***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.
lauren says
RICHMOND ME!
Two fabulous DIYers live there. :)
Katie Payne says
Richmond me!!!!
Maggie says
RICHMOND ME! I know that I loooove the city! I was up there a few months ago looking for a job. I’ll be up there again this summer (hopefully) begging someone to hire me!
Sheri Peters says
Richmond Me!!!!
I have never been there… basically new that is where you lived and it has some awesome historic homes!!
Megan says
RICHMOND ME! Its the beautiful capital city of VA :)
Liz says
RICHMOND ME! Two great bloggers live in Richmond…And I want to meet them! :)
Melissa says
Richmond me! I live here, but I’d still love the prizes. Richmond fact: Richmond boasts several amazing wooded urban parks including Forest Hill Park and the James River Park System.
Megan says
RICHMOND ME!
I don’t know much about Richmond- but I do know that I would love seeing your favorite spots while there.
Julie Mullen says
Richmond me!
The University of Richmond Spiders!
Katie says
RICHMOND ME! I know it’s the river city, but not much else!
Elizabeth Furst says
Richmond Me! It’s on the list of places my husband and I are thinking of re-locating!
Katie says
RICHMOND ME! The only thing I know about Richmond is that you all live there… ha!
Nicole Pickard says
RICHMOND ME! Capitol of Virginia and you love it there! From pics it looks like a great city
Lisa says
Richmond me!!
Erika says
Richmond Me!
Two U.S. Presidents (Monroe and Tyler), Confederate President Davis and more than 18,000 Civil War soldiers and officers are buried in Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetery.
Ruth H. says
RICHMOND ME! I know nothing beyond what I have learned on your blog but that all could change if I won this giveaway!
Karen d says
RICHMOND ME!!!!! Please. Want to bring my daughter who turned me on to your blog, because she has never been to the beautiful state of Virginia, much less seen real FAll leaves.
Tara Figi says
RICHMOND ME…
I just learned that Richmond is not part of any county but is an independent city. Thanks Wikipedia! What an amazing/awesome/baller/shot caller giveaway!
Heather says
Richmond me, please and thank you.
Darcy says
Richmond me!!! I would love to come to visit your adorable city!!!
Barbara says
Richmond me! I know that Richmond was the site of Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech in 1775!
Alexis says
RICHMOND ME! I used to live there! It is so different from Portland, OR (where I now live) and I would LOVE to visit again.
Kylie says
RICHMOND ME! I know nothing about Richmond which is exactly why I need to come visit!
Christina says
Richmond me!
I know nothing about this great city other than my dad traveled there all the time for work when I was a child.
Sara says
RICHMOND ME! Just know that it is the state capital.
ashley e. d. says
RICHMOND ME!!
Facts: I’ve only been there once and that was a pit stop to sleep at a friends dorm. I would love to visit during he day!
Leisha says
Richmond ME!
Erika Da Silva says
RICHMOND ME!
I pretty much just know that it’s where you live. But you always have such beautiful pictures of and nice things to say about your city. So I really need to come there and learn some more! :D
Linda says
Richmond Me please! My fact is that it can be very slow to drive through or around when going from DC to NC!
Aliesha says
RICHMOND ME!
I know that Richmond is my husband’s hometown!
Britney R. says
Richmond me! I know very little about Richmond, only that it’s the capital of the state.
Kara says
RICHMOND ME! The only thing I know about Richmond is that it is the capital and you live there! Never been but hope to someday ;)
Lindsay says
Richmond me!!!!! I don’t know except some awesome DIYers live learn!!! Can’t wait to learn more!!!!
Elyse says
Richmond ME!!! I don’t know anything other than it is the capital of VA but I would love the chance to learn more on a trip there!!!
darla says
Richmond Me <3
Susan says
Richmond Me!
Richmond is the home of Hollywood Cemetery where President James Monroe is buried.
Emily says
RICHMOND ME! Richmond has an awesome children’s museum :D
Megan Brewer says
Richmond Me!!!!
Fun fact about Richmond: I lived in dorms at VCU one summer while working on a degree. I think I gained at least 5 pounds eating at VCU’s cafeteria.
Jill Kubichan says
RICHMOND ME
Did you know AP Hill was buried standing up under his statue on Laburnum ave?
Toni Smith says
RICHMOND ME!
I visited Richmond about twenty years ago on a business trip, would love to go back again, and to meet you guys would just make it that more special!
Amy says
RICHMOND ME!
Basically just know it is the capital of Virginia. Obviously, need to visit to get to know Richmond more!
Anna says
RICHMOND ME!
Fact: Its the 3rd capitol Virginia has had… and also the home of my VERY favorite bloggers, who I also in my mind, consider to be my friends. (Is that weird??)
:)
Leslie says
Richmond me!!!!
Weird Richmond Law – it’s illegal to flip a coin in a restaurant to see who pays for coffee. :)
Jessica says
Richmond Me!! I would love to visit the capital of Virginia and see some American history!
Cassie Marquette says
Richmond me! I know nothing about Richmond, so I definitely need to visit!
Silvio Chianese says
Richmond me! Richmond, home of my wife’s favorite bloggers (though I do peruse as well :-) ). She even convinced me to leave this, my first comment here, so we can WIN.
shanna says
Richmond ME!!!
Lisa says
RICHMOND ME!!
I have never been to Richmond (Or Virginia) but I have only heard great things! And I want to check out all the great stores you guys always post about! Puh-leassse :)
Brad says
Richmond Me!
Jess says
Richmond Me! Everything I know about Richmond I know from reading your blog. I would go nuts if I won!