here, you’d see my dining room covered in half done house projects.
Mackenzie says
If you were here…you would see bare walls begging to get some artwork hung up on them!
sb says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
you would see me reading about home design and decor while intentionally not quite typing up those minutes from last week’s work meeting…yet.
Samantha says
IF YOU WERE HERE you would see my laptop sitting on the kitchen table alongside “Circuits of Visibility: Gender and Transnational Media Cultures” and a cup o’tea.
Amanda says
IF YOU WERE HERE!! You would see me sitting in my comfy chair surfing the net…especially your blog after a loooooong day with third graders!
P.S…I found your blog through Jen’s blog. I have read everything she has published!
Jenn says
if you were here…you would see a very tired teacher!
Liz says
If you were here you would see stand still traffic!
Carol N. says
“IF YOU WERE HERE”
you would find me relaxing in the sunroom with the cat, reading a book on sewing for kids (my cousins twins) and sipping on a Diet Dr. Pepper!
Christy B says
If you were here!! Love Jen Lancaster!!
Kristin says
IF YOU WERE HERE – you’d see the chaos of wedding planning!
Meghan says
If you were here you would see me sitting on the couch with my little gal. I’m reading blogs on the iPad, she’s watching sesame street. You would also see a pile of laundry, dishes that need to be down, and toys strewn about… Just keeping it real! :)
Sulma says
If you were here you would see me trying to get some computer stuff done before the baby awakes.
Adrienne says
If you were here…you’d see me sitting on the couch with my feet up on the ottoman watching my boys play on the floor.
Sue says
IF YOU WERE HERE you would see me making dinner and watching me check my daughter’s homework.
Maureen C says
If You Were Here… You’d see a basement in shambles as we paint, reorganize, add trim, and create a built-in desk
Rachel H. says
IF YOU WERE HERE…
You would see me sitting on the couch in my bathrobe, with my feet up, unwinding from a long day. You might even see a kitty or two snuggled up next to me.
Dina says
IF YOU WERE HERE you’d see me writing my too long to-do list for next weekend’s home improvement marathon
Csilla says
If you were here….
a pile of grading… spring break can’t come soon enough
Amy says
IF YOU WERE HERE, you would see me taking a brain break from work (sometimes you just need them) and crossing my fingers that today is my lucky contest-winning day! (I love Jen’s sense of humor, too, and $100 extra dollars to spend at Home Depot? You’ve got my comment…)
I just came across your blog a few weeks ago, and have been glued to it ever since! My husband and I just bought our first home in September, and have been if full DIY/reno mode for the past six months. It’s been comforting and inspiring to read your posts and know that we’re not the only ones with grand ideas of what our home can be, and the determination (or insanity?) to turn these dreams into a reality. Thanks for sharing your adventures! You’ve inspired us to possibly write about our own.
Wendy says
If you were here, you’d know I need to upgrade my kitchen in a big way.
abbey says
if you were here, you’d see my chickens looking at me through the window because it’s dinner time!
Andria says
If you were here, you’d see that I could really use a good book and a $100 gift card for my new home.
Jenn says
If you were here- you’d see me enjoying the last few minutes before my daughter wakes up from her nap.
Kristi says
If you were here – you would see my walkout basement that needs to be carpeted. We just completed the bathroom, so the carpet in the great room is next!
Meghan T. says
IF YOU WERE HERE!
Toys…lots of them!
Melissa Breau says
If you were here you’d see me working with my feet up on the coffee table and my laptop in my lap. Ah being self employed :-P
Amy B. says
If you were here, you’d see 35-week preggo me on the bed enjoying a date and walnut “brownie” while my husband took our 2 y/o on a run :).
Mary says
IF YOU WERE HERE….you’d see me just drying out and warming up from a rainy walk with the dogs.
Autumn Dell says
IF YOU WERE HERE, you’d be watching Glee on Netflix and catching up on some blog reading!
katie r says
IF YOU WERE HERE- You’d see I spent $250 on paint at home depot this weekend! 3 Gallons and 1 Quart of Oil based primer later I am finally onto actual colors I LOVE- I was so nervous :) I still have so much work to do! You can come and grab a roller if you like :) Entry way tiles are next.
Shain Z says
“IF YOU WERE HERE”
You would see me in front on my computer screens at work taking a quick break between meetings. Thanks for the break ;)
Amy says
If you were here…you would see my boring grey cubicle. I’ve got to get out of this thing!
Mariel says
If you were here… you’d see toucans flying from tree to tree (since I’m in coastal Honduras reading YHL!)
Kim W Rily says
“IF YOU WERE HERE”
If you were there, I’d be in trouble as I’m at work… not really working!
Courtney says
If you were here, you’d see me sitting in my apartment living room.