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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. Bree

    June 8, 2011

    I know it’s highly unlikely but it’s still worth a shot right?!

  2. beanski

    June 8, 2011

    We went for our honeymoon, would LOVE to go back for our five year anniversary this fall!

  3. Fernanda

    June 8, 2011

    What an amazing giveaway! Can´t wait to go, it is also one of my dreams to live there one day… maybe one day 🙂

  4. Dorota

    June 8, 2011

    sil vous plait paris

  5. Jennifer

    June 8, 2011

  6. Samantha

    June 8, 2011

    DH and I went for our honeymoon 10 years ago. We wanted to return this year but with 2 kids coudln’t swing it. What a generous offer! Thanks for consideirng me

  7. Jennifer

    June 8, 2011

    This is such an amazing giveaway!! Thank you so much for the opportunity to win a once in a lifetime trip!

    Lots of love!

  8. Kalie

    June 8, 2011

    just added this to my blog! http://demannlover.blogspot.com/2011/06/paris-time.html
    I think I’ve covered all the ways to enter! Let the prayers begin!

  9. edenz

    June 8, 2011

    Wow – what a fantastic and generous way to say thanks. You rock!

  10. Hesper

    June 8, 2011

    Incredible! I like you on FB!

  11. Hesper

    June 8, 2011

    Amazing offer! So generous!

  12. Leana

    June 8, 2011

    wow! thank you. what a dream this trip would be.

  13. MelissaW

    June 8, 2011

    This has to be the best contest ever done by a blog! Thanks for being such a blessing to whomever wins.

  14. Amy

    June 8, 2011

  15. Erin

    June 8, 2011

    I am dreaming already…

  16. emma

    June 8, 2011

    “like” facebook page… love facebook

  17. Jenni Johansen

    June 8, 2011

    I want to win!!! What a great blog and fun giveaway!!!! THANKS that hotel looks AWESOME!!!

  18. emma

    June 8, 2011

    tweeted @theEmmaBall

  19. Jenni Johansen

    June 8, 2011

    I like you on FB!

  20. Sherry

    June 8, 2011

    What, What, WHAT??? I am on the west coast and could only dream of paris. And your draw is the week of our 15th wedding anniverary. I will cross my fingers and officially place you as the cream of all uber-generous bloggers.
    Thank you for the chance,
    Sherry

  21. Jennifer

    June 8, 2011

    I tweeted the link and hashtag!
    https://twitter.com/#!/PerfectlyJenn

  22. Meagan

    June 8, 2011

    Oh my,..this is the most amazing blog giveaway I have ever entered! 🙂 I would love to win! My husband and I have had quite a year (with my son’s surgery and such) and we could use some time together. What a romantic place to go! I hope I win ::Crossing Fingers::

  23. Megan

    June 8, 2011

    I grew up in a French-speaking country but, alas, have never been to France. This is definitely on my bucket list. Thanks for planning such a supercool trip!! Mama Shelter looks amazing!

  24. emma

    June 8, 2011

    blogged it!! {http://bit.ly/mar6YI}

  25. Ashley Woodruff

    June 8, 2011

    EEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Um, wow best giveaway in existence? Yes!

  26. Silvana Kathryn

    June 8, 2011

    I love your life and would adore a chance to experience something like it for a week!

  27. Ashley Woodruff

    June 8, 2011

    I also “like” you on facebook… but think you are real swell in “real life” (blog life) as well!

  28. Kelsey

    June 8, 2011

    I’m feelin’ lucky! What an amazing giveaway!

  29. Jennifer

    June 8, 2011

    I like Oh Happy Day on Facebook too

  30. Avalee

    June 8, 2011

    What a great contest! Thanks for sharing 🙂

  31. Emily

    June 8, 2011

    Amazing! Seriously.

  32. Ashley Woodruff

    June 8, 2011

    and, I posted about this amazingness on my blog: Quark

  33. Donna

    June 8, 2011

    Wow. This is the absolute most awesome giveaway I have ever seen! I have been to Paris once, and I have been dying to go back ever since! It could very possibly be my favorite place in the world. I love it. I’m going over to Facebook to like you right now.

  34. Stephanie Ford

    June 8, 2011

    What an amazing giveaway! We were hoping to go to Europe this year to celebrate our 10th anniversary, but we just bought a house so it’s not in the budget. I’m keeping my fingers crossed!

  35. stetson

    June 8, 2011

    seriously the most generous giveaway ever. mama shelter looks so amazing (as do all your tour ideas!) i’d love to go!

  36. Lauren

    June 8, 2011

    I’ve got my beret, baguette, and bagage in hand! Such a fantastic giveaway!

  37. divrchk

    June 8, 2011

    I’ve traveled quite a bit but never to Paris… This would be fab…

  38. Jen

    June 8, 2011

    Congratulations on 5 years!

  39. Jane

    June 8, 2011

    I’ve been married for 3 1/2 years and haven’t taken a honeymoon yet; this would be awesome.

  40. Lauren

    June 8, 2011

    well shucks – i just started following this blog & HOLY CRAP WHAT A GIVEAWAY. how incredibly thoughtful & generous of you! pick me pick me! haha! ♥

  41. rachel

    June 8, 2011

    thank you so much for this fantastic giveaway! i have my everything crossed in hopes of winning!

  42. Alayna

    June 8, 2011

    I would definitely take a trip to paris!

  43. Katie

    June 8, 2011

    Oh, I would LOVE to go to Paris! Such a wonderful and generous giveaway! Thanks!

  44. Katie

    June 8, 2011

  45. Sarah

    June 8, 2011

    here’s my lil’ needle in a haystack! Thank you for the opportunity! :]

  46. Julie

    June 8, 2011

    I got married last month and would love to go to Paris with my sweetheart! Love your blog!!

  47. DANIELLE

    June 8, 2011

    So generous of you! The hotel looks awesome. Glad you and your family are enjoying life in Paris!

  48. Drew

    June 8, 2011

    Pick me! My girlfriend’s never been to Paris and I never got to see the catacombs when I went.

  49. Mariel

    June 8, 2011

    What an AMAZING giveaway! So glad to have found your lovely blog! Hubby and I still haven’t gone on a honeymoon (2 years) so this would be PERFECT if I won!! 🙂 Thanks for your generosity!!

  50. Ashlyn Chugg

    June 8, 2011

    Wow! Mama Shelter looks amazing, and a free trip? PLEASE pick me.

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