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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. Christi K

    June 10, 2011

    Will probably never get to visit Paris if it isn’t a prize! I know it’s a longshot, but I would be over the top excited.

  2. Molly Haynes

    June 10, 2011

    Wow, This would be amazing to win!

  3. ryan

    June 10, 2011

    wow a trip to paris. that is amazing. this would be the first trip with me and my fiance out of the country!

  4. Kaitlin B

    June 10, 2011

    You are too sweet to be giving this away!

  5. Amanda Martindale

    June 10, 2011

    http://frankieandamanda.blogspot.com/

    The link is on my blog.

  6. N'tima preusser

    June 10, 2011

    this is incredible!

  7. Svetlana

    June 10, 2011

    This is by far the greatest giveaway ever!

  8. Forgotten Fancies

    June 10, 2011

    I don’t live in the US but will be happy to travel to the US if I win. What a wonderful prize!

  9. Allie

    June 10, 2011

    Sign me up! 7 day trip to Paris?! Yes please! This would love to travel to Paris before I start college. 🙂

  10. Bridget

    June 10, 2011

    i am in love with paris. for quite awhile, i use paris in all my decor. i’ve never been there. . . but am getting married this year and we don’t have a honeymoon planned yet. . .this would be amazing! i love the courage it took to move across the world for the aesthetic value of enjoying life! kudos to you and your family.

  11. elisa

    June 10, 2011

    Oh, would I LOVE this!!! I read your blog daily. Thank you so much for all the inspiration!!!

  12. Samantha Cohen

    June 10, 2011

    wow…so generous…would love to go to Paris with my husband…we could use a vacation to the most romantic city in the world…our relationship would definitely benefit.

    thanks for the opportunity of a lifetime!
    Samantha

  13. Amy

    June 10, 2011

    I would be thrilled to win! Thanks for the chance!

  14. Lynette

    June 10, 2011

    Paris is my dream vacation! Fingers crossed…

  15. Heidi M.

    June 10, 2011

    I would love love to take my husband there! Thanks for the chance!

  16. Elissa

    June 10, 2011

    This sounds amazing. Seriously, what a fantastic giveaway! (I love your blog, by the way.)

  17. Taylor Veater

    June 10, 2011

    This would be like a dream come true for my sister and I! I get giddy just thinking about someday when I we would be able to go!! 🙂

  18. Amy

    June 10, 2011

    I posted a link on my blog Cakewalk New Orleans here:
    http://cakewalkneworleans.wordpress.com/2011/06/10/oh-happy-day-paris-trip-giveaway/

  19. Monica

    June 10, 2011

    I SOOOOO need to Parisian getaway about right now.
    Oui, oui – pick me!!

  20. Eric

    June 10, 2011

    Wow, so generous of you! That would be an amazing trip!

  21. Allison

    June 10, 2011

    Man oh man would I love this!!!! My hubz and I would be in dream world. I love to travel, but we don’t have the money to right now so this would be Perfect!!!

  22. Allison

    June 10, 2011

    Liked it on facebook!

  23. Mitanda

    June 10, 2011

    Oh, how I’d love a trip to Paris this year…and my newborn will fly for free!

  24. Allison

    June 10, 2011

  25. Carynn

    June 10, 2011

    Oui oui!

  26. Jana

    June 10, 2011

    Best contest this month! Take that @airfrance!

  27. Jenn

    June 10, 2011

    I’ve only been to Paris once, but I instantly fell in love. I’d love to go again!

  28. Carynn

    June 10, 2011

    I blogged about the contest… here! http://carynnmae.blogspot.com/2011/06/shameless.html

  29. Amanda Scott

    June 10, 2011

  30. rachel

    June 10, 2011

    Ohmy! Mais bien sur and merci beaucoup beaucoup beaucoup (did I get my “thank you” Frenglish right? It’s been a long time since high school where I learned how to “find Pierre at le bibliotheque”!)

  31. Natalya

    June 10, 2011

    C’est vraiment incroyable! I would love to be able to take my Mom to Paris!

  32. Jen

    June 10, 2011

    Paris, mais oui!

  33. Lorraine

    June 10, 2011

    Just the possibility of the trip to Paris makes for a happier day! Thanks!!

  34. Laura

    June 10, 2011

    Wow! This is an amazing giveaway! Thank you so much!

  35. Kelly

    June 10, 2011

    Dreaming of visiting Paris!! (Just ask my husband, I’m driving him crazy!)

  36. Kim Holbrook

    June 10, 2011

    So cool. Hope I’m the winner! I’m feeling lucky. Just stumbled on this blog and am excited to explore it. People whe create a following with there blogs inspire me!

  37. Erin

    June 10, 2011

    I have always dreamed of going to Paris! I hope, I wish, I cross my fingers that it will be me! 🙂

  38. Kelly

    June 10, 2011

    wow, what a trip!!!

  39. Chelsea McGowan

    June 10, 2011

    Yes ma’am! I would LOOOOOOVE to win this trip! And I can promise you, you’d get some fab pictures out of the deal. It’s kind of how we roll. I’ll keep my fingers crossed!!

  40. Layna

    June 10, 2011

    This giveaway is amazing!

  41. yana

    June 10, 2011

    What a giveaway! That would be pretty awesome 🙂

  42. Megs

    June 10, 2011

    I think I might pass out if I win!

  43. Tiffany b.

    June 10, 2011

    I love Paris and would love to go back. Its so cool you are over there for a whole year. I think I am living through your blog posts while your there. I really cant believe this giveaway its a dream come true to whoever received it.

    Thank you 🙂

  44. Kristy

    June 10, 2011

    Paris would be a dream!

  45. Jean Deister

    June 10, 2011

    Bonjour…I would love to find a unique place in PARIS !! Thanks for the opportunity……
    Thanks for the blog, it has been fun.

  46. Amanda

    June 10, 2011

    Just saw Midnight in Paris, could not be more excited about this amazing trip!

  47. Jen L.

    June 10, 2011

    I live in New York! Paris is just a hop, skip and a jump over the pond 🙂 Pick me!

  48. Jordan

    June 10, 2011

    My wife would love Paris…

  49. abi k

    June 10, 2011

    UH-MAZING.

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