***This giveaway has reached our cap of 10,000 entries and is now closed. See who won below!***

Celebrating Five Years: Announcing Our Blogiversary Giveaway Winner!

The energy and excitement from our incredible community never cease to amaze us! It took you, our fantastic readers, just under six hours to flood this special blogiversary giveaway with 10,000 entries, hitting our cap far sooner than anticipated. Your enthusiasm meant we got to announce our randomly selected winner earlier than usual, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share the news. The incredibly lucky person is… Britta! Britta, who is currently navigating the wonderful world of babies and preschoolers, shared a heartfelt aspiration: she hopes that in five years, she won’t “have to deal with someone else’s poop on a daily basis and to be able to sleep through the night!” We’re right there with you, Britta, and we wish you all the best on your journey to restful nights and less diaper duty. Congratulations on winning this monumental prize!

A Grand Celebration: Our “Five” Themed Giveaway

Every blogiversary marks a significant milestone for us, a chance to reflect on our journey and, most importantly, to express our immense gratitude to you, our loyal readers. For our fifth year, we wanted to do something truly extraordinary, embracing a “five” theme that would resonate deeply with our community. We painstakingly curated five different $500 prizes from some of our absolute favorite home decor destinations, ensuring that one fortunate winner would receive a spectacular total of $2,500 to transform their living space.

This grand prize isn’t just about the monetary value; it’s about the potential for creativity, the opportunity to bring dream designs to life, and the joy of shopping at stores we genuinely adore. The selected retailers—FLOR, HomeGoods, Joss & Main, Shades of Light, and Z Gallerie—represent a diverse range of styles and products, offering endless possibilities for home styling and redecoration. Imagine the stunning transformations awaiting our winner!

Spotlight on Our Cherished Partners: The Five Generous Sponsors

The five generous companies who contributed to this incredible $2,500 prize pool aren’t just businesses we admire; they are integral parts of our blog’s history and ongoing design inspirations. Each one holds a special place in our hearts and homes, embodying the values of style, quality, and accessibility that we strive to share with our audience. Let’s delve into what makes each of these partnerships so meaningful.

Z Gallerie: A Legacy of Style and Support

Our long-standing relationship with Z Gallerie is truly special. They were not only one of our very first and most consistent sponsors, but they also hold the distinction of being featured in our inaugural giveaway to break the 1,000-entry mark—a significant milestone in our early blogging days. Z Gallerie consistently provides stunning, contemporary, and often glamorous pieces that elevate any space. From sophisticated furniture and captivating artwork to elegant lighting and unique decorative accessories, their curated collections have frequently inspired our own home projects and countless readers. Their commitment to offering stylish yet accessible luxury makes them a cornerstone of our design philosophy, and we’re immensely proud to partner with them once again for this grand celebration.

Shades of Light: Illuminating Our Home and Future

Another cherished long-time sponsor, Richmond-based Shades of Light, has illuminated our lives and homes on numerous occasions. Their local outlet store is a constant source of inspiration (and temptation!), offering an incredible array of lighting fixtures that blend timeless elegance with modern design. We firmly believe that lighting is a foundational element in creating atmosphere and functionality within a home, and Shades of Light consistently delivers on both fronts. From statement chandeliers and practical task lighting to subtle accent pieces, their offerings have helped define the ambiance in many of our personal projects. We’re also bursting with excitement because we have an exciting announcement about them that we’ll be sharing very soon – but for now, those secrets are no fun to keep!

Joss & Main: Inspiring Our Inner Designers

Joss & Main quickly became a favorite for its curated collections and incredible flash sales that bring designer-inspired looks within reach. We’ve had the distinct honor of being invited twice to curate sale collections on their site, an experience that made us feel like genuine interior designers, even if only for a brief, exhilarating period. This opportunity allowed us to handpick items that reflect our aesthetic and share them directly with a wider audience, and for that, we’ll always be immensely grateful. Joss & Main excels at providing stylish furniture, rugs, decor, and more, making it an ideal destination for finding unique pieces that add personality and sophistication to any space without breaking the bank. Their platform truly empowers home decor enthusiasts to discover and define their own personal style.

HomeGoods: The Thrill of the Hunt and Community Impact

Our blog frequently features treasures from HomeGoods, and for good reason! It’s a retail paradise for anyone who loves the thrill of the hunt, discovering unique and affordable home accessories, furniture, and seasonal decor. Just last week, we even featured another $500 giveaway from them, showcasing our ongoing appreciation for their offerings. One of our most memorable collaborations with HomeGoods was when they generously supported us in making over a local family’s living areas a while back. This project underscored their commitment to community and demonstrated how stylish, budget-friendly decor can truly transform lives. HomeGoods embodies the spirit of accessible design, allowing everyone to create a home that feels both curated and personal.

FLOR: Innovative Flooring and Future Collaborations

Last but certainly not least, FLOR stands out for its innovative approach to flooring. Their catalogs are consistently among our favorites to receive in the mail, brimming with creative ideas for modular carpet tiles that offer unparalleled design flexibility. FLOR tiles are not only stylish and customizable but also incredibly practical for modern homes, especially those with pets or children, as individual tiles can be easily replaced. Beyond their fantastic products, FLOR is poised to play an important role in our upcoming book tour! We’ll be sharing more details on that exciting collaboration next week, so stay tuned for how their ingenious flooring solutions will be part of our journey on the road.

How to Enter (and Reflect): Your Future in Five Years

For those who participated, we asked for a simple comment on the post with the words “FIFTH ME,” but we also included a bonus question designed to spark reflection and connection within our community. We asked you to tell us where you envision yourself in five years. We often say we have no clue where our own journey will lead us down the road, but it’s always incredibly fun and inspiring to imagine, isn’t it? How might your family be different or have grown? Will you be celebrating life in a new home or perhaps a new city entirely? Will your career path remain the same, or are you dreaming of a new professional adventure? This question truly resonated, generating thoughtful and often humorous responses that showcased the diverse dreams and aspirations of our readership. It’s these moments of shared reflection that truly make our blog community so special.

Giveaway Logistics and Our Commitment to You

• PRIZE: Five $500 gift cards to FLOR, HomeGoods, Joss & Main, Shades of Light and Z Gallerie, totaling an incredible $2,500!
• TO ENTER: Participants were asked to comment on the original post with “FIFTH ME.”
• BONUS QUESTION: Readers shared where they envisioned themselves in five years, fostering a wonderful sense of community engagement and shared dreams.
• GIVEAWAY CLOSED: The giveaway officially closed on Wednesday, Sept 26th at 8pm EST, or upon reaching 10,000 entries, whichever came first (which, as you know, happened very quickly!).
• NUMBER OF WINNERS: One fortunate individual, Britta, was selected.
• PRIZE SHIPS: The United States (we always strive to include as many international giveaways as possible when logistics permit).
• USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address was permitted. The winner was selected fairly and transparently using random.org and announced as an update to this very post. We appreciate everyone who returned to see the announcement of our winner. Good luck in future giveaways!

Note: We want to reiterate our commitment to transparency and our community. We are not compensated or provided with special perks for hosting these giveaways. We organize them purely as a heartfelt thank you to our incredible readers for stopping by, engaging with our content, and being such a supportive part of our journey. For more detailed information on our giveaway policies, please refer to our Giveaway FAQ page. All beautiful images featured are courtesy of our generous partners: FLOR, HomeGoods, Joss & Main, Shades of Light and Z Gallerie.