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Winner of the "Downsizing Your Home With Style" Contest

November 30, 2007 12:20 PM EST (Updated: November 30, 2007 12:20 PM EST)
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The grand prize winner of the "Downsizing Your Home With Style" contest has been selected. The grand prize winner of an expert design consultation from Lauri Ward, a new Flip Digital Camcorder, and a $2,000 Crate and Barrel Shop Card is:

 

cybergwen , You can call me Gwen:)

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Congratulations, Gwen! Gwen's living room is in need of real furniture. Due to her current circumstances, she was not able to furnish her room. The Crate and Barrel shop card and the design consultation from Lauri Ward are the first steps towards helping her create a fabulous living room!

Thank you to all who entered this contest and to those who voted on entries.



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Comments: 95

Donald M. Nov 30, 2007, 12:30pm EST
Congratulations that was a very good choice. I saw one other that was in need.
J. P. Nov 30, 2007, 12:32pm EST
Congrats to Gwen, and thanks for the exciting contest!
CyberGwen ! Nov 30, 2007, 12:33pm EST
THANKS SO MUCH!!!!
Jan C. Nov 30, 2007, 12:35pm EST
Congrats Gwen!!! Make it a great room :)
Bonnie S. Nov 30, 2007, 12:37pm EST
Congratulations, that was a great choice.
Vivian P. Nov 30, 2007, 12:37pm EST
congrats Gwen !!!!!!!!
Trish A. Nov 30, 2007, 12:42pm EST
Congratulations Gwen!!!!! Gather thanks for sponsoring this contest so Gwen will have a nice comfortable room.
Shannon W Nov 30, 2007, 12:43pm EST
Congrats! I'm glad it was you. I can't wait to see what you do with your room.
CyberGwen ! Nov 30, 2007, 12:46pm EST
Thanks, you guys were great competitors, I really didn't think that I had a shot!


Shannon, when are you coming to Morro Bay again?? Maybe you can see it live:)
Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S. Nov 30, 2007, 12:47pm EST
whooohoooo! Congratulations, Gwen! What a wonderful start to the holiday season for you and your family!
☃ Aunt Shanny Nov 30, 2007, 12:47pm EST
Congrats, Gwen!
Susan *. Nov 30, 2007, 12:58pm EST
Congrats to Gwen! I'll be anxious to see your new living room and hear all about the experience! This was a great contest and I'm so excited about the outcome! :-D
Kitty Lone Hawk Nov 30, 2007, 1:00pm EST
Woooo-Hooooooo Congrats Gwen......I was hoping you would win since I too have been in a LR just like that...so I knew what it felt like.....I'm sooooooo happy for you!!!
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Nov 30, 2007, 1:03pm EST
Congratulations to Gwen!!
Barb (Gather Site Ferret) Carlson Nov 30, 2007, 1:24pm EST
Congrats, Gwen. :) I hope you have tons o' fun :)
Sherry W. Nov 30, 2007, 1:26pm EST
Congratulations Gwen!!
Ashley B. Nov 30, 2007, 1:44pm EST
Congrats! Can't wait to see pics of the new room when it is done!
Victoria H. Nov 30, 2007, 2:10pm EST
Congrats Gwen!
Oh Gwen! I am so extremly happy for you! I hope you are able to get lots! Shop the clearance if you can - so you can get more bang for your buck!

Awesome!
Barb W. Nov 30, 2007, 2:55pm EST
Gwen- you won!! That so wonderful!! Happy dancing for you!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to see the "after" pics!! Congratulations!!!

Hugs,
Barb
Cheryl R. Nov 30, 2007, 3:05pm EST
Congratulations Gwen. Hope Lauri helps you create a wonderful living room.
Leslie "Missy" T. Nov 30, 2007, 3:17pm EST
Congratulations on winning Gwen!
John Philipp Nov 30, 2007, 3:22pm EST
Way you go, Gwen!
Susan B. Nov 30, 2007, 3:29pm EST
Congrats Gwen!
j - Frugal Mom - r. Nov 30, 2007, 3:48pm EST
What a great contest, and congratulations Gwen.
Raymond Mardo Nov 30, 2007, 3:52pm EST
Way to go on the win Gwen. Post an updated photo. Glad I could help.
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Paula Love Nov 30, 2007, 3:57pm EST
well congrats!!!! I have been in your shoes as well. please post pictures of the outcome!!!
Elizabeth Madrigal Nov 30, 2007, 4:00pm EST
Congrats, Gwen!
Marci M. Nov 30, 2007, 4:10pm EST
Congrats Gwen!!! That is so cool. You deserve it!
Jill~Sexy Back~ V. Nov 30, 2007, 4:12pm EST
Congrats Gwen!! That's an awesome thing to win!! Enjoy!
Jo C. Nov 30, 2007, 4:15pm EST
Congrats, Gwen and (blush) thanks for noticing my AC publishing. You deserve this! Please let us know when we can see the after photos. I'm in suspense!
Jo C. Nov 30, 2007, 4:17pm EST
P.S. How are they going to do the design consultation? In person or via photos and drawings? I am so curious! I'm writing this while monitoring my mom in the hospital...was supposed to do an author chat and had to bow out :(
JoAnne D. Nov 30, 2007, 4:25pm EST
Go Gwen, Congratulations.
♥ Adair ♥ K. Nov 30, 2007, 4:26pm EST
Congrats Gwen!!!

Don't forget to post the after pics for us to see.
A. Foster T. Nov 30, 2007, 4:50pm EST
Way to go! Enjoy the new room!
Bridget ♥ Nov 30, 2007, 4:53pm EST
Congrats to Gwen
K. Gnash Nov 30, 2007, 5:02pm EST
Congrats Gwen!! Have fun shopping and don't forget to send us some pics of your new furniture! :)
Trish A. Nov 30, 2007, 5:06pm EST
Hey Gwen, there are outlet stores. You can find out where they are on the official Crate & Barrel site.
Vicky P. Nov 30, 2007, 6:02pm EST
Congratulations, hope we see an after picture.
Tracey W. Nov 30, 2007, 6:21pm EST
Congratulations Gwen! What a great choice. I hope you post the after pictures.
Ghostly Ghoul Nov 30, 2007, 6:35pm EST
Although I am really bummed out, I couldn't have lost to a more deserving and great person. :-) This one really was all you Gwen - I want pictures!!!!!!
Sharon B. Nov 30, 2007, 6:59pm EST
Congradulations Gwen.
Kathryn E. Nov 30, 2007, 7:01pm EST
Congrats Gwen - you were my pick, too!
Lori Cee Nov 30, 2007, 7:52pm EST
congratulations, gwen! take plenty of pix of your new stuff!
michelle K. Nov 30, 2007, 8:07pm EST
Oh my gosh! That is so flippen cool. And I thought winning 15,000 on Netwinner today was exciting! I'm so excited for you!!!! I can't wait to see the pics of the finished product!!! Wooooohoooooo!!!!!!!!!!!
michelle K. Nov 30, 2007, 8:08pm EST
I was going to say...Merry fricken Christmas!!!!! Yippeee!!!!!
Laura Cushing Nov 30, 2007, 8:14pm EST
Yay Gwen! Congrats!
Larry H. Nov 30, 2007, 8:59pm EST
Thanks for sharing..
Jan S. Nov 30, 2007, 9:40pm EST
Congratulations. The makeover will be fun!
Vicky Duggins Nov 30, 2007, 9:57pm EST
Glad you got it, Gwen!
Lisa Frost Nov 30, 2007, 10:10pm EST
Congrats Gwen!
Kay S. Nov 30, 2007, 10:38pm EST
Congratulations, Gwen! I hope you'll keep us updated as the changes happen -- maybe a photo essay.
Julia *loves my baby girl chloe* M. Nov 30, 2007, 10:47pm EST
CONGRATS GWEN!!! IM HAPPY FOR YOU!!!
Cheryl W. Nov 30, 2007, 10:58pm EST
Congratulations, Gwen! :)
Alison H. Nov 30, 2007, 11:03pm EST
Cool! Hope you get a great room!
necee t. Dec 1, 2007, 12:28am EST
hey Gwen... congrats... i'm so happy for you... woo hoo...
Tiffany G. Dec 1, 2007, 3:08am EST
Awesome Congrats Gwen! Enjoy! Be sure to show us your awesome room when your done!
Sandra T. Dec 1, 2007, 3:31am EST
I'm very happy for Gwen! I thought that one above all the others deserved it most too 8)
Beverly T. Dec 1, 2007, 5:55am EST
Aw...Gwen. This is truly wonderful for you! Congratulations! I can't wait for the "after" pictures.
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Lucky M. Dec 1, 2007, 9:09am EST
Neither can I!! Great choice, judges!
Danielle P. Dec 1, 2007, 10:08am EST
I am so glad you won. I guess all our votes together do really help someone!! This time it was you!!! Congratulations!
Kate K. Dec 1, 2007, 10:45am EST
Gwen! Congratulations!! Hooray, and I can't wait to see the after photos!

Kate
Christopher K. Dec 1, 2007, 11:28am EST
way to go gwen,thats is wonderful



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Dani B. Dec 1, 2007, 1:22pm EST
congrats
Susy R. Dec 1, 2007, 1:50pm EST
Congrats Gwen! You deserved this!
Mischelle T. Dec 1, 2007, 5:30pm EST
Congratulations Gwen!
CyberGwen ! Dec 1, 2007, 6:51pm EST
Thanks to you all and Gather!
CyberGwen ! Dec 1, 2007, 7:24pm EST
and of course....Lauri Ward!!!!!!!!!
Debby C. Dec 1, 2007, 9:00pm EST
Woo hoo I'm so glad I could help you out! Congrats to you! Now get some real indoor furniture! LOL!
~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Dec 1, 2007, 11:19pm EST
Gwen. . .

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I already mentioned the Mayor of Sunnyvale, California having to pack up and leave the area because he could not afford to live there, or in the Bay Area. Sunnyvale is expensive, but it is just another statement on how ridiculously high the cost of living is here in California, when your elected officials cannot afford remain to serve out their terms.

I am soooo happy for you. Gather did you very well! Kudos to you, Lauri Ward and to Gather! I look forward to seeing your newly furnished home!
Laurun M. Dec 1, 2007, 11:52pm EST
Good for you. Congratulations. I'm looking forward to seeing the progress on your new room.
T Cheri P. Dec 2, 2007, 6:40am EST
thats fantastic! I'm so happy thatyou won!! Cant wait to see the photos of the
"new" room!
Sue * Dec 2, 2007, 11:00am EST
Congratulations! How wonderful!
Bridget M. Dec 2, 2007, 11:19am EST
Hooray for Gwen! You definitely need some inside furniture.
Cyndi B. Dec 2, 2007, 3:22pm EST
Congrats, Gwen. You deserve it!
Joan O. Dec 2, 2007, 7:04pm EST
Congrats Gwen! Glad to hear you won! Will we see photos of your new room?
Cindy F. Dec 2, 2007, 7:46pm EST
Congrats, Gwen
Connie C. Dec 3, 2007, 12:41am EST
Congratulations Gwen!!!
Woo Hoo
Dee - Nature Babe! Dec 3, 2007, 2:23am EST
Congratulations Gwen! Enjoy!
Hollie ~TNR Works~ Dec 3, 2007, 1:48pm EST
YAY Gwen! Congratulations!!!!! I am SO happy for you!!!
Lisa (I love loons) C. Dec 3, 2007, 7:02pm EST
Yeahhhhh!!! Gwen! I'm so happy for you!!! That's just awesome! You deserved it!
Jean E. Dec 3, 2007, 9:49pm EST
conGRATulations!!
Jerri H. Dec 3, 2007, 9:54pm EST
Congrats Gwen!!!
golds g. Dec 4, 2007, 3:53pm EST
congrats Gwen you really deserve it!
CyberGwen ! Dec 5, 2007, 1:14am EST
Thank you all! Thanks so much to Gather, Crate and Barrel, Collins Nonfiction, and Lauri Ward as well!
Aubrey :) Dec 5, 2007, 5:17pm EST
That is so great Gwen. I am so happy you won. I saw your entry and hoped you would win. Good job!!!

Congratulations!! Right in time for Christmas maybe you can entertain now.
Alright Gwen! I can't wait to see what you end up with! I'm so excited for you!!!!!! And you're going to love, love, love your Flip! It's so easy to use and I've gotten to where I never walk out my door without mine! It'll definately make showing off your new digs a breeze! Can't wait! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! I know you definately needed the help!
Denise B. Dec 7, 2007, 5:10pm EST
Congradulations Gwen!!!
Susan *. Dec 10, 2007, 8:56pm EST
Thanks so much for posting!
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Heidianna "Coriander" T. Jan 2, 2008, 4:18am EST
Congrats to Gwen! Yay!!!
Jodi G. Jan 3, 2008, 9:58am EST
Congratulations Gwen, I am very happy for you.
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Megan H. Feb 11, 2008, 12:53am EST
Yay!!! way to go Gwen!

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