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March 1, 2012 by Lindsay

Extra Thanks ‘Homies’

We have a surprise for you! It’s actually a real ‘prize’ kind of surprise!! It’s a letter of thanks & a fun lil impromptu giveaway!

— Winner has been chosen: Congrats to Cassie!! Happy Shopping!—

**** UPDATE: Apparently not all votes will count, it’s a very long story, but we had a large number of companies, corporations and businesses support us as a blog… and they will not count them if too many votes came in from the same network. SO… If you wanted to vote, did vote and did so from a network where MANY voted, please re-check and see if your vote was indeed cast! If you think it may not have been based on quantity of votes in your office, home or space, write to Scott— help@apartmenttherapy.com and let him know you want to make sure he knows you wanted to vote for A Design Story, but did so as a company, team, family or group of followers! We have had an ENORMOUS amount of emails, texts and calls from people saying they voted– so regardless we are feeling blessed and so thankful! Your outpouring of love, support and encouragement has made us feel so incredible! You all rock!! Thanks!****

As most of you know, Apartment Therapy announced earlier this week they were holding nominations for this year’s Home Design Homies (2012) awards. It’s a pretty big deal to even be nominated… so we were grinning from ear to ear to see A Design Story on the charts! Tomorrow (Friday, March 2nd) is the last day to get your vote in. Then next week, the top 6 nominees move on to the finals!

As a token of our appreciation, we would like to thank each and every one who voted on our behalf by hosting our own little giveaway of sorts! One of our favorite stores to get lost in is Ikea. It’s just plain fun to jet off for the day and walk through aisles and aisle of home décor goodies. Isn’t it?

Well… we want to show our appreciation by offering you a chance to go shopping too! We just think you all are too sweet to take the time to go in & vote, so we just had to thank you!!! Yep… we are offering a $30 gift card to Ikea as a big thank you, thank you, thank you to all of our ‘homies’. So… if you have voted or want to still vote, we want to know so we can personally thank you! So here’s how this is going to work…

Enter for a chance to win a $30 gift card to Ikea … Just comment below by telling us if you showed ADS some love on Apartment Therapy. Are you new to A Design Story? Maybe an avid follower… do tell us! Also… let us know what other blogs you supported while you were there! Were you already a fan of Apartment Therapy; if not… are you now? Do tell!! Saturday, March 3rd, the winner will be chosen by Random.org and announced!!

Do go & vote! Of course, A Design Story wants your vote… but feel free to check out some of the other talent too!! To vote, first you have to register. Apartment Therapy doesn’t send out any spam emails etc. if you decide to register/vote. So no worries there! Just click here to register! And here to vote!

P.S. We were not paid or perked by Ikea to host this lil’ giveaway! We purchased the gift card ourselves as a way to show our appreciation! We just happen to heart Ikea and thought it might be a fun lil’ day of shopping for one of you! (Homies 2012 image by Apartment Therapy, Ikea gift card image by Ikea)

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  1. ColleenwithMurals&More says

    March 1, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    Oh my, Lindsay! That is so sweet! I do hope you win! And, I hate to admit it, but I’ve never bought anything at IKEA. I dream, drool a bit, but have yet to actually shop there. It’s a ways away 😉 But I’d be happy to make the trip if I’m lucky enough to win the gift card!

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  2. angelina says

    March 1, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    hi guys, i am a new follower to design story, i am renovating an old home at the end of this year, and i will be using both old and new for inspiration. than kyoU!
    angela

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  3. Robin @ our semi organic life says

    March 1, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    I voted for you!!!

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  4. Ashley H says

    March 1, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    I’m a follower and I’m going to go vote for you right now!

    Reply
  5. Melissa says

    March 1, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    Of course I showed love and voted for you! 🙂 I’m an avid reader both personally and professionally. I hope you guys win. Good luck

    Reply
  6. mamavalveeta03 says

    March 1, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    I love your blog and hope that you win. I voted! And I have a shopping “wish list” already at IKEA, so if I DO perchance win, I’m ready to shop!

    Reply
  7. Anita Weeks says

    March 1, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    I voted, Would love a trip to Ikea…Love your blog…..So Hope you win!!!

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  8. Sarah L says

    March 1, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    I voted early and hope you win. And now I hope I win because Ikea just opened a store in the Denver area and I haven’t been there yet.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  9. Sarah says

    March 1, 2012 at 11:02 pm

    Good luck. I hope you win. Would love to have a gift card to shop at Ikea. 😉

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  10. Sheila B says

    March 2, 2012 at 12:34 am

    Best of luck to you! Love going to Ikea with my daughter.Would be more fun with a gift card!

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  11. Janette says

    March 2, 2012 at 6:12 am

    I’m a fan and a follower, going to go vote right now!

    Reply
  12. Linda says

    March 2, 2012 at 8:02 am

    This is AWESOME. You’re already a winner in my book. Good luck! (I already voted!)

    Reply
  13. Suzanne says

    March 2, 2012 at 9:05 am

    I’ve been a fan for a while. Just voted. Good luck!

    Reply
  14. Heather W says

    March 2, 2012 at 9:09 am

    So nice of you! I voted. Good luck!!!

    Reply
  15. Judi Wilson says

    March 2, 2012 at 10:13 am

    Lindsay – Spoke with Kevin yesterday and just want to say that I love your site. I have just started going through it and I must say it is full of great ideas. Very professional! I hope you wind up the winner and glad I could do my part to help get you there. Good Luck!

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  16. Pat says

    March 2, 2012 at 10:16 am

    This is a great giveaway and I’d love to win! I voted for you and I hope you guys are the winner!
    Thanks for the opportunity ~

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  17. Cassie says

    March 2, 2012 at 10:36 am

    Of course I did!!

    Reply
  18. Beth M says

    March 2, 2012 at 11:00 am

    I voted for you! I found your blog around Christmas time…love it. It caught my attention when I noticed you all are from Sarasota. That’s my family’s favorite vacation spot!! Lucky you get to live there 🙂

    Reply
  19. richymccusker says

    March 2, 2012 at 11:17 am

    i showed you some love!

    good luck!

    Reply
  20. LV says

    March 2, 2012 at 11:58 am

    I voted! hope you win!

    Reply
  21. Jeanine says

    March 2, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    I voted for you. Wonderful blog.

    Reply
  22. Jenny @ DIY Newlyweds says

    March 2, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    Thanks for hosting this great giveaway!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 2, 2012 at 4:34 pm

      If you all voted, please email help@apartmenttherapy.com

      Reply
  23. Anna says

    March 2, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    Showed some love! What a great give away to your followers(:

    Reply
  24. Kristen @ Popcorn on the Stove says

    March 8, 2012 at 10:39 am

    Hey Lindsay! I wish you had made it into the final vote (I voted for you) but there’s always next year, right?? I love what you’re doing 🙂

    Reply

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