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HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : HGTV Dream Home 2015 Winner Announced!

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 20:40:24 +0000

Congratulations to you and your family Kathy! This is a certainly a dream come true, how fortunate to your were selected among 94 million entries. I don't think I have to say "Enjoy it" because of course you will! It's pretty awesome that HGTV does this for the public and makes it so much fun. Cheers to you! :)

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : The Sweepstakes Entry Period Is Over

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 17:18:44 +0000

Beautiful, thank you! :)

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : The Sweepstakes Entry Period Is Over

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 02:19:13 +0000

Ok, I confess! I had to check in tonight to see if there was a winner. What's this about the piece of the dream winners? Did they give away smaller prizes? Could this be what John was referring to when he said "somebody won something" oh.... about a week back after the river photo he posted? Ok... well, I guess I'll keep dreaming then because GOODNESS KNOWS.... we really need a house or some help to get a house. I don't know how else we could do it at this point so this would be truly an incredible gift/ prize for us and our two kids. I know I would have tears of joy for days and weeks if we were so blessed! Best of luck to all on board here, I know everyone wants to win! Let's keep up the good vibes and supportive posts so that whoever does win can enjoy it and we can all be happy for them. Just wondering, in the past... were the winners bloggers and did they announce themselves on here or did they stay pretty low key? HGTV.... can you give us another clue soon, such as.... which state are you going to ambush soon or has it already happened? That would be just fabulous!!! Thanks again for making this so much fun and keeping this DREAM ALIVE for all of us! :)

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : The Sweepstakes Entry Period Is Over

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 01:57:19 +0000

I am still dreaming too. You just never know,.,., it could be one of us bloggers on here, but we just haven't been notified yet. Wishing you all the best of everything and especially a fair chance of winning this Dream Home! Peace out, I may stop blogging for a bit....

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : The Sweepstakes Entry Period Is Over

Sun, 29 Mar 2015 12:51:39 +0000

Thank you for your well wishes. I appreciate it.

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : The Sweepstakes Entry Period Is Over

Sun, 29 Mar 2015 01:51:42 +0000

It says they will announce the winner's name on April 11tth.

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : The Sweepstakes Entry Period Is Over

Sat, 28 Mar 2015 22:43:08 +0000

I LOVE that they have set up THIS SWEEPSTAKES, as when you really think about it.... in the end there are many winners: 1) The actual prize winners; 2) All those who designed and built the homes as each home must bring in tons of building and renovating opportunities from their fans; and of course, 3) HGTV wins.... because we all love what they are offering.... a chance of a lifetime to win a home... so they keep us pinned to our screens! Honestly, when I use to go the gym, HGTV was the one channel I would faithfully put on and watch while working out. They always lifted my spirits and satisfied that artistic part of me that craves beauty in all things... home and garden especially. But today..... I just want to know if anyone won yet. My heart is aching at this point.... with the probability that I didn't win, but the slight chance that I still might have a chance. Can anyone relate to this aching heart feeling/experience? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE... TELL US SOON! IS IT OVER, or should we still hold out hope? Thanks if you can help us all get a good night's sleep! I've been struggling a bit......

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : The Sweepstakes Entry Period Is Over

Sat, 28 Mar 2015 11:20:09 +0000

I would think yes. Although, it was said at one point that John may have been spotted at an airport so maybe not,.

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : The Sweepstakes Entry Period Is Over

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 23:40:52 +0000

Intense Debate sends you a notification telling you who is following you. The guy who is following me wrote some messages on here about "sticking to the plan" which pretty much sums up everything for me.

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : The Sweepstakes Entry Period Is Over

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 23:39:45 +0000

Yes, and hugs right back to you! Integrity is not something everyone is born with, but we can only hope they find a better way to exist.

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : The Sweepstakes Entry Period Is Over

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 23:36:58 +0000

Oh my goodness gracious.... that puppy is a little doll! I want one!! :)

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : The Sweepstakes Entry Period Is Over

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 23:31:14 +0000

I think that "subject to change" gives them a lot of flexibility to change the dates in the rules. It's written in there for good reasons I am sure, as I can imagine at least a few scenarios where they would need more time, such as: 1) Let's just say the winner is out of the country on a 2 week business trip? Then they would have to wait for him/ her to come home. 2) Or suppose the winner is needed at their workplace for a time before they might "quit" and when HGTV notified their coworkers/boss about their name being selected, perhaps the higher ups begged them to wait one or two more weeks until they can get coverage. 3) Supposed the winner is a pregnant soon to be mother and she goes into false labor on two or three separate occasions at exactly the times the HGTV shows up at her home... and no one is there. You just never know what scenario may pop up. I feel there is a 50/50 chance here that the ambush has NOT happened yet... and therefore we can keep checking each day.... just because... all of us here have HIGH HOPES AND BIG DREAMS.... and would be ECSTATIC BEYOND MEASURE..... if we won this Dream Home. Yup, I'm one of you, too. Good Luck Everyone!!!

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : The Sweepstakes Entry Period Is Over

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 23:24:14 +0000

I've officially become obsessed with checking these posts too... oh... first thing in the morning and when I get home at night. On a day off, I probably check it every hour! LOL

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : The Sweepstakes Entry Period Is Over

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 23:03:47 +0000

I can see who the blogger is and I do question his intention based on past posts I've seen. He should just un-follow us and try to stay honest. In the meantime, I'll keep an eye out. Thanks for the info.

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : The Sweepstakes Entry Period Is Over

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 11:59:12 +0000

Ok, thanks. I actually just copied and pasted from a website. But I do have a huge fascination and appreciation for what the Earth provides for all of us, and I like to share this with others. ;)

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : The Sweepstakes Entry Period Is Over

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 11:39:24 +0000

I woke up to a notification that someone on here is "following me." Should I be creeped out? Because I am, and now I don't want to post on here. Why would someone be following you?

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : The Sweepstakes Entry Period Is Over

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 01:03:14 +0000

Maine sounds like a good guess. I wonder if he's already notified the winner or if it might happen tomorrow? Isn't he going to Texas over the weekend?

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : The Sweepstakes Entry Period Is Over

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 00:44:43 +0000

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HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : The Sweepstakes Entry Period Is Over

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 00:38:43 +0000

Too funny! Thanks for the tips. :)

HGTV Dreams Happen: Sweepstakes Blog : The Sweepstakes Entry Period Is Over

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 21:00:09 +0000

That is a sweet and peaceful photo John posted of himself. I'm not on Instagram, so thanks to those who track these things. I have to say that the power lines in New England are very close together like that, and we did have a partially sunny day today. Although at around 1:30pm or so.... it went cloudy and began to sprinkle. This is quite the treasure hunt.... guessing game for all of us, isn't it? HGTV sure knows how to keep our attention. Good luck to the winner... whoever you are or may be sometime soon! What a dream come true!