***This giveaway has reached its cap of 10,000 entries and is now closed — see the winner below!***
Winner Announced
We were blown away by the response — after less than 24 hours of giveaway excitement, our randomly selected winner is joyfulcanary. Her favorite pieces are a $30 thrift-store China cabinet and a family heirloom Hoosier cabinet. Congratulations!
About the Book and the Giveaway
You might not expect chemistry students to turn into authors of home design books, but Suzanne and Lauren McGrath did just that. Their book, Good Bones, Great Pieces, explains how to combine seven essential furniture pieces to create balanced, beautiful rooms. The book is full of practical advice and inspiring photography, and the authors also maintain a blog with additional ideas and examples.
Prize Package — Over $3,300 in Furniture and Bedding
In addition to a copy of Good Bones, Great Pieces, Suzanne and Lauren assembled a prize package of furniture and bedding worth more than $3,300 to help one lucky winner recreate looks from the book. The prize lineup included the following pieces and retail values:
- The Hazel Settee from Jayson Home & Garden ($1,995)
- The Navy Shop Chest from CB2 ($399)
- A rectangular Atoll Mirror from Ballard Designs ($199)
- The Cadman Chair from Pier 1 Imports ($199)
- Queen-sized Light Indigo coverlet from John Robshaw ($420)
- Hydrangea Dec Pillow from John Robshaw ($155)
Giveaway Details (For Reference)
- Prize: One copy of Good Bones, Great Pieces plus the furniture and bedding items listed above (totaling over $3,300).
- How to Enter (historical instruction): Comment on the original post with the words “FURNISH ME!” and answer the bonus question described below.
- Bonus Question: Tell us what you consider the greatest piece you currently own — whether it’s a splurge dresser, a cherished inherited cabinet, or a perfect yard-sale find.
- Giveaway Close: Closed Wednesday, July 18th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever came first). This giveaway has now reached its entry cap and is closed.
- Number of Winners: One (winner announced as an update on the original post).
- Prize Ships: United States only (organizers note they try to arrange international giveaways when possible).
- Eligibility and Rules: One entry per e-mail address. The winner was selected using random.org and announced as an update to the post.
Why This Giveaway Was Special
Good Bones, Great Pieces focuses on combining a handful of essential elements to achieve a cohesive, stylish room. The prize package reflected that philosophy by including standout furniture, a mirror to help define space, and layered textiles to complete a bedroom or living area. For anyone looking for practical interior-design guidance and beautiful inspiration, the book — paired with the prize pieces — offered a ready-made path to refresh a room without starting from scratch.
Note: The hosts are not compensated for running these giveaways; they organize them as a way to thank readers. Images used in the post were provided courtesy of the book Good Bones, Great Pieces.