#UGInstaFun

The next Instagram Challenge theme is ARCHITECTURE. We can all agree that one of the best parts of traveling, near or far, is discovering the special landmarks that distinguish a new place. Here at UncommonGoods, nothing gets us more excited than interacting with beautiful craftsmanship. But even in our home in New York City, we tend to spend all winter rushing past our surroundings, ignoring this city’s beautiful details in order to find refuge from the snow. Now that spring is upon us, it’s time to get outside and explore! We want to see the architectural designs that make you stop in your tracks. While sharing your most wow-worthy photos, be sure to use the hashtag #UGInstafun for a chance to win a $50 gift card. Visit here to see the entries we’ve received so far.

Congratulations to @nellapasta for winning our St. Patrick’s Day Instagram Challenge with a photo of her holiday breakfast and her grandmother’s Irish tea towel!

The next Instagram Challenge theme is FURRY FRIENDS. It’s safe to say that many of us are ready to bid winter a passive-agressive farewell. It was fun while it lasted, but, as usual, winter has overstayed its polite welcome. With exactly one month until the start of spring, it’s time to beat these lingering winter blues by introducing some more warmth and fuzziness into our lives. We’re excited to bring back our most adorable Instagram challenge yet! Whether it’s the dog that’s been keeping you cozy all winter, or the cat that’s already taken over your Instagram feed, we want to see your cutest non-human friends! While sharing your best shots, be sure to use the hashtag #UGInstafun for a chance to win a $50 gift card. Visit here to see the entries we’ve received so far.

Congratulations to @bonbonstyles for winning our Valentine’s Day Instagram Challenge with this precious shot of preschool Valentines!

The next Instagram Challenge theme is COMFORT FOOD.  Our team is not one to shy away from this culinary genre. If you visit our Brooklyn headquarters on an average Wednesday, you’re sure to leave with a belly full of homemade sugary goodness. Unless, of course, you visit us with a thick trail of snow to clean up, like our recent visitor Juno. (Really, where are Juno’s manners?) But it’s messy guests like Juno that teach us the strongest antidote for winter blahs: simple, hearty, sentimental recipes. Even in bone-chilling temperatures, these meals never fail to trigger cozy nostalgia. With less than two months left of winter hibernation, it’s the perfect time to share what dishes give you that good ol’ comforting feeling. While sharing your delicious pick-me-ups, be sure to use the hashtag #UGInstafun for a chance to win a $50 gift card! Visit here to see all of the entries we’ve received so far and scroll down to view our favorite comfort food essentials from UncommonGoods. (Click on the images below to snag these for yourself!)

Congratulations to @solomonphd for winning our Wishtagrams Challenge with her gorgeous mother/daughter thru-hiking portrait. Her wish for 2015:  more of this!

The next Instagram Challenge theme is WISHTAGRAMS! As you may have seen on our homepage, we’re kicking off 2015 by celebrating the Wishing Ball. In addition to Jill Henrietta Davis’ beautiful craftsmanship, we absolutely love the concept behind her design. Each shimmering ball of hand-blown, blue glass comes with 52 tiny slips of paper for you to pause once a week and record a message of hope, inspiration, or gratitude. We decided to apply this same philosophy to the first Instagram Challenge of 2015! Whether it’s finally traveling to your dream destination, or mastering that hard-to-grasp yoga pose in your daily practice, we want to see a photo and caption that describes what you’re wishing for in the next 12 months. While dreaming about the year ahead, be sure to use the hashtag #UGInstafun for a chance to win a Wishing Ball and $50 at UncommonGoods! Visit here to see all of the creative entries we’ve received so far.

Congratulations to @heythererosetta for winning our Favorite Insta of 2014 Instagram Challenge with this unforgettable moment of her Golden Retriever at the lake!

The next Instagram Challenge theme is FAVORITE INSTA OF 2014!  Instagram may not make a “Year in Review” slideshow, but one scroll through your grid of photos is sure to instantly take you back to the triumphs, tribulations, and amazing memories that you’ve experienced over the past 12 months. Whether it’s a photo from your first trip overseas, or a snapshot of New Year’s Eve festivities, we want to see your best Insta moments from 2014! While reflecting on this past year, be sure to use the hashtag #UGInstafun for a chance to win a $50 gift card! Visit here to see all of the creative entries we’ve received so far and scroll down to view our roundup of the 2014 Instagram Challenge Winners.

From all of us at UncommonGoods, we wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy 2015!

-2014 Instagram Challenge Winners-

Black & White: @allisonpensephotography

Green: @heatherhair

Quotes: @Dreampersuede

Nature: @kalin

Foodie: @ileana_zwei

Spring: @_susandrea_

Parents: @shelbyanders

Street Art: @beccasnapspics

Summer: @renee_lentz

Red, White, & Blue: @lpodlich

Neighborhood: @burnsk1

Wanderlust: @toyker

Active Fun: @ialannamurphy

DIY: @oohsoojuju

Bicycles: @gran0lachic

Autumn: @bossthefrenchbulldog

Halloween: @citybee

Furry Friends: @penelope_piglet

Thanksgiving: @shutterbugjj

Congratulations to @shannonvittoria for winning our Holiday Fun Instagram Challenge with this delicious shot of the Columbus Circle Holiday Market!

The next Instagram Challenge theme is HOLIDAY FUN! More than any other time of the year, I find great inspiration during the holiday season. In between the hectic days, I always make sure to pause and marvel at the little details that make this month so special. From the beautiful hanging lights and crafty decorations, to new takes on traditional recipes and DIY Secret Santa gifts, it’s easy to see all of the creativity and love that surrounds us during this time of the year. As cliché as it may sound, the holidays truly teach us the meaning behind the adage, “it’s the thought that counts.” Whether it’s hosting a holiday toy drive, or decorating the first Christmas tree in your new home, we want to see what this holiday season means to you! When sharing your photos, be sure to use the hashtag #UGInstafun for a chance to win a $50 gift card! Visit here to see all of the festive entries we’ve received so far.

From all of us at UncommonGoods, we wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season!

Congrats to @shutterbugjj for winning our Thanksgiving Instagram Challenge with this holiday portrait of her unconditional love!