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.]
Helena
June 20, 2011
I blogged it! http://agalneedsatleast2blogs.blogspot.com/2011/06/win-trip-to-paris.html
Crystal
June 20, 2011
I really would love this trip. My husband and I need a break seriously.
Daniel
June 20, 2011
What are the odds? Crossing my fingers.
Agnes
June 20, 2011
thank you so much! would love to have some macarons in Paris!
Malissa Kullberg
June 20, 2011
I love that you are doing this. Love that tickly joyous élan in your copy voice as you break off a fat piece of the absolute delight that is Paris to share with someone you’ve never met. I wish I could fly everyone to Paris, too! Thank you. Crossing my fingers…
Agnes
June 20, 2011
thanks so much! i would love to have macarons in paris!
Susan Ashe
June 20, 2011
I want to go!!! Finally a reason to use those French lesson CDs. Congrats on the 5 years. What an amazing accomplishment and an amazing gift you are giving. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Crystal
June 20, 2011
oh I liked you on Facebook!
Jen
June 20, 2011
wow, so generous! and wow, paris!
Suzanne
June 20, 2011
Looks like I’m down to the wire! So exciting!
Susan
June 20, 2011
Re-posted: http://shegathersnomoss.blogspot.com/
Valeria
June 20, 2011
Posted on my blog http://zenmindphotography.blogspot.com/2011/06/win-trip-to-paris.html
Jenifer
June 20, 2011
paris, so cool.
Al
June 20, 2011
So amazing. I would love to go!
Sarah
June 20, 2011
Oh how our hearts yearn to be in Paris! I’ll never forget my first fromagerie: years ago amongst the locals, there was the distinctive lovely aroma of a thousand years of culture, all wrapped up in a wax-papered wedge of camembert. I promised myself I’d go back. But there never seems to be enough money.
This is a truly generous, selfless give-away. What an amazing gift to share with others. :o)
Carolyn
June 20, 2011
The wonderful thing about Paris, is Paris’ a wonderful thing! Macarons, hot chocolate and Montmarte, oh my!
Jaime Byrne
June 20, 2011
am I too late? I REALLY want to go to Paris!!!!
Ris Ratliff
June 20, 2011
Wowza. Jordan, coming to Paris to meet you and explore Paris would be a dream come true! Fingers, toes, legs, and eyes crossed!!
Natalie
June 20, 2011
This is the best give away ever!!! Paris <3
Emily
June 20, 2011
Wow, wow, and wow!
Camille
June 20, 2011
j'<3 paris!
Jessica
June 20, 2011
Oooh… Would love to be hosted by you!! Congratulations… Cheers to another wonderful five years!
Lauren
June 20, 2011
OHMYGOSH YES!! Best idea ever. I wish I lived in Paris…even if I don’t win this lovely excursion, would you mind if I became your personal stowaway??
Sam Cosby
June 20, 2011
WOOOOOO PICK ME PICK ME!
Jaime Byrne
June 20, 2011
Enjoy the post about Oh Happy Day on my blog http://www.jaimebyrneevents.wordpress.com
Fingers crossed…I REALLY want to go to Paris!!!
annie
June 20, 2011
paris!!!
Erin
June 20, 2011
Blogged it!
http://isaacanderin.blogspot.com/
Miss Parker
June 20, 2011
French bread, French Fries, French dressing…and to drink–Peru!
http://bit.ly/kc4r2w
katie
June 20, 2011
paris…lights, architecture, pastry!!
brittany tripp
June 20, 2011
how amazing! plus i’m dying for some la fermiere yogurt!
Tonia
June 20, 2011
My passport is ready!!
Tonia
June 20, 2011
My passport is ready!!!
Corinne
June 20, 2011
oh please oh please oh happy day… let me win this amazingly fantastic prize! i would die of happiness. i love your blog.
Miss Parker
June 20, 2011
*edit* My comment from earlier today resulted in a strange error message, so re-posted…and now I see it worked after all. Pardon moi! Disregard the latter one, if you would. Cheers~
Diahann
June 20, 2011
Gen Y, Social Media and Chocolate…posted here, along with Oh Happy Day.
http://www.adunate.com/blog/2011/06/20/gen-y-social-media-and-chocolate/
Ris Ratliff
June 20, 2011
http://therealclarissaexplainsitall.blogspot.com/2011/06/oui-oui.html
Also that is the post plugging the contest:)
cayleen
June 20, 2011
my fingers are crossed!
Megan
June 20, 2011
Well, better late than never! Fingers crossed!
Chelse Shaum
June 20, 2011
http://ryleyandchelse.blogspot.com/2011/06/just-dreaming.html
Mandy
June 20, 2011
Paris! My dream! Would LOVE to come visit you! 🙂
susannah
June 20, 2011
(oh my, this would be glorious)
Chelse Shaum
June 20, 2011
#ohhappydaygoestoparis
Ryley Shaum
June 20, 2011
I really need this for my wife!
Ryley Shaum
June 20, 2011
http://ryleyjaxonshots.blogspot.com/
Kim Feldhaus
June 20, 2011
Just found out about the contest, and getting in under the wire. Passport are ready and we have friends in Paris!
Gretal
June 20, 2011
Oh wow, this would be an absolute game-changer.
I’m going to hope against the odds…
xo
Jillsie
June 20, 2011
Ooh la la, FORMIDABLE! Je voudrais visiter Paris la plus belle cite une autre fois, s’il vous plait! Ton blog est chouette!
Junia Isabel
June 20, 2011
You grow up looking at photos of Paris in books, in Art History classes – but can never quite imagine what it would be like to see such sights in person. I’d hate myself for not trying to enter this contest! A little Latina walking around Paris? Why not? 🙂