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Celebrate with a #housie and WIN!

April 16, 2015 By Lena 38 Comments

Note: The following contest is open to Canadian residents only, excluding Quebec, who have reached the age of majority in their province. See complete rules here. 

My first home was actually a mansion.

It was modern, with three floors and spacious rooms. And unlike my present home, it came almost fully furnished… but the husband was sold separately. (And the place was pink – did I mention that?) It was the Barbie Dream House, of course.

At one point, I wondered if my perception of a “dream home” would be skewed by a plastic toy from the 80’s. Would I need the picket fence and three-car garage? Should all homes come with a private elevator? Thankfully, when I set foot inside my brand new abode – complete with furniture I worked to purchase, and a husband I worked to put a ring on it – I was completely, utterly in love. And that’s when I realized that when a home is YOURS – whether it’s a new home you’ve purchased, the first condo you’ve rented, or the forever home you just can’t bear to leave – THAT’s your dream house.

Love your home? Why not show it off with a #housie?

You may have caught the hashtag on Twitter or peeked inside homes on tdhousie.com. Here, you’ll find home owners from across Canada celebrating their favourite rooms and outdoor spaces, showcasing their personality, decor, and of course, what makes their space unique!
11088406_10153812148299126_23929010960894144_nSo, how do you take a #housie? It’s simple!

1. Record a 360° video selfie of your home (or outdoor space)

2. Keep your video short — no more than 15 seconds

3. Share it to Twitter or Instagram to join the TD #housie tour (make sure your account isn’t private)

4. Don’t forget to include the hashtag #housie (otherwise it might not show up in the tour)

5. Go to tdhousie.com to see your #housie, enjoy the #housie song, and celebrate all the amazing places we call home

Check out the full guidelines so you can be sure to be included in the #housie celebration.

Still sitting on the fence? Here’s a little inspiration – I’ve got FIVE (5) $200 Amazon.ca Gift Cards to give away to readers who upload their #housie before April 30th! Simply follow the instructions above and share your #housie on Twitter or Instagram. Then, copy the status link and paste it in the comments section of this blog post so we can check it out! 

For example, here’s a status which links to my #housie:

https://twitter.com/Listen2Lena/status/585880977857208320

You can enter UP TO THREE times, but please note that each #housie must be of a DIFFERENT room or outdoor space to be eligible for an extra entry. I’ll randomly draw for five winners on May 1st.

So, do you have 15 seconds to spare? Upload your #housie today for a chance to win!

Filed Under: Decor Tagged With: #housie, home decor, home tour, TD Canada

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  1. michelle matta

    April 16, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    https://instagram.com/p/1dpvJ-h4TX/?taken-by=vanxan

    Reply
  2. heidi c.

    April 17, 2015 at 1:17 am

    What a fun idea! I am going to get my girls to help celebrate our home through this.

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  3. Chandra O'Connor

    April 17, 2015 at 10:15 am

    https://instagram.com/p/1JU7Y9iklB/?taken-by=abbeyruby

    Reply
  4. ivy pluchinsky

    April 17, 2015 at 10:57 am

    https://instagram.com/p/1lIZqEJEHs/?taken-by=ivymandias

    Reply
  5. kristen visser

    April 17, 2015 at 11:01 am

    Love this :) here it is https://instagram.com/p/1lI4AQyXff/?taken-by=krisha4444

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  6. Amy Heffernan

    April 18, 2015 at 7:05 am

    lol This was fun! Excuse the bed head! I just moved into a new house also!
    Here is my video–>https://twitter.com/kissifer19/status/589384015116926976

    Reply
  7. kristen visser

    April 18, 2015 at 10:24 am

    Here is my #housie
    Where mommy spends most of her time…the kitchen https://instagram.com/p/1npZjGSXc4/?taken-by=krisha4444

    Reply
  8. Janice K

    April 20, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    https://twitter.com/canadian_k/status/590231246053081088

    Reply
  9. Jenny Major

    April 20, 2015 at 7:32 pm

    https://twitter.com/JemsW16/status/590296895655936001

    Reply
  10. kristen visser

    April 21, 2015 at 9:37 am

    daughter’s bedroom #housie https://instagram.com/p/1vSiIZSXYV/?taken-by=krisha4444

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  11. Cheryl

    April 21, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    My housie video! Took a few takes, I don’t like talking on camera lol https://instagram.com/p/1vxsnzMSDd/

    Reply
  12. KichenGirlss

    April 21, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    If only, we all had beautiful houses like yours. good luck to all participants.

    Reply
  13. Jenelle

    April 21, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    Love this idea! Just shared my favourite room -https://twitter.com/NelleCreations/status/590620927047643137

    Reply
  14. Jenny Major

    April 22, 2015 at 9:44 am

    my daujghter’s room https://twitter.com/JemsW16/status/590873513768132608

    Reply
  15. Rachel

    April 22, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    love my kitchen!
    http://instagram.com/p/1a4gZ3LOMm/

    Reply
  16. Jenny Major

    April 24, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    https://twitter.com/JemsW16/status/591664763706441728

    Reply
  17. Jackie M

    April 26, 2015 at 10:46 pm

    Here’s my Sun Room. Not much of a videographer or video-genic ;) https://twitter.com/JackieeMan/status/592519878986178561

    Reply
  18. Jackie M

    April 26, 2015 at 10:52 pm

    My Basement entertainment room :) https://twitter.com/JackieeMan/status/592521598118318080

    Reply
  19. Jennpup (@jennpup)

    April 29, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    My son’s room! #housie :-) https://instagram.com/p/2E0ghggtei/

    Reply
  20. Jennpup (@jennpup)

    April 29, 2015 at 6:40 pm

    Good luck everyone!! :-) Thanks, Lena! https://instagram.com/p/2E2VMogtRM/

    Reply
  21. Nicky

    April 30, 2015 at 12:25 am

    my guest bathroom (small but functional!) https://twitter.com/sunny3marie/status/593632162890391554

    Reply
  22. Nicky

    April 30, 2015 at 12:32 am

    my airy and bright entryway https://twitter.com/sunny3marie/status/593633771590520833

    Reply
  23. Nicky

    April 30, 2015 at 12:38 am

    my closet! https://twitter.com/sunny3marie/status/593635462822002690

    Reply
  24. Amber Y

    April 30, 2015 at 11:16 am

    Home sweet home – https://instagram.com/p/2GoQcHCRXr/?taken-by=aly3360

    Reply
  25. Amber Y

    April 30, 2015 at 11:17 am

    Left this a little last minute, but I did it!!

    https://instagram.com/p/2GoyGsCRYy/?taken-by=aly3360

    Reply
  26. Jason Smulders

    April 30, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    https://instagram.com/p/2G6272R9t6/

    Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  27. Jason Smulders

    April 30, 2015 at 2:02 pm

    https://instagram.com/p/2G6pxPx9tn/

    Reply
  28. Jennpup (@jennpup)

    April 30, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    My fish bathroom #housie! :-) My very favourite room cuz it has a lock on the door. Ah, peace and quiet. Thanks, Lena! https://instagram.com/p/2HFyfPgtZU/?taken-by=jennpup73

    Reply
  29. Jane Reid

    April 30, 2015 at 4:42 pm

    https://twitter.com/MushypeaJane/status/593877742577389568 and my shorter version on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/p/124CPhRRz1/?taken-by=mushypeajane

    Reply
  30. Jane Reid

    April 30, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=Eggmu-lvs-U my second entry for #housie my kitchen new instgram user here and this has inspired me to start using instagram at last :)

    Reply
  31. Jane Reid

    April 30, 2015 at 5:05 pm

    https://instagram.com/p/2HQPzARRwW/?taken-by=mushypeajane hopefully I have uploaded the 2nd entry of my kitchen correctly to instagram now :) & tagged #housie @lenalivelovelaugh and to TD Canada

    Reply
  32. Jane Reid

    April 30, 2015 at 6:37 pm

    https://instagram.com/p/2Har6ZxRx5/?taken-by=mushypeajane my 3rd room my Girl Cave on Instagram hopefully :)

    Reply
  33. Jane Reid

    April 30, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    and finally my 3rd room on you tube my girl cave complete with day bed plus dog :0) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqz_iInA93E

    Reply
  34. Jane Reid

    April 30, 2015 at 9:25 pm

    https://twitter.com/MushypeaJane/status/593909529424826368
    https://twitter.com/MushypeaJane/status/593879130648645632

    sorry to leave so many messages ! i forgot to post my other 2 twitter links I’m a novice at uploading video to Twitter and Instagram so new skill learned today wonderful ! #housie

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  35. Eileen Ong

    May 1, 2015 at 2:52 am

    Sorry! Completely forgot to do this earlier so it’s really dark now! Here’s my front yard: https://instagram.com/p/2IT31UpHwR/

    Reply
  36. Eileen Ong

    May 1, 2015 at 2:52 am

    Living Room: https://instagram.com/p/2ITqwnJHwG/

    Reply
  37. Eileen Ong

    May 1, 2015 at 2:53 am

    Laundry Room – https://instagram.com/p/2ITdjIpH_4

    Reply
  38. Fathima s

    May 1, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    https://instagram.com/p/2H8yp6KnNR/

    https://instagram.com/p/2H8Z0yKnLm/

    my housie videos.

    Reply

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