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Oh Happy Day Goes to Paris

I started this blog one day because I was bored at work. I never would’ve imagined the good people and things it has brought into my life five years later. Thank you so much for reading and for being so supportive. I feel super lucky that this is my job and I couldn’t do it without all the lovely people that read Oh Happy Day. So I wanted to do something fun to give back. As a thank you I am doing a giveaway for a 7 DAY TRIP FOR TWO TO PARIS, FRANCE! It’s true. I’ve put together a major giveaway that includes 7 night stay at Mama Shelter, the hippest boutique hotel in Paris. Roundtrip Airfare from the continental United States to Paris, France. And on top of that I will personally host* the winner for two days and take them around to my favorite spots in Paris.

Do you have your berets and striped shirts all packed and ready to go? Great! All you have to do is enter. There are four ways to enter and no purchase is necessary. You can enter each of the four ways one time during the contest (if you enter all four ways it just increases your chance of winning.) Here is how:

HOW TO ENTER (You may enter each way one time.)
1. Leave a comment in the comment section below this post.
2. “Like” the Oh Happy Day on Facebook (if you already “like” it then you’re already entered.)
3. Post a link on Twitter to this contest page https://ohhappyday.com/2011/06/goes-to-paris and include the hashtag #ohhappydaygoestoparis
4. Repost a link to the contest page https://ohhappyday.com/2011/06/goes-to-paris on your own blog, then leave the link to that page in the comment section of the contest page (below).

The contest begins 5:00 AM PST 6/6/11 and ends 11:59 PM PST 6/20/11, when I will close comments. I’ll announce the winner that week.

A few important details. This trip has to be completed by the end of 2011, so make sure you are going to be able to get away in the next seven months. Also, the winner is responsible for any and all expenses beyond hotel, and airfare. Possible additional expenses could include: airline baggage fees, ground transportation in France, meals, tickets for museums etc. You have to be 18 to enter and sorry to my dear friends and family you are automatically disqualified! For Official Contest Rules go here.

*Totally optional (if you just want to see the sites sans tour guide that’s cool too!)

Now I want to tell you about the sponsor Mama Shelter! When I thought about hotels I wanted to collaborate with they were my first choice. I was so pleased when they agreed to sponsor this. Mama Shelter is a design-y boutique hotel in the 20th arrondissement of Paris (read their NYT review here). The hotel was designed by well known designer, Philippe Starck.  Each room is done differently with art and cool installations. I absolutely love hotels like this! But the best part, besides being super cool they are really affordable and are even considered a “budget” hotel!  I always recommend this place to my friends that are coming through Paris. It’s cool, it’s affordable, and an easy 17 minute bus ride to city center. Plus doesn’t their logo below make you love them? Yea for Mama Shelter!

I hope you are as excited about this as I am! I’ve only been living in Paris for four months but I’ve already fallen in love. Let me show you my favorite places like: the Paris Flea Market, the fresh food markets, Laduree for some macarons, Adorable ribbon stores, and help me on my quest to find the best hot chocolate in Paris. I’ve been saving up for this for a while, besides the hotel I’m personally footing the bill.  It’s my way of saying thank you to all my readers. Now what are you waiting for?… Go Enter!

[Post Edit 6/8/2011: The comments should be working now. Thanks for being patient! I wish I could fly everyone to Paris.]

  1. rachel @ Just a Touch of Gray

    June 10, 2011

    WoWZA! Thsi is incredible! PICK ME! PICK ME! Following and liking your FB now…

  2. rebecca caridad

    June 10, 2011

    I liked you FB page!

  3. Marisa Nicole, Weddings & Events

    June 10, 2011

    I’ve had dreams that this day would come… pick me!!! Pick me!!!

  4. Erin

    June 10, 2011

    Oh Happy Day! Thank you so much for an opportunity to enter in such a fantastic contest! Your generosity is overwhelming! I wish the best of luck to everyone!

  5. rebecca caridad

    June 10, 2011

    I tweeted about this contest!

  6. Courtney Beames

    June 10, 2011

    You are too generous my dear! I would love to see paris 🙂
    What a lovely giveaway. Way to make my day!

  7. Rachel

    June 10, 2011

    Can’t think of a better way to celebrate our first vacation as new parents.

  8. Mo Flynn

    June 10, 2011

    Sounds amazing! A local tourguide is KEY! Can’t wait to meet you… (thinking positively)

  9. Phuong

    June 10, 2011

    Here’s my blog post. Thanks again for this amazing giveaway. I’m so excited and still crossing my fingers! Happy Friday! 🙂

    http://littlerandomhappiness.blogspot.com/2011/06/oh-happy-day.html

  10. Brittany

    June 10, 2011

    I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win! I’ve never been anywhere exciting 🙁 This would be amazing!! I also liked your page on facebook!

  11. Liz

    June 10, 2011

    Oh my goodness, this is incredible. My fingers will be perpetually crossed until the 20th! I just added you to my facebook likes as well. Oh boy oh boy I’m unreasonably excited considering the odds! Please please please!

  12. Ariel

    June 10, 2011

    Aw, I would love to take this trip and give it to my parents. They deserve a little getaway – plus, my mom’s got an uncle out there she would love to visit!

  13. Candice

    June 10, 2011

    all the greed and ignorance in this world can be blinding; however, we don’t need to look far to find generosity and gratitude. i am so impressed you would give away such a fun adventure!

  14. Jessica

    June 10, 2011

    the hotel looks straight out of my dreams. what an amazing opportunity to allow your readers into your world. now i’m smiling & crossing my fingers 🙂 xoxo

  15. Amber

    June 10, 2011

    Oh my goodness, this is one of the coolest giveaways I’ve ever heard of! It’s definitely a long shot, but I hope I win! I’ve never been able to afford to go abroad, so this would be the chance of a lifetime!

    http://thebutterflypapers.blogspot.com

  16. Amber

    June 10, 2011

  17. Jessica

    June 10, 2011

  18. Amber

    June 10, 2011

  19. Grace

    June 10, 2011

    Super giveaway!

  20. Kristina Ramaker

    June 10, 2011

    This would be a dream vacation for this stay-at -home mom in the midwest! How exciting!

  21. sarah

    June 10, 2011

    this would be a dream come true…

  22. Jessica

    June 10, 2011

    i like you on facebook too!!
    (https://www.facebook.com/jessicaefast)

  23. Monica Gonzalez

    June 10, 2011

    winning this would make my life!!! not even kidding. I need a stamp in my passport!

  24. saniel

    June 10, 2011

    Oh la la…I have always wanted to travel to Paris, France. I made my husband promise me that he will take me on a trip before one of dies(we are only 32 & 31). I am planning a Parisian themed party for my niece’s 7th birthday in September. So it would be great to go to Paris in November for 5 year anniversary. Thank you for the great giveaway. Hotel looks smashing and modern.

  25. makara

    June 10, 2011

    Paris what a beautiful city, would love to go with my husband and see the sites.

  26. Rebekah

    June 10, 2011

    Oh my gosh, a trip to Paris, I have never been abroad but have surely dreamed of it. And the Hotel looks so amazing, what a dream come true for somebody, hopefully me and my hubby! Thanks so much for doing this!

  27. Arin

    June 10, 2011

    I am 30 years old and have needed to make my way to Europe for, oh, about 30 years! I’m feeling lucky today!

  28. Monica Gonzalez

    June 10, 2011

  29. stacy

    June 10, 2011

    my husband and i want to visit paris for our five year anniversary, this would obviously be AH-MA-ZING to win! thanks!

  30. Judy Havrilla

    June 10, 2011

    Well. This is amazing.

  31. Cassie

    June 10, 2011

    I would love to take my husband to Paris!

  32. Sam

    June 10, 2011

    My birthday is June 21st…..this would be the best present ever!

  33. Krissy @ Shiawase Life

    June 10, 2011

    I blogged about the giveaway here:
    http://shiawaselife.wordpress.com/2011/06/10/friday-thoughts/

    Good luck, everyone!

  34. Jasmine Myers

    June 10, 2011

    Ohhh, thank you SO much for this opportunity! I’m keeping my fingers crossed until June 20.

  35. Laura

    June 10, 2011

    It would be insanely awesome to go to Paris without the kiddo!

  36. Sarah

    June 10, 2011

    Love this.. .I think I would actually have a heart attack if I won

  37. Ashley Hamlin

    June 10, 2011

  38. Jana

    June 10, 2011

    My daughter just told me about this. how exciting!

  39. Ashley Hamlin

    June 10, 2011

    What a FUN give-away!

    Oh please, oh please!

    And… I’m excited about your blog. Can’t wait to keep up with your posts now.

  40. Morgan

    June 10, 2011

    I tweeted and blogged about it. Now I’m commenting! Oh, I would love to take this trip with my sister!

    Here’s my link: http://morganburt.blogspot.com/2011/06/paris.html

  41. Bruce

    June 10, 2011

    Paris?! Wow!
    Good luck everyone!!

  42. Holly

    June 10, 2011

    This is such an amazing giveaway. You’re incredibly generous to allow two people to come visit Paris for seven days!

  43. Holly

    June 10, 2011

    I liked your facebook page!

  44. Natalie Call

    June 10, 2011

    The husband and I went to Paris on our honeymoon. What a fun anniversary trip this would be!

  45. rebecca caridad

    June 10, 2011

    I posted about this contest on my blog http://www.rebeccacaridad.com/2011/06/parisian-vacation.html

  46. KAW

    June 10, 2011

    I’ve never been to Europe and think Paris would be a great way to start!

  47. Jasmine Myers

    June 10, 2011

    here is the link to my blog post entry – http://experimentinpoverty.blogspot.com/2011/06/oh-happy-day-indeed.html

    thanks again!!

  48. jen

    June 10, 2011

    oh holy gucamole.
    this is the most awesome giveaway EVER 😀

  49. Alicia

    June 10, 2011

    Oh goodness….This would truly be a Happy Day! Its on my bucket list to go to Europe before we have kids…and kids are in the making in the next year or so…this is perfect timing!!! Thank you so much for such a great giveaway!

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