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.]
Carrie
June 20, 2011
Best of luck to all! The winner will have an incredible trip!
L.Lane Designs
June 20, 2011
Blogged about it! 🙂 http://lululanedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/06/have-you-seen-this-giveaway-to-paris.html
cory godbey
June 20, 2011
My wife would think I’m the greatest if I won this trip for us! She loves your blog and all that you do.
violarulz/ducksandbooks
June 20, 2011
I’ve only ever been to France for dinner, Indian food in French Geneva. I’d love to go to Paris with my husband, we’re just now starting to think about our first anniversary trip in the fall. A free trip would do SO much to help our finances, we’ve been blessed to have SO many weddings to travel to in the past year that our fun money for ourselves is mostly limited to day trips and maybe a B&B in the woods.
Jenny
June 20, 2011
Thanks for offering such a generous giveaway!!
Teri
June 20, 2011
I love all things French and need to go to Paris
Claire
June 20, 2011
ooh la la! I studied abroad in France, and I would LOVE the chance to go back. wow.
Scott Stevens
June 20, 2011
Great contest. My wife would be totally fired up if we win. It would make me a pretty big deal in our house.
Jill Rohde
June 20, 2011
I would LOVE to win a trip to Paris! We are celebrating our 8th anniversary tomorrow. We were planning a European vacation. And then I got pregnant with twins.
Caitlin
June 20, 2011
Paris, ma ville
Sara
June 20, 2011
I posted on my blog! Thanks again!!
http://lifewiththezahns.blogspot.com/2011/06/hurry.html
Sarah Peterson
June 20, 2011
I just got back from an amazing trip to Paris back in March and would love to go again!
Kathleen Rowen
June 20, 2011
Great Hotel! It looks beautiful!
Thank you for being so wonderful, this is such an incredible chance! I hope the person that wins falls deeply in love, with the city of love.
J’adore Paris! (and macaroons!)
Merci Beaucoup~
http://krow4ambience.tumblr.com/
Annabel
June 20, 2011
I can never get enough of Oh Happy Day! and Paris, of course!
:))
Erin
June 20, 2011
J’adore Paris!
Rose
June 20, 2011
Seriously, Paris? Amazing. Totally amazing. 🙂 (I liked you on Facebook too, fyi.)
Brynn
June 20, 2011
crossing my fingers…
betty
June 20, 2011
aaaahhhhh i would LOVE this!
Elizabeth
June 20, 2011
Ooh la la! J’adore! Merci!!
Lia
June 20, 2011
Wow. This is quite a giveaway. It certainly would be amazing to win. Congrats on all of your fabulous success!
Call of the Small
June 20, 2011
Thanks again for such a generous giveaway! Here’s a link to my blog; I posted a link on the sidebar. http://call-small.blogspot.com/
Brynn
June 20, 2011
Whoops, let’s try again.
My blog post- http://sorensonsaga.blogspot.com/2011/06/wishin-and-hopin.html
Eva / Sycamore Street Press
June 20, 2011
My mom grew up in Paris and I grew up hearing her stories of it. I don’t ever remember not wanting to go to (or live in) Paris. I’ve been before, but it’s been years, and I would love to go back.
Georgene
June 20, 2011
Never been to Paris…sounds wonderful!
Kathryn
June 20, 2011
Oh happy day! J’adore Paris!!
betty
June 20, 2011
on my blog…http://betserina.blogspot.com/2011/06/win-trip-to-paris.html
Charlotte
June 20, 2011
Best giveaway ever!
Gayle
June 20, 2011
Wow! So many entries. I’d love to see Paris — fingers crossed!
Thanks for the great contest.
Jenni Coats
June 20, 2011
haven’t been to paris since college! would love to see it again as an adult!!!!
Nicole
June 20, 2011
I need Paris, and Paris needs me! Please, oh please, oh pretty please.
McCall Linares
June 20, 2011
wow!! over 13,000 comments! i think that’s the most i’ve ever seen on any blog. ever. and i barely made it in!!! thanks for the chance. crossing my fingers!!!
and i “liked” you on facebook. 🙂
Shelby
June 20, 2011
I am dreaming of Paris! Way to take the cake for the most awesome blog giveaway ever!
Tiffani
June 20, 2011
What the heck…my chances are slim but how amazing would this be?! THANKS!
Erin
June 20, 2011
What a great idea!
Shelby
June 20, 2011
I also liked you on fb – just in the nick of time. 🙂
Claire Olds
June 20, 2011
Getting married this summer!!! would love to go to Paris 🙂
Ashley
June 20, 2011
Chouette! I love this idea! Thanks for putting it together!
A tribute blog:
http://tablesandchairs.typepad.com/blog/2011/06/coucou-.html
a bientot!
Jackie Klein
June 20, 2011
How exciting would that be! Would love to have the chance to go
Anetra
June 20, 2011
Would love to take my mom to Paris!!!
Holly
June 20, 2011
WOW! What a great give away!! My husband and I have always dreamed of seeing Paris.
Kristen
June 20, 2011
Well here I go! Maybe I’ll win a trip to Paris 🙂 But even if I don’t I’ll keep reading your blog because it’s GOOD stuff!
Have a wonderful week!
Liz
June 20, 2011
Love your blog, would love a trip to Paris, however I’m in Melbourne Australia!
Joy
June 20, 2011
I know that like a billion people have already entered, but I would really love this! Pretty please! Thanks a million!
Becky
June 20, 2011
Mais oui!
Anetra
June 20, 2011
My website is http://www.blackdebutante.com. Would love to take my mom to Paris!!!
BethAnn
June 20, 2011
I would LOVE to go to Paris w/ my man!
Christy
June 20, 2011
Oh, what a dream that would be!
deirdre
June 20, 2011
a trip to Paris would be absolutely amazing!!!!
Laura Vuong
June 20, 2011
Ah! I just found out about this! So glad I got in on time! Amazing! I would love a trip to Paris!
Laura
June 20, 2011
Oh please, oh please, oh s’il vous plait, pick me! Oh random number picker, please sense how much I want to go! I’ve been dying to go since I was a girl. I’d really do the Paris thing good and proper. 🙂