01 Dec 2011

Time For a Little Holiday Competition

Windows in progress last Saturday night when we were amongst the evening onlookers. Photo by Sharee Lawler.

New York may have its 5th Avenue department store windows, but here on the Hill we have the Coldwell Banker windows. If you happened to walk by 605 Pennsylvania Ave, SE anytime — literally, day or night — last weekend you probably saw the elves from Aesthetic Answers putting together another year’s amazing holiday showcase.

The windows always get a lot of attention. And I’m not just talking about the stories the Aesthetic Answers team told me about the late night drunkards that stumble by during the weekend when they’re putting up the decor.   To see why, check out the AA Facebook page to see how they documented progress in their photo albums.  They have photos from start to finish.

This year, we’re adding a little competitive spice to the windows with two special contests!

The first, for our cerebral types, is a bit of trivia to test your keen observation skills (plus, maybe a little research but The Hill is Home can help you out on that one).  The second will be a photo contest to tap into your creative side.  But, whether you enter or not, Aesthetic Answers is offering a prize to all our readers.  Contact them between now and January 15th and mention you saw them on The Hill is Home to get a free consultation.  Maybe in a few months we’ll be staring into the windows of your house watching the AA team work their magic!

Here are our contest details:

Contest 1:  Trivia!

Send your answers to all the following questions to our email with the subject line “Trivia”.  The person with the most correct answers — including the tiebreaker, if needed — will win a $25 gift card to Peregrine Espresso.  (That’s coffee and pastries for WEEKS.)  The deadline for your answers is December 9th, the winner will be announced December 12th.

1.  How many dogs are in all of the windows combined?

2.  Name the Hilly Award winning businesses represented in the Capitol Hill window.

3.  When is the shoe maker in?

4.  What doesn’t belong in the North Pole window?

Tiebreaker (closest guess wins):  How many lights are in all the windows combined?

There may be a hint or two coming via Twitter from us and AA

Contest 2:  Photos!

Beginning December 12th, we’ll ask you to send us your best photos of the windows.  It can be a favorite window detail or you staring with fascination while trying to count all the lights for the trivia tiebreaker.  The THIH Photo Review Board will choose 3-5 of our favorites and then let our readers choose the winner.  More details to come on the 12th.

Good luck!

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