What’s Mine is Yours…
Several months ago I posted a thought, a crazy one, pre-approved by my hubby and one that I thought would get minimal response. Boy was I wrong! You guys blew me away on social media with your interest at “winning” a stay at our mountain home in Big Canoe, Georgia. For starters, I had no idea how many local fans I actually had. Secondly, I wasn’t sure who would be up for staying at a stranger’s home. Well, apparently a whole bunch of you! So, here’s the deets…
The “Prize”
A Four Day/Three Night Stay at our Four Bedroom/Three Bath Mountain Home Located in Big Canoe, GA
$50 Spending Cash for Neighborhood Amenities
How To Enter
1. Comment below with your name (make sure and read “The Rules” for why this is extra important), your location and why you would LOVE to win!
2. E-MAIL your answers to the ten questions listed at the bottom of this blog post to [email protected] by Friday, June 5th.
3. Tag two friends on either my May 26th Instagram or Facebook post about this giveaway.
The Community
Big Canoe, the South’s Premier Gated Mountain Community is conveniently located just one hour north of Atlanta, Georgia and metro area airports. Big Canoe’s park-like setting includes 8,000+ acres of pristine woodlands, meadows, lakes and streams, of which over 2,000 are accessible greenspace. With the added punch of resort-style amenities like a 27 hole golf course, tennis, swimming, state-of-the-art fitness center, two restaurants, two outdoor pools, one indoor pool, paddle boats, rock slide, canoeing, over 22 miles trails and more than 50 clubs and organizations, there is simply never a lack of things to do.
Our Home
Our Big Canoe home is a cozy little two story, four bedroom and three bathroom cabin located in the heart of Big Canoe. We are just ten minutes inside the gate and a short drive to most all of the amenities.
The Rules
1. ANYONE can enter! Although friends and family are welcome to enter, I would hope that most of those close to me know that you don’t need a silly contest to come stay!
2. The name you enter into the contest (below in comments), is the ONLY name that will be given to the Big Canoe gate for entry into the neighborhood. This person must provide proper identification to receive a pass as well as the house key at our Main Gate. Absolutely no exceptions. Whatsoever. (I just want to make sure you aren’t entering for your mother’s brother’s aunt’s boyfriend’s son’s girlfriend, hehe)
3. The Top 5 entries (I will choose three and my hubby will choose two) will be listed on the blog Tuesday, June 9th. From there, random.org will choose the winner to be announced on THURSDAY, June 11th!
4. You MUST check the blog to see if you’ve won!
5. The winner can choose the dates of their stay from Friday, June 19th to Monday, July 20 (except the week of June 27-July 5)
6. The winner will choose up to three people to join them on their stay! Please NO children under age 5! (Yes, we have a two year old but our back deck is very high with minimal railing and our bunk beds are also not suitable for small children so we have decided to implement this rule.)
The Questions
I thought long and hard about how to create this “giveaway”. I wish I could invite you all over for a weekend stay but since that may get a little crowded I decided that one small group will have to do for now. Since this is a blog giveaway AND I want to award one of my loyal readers, I created a little blog quiz. For some of you this may be easy as pie, and for others you may have to do a little digging. Nonetheless, all of the answers can be found somewhere within the archives of my blog. As stated above, please E-MAIL me the answers. Good Luck!
1. Who assisted me in refinishing and painting the console table in my dining room?
2. What was the theme of my daughter’s second birthday?
3. Where do I love to travel with the mommy of the little girl who was the inspiration behind the AnnaBelle Collection?
4. What resort did we stay at this past Spring Break?
5. Who does my Fashion Friday posts and how do I know her?
6. What’s the name of the company my husband and I are launching soon?
7. What month and year did we purchase our current home?
8. What is our main wall color?
9. What was Addison’s Wonderland originally?
10. What did I “quit” for three months last summer?
Good Luck!
XOXO, Brittany Hayes
Nancy McQuillen says
I would love to have a gal’s weekend to your fun cabin! We are all so busy this summer it would be great to pause being moms and wives and drive just a short distance from Atlanta to have a fun sleepover at a gorgy destination for just me and my close friends. Thank you for the opportunity!
Nancy
Kim anderson says
I would LOVE to win this getaway because we are a busy family of 4 that owns a 3rd generation business (Anderson Office Interiors and Anderson’s Home Consignments (the upscale home consignment furniture segment was started in 2010 by me!) in Decatur, Alabama. We love the outdoors, kayaking, swimming and hiking and would simply love to enjoy your gorgeous cabin with our fam!!
Rita Parsons says
Rita Parsons
Temple, Georgia
I would love to win because on April 25 I was admitted into the hospital with complications of placenta previa at 29 weeks. I am still in the hospital at 34 weeks. I missed many celebrations including my 7 year anniversary, Mother’s Day, my daughter’s Mother’s Day Tea, my daughter’s preK graduation, my foster daughter’s baccalaureate, my dad’s 75th birthday, and a Memorial day cookout. I will also miss my foster daughter’s high school graduation, and possibly Father’s day. I want to win so I can take my husband on a much needed vacation after he has been the “mom” and dad for so long.
Cathy Culpepper says
Thank you for opening your home and talent up for those of us that are design “challenged”! My nieces have your bedding collections and my sister and I love to follow your blog and social media. Never a dull moment and we are always amazed! I would love to share this experience with her since she introduced me to your products and blog originally! Keep up the wonderful work and know that we enjoy it thoroughly!
Cathy Culpepper says
My name is Cathy Culpepper and we are from Bentonville, Arkansas.
Natalie S says
My name is Natalie and I live in Braselton, GA. I would love to win this amazing trip for a little getaway with my awesome family – hubby and 3 boys 🙂 And I am super excited that Big Canoe is only a little over an hour away from home. This looks like a pretty amazing and family friendly resort! Thanks for this great giveaway and chance to win! Love your blog. Happy Memorial Day Monday!
Heather Wills says
I would LOVE a getaway with my family. I am a hard working mama, with a very hardworking hubs that gets very little down time. We live in Loganville, Ga.
Chi Lynne Pelo says
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Taylee Davis says
Hi! My name is Taylee Davis and I am from Columbia Missouri! My husband and I would love the opportunity to win this vacation to stay at your beautiful cabin. My husband and I have a little boy who is almost 3, we would love an “adult” vacation to spend some much needed time together. My husband is currently going to school at the University of Missouri and also works full time, so we rarely get to spend too much time just for us. We love the outdoors, and with my husband graduating this December- Georgia is one of the locations we are applying to for jobs. It would be fun to see a little bit of Georgia and get a feel of that beautiful state. Thank you so much for being so generous in lending your home! We would love to win-thank you so much for the opportunity!
Jennifer says
Jennifer Kassinger
Brandon, MS
I would love to win this contest 1.) We just had a baby and it would be nice for my husband and I to have a getaway weekend 2.) We both LOVE to play golf and the outdoors 3.) We have family that just moved to Big Canoe, so it would be nice to visit them!
Victoria Daniel says
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Mary Elizabeth Durham says
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Mallory Covington says
I am currently located in Fernandina Beach, FL but we are moving back up to the Atlanta area in two weeks! This would be a great “no kids” break for my husband, two friends, and myself. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Tammy Miller says
Hi, my name is Tammy Miller & I live in McDonough, GA. I would really love to win this trip to surprise my hubby with a little get-away. He is such a hard worker & always makes sure our family has everything we need and more. This would be a perfect way for me to thank him for all he does for our family. Thank you for the opportunity & for sharing your beautiful home!
Laurin Friend says
Laurin, Kennesaw, GA and I’d love to take my mom on a getaway!!
Elyse Johnson says
My name is Elyse and my family and I are located in Loganville, Georgia. I have been following your blog for a while now, and absolutely love the inspiration I feel daily from it! I would love to win this getaway because relaxation has been very sparse for my husband and I ever since we had our first son, who is now 3 years old. We had him at a very young age and have worked our tails off ever since to give him and our youngest son the life they both deserve. We do not get to vacation often, so this would be a wonderful opportunity for us to spend some quality time together. Thank you! This is awesome!
Sarah Robertson says
Location: Madison, Ga
Why would I love to win?
My parents just sold their home in Grayson! Yay! While I am super happy for them, I am sad that they will be so far away…Virginia to be exact…10 hours away! I would love the opportunity to have one last vacation with them before the big move, 10 hours away. I would also love the opportunity for my parents to spend some time with my husband of 2 years, for they have just agreed to meet him…for the first time! Different races are hard for some to swallow, but I am thankful that my parents have slowly begun to open their mind. I have the best husband ever, who encouraged me to see my family, even when they did not accept him. Your Big Canoe home would help us break the ice…providing so many design details to talk about and hopefully helping to inspire my parents new home decor. I feel like your design style and my life mirror one another…we do what we like; not what others like or approve! 😉 Here’s to stepping out of the box!
Mary Francis Siggers says
I would LOVE to win this stay at your cabin! It is so beautiful and I have been drooling over EVERY.SINGLE.PICTURE you post! I am from Monroe, La. I have never been to Georigia before and would love to travel there! Thank you for opening up your home with the giveaway! I love the glimpe we get into your life and family! Emailed ansers and tagged 2 friends! 🙂
Cereida DeMent says
Location: Rowlett, Tx.
This would be a perfect getaway for my two sisters & me. Although very thankful & blessed, life can get busy and sometimes overwhelming. I believe this trip would help us let our hair down and just focus on having fun and being sisters. Here are just some minut reasons why I would love for my sisters to join me. Two of my sisters work at Children’s Hospital in Dallas (respiratory therapist & speech language Pathologist) they work long shifts and do so much for the children there and then no matter how exhausted they turn around & take care of their own kids and family at home. My other sister is a teacher and she pours her heart into teaching her students (not just book lessons but life lessons) and then turns around and does the same to take care of her two kids and family as well. I’m a mom of 3 and a former teacher. I would LOVE to win this giveaway & I’m sure my sisters would be ecstatic to join me!
– Cereida DeMent
Danielle Monroe says
Thank you for the opportunity to win a stay at your gorgeous Big Canoe home! I’ve loved watching the transformation and would love to see it in person!! We live in Cumming GA but the hubby makes the long commute down to Henry County everyday so that our kids can go to a school with amazing special needs programs. I would love love love to take him on a little getaway from all of Atlantas crazy traffic 🙂
Elizabeth Ryerkerk says
Hello, my name is Elizabeth Ryerkerk. I’m a Texas native living in Phoenix, AZ. Your cabin and all of your photos are gorgeous!! Although I live in Phoenix, my Sister lives in Atlanta. She recently had twins, and I would love to have the opportunity to surprise her and spoil her at your cabin! Thank you for this opportunity!
Brittany Kutter says
My husband and I would LOVE to win this amazing trip. My husband spends his life serving and giving to others. He was previously a fire fighter and police officer for five years, and a couple of years ago, he went into full time ministry as a pastor for youth and young adults. All the while, he has been working toward his bachelor’s degree and is expected to graduate in the fall! I know he would love this getaway to rest, spend some time together, and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. We actually asked off that exact week in late June in hopes of finding some down time and rest, and maybe some time to get away for a couple of nights. If we were to win this trip, I know we would live it up, relax and unwind. We have an amount set aside that is perfect for this to be our getaway for the summer.
I am a high school counselor and have been in education for eight years. I LOVE my job and my students. My work is extremely rewarding and requires a lot of time and energy. This summer– I turn 30!! My husband was just asking yesterday what we could do that’s memorable for my 30th and THIS. IS. IT! Some peace, FUN, and relaxation in a beautiful setting. We would greatly appreciate being considered for this getaway, and we appreciate you so generously opening your home up to others. Thank you for your consideration, I know it can’t be an easy choice!
Sincerely,
Brittany Kutter
Conroe, Texas
Kristie Hellmeister says
I’m Kristie Hellmeister and I would LOVE to win this getaway! My husband and I are still ‘newlyweds’ (married last September) and are currently in the process of saving money to buy a house to start our next season of life! Because of that, we put a summer vacation on hold this year in order to sacrifice something now for something better later! We have both really been itching to have a long weekend (or week) getaway since we’ve made that decision and now this little giveaway could make that possible! We know it’s important to take some time away from our busy work schedules and spend more time with one another- this would be perfect!!! My hubby’s birthday is June 11th (the day you announce the winner) and what a surprise it would be to give him on his birthday! Plus, we love being outdoors hiking and by anything that’s water! 🙂
Thank you for the opportunity- crossing my fingers! This would be so special to us .
Kristie Hellmeister says
I also forgot on my comment yesterday about why I would love to win is that my hubby and I are currently living in Buford, GA! Not too far from Big Canoe but far enough for a quiet, fun retreat : )
Natalie Parsons says
well we are a new family of 5.. Our newest addition was born in January and what better way to show our entire family a great time, a time for each and every one of us to enjoy “family time” in the beautiful outdoors. I’m an entrapeunuer and business owner as well, and while being a mommy to 3 is a job in itself, a business owner as you know if a daunting task as well. So this mommy could really use some “real” down time.
Natalie Parsons • Pensacola, Florida
Natalie Parsons says
And just saw children under 5 not permitted, no worries.. The hubby and I could really use a weekend away don’t ha think :))
Heather k Morgan mimms says
I would love a chance to see your vacation home in person! I think you are an amazing designer/Wonder Woman/mom. I would like to spend a weekend with my girlfriends. Just friends, with no kids, no time constraints. Just kicking back and reconnecting and relaxing. This would be an amazing opportunity for us. I currently live in Murfreesboro, tn, but am originally from Columbus/Marietta, ga. Thanks so much for offering your home up to your followers.
Ansley Smart says
First, LOVE your work, inspiration and drive to get things done. Second, thank you for opening your home up to your fans/followers of your blog. (and thanks to your husband as well….looks like yall will be a fabulous team!)
We are a family of 6! Myself, my hubby, 2 lovely daughters (4 and 15 mths) and 2 lovable pups! We live in Warner Robins, GA, “Middle Georgia”. I work full time on Robins Air Force Base, the main reason for this city. (Thank you to any military personnel on this blog who serves, military runs in our family too) We love to adventure out when we have the time to do so. After having kids (girls at that…..well you know (which yours are adorable)…..bye bye money) we tend not to go on many vacations anymore, due to lack of funds and work schedules. Which I’m sure any working mom can relate, especially working in a “9-5” position, some of us don’t earn a great amount of vacation time to spend with family. I would LOVE to win this for myself and my husband to say we got to try a new adventure and admire your hard work in your home. (I would say our daughters too, but they are under 5 hehe) Its healthy to get some “us” time without the girls, shows them how it is to be a team and support one another on decisions and grow together also how to love one another. Love keeps a family strong.
SO….thanks again for this opportunity and being kind. You have a huge heart! Don’t ever lose that.
-Ansley S, Warner Robins, GA-
Chantal montefrisco says
Chantal Montefrisco
NB, Canada
I would love to win this getaway for me and my girlfriends. We all absolutly love your blog and your decor!!! We are wives and mamas and always busy busy busy! We are DIYers and love beautifull things. A week end away at your beautifull place is
just what we would need to recharge and spend some wonderfull girl time! 🙂
Tori Minton says
Victoria Minton
Athens, GA
This is would be amazing to win!! My hubs would kill to play at the golf course and so surprised! We are currently awaiting the arrival of our first baby (yay!) in October, would love to have a nice relaxing getaway for just the two of us before the baby gets here!
Jennifer Creviston says
Oh My! What an AMAZING opportunity! My name is Jennifer and I am a stay at home Mom to two girls! My husband works for a large shipping company that wears brown (haha). We live in a small town called Newport on the “Crystal Coast” of eastern North Carolina. We have never been on a “real” vacation as a family! It would be such an amazing blessing! I am a new follower, found you on the Summer Home Tour on Shabby Creek Cottage. 🙂
Debra Gresham says
Hello I’m Debi from Beaufort, SC. I would love for me and my girlfriends to spend a holiday at your lovely home. At some
point we were all single mothers and nurses working nights, weekends and holidays, foregoing the traditional family vacations. Now that the are children are grown, we’d like some time to catch up and slow down in Georgia. Go Dawgs!
Kathleen Sharp says
I’ve got GeOrGiA on my mind…my girls and I are planning to meet for a shopping weekend this summer! I recently purchased a new home so the search is on for those “inspiration” pieces for each room. All of us enjoy the never- ending decoration process of each of our homes. Amber lives in Nashville, TN, Olivia in Pensacola, FL and myself (Kathleen) and Brandi in Mobile, AL. We all have different taste but LOVE a good bargain! This would be the perfect getaway for us! Thank you for your inspiration and the opportunity for a decoration vacation!
Amanda Kay Riddell says
I’d love to stay in your amazing cabin and take extra good care of it. Adult time only for me. Thanks so much for the chance at making more memories.
Love
Amanda
Delia @songthatdoesntend says
Oh my Lord! I commented on your blog earlier, and stated I am from Georgia (Hampton, Henry County). Just this evening I asked my husband if I could get away for a while. I spent the last 8 years staying at home with my 2 children, and I have never been away from either of them for not even 1 day. I really would love to stay at your vacation home. I know I have not won, but this seems too good to be true, as the scenery is exactly as described to my husband as my desired place to relax. OMG! Unbelievable.
Delia @songthatdoesntend says
Thank you for offering this. You are such a gem.
Delia @songthatdoesntend says
I am so sorry.
Delia Gibbs
Hampton GA
Laurin Kreuzkamp says
Hi Brittany! I’m from Columbus, GA and have been following your blog/instagram for a while and am IN LOVE with your style! My husband and I are currently in the process of building our dream home so we are currently saving EVERY penny we can! Our 5 year anniversary is coming up on June 19th and would love to have a getaway at your cabin! Thanks for the opportunity!
Raquel Meza says
Hi!! My name is Raquel Meza and I am from Miami, FL
I would LOVE to win this because it would be a GREAT summer trip for me and my family. We are currently in the process of closing on our first home! (YAYYYY!!) We are very excited about it, but unfortunately our funds have been put all into purchasing our home, so we will not be able to take the family trip we were planning to take this year and this would be a great opportunity for us to be able to do something fun over the summer! I absolutely love your style and your eye for detail (I also LOOOVE color and patterns). I can’t wait to use your blog for inspiration once we move into our home.
Anne-Scarlett Marrow says
Hey Brittany! Thanks for this wonderful opportunity to possibly spend some time in your family’s beautiful getaway home! My name is Anne-Scarlett Marrow, and I live in Cartersville, Ga with my husband and our two girls. We’d love to win this getaway because Jason and I could really use some time away to relax and spend a couple of days with friends. We’ve had one weekend away since having our oldest daughter nearly 4 years ago. As much as we love our girls, a “big person” vacation in Big Canoe would be amazing!
Thanks! -AS
Lauren Oesterle says
I would love to win this trip for my best friend who is getting married in October! We have been trying to plan a trip together for a couple of months and I would love to surprise her with a getaway to your dreamy cabin! Not to mention the amazing backdrop it would be for my blog posts 🙂 thank you for this opportunity, I am crossing my fingers!
Taylor says
Hi! My name is Taylor Steele and I live in Chapel Hill, NC. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win the getaway to your gorgeous vacation home. My husband just started the second year of a sport administration master’s program which is an internship with the UNC football team doing operations. Much like a coach, he will be working non-stop pretty much now until he retires(ha!). This would be such a blessing to have a few days away from the craziness because the team gets a break during the month of July, so he will not have to work weekends! As we prepare for this next phase of our lives and as I try not to freak out about how the rest of our lives are going to be, making our marriage a priority is so so important. It would also be great to spend quality time with friends that he doesn’t get to see often and won’t due to this schedule. Thank you for this opportunity! You’re such an inspiration!
Monica Eppers says
My hubby and I haven’t had an Adult trip in 5 years!!!! This would be perfect and not far from home!! We live in Cartersville Ga!!! Thank you so much!!!
Lea Niederhauser says
I would LOVE a quiet long weekend away with my husband. With two little ones a break every now and again is wonderful. 😉 You cabin is so gorgeous it would be a blast to get to enjoy it! And to get inspired by your awesome design skills would be a bonus! Pick me!!!
Lea Niederhauser says
Kennesaw, Ga
Julie Boatright says
Toccoa, GA
My husband and I would love to have a weekend getaway. We did not have the opportunity to have a honeymoon. I think your cabin would be perfect!
Julie Boatright says
I would also invite my cousin Lea Niederhauser and her husband Scott to join us!
Kayla Smith says
Paducah, KY
This would be a dream come true! The N. GA mountains are beautiful. My husband has been working too hard and we are needing to get away for a few days, so this would be Perfect! I LOVE your designs and your down to earth personality. I enjoy reading about you and your husband working your business together.My husband and I have worked together for years in 3 different self -employed companies. Thank you for the opportunity!