I have entered dozens of blog giveaways since I started my blog as it’s a great way to support other blogs (by following them) and of course there are always great prizes to be won. I lamented in comments on other blogs about how I never win anything (cue the violins) which is true. The only thing I have ever won is a pencil case in Grade 7 and BTO tickets when I was in high school (yes, I know I am dating myself.) It’s funny but I had completely forgotten about those two winnings until I wrote this – the power of writing. Well, I think the giveaway gods were listening because I won not only one but three giveaways in the past couple of weeks.
First, I won a $100 Homesav gift certificate on Lindsay’s blog. I bought a few funky Rock my Soul pillows for my daughter and niece. I have blogged about them in the past and love that they are made with organic cotton.
Then, I won an LG convection range worth $1500– I know, crazy, right? All I did was tweet the giveaway which was being held in conjunction with Style at Home magazine. When I received the messages/tweets saying I had won, I had completely forgotten I had even entered. I retweeted without really thinking I would win so now I have to figure out what to do with this range! I have a few ideas though. See, all that time spent on twitter paid off!
And then this past Monday I won an Address Script from Muse Custom Vinyls via Desire to Decorate. I have always loved how these add personality to a home’s exterior and I am looking forward to installing mine soon.
So, a big thank you to the bloggers and giveaway sponsors!
Homesav has kindly offered one of my lucky readers a gift certificate for $100 to use on their site. Homesav is a member only site but it only takes a minute to sign up and there are no fees. They are a Canadian online retailer, based in Toronto, which features home decor items, kitchenware, furniture and more at a great price for sale on their site for 24-96 hours only.
I was so impressed with the items for sale, pricing and customer service and I know you will be too!
If you live in the Toronto area, you may have caught one of the Homesav founders on Breakfast Television this morning showcasing some of their items for sale.
In the past, they have had linen ottomans, flatware, cushions, art and table runners for sale on their site. These items are currently on sale for a limited time and I would be quite happy with any one of them:
Good news! This giveaway is open to Canadian and US readers (as of early Feb.)
To win:
1) Become a follower of my blog via Google Friends (see all those happy, smiling people on the right hand side) and leave a comment. If you are already a follower, then just let me know in the comments. – one entry
2) Post this on your blog sidebar and then leave a comment. – one entry
3) Tweet a link to this post and/or post on Facebook and let me know you did. – one or two entries
Remember, if you don’t have a blog with your email address, please leave your email address in the comments so I can contact you if you win.
The contest is open until January 31st and I will post the winner on February 1st. Maybe that beautiful, linen ottoman will become available again at that time!
Bonne chance mes amies!
Lindsay
January 20, 2011I will totally enter! I want to buy something too! 😉 And for the record, uber jealous of you winning the LG Convection range because we SOOO need one.
And, for the record, the first entry never wins, so it’s a long shot. Going to tweet about it for my 2nd entry!
Lindsay
January 20, 2011tweeted!
Morgan
January 20, 2011I would love to win this! I will tweet too! Thanks to Lindsay for the tip about this contest 🙂
Christine
January 20, 2011Boy, I’m going to have to start rubbing shoulders with you so some of that luck can rub off on me!! Congrats on winning all that loot!!
;-D Christine
Shannon @ What's Up Whimsy
January 20, 2011Wow, you are on a roll Vanessa!!
HomeSav rocks! And I bought a couple Rock My Soul pillows too…love them!!
And on a totally unrelated note, I would love to troll Craiglist for you if you ever need help. It would give me great pleasure! Ha ha. But seriously, let me know if ever need help.
Wallpaper
January 20, 2011Great giveaway! Hopefully some of your luck rubs off on me!!
Karena
January 20, 2011Vanessa, very exciting I would love to win!! I can think of several things I would find at Homesav!
Congrats on your great wins!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
The Hockey Family
January 20, 2011I am now a follower!
The Hockey Family
January 20, 2011And, I mentioned you on Facebook!! Fingers are crossed!!
Kerry
January 20, 2011Already a loyal follower! 🙂 Would love $100 to do some shopping with all of the great things they have on offer!
Anonymous
January 20, 2011I am already a follower 🙂 I get your posts via emails 🙂 great giveaway!!! I never win anything but that doesn’t stop me frm trying 😉
I don’t have a blog and I don’t twitter but here is my email just in case anmol2ca at yahoo dot ca
thanks
other-option
January 20, 2011I was follow via GFC.
– Danielle
other-option AT hotmail DOT com
Kelly @ JAX does design
January 20, 2011OMG, you actually won a whole entire range?! WOW! Congrats on all three giveaway wins 🙂
I just discovered HomeSav a few weeks ago. Haven’t bought anything…. yet!
Already a happy follower 🙂
Marlo
January 20, 2011Three wins in two weeks. How cool is that?
I’d never heard of HomeSav until now. I checked out their website and you are correct, they do have nice things…would love to win too.
I’m a new follower. 🙂
Marcus Design
January 20, 2011Oh this would be fabulous! And you have been one lucky lady recently!! Woot woot 🙂
Got my fingers crossed for this one!
Nancy xo
Shelley
January 20, 2011New to your following list, but have been a reader for awhile now…very much enjoy your blog! I had never heard of HomeSav, I have joined and will definitely check out more later. Great to see an entry available to us Canucks…Congrats on your wins! BTO eh? I have always been a big Bachman Cummings fan!
Email chardawneh@hotmail.com
Leanne
January 20, 2011already a follower!
Ali Ryan - Let's Decorate
January 21, 2011I am a follower on google!
Ali Ryan - Let's Decorate
January 21, 2011your blog is already posted on my blog roll!
letsdecorate.blogspot.com
Xara
January 21, 2011First time commenting but long time follower hope i win 🙂 love homesav
Stephanie
January 21, 2011Thank you for posting about this! I am a member of HauteLook which is a similar site of HomeSav but because it’s based in the states, I can’t always purchase things off their site. I just signed up to Homesav and I’m excited to begin furnishing my first new home 🙂 using the site.
Stephanie
Nic
January 21, 2011I tweeted about the giveaway here – http://twitter.com/ennsee/status/28601582320885760
Thanks!
amber gi
January 22, 2011gfc follower, would love to spruce up the old homestead!
tattgiff at centurytel dot net
barbara@hodge:podge
January 22, 2011Lucky you! The range is an awesome prize! I always thought those contests were gimmicks, I guess not!
I would love a Homesav gift certificate. I already follow them via Twitter and get their email updates!
I am also a follower:)
barbara@hodge:podge
January 22, 2011Just tweeted! @hodgepodgeblog!
MissT
January 23, 2011New follower with Google friend connect
MissT
January 23, 2011Shared this giveaway on facebook
MissT
January 23, 2011Tweeted
http://twitter.com/truthful/status/29025266877599744
Farquist
January 23, 2011I just signed up to follow your blog.
barbara@hodge:podge
January 23, 2011Created a link to your giveaway on my sidebar!
Lena
January 23, 2011Run go buy a lottery ticket! That’s awesome luck.
You won one of my giveaways, the Address script. I follow you and now I have my fingers crossed!
I’ll tweet about it too.
Lisa
January 23, 2011Congratulations on all your wins! I’m a follower! I too don’t usually win anything so I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for this one! 😉
Mr. Goodwill Hunting
January 24, 2011I love finding great design and lifestyle blogs and this one certainly is a great one. I guess I am like the others. I have yet to win anything either. My hopes are up for this one.
Mr. Goodwill Hunting
Mr. Goodwill Hunting
January 24, 2011Oh yes. I am a follower as well.
Mr. Goodwill Hunting
Grace @ Sense and Simplicity
January 24, 2011I’m a follower. I found your blog at the Toronto meet-up and have been really enjoying it.
Grace @ Sense and Simplicity
January 24, 2011I put your giveaway on my sidebar. http://gracie-senseandsimplicity.blogspot.com/
HudsonandCo.
January 24, 2011I’m a follower now! I would love to win this! Maybe your luck will rub off on me (I never win either). Thanks for the giveaway!
the cinnamon post
January 24, 2011enjoy all your wins! wow.
i’m following.
thank you Vanessa!
wwrk
January 24, 2011I am now following decor happy(name:Won)
wwrkster at gmail dot com
Adri17
January 24, 2011follower of blog via Google Friends (gmail google account)
adriana dot grillo at live dot ca
Gucci27
January 24, 2011Following blog on GFC
jessigucci at hotmail dot com
CassandraD
January 24, 2011Following blog via GFC
virgoattack at hotmail dot com
pennblan
January 24, 2011Tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/penelope1111/status/29658735869693953
@penelope1111
pennblan
January 24, 2011I follow your blog via Google Friends.
penelope1
pennblan at rogers dot com
intensev5
January 25, 2011I follow via GFC thanks for the chance to win.
Sarah
January 25, 2011Hi Vanessa: I am a new follower and want to thank you for the information on the BYW about guest posting!! have a great week!!
mommycamille
January 25, 2011Hi Vanessa,
Thanks for giving me the heads up on this contest. I am a follower and hope to do business with you soon!
Camille
mommycamille
January 25, 2011Hi Vanessa,
It’s Camille (we spoke on the phone earlier this week about some work). I am a follower but having trouble logging on through google. As I am a follower (mommycamille), I hope this entry still counts!
Thanks
pansy
January 25, 2011I follow on GFC and would love to win this for a touch of NEW in my boring place.
Adri17
January 25, 2011Tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/Adriana1954/status/30009540938301440
adriana dot grillo at live dot ca
Adri17
January 26, 2011Posted on FB:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=189164777779553&id=1718932795
It turned out nice!
adriana dot grillo at live dot ca
Adri17
January 26, 2011http://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=189164777779553&id=1718932795
Posted Giveaway on FB
adriana dot grillo at live dot ca
Lauren
January 27, 2011I’m a follower
elephantstrunk42@gmail.com
Adri17
January 28, 2011Tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/Adriana1954/status/30788567995256832
adriana dot grillo at live dot ca
Gucci27
January 28, 2011Tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/JessiGucci/status/30789181273804800
jessigucci at hotmail dot com
CassandraD
January 28, 2011Tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/Cassi1986/status/30789576184299522
virgoattack at hotmail dot com
christine, just bella
January 28, 2011ohmygosh, you are on a winning roll! Congrats to ya.
I’m a follower 🙂
Colleen
January 29, 2011Congrats on your wins! I am following on GFC.
Anonymous
January 29, 2011i am an email subscriber….thanks for the site!
Anonymous
January 29, 2011I subscribe to your newsletter by email.
diane r.
di@hamgallery.com
Anonymous
January 29, 2011diane r.
mom23@hamgallery.com
Congratulations on your new LG range!!! We just bought one about a month ago and I couldn’t be happier-i really love it! It took a little getting used to after cooking with my old stove for so long, but now I wouldn’t want anything else!
Domestic Diva
January 30, 2011I follow on gfc
lovelydomesticdiva@gmail.com
Wendy
February 1, 2011look at you winning all – i’m already a fan!
Wendy
February 1, 2011sending a tweet! 🙂
Wendy
February 1, 2011oh, and love the new look 🙂