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.]
Branchhomestead
June 20, 2011
This looks so fabulous…surreal! Amazingly generous!
BethAnn
June 20, 2011
I would LOVE to go to Paris w/ my man!
twitter post
http://twitter.com/#!/88beth
Misty
June 20, 2011
I would L O V E to see Paris! I have a brand new passport & have actually never flown anywhere! fingers crossed!
Erika Horvath
June 20, 2011
maybe i’ll make it back to paris sooner than i thought!
Marabeth
June 20, 2011
Oh, I would love another trip to Paris! It was the trip of a lifetime for me, and I dream about returning…..
BethAnn
June 20, 2011
I would LOVE to go to Paris w/ my man!
blog post
http://chronicstatic.blogspot.com/2011/06/paris.html
BethAnn
June 20, 2011
I would LOVE to go to Paris w/ my man!
facebook like
becky
June 20, 2011
this is by far the greatest giveaway i have ever come across. crossing mu fingers!
Tarka
June 20, 2011
This would be so amazing! I have never been to Europe, but I would love for this to be my first stop.
becky
June 20, 2011
this is by far the greatest giveaway i have ever come across. crossing my fingers!
Becky
June 20, 2011
dreaming of paris…
http://beckyhaycox.com/hamblog/?p=4221
alyson
June 20, 2011
Where I got engaged 3 years ago… in a totally not cliche way. Watching the new Midnight in Paris has reignited my desire to return.
Suzanne
June 20, 2011
Better late than never!
Emily
June 20, 2011
I saw this just in time! I’m also quite happy to know about this blog now, too! All kinds of awesome.
Jan M.
June 20, 2011
I love Paris! I want to go. 🙂
Tina
June 20, 2011
AWESOME!! A chance to go to Paris and hang with you, whom I blog stalk daily…don’t mind if I do 🙂
Thanks so much for the chance 🙂
Ashley Sutherland
June 20, 2011
Oh my gosh, I would be thrilled if I won this. I have always wanted to go to Paris!
Thanks for the amazing give away!
Carolyn
June 20, 2011
Congrats on your 5 year anniversary. We should be giving you gifts not you giving away a trip to Paris (but if l won l wouldn’t be complaining that’s for sure!).
Helena
June 20, 2011
Ah, Paris! How I would love to go to Paris! I’d have to take my sister, Laura, because she’s the one who told me about this giveaway! Thanks so much!
Eliza
June 20, 2011
I love Paris! I only spent a few days there last year and would love to go see more!
Tarika
June 20, 2011
http://truelifetko.blogspot.com/2011/06/wouldnt-it-be-nice.html
I have entered all ways…crossing my fingers and toes.
Bee's Nest Deb
June 20, 2011
Yes. Please.
and Thank you for your always-lovely blog.
Christie Chase
June 20, 2011
Wow, this sounds awesome. I’d like to throw my name in the hat at the 11th hour
Stacey Creer
June 20, 2011
I love your blog. You truly do make my day happy. Congrats on 5 years!
amanda jane
June 20, 2011
oh, man. what a fun thing to be able to give someone! I have always thought I would be near retirement before I made it “across the pond.” thanks for the chance to at least dream about it before then. here is hoping I am that one in a million!
Teresa
June 20, 2011
wow, maybe this will finally make me get my passport!
Laura Vuong
June 20, 2011
I also went on Facebook and “liked” Oh Happy Day! Paris here I come!
Maureen
June 20, 2011
Just tweeted! I am @ReleaseMeCreate
Jen
June 20, 2011
wow, would love to win this trip! really need a vacay!!!
Helena
June 20, 2011
Tweet! http://twitter.com/#!/xocaisgood/status/83024444238479360
Katie
June 20, 2011
Congratulations on 5 years:) What an amazing opportunity!
Lisa B
June 20, 2011
Just heard about the contest and hoping today’s my lucky day!
michelle
June 20, 2011
What a most generous and wonderful giveaway!! I would give this to my best friend, who turns 40 in a couple of weeks and is aching to get away.
Tara
June 20, 2011
Oh Paris…..a girl can dream right?? What a generous offer!
Bee's Nest Deb
June 20, 2011
http://debsbeesnest.blogspot.com/2011/06/catching-up-random-links.html
E Orlic
June 20, 2011
I could really use a vacation!! What a wonderful giveaway!!!
Vittoria Wiget
June 20, 2011
I fell in love with Paris last summer and can’t wait to go back. Hope I win so that can happen sooner than later!
Cindy Maxwell
June 20, 2011
What a fantastic idea!! My fiance and I have been trying to decide on a honeymoon location and Paris is at the top of our list!
Andie Roeder
June 20, 2011
I’ve also posted this to my blog– http://andieroeder.wordpress.com/!
Crossing my fingers and dreaming of Paris!
Lindsay
June 20, 2011
i just about lost it when i read this! i’ve been DYING to go to paris for most of my life 🙂
Cindy Maxwell
June 20, 2011
what a fantastic idea! my fiance and I have been trying to decide on a honeymoon location and Paris is at the top of our list. Congratulations to the lucky winner
Marko
June 20, 2011
I have never been and would lOve to go withmy wife!!!
Erica
June 20, 2011
To be in Paris AND get a couple of days with the inspiring Jordan Ferney?! Pick me, pick me!!!
Cindy Maxwell
June 20, 2011
Fantastic!! Top of our honeymoon wish list for sure. Congratulations to the lucky winner!
Lindsay
June 20, 2011
http://lb-for-lb.blogspot.com/2011/06/in-meantime.html
Kate
June 20, 2011
Paris, please!
Helena
June 20, 2011
I like you on FB! (Helena.Lemon)
Maureen
June 20, 2011
Just Liked on FB via my personal account: Maureen Shaughnessy Kirchdoerfer
Maureen
June 20, 2011
Just liked on FB via my Release Me Creations account!
Jennifer
June 20, 2011
This would be amazing! And you’re amazing for doing this for your readers!!