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!
So, 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!
https://instagram.com/p/1dpvJ-h4TX/?taken-by=vanxan
What a fun idea! I am going to get my girls to help celebrate our home through this.
https://instagram.com/p/1JU7Y9iklB/?taken-by=abbeyruby
https://instagram.com/p/1lIZqEJEHs/?taken-by=ivymandias
Love this :) here it is https://instagram.com/p/1lI4AQyXff/?taken-by=krisha4444
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
Here is my #housie
Where mommy spends most of her time…the kitchen https://instagram.com/p/1npZjGSXc4/?taken-by=krisha4444
https://twitter.com/canadian_k/status/590231246053081088
https://twitter.com/JemsW16/status/590296895655936001
daughter’s bedroom #housie https://instagram.com/p/1vSiIZSXYV/?taken-by=krisha4444
My housie video! Took a few takes, I don’t like talking on camera lol https://instagram.com/p/1vxsnzMSDd/
If only, we all had beautiful houses like yours. good luck to all participants.
Love this idea! Just shared my favourite room -https://twitter.com/NelleCreations/status/590620927047643137
my daujghter’s room https://twitter.com/JemsW16/status/590873513768132608
love my kitchen!
http://instagram.com/p/1a4gZ3LOMm/
https://twitter.com/JemsW16/status/591664763706441728
Here’s my Sun Room. Not much of a videographer or video-genic ;) https://twitter.com/JackieeMan/status/592519878986178561
My Basement entertainment room :) https://twitter.com/JackieeMan/status/592521598118318080
My son’s room! #housie :-) https://instagram.com/p/2E0ghggtei/
Good luck everyone!! :-) Thanks, Lena! https://instagram.com/p/2E2VMogtRM/
my guest bathroom (small but functional!) https://twitter.com/sunny3marie/status/593632162890391554
my airy and bright entryway https://twitter.com/sunny3marie/status/593633771590520833
my closet! https://twitter.com/sunny3marie/status/593635462822002690
Home sweet home – https://instagram.com/p/2GoQcHCRXr/?taken-by=aly3360
Left this a little last minute, but I did it!!
https://instagram.com/p/2GoyGsCRYy/?taken-by=aly3360
https://instagram.com/p/2G6272R9t6/
Thanks for the chance!
https://instagram.com/p/2G6pxPx9tn/
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
https://twitter.com/MushypeaJane/status/593877742577389568 and my shorter version on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/p/124CPhRRz1/?taken-by=mushypeajane
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 :)
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
https://instagram.com/p/2Har6ZxRx5/?taken-by=mushypeajane my 3rd room my Girl Cave on Instagram hopefully :)
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
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
Sorry! Completely forgot to do this earlier so it’s really dark now! Here’s my front yard: https://instagram.com/p/2IT31UpHwR/
Living Room: https://instagram.com/p/2ITqwnJHwG/
Laundry Room – https://instagram.com/p/2ITdjIpH_4
https://instagram.com/p/2H8yp6KnNR/
https://instagram.com/p/2H8Z0yKnLm/
my housie videos.