***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.
Allison Campbell says
RICHMOND ME!
I know it’s where 2 of my favorite bloggers live :)
Rachel says
Richmond Me! I just know you live there.
Jan says
RICHMOND ME!! Richmond is the Capital of VA!
Alyssa says
Richmond Me!
I know that Richmond is one of the best outdoor living cities in the country — up there with Portland Oregon!
Tara says
RICHMOND ME!!
I don’t know much about Richmond. I’ve never been to VA, but have heard it is very beautiful this time of year!
JennyA says
RICHMOND ME! I know that it’s… in Virginia? I’ve driven through it before, but never stopped. I’ll admit, seeing your posts about Richmond does make me want to check it out anyway!
Lyndsey says
Richmond me!
I became a fan of Richmond’s very own VCU basketball team when I saw them in a basketball tournament!
Chelsey says
Richmond Me!
I know nothing about Richmond! So what a better excuse to go and visit.
Emily says
Richmond Me! All I know is thative never been there and I would LOVE to go!
Claire says
Richmond Me!
I know it was the capital of the Confederacy. Would love to visit.
Brianne says
Richmond Me!
I heard that most the shops in Carytown are connected by a tunnel in the shops’ basements.
I also know that we just came back from visiting Richmond this weekend to see if we could move there for our jobs and this would be amazing to win to help us see my favorite bloggers! and to see the city some more.
Dani says
Richmond me!
Richmond is where Patrick Henry said “Give me liberty or give me death!” and wasn’t Richmond the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War?
JessG says
RICHMOND ME!!! Is it really sad that the only fact I know is that it’s the capital of Virginia…maybe I should take a trip there…maybe to hear some really cool home rehab bloggers speak on behalf of their new book…just thinking out loud:)
Anne G. says
RICHMOND ME! It’s the capital of Virginia!
Beth says
Richmond Me!!
To be honest, I know nothing about Richmond, but would love to visit!! I’ve been reading for almost 3 (?) years now– you’ve inspired our house decorating and our wedding!!
Katie says
RICHMOND ME! All I know is that it is the capitol of Virginia…and I could use the time away!!
Lori says
RICHMOND ME!! I know that’s where you live and a great place to visit :)
Jeff says
RICHMOND ME!
One of the most tattooed cities in the country.
Judy Milan says
RICHMOND ME!
it’s the capital of Virginia!
Jenny says
Richmond Me!
Haven’t been in over 10 years. Would love to visit again. Was on a family last trip last time and wasn’t able to visit any areas of the city.
Kim S says
Richmond me! I know you live there and I realllly want to visit!
Anne says
RICHMOND ME Please! :)
Liz says
Richmond Me! All I know about Richmond is that it is where you guys are from and that it sounds great from all I hear on Young House Life!
Sara says
Richmond me!
Richmond is home to the University of Virginia!!
Christina Miller says
Richmond me! Please?!?
All I know is it is the capital of VA and where you live!
Joe says
RICHMOND ME
Long time “murker” first time poster. Just have to say that reading your blog, especially seeing John’s transformation into a very handy man, has given me the inspiration to try my hand at home improvement projects.
Richmond fact: In 1781, during the American Revolution, British troops under the command of Benedict Arnold (yes, that Benedict Arnold) burned Richmond, but it quickly recovered. I guess Richmond had the DIY spirit even back then.
Jill says
Richmond Me! I don’t really know much about Richmond, but I sure would like to visit.
Kadee says
RICHMOND ME! The only thing I know about Richmond (other than it’s the capital) is my favorite bloggers live there! :)
Leslie says
RICHMOND ME!
My fun fact:
Richmond has 9 FM Radio Stations
In 1972 Hurricane Agnes caused the James River
Caitlyn says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Richmond is the capitol of Virginia but I also know that Richmond was the capitol of the Confederacy as well! I have never been to Richmond and would aboslutely relish in the chance to go and to meet you guys!
Beth says
Richmond me! I know nothing about Richmond – except that it’s in Virginia and that Virginia is for lovers.
Allison Campbell says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that my favorite bloggers live there :)
KiTx says
RICHMOND ME! I know that Richmond houses you guys, so it has to be pretty amazing. Since I know so little about it, I should really win this and go learn more. Don’t you think so? I think so. ;)
Melly J says
RICHMOND ME! The home of Arthur Ashe!
Katrina K. says
Richmond Me!
I know that Virginia, and therefore Richmond, is for lovers! :)
Marisa C. says
RICHMOND ME! I recently learned that the James River & Kanawha Canals was surveyed and designed by George Washington! I would love to come visit you both in person. Huge fan and I’ve been following the blog for years!
Anne says
Richmond me! My aunt and uncle lived there when I was a kid and I can remember one special Christmas Eve when I saw Santa running through the yard!
Sandra G says
RICHMOND ME!!! All I know about Richmond is that is where my husband went to college (and of course, that it’s where you live)!
Ann Tisdale says
Richmond Me!
I would love, love, love to attend. My hubby and I are in love with our house (and each other) and need ideas for fixing it up and generally making things bue-te-ful (totally correct spelling). We have two awesome kiddos and about 1200 square feet of living space. It’s tight…hence the need to find crafty ways to get the most out of the space we have.
We live in Michigan…the one shaped like a mitten…and in case your wondering we live in the tip of the pinky. If we can’t come to Richmond you should come to Traverse City. It’s super cool and fun!
Stephany Below says
RICHMOND ME!
Other than that it’s the place you live, I know Richmond was also the headquarters for seven companies on the 2009 Fortune 500 list.
Theresa W says
RICHMOND ME! I lived in the Ginter Park area many years ago so to hear you mention The Fan, Cary Street, Maymont and other places of interest really makes me homesick. It’s a wonderful city to live in.
Lisa says
RICHMOND ME!!
So I only know two facts:
1) I have never been to Richmond, VA.
2) This awesome family who started their own blog lives there…oh wait, that’s you guys! :)
Kate says
RICHMOND ME! All I know is that it’s where ya’ll live, and where I’d love to go!
Danica Allen says
RICHMOND ME! The only thing I know about Richmond is that it’s home to your family! Sounds like a great city to visit!
Daffodil says
RICHMOND ME! I know that there’s a new restaurant in town that has darling wooden chairs that the owners dipped in paint — fresh shades of blue and green, but they dipped the tops, not the feet. It looks super cool! I saw it on Apartment Therapy, I think, but can’t remember the name of the restaurant. I do remember thinking “John and Sherry should go there!” Ah, Internet — you fill me with so many bits of random knowledge but so few hard, fast and certain facts. :)
Katherine says
Richmond me! State capital, and of course its Civil War-based history. History nerd alert!
Wenda Scott says
Richmond Me….
I didn’t know anything about Richmond, now I know its known as the River City. I have heard that its very pretty there.
Wenda
Amy says
RICHMOND ME!
The only thing I know about Richmond, to be honest, is that you live there! But I’d love to learn more!!!
Teri says
Richmond me! I’ve been told by a friend that there is an excellent children’s museum in Richmond.
Paige Conner says
Richmond Me!! Richmond is beautiful, I would love to visit again.