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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Cool Shades

| By John Petersik | February 23, 2009 | 578 Comments

Fab Freebie: Cool Shades

Ready for more free stuff? Do I even need to ask?

This week’s giveaway comes from Shades of Light, a local specialty lighting and decor store whose wide selection of products have been featured everywhere from Cottage Living to Coastal Living and even on decor8. And if you live here in Richmond, you’ve probably driven by their location on Broad St. across from Willow Lawn. We actually bumped into them most recently at a local blogging event, where we learned that they’ve started an Inspired Spaces blog which features expert insights on lighting your home, as well as great before & after pictures of their design projects.

shadesoflightinspiredspacesblog

Shades of Light offers a wide selection of styles (vintage, classic, contemporary, etc) across a wide variety of items (lamps, chandeliers, pendants, rugs, mirrors and even furniture) which you can browse in their store, online and by catalog. But this week we’re giving away their exclusive natural-meets-elegant bamboo table lamp to one lucky winner, who will get to choose between the silver one and the black one pictured below.

shadesoflightbamboolamp

To enter the contest just comment on this post with the words “LIGHT ME UP” by Wednesday, February 25th at 8pm EST. While you’re at it tell us what else makes you light up with excitement (chocolate? weekends? chihuahuas?). This prize is available to residents of the lower 48 United States and, as usual, there’s only one entry per e-mail address allowed. One winner will be selected using random.org and announced later in the week. Good luck…

If you’re looking for more info about our giveaways you can find it here. All images courtesy of Shades of Light.

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Comments

  1. Lynn says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:27 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!!!

    Things that light me up: Cheetos, Young House Love, free lamps and sunny weather!

    Reply
  2. Kathy says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:48 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    New “Young House Love” posts on my Google Reader also light me up!

    Reply
  3. Sara says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:49 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!!

    I love before and afters, painting (art and walls) and sharing wine with my sweetie. I also light up whenever I see a new ‘Young House Love’ post!

    Reply
  4. Heather says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:14 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Yay I’m first! I doubt that means I have more of a chance to win though. Things that get me excited: chocolate, vacations, and roller coasters!

    Reply
  5. Audrey says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    this lamp really lights my fire. as does my golden retriever, pup, charlie. gotta love the dog. :)

    Reply
  6. Amber says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Besides fabulous lighting, other things that light up my life are my pets, dark chocolate, shopping, and running with my dog!

    Reply
  7. Amy says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    Light me up! What really lights me up is an organized closet!

    Reply
  8. Natalie says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    LIGHT ME UP

    hmm let’s see…pretty much anything with SUGAR lights me up! I am especially a sucker for Starbucks Java Chip Ice Cream, mmmmm

    Reply
  9. Holly says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    LIGHT ME UP! Tollhouse Chipwiches make my day!

    Reply
  10. Alyson says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:19 pm

    LIGHT ME UP !

    Reply
  11. Audra says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    LIGHT ME UP! I LOVE vacations!

    Reply
  12. Meg says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Dirty Gin Martinis and a good book!

    Reply
  13. Amy S. says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    LIGHT ME UP….PLEASE! Right now, fabric really lights me up!

    Reply
  14. Katie says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    What a great lamp! I wish I lived in the Richmond area and could check out the entire store. Guess I’ll have to check them out online.

    As for the LIGHT ME UP challenge – my little girl lights me up. She’s 9 months old and for the past month or so has been super-excited to see me when I get home from work. Talk about the perfect way to get away from the stress of the office!

    Reply
  15. Alyson says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    Oops, I forgot to say what lights me up, I was so excited about the lamps. What lights me up is hanging at home with my boyfriend and the kitties.

    Reply
  16. Kristen says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    I am excited by snow days and delays. The life of a teacher…LOL

    Reply
  17. ANV says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:22 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    This blog lights me up to improve my home.

    Reply
  18. Sherri says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Re-arranging furniture … and HGTV; those light me up as well! (oh, and Cadbury Caramel eggs this time of year!)

    Reply
  19. Amy says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    Light Me Up! Chocolate…definitely chocolate.

    Reply
  20. Adrien says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    LIGHT ME UP

    I’m lit up by pug sitings and large bottles of wine. And sleep.

    Reply
  21. lindsay says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    light me up!

    i’m excited by decor bargains and anything having to do with organization.

    Reply
  22. amy says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    I just pained our bedroom a very bold green, much like the color in the hgtv dream home. It’s crying out loud for that silver lamp in there :)

    I really would love for winter to go away….that would light me up more than anything! Come on flip flops!!!

    Reply
  23. jess@thehomebound says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!
    Other things that light me up are sugarfree redbull and great sushi.

    Reply
  24. Wendy says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    Light me up!

    I get absolutely giddy over a nice clean house, gardening, and reading.

    Reply
  25. Io says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    Light me up! Those lamps would make my day, but right now my sewing machine is making me happy as I make some baby blankets for a friend.

    Reply
  26. Jordy R. says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:27 pm

    light me up!

    Reply
  27. Kt says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:27 pm

    LIGHT ME UP – esp b/c I’m in an apartment w/ no overhead lighting. I need all of the cool table lamp light I can get! Frozen Swiss cake rolls from Little Debbie also light me up :)

    Reply
  28. Jill says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:27 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    The fact that I’m going to visit my sister in Hawaii next week is what is lighting me up this week!

    Reply
  29. Lisa@Take90West says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:27 pm

    Light me up!
    Being organized does it for me, I love the peace I feel in my clean house where everything has a place and is in it!

    Reply
  30. Lori says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:27 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    My family and friends really light me up….and the fact that spring is right around the corner!

    Reply
  31. Sarah says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:27 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    The smell of rain, a good book, and chocolate. Nothing better.

    Reply
  32. Laura says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:27 pm

    LIGHT ME UP! All day to spend at antique stores and markets!

    Reply
  33. Mary says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    LIGHT ME UP

    I would have to say exercise and spending time with my husband

    Reply
  34. Jessica says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    What lights me up: french fries, warm weather, my hubby, and my dogs! (One is a chihuahua!)

    Reply
  35. Trish T. says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    LIGHT ME UP

    I must admit that I get super-excited to see my boyfriend when we’ve been apart for as long as a day. Not bad after 5 years.

    Reply
  36. Lauren says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:30 pm

    Light me up!

    Reply
  37. Marta says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    LIGHT ME UP My boxing classes in my gym definitely bring smile on my entire head. Also the tought of going to visit my home in 208 days does the trick.

    Reply
  38. Bethany Eyre says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:32 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    My new (old) house lights me up with exciting ideas!

    Reply
  39. anna cordes says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:32 pm

    light me up!

    gray days, scarves and good tea!

    Reply
  40. Leslie says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:32 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!!!

    Getting a new Netflix in the mail lights me up!

    Reply
  41. Denise says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    Light me up!

    My DH!

    Reply
  42. Laur says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:34 pm

    LIGHT ME UP

    Reply
  43. Rachel H. says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:35 pm

    Light Me UP!

    I love the bamboo!

    I light up when my dogs look up at me adoringly. Rescuing them was the single greatest thing I have ever done!

    Reply
  44. Toni says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:37 pm

    Light me up!
    My husband, my beagle, my friends, and cooking really light me up!

    Reply
  45. sarah says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:37 pm

    Light me up, baby!

    Fabrics and quilting light me up. Candy too.

    Reply
  46. Jennalou says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    LIGHT ME UP

    Today I’m getting joys from my hot poor boy sandwich lunch. Sometimes the small things are all I need :D

    Reply
  47. elizabeth says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    light me up baby! new magazines, Golden retrievers, my new Kurv, and spring currently top my “light me up” list…

    Reply
  48. Lori says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:39 pm

    LIGHT ME UP! I also light up for my little Westie dog :)

    Reply
  49. Meghan says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:40 pm

    “LIGHT ME UP”

    I need so cool shades!

    Reply
  50. Amy Frock says

    February 23, 2009 at 2:40 pm

    Light me up!!!!

    Hanging out with friends and family, great sales, creative interiors, chocolate chip cookies, and participating in long distance runs light me up.

    Reply
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