***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!***
Over the past few days the special referral account we set up has grown from $100 to more than $300. We’re about to turn it over to our winner, Crystal Anderson (who said she needs wall art “like no one’s business”). Congrats to her!
Last spring we curated a sale on Joss & Main and were thrilled when they invited us back this year. They also agreed to provide a special perk for readers. Reopening that little virtual decor shop for you is always fun. Although we didn’t set the prices, we selected a variety of items across a wide price range and focused on thoughtful picks—27 items under $27 was our goal. If you’re not already a member you could sign up through the promotion; once you have access you could browse the sale and the mood board we put together as a sampling of what’s available.
To be fully transparent: as curators we receive a small commission from Joss & Main, similar to other editorial partnerships that help cover the costs of running the blog (think of it like a magazine column). Joss & Main also offers referral credits whenever someone signs up from a referral. Instead of keeping those credits for ourselves, we decided to pay them forward and build a prize for one lucky reader.
Here’s how it worked: for every person who signed up using our referral link and made any purchase on the site, Joss & Main added $15 to a dedicated referral account. When the giveaway closed, that account and the money it had collected were handed over to the winner. Joss & Main seeded the account with $100 to start, and the account continued to grow from referral rewards during the promotion.
- PRIZE: Ownership of the special Joss & Main referral account, which began with a $100 credit.
- TO ENTER: Comment on the post with the words “JOSS ME” and tell us a little about your style or needs.
- BONUS QUESTION: If you won, what would you choose first? A few bold accessories, new sheets and pillows, a cozy chair or sofa?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, April 10th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries, whichever comes first.
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One.
- PRIZE SHIPS: We always ask vendors to ship internationally, but some companies are restricted by area. This giveaway was available to the continental 48 United States.
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per email address. Winners are selected at random and announced as an update to the post—so check back on Thursday for the announcement. Good luck!
- COMMENT ISSUES? If you try to enter but receive a “duplicate comment” warning, follow the troubleshooting guidance in the blog comments help section to resolve it.
Note: We don’t receive payment for hosting giveaways themselves; we run them to thank readers for stopping by. See the site’s Giveaway FAQ for more information. Images used in the post were provided courtesy of Joss & Main.
This promotion was an opportunity to share a curated collection of affordable home décor items with readers while also creating a community-driven prize. We selected items with different tastes and budgets in mind—everything from inexpensive accents to more substantial pieces—so the winner could choose something that fits their home and style. A referral account like this can be a flexible gift: it can cover a larger purchase over time or be used for several smaller pieces, depending on what the winner prefers.
We appreciate everyone who participated, whether by browsing the curated picks, commenting, or helping the account grow through referrals. Community-driven giveaways like this one are a fun way to highlight great finds and give something back to readers. Thanks for the enthusiasm and support—you’re the reason we keep putting together selections and sharing them here.
If you’re curious about how blog-related promotions work in general, the blog includes a detailed post about income and partnerships that explains typical arrangements, commissions, and the way curated sales operate. Keeping readers informed about these practices is important to us, which is why we always include clear notes about sponsored content and referral programs.