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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: (Anything But) A White Christmas

| By John Petersik | December 21, 2009 | 1,449 Comments

Fab Freebie: (Anything But) A White Christmas

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***

We often daydream about having the iconic white Christmas here in Virginia (which is extremely rare in these parts) but after this weekend’s crazy snowstorm it looks like we might actually have one. Or at least a whatever-color-you-call-half-melted-dirty-snow-that-hangs-around-for-a-week Christmas.

Glidden Snowy House

But as of today we think you’ll be dreaming of a holiday with a bit more color thanks to Glidden. So yes, as Sunny, Lacey, Travis and Nicole guessed at the end of last week’s giveaway, this week’s prize of “one of our all time favorite items” is indeed paint. In fact, Glidden’s got a gallon for a handful of you in your choice of color and finish so there’s plenty to go around.

Glidden Display

And if we haven’t already made it abundantly clear in over two years of blogging: we love Glidden’s colors. From Gentle Tide in our bedroom and kitchen to Sand White in our living room and guest bedroom, we’ve got Glidden’s fantastic hues on almost every wall of our house. And even though we’re sad that some of those colors didn’t make the cut when Glidden revamped their line earlier this year, we totally dig how user-friendly the new lineup of colors are (they even suggest complementary accent hues on the back of each paint swatch). Plus you can easily browse inspiration rooms and coordinating color schemes both in-store and on their web site and they offer tester bottles with built-in brushes for every color. It doesn’t get much more convenient that that.

Glidden Back Of Swatch

But enough jabbering. It’s time for the entry details:

  • PRIZE: Each winner will receive a voucher to be redeemed at their neighborhood Home Depot for one gallon of Glidden paint in any color and finish of their choice.
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “CAN ME” and…
  • BONUS QUESTION: …tell us what colors are getting you into the holiday spirit this season. Is it the traditional red and green pairing? Unconventional schemes like lavender and silver? Or do you really just have your heart set on that white Christmas concept?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, December 23rd at 8pm EST
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: FIVE!
  • PRIZE SHIPS: United States only
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck!

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Comments

  1. Lauren says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:40 pm

    CAN ME

    This year I am all about white, so it’s white all around this year and then for the holidays I have been adding in pops of red.

    Reply
  2. Janny A. says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:40 pm

    CAN ME!!
    Red, REd, RED with white and silver!!

    Reply
  3. Kristian M. says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:40 pm

    CAN ME! I am loving the red and pistachio green this year! Traditional red but i think the off green makes it more modern.Also i have thrown in some white and it makes it look so fresh!

    Reply
  4. Amanda says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:40 pm

    Can Me! I am loving the traditional Red, but paired with bright lime green instead of the more traditional darker hues of green.

    Reply
  5. Amanda says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:40 pm

    CAN ME!

    I really like non traditional colors in traditional settings. We use lots of silvers and champagnes.

    Reply
  6. Lindsay says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:41 pm

    Can me!

    I love GOLD for Christmas! The sparkly-er and glittery-er the better. My tree is gold and cream and I love it. I also love a deep cranberry red for Christmas.

    Reply
  7. Katie says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:41 pm

    CAN ME!!! I love bright, bold colors in general, so my Christmas consists of a white tree with lime, turquoise, fuschia, orange, etc ornaments. I say I did it because my toddler daughter likes it, but really it’s because I love bright, cheery colors!

    Reply
  8. Lauren H says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:41 pm

    CAN ME! We have coppers, golds, bronzes, and cranberry reds in our home for Christmas!

    Reply
  9. Christina says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:41 pm

    CAN ME!

    Classic silver and white for me!

    Reply
  10. Amanda says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:42 pm

    CAN ME!

    It’s all burgundy and gold at our house.

    Reply
  11. Jillian says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:43 pm

    Can me!!

    I’m loving ‘farmhouse’ Christmas – browns and burlaps with red and white. More specifically, any of those colors in stripes! :)

    Reply
  12. Melissa E. says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:43 pm

    CAN ME!

    We do bronzes, browns, and creams for our tree and decorations :)

    Reply
  13. Natalie @ Chadwellchronicles.com says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:43 pm

    CAN ME!

    Traditional green and red. =) That’s what is on our aluminum christmas tree.

    Reply
  14. Erin C. says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    CAN ME!
    I like lots of colors.. meaning colorful Christmas lights and a hodge-podge of colorful ornaments on the tree.

    Reply
  15. julia says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    can me

    Reply
  16. Amanda says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    CAN ME! I’m don’t really go with a theme for my christmas tree, so pretty much anything goes there. When it comes to Christmas, I like bright and cheerful. Traditional red with a limey green or green and pink with some other bright hues thrown in set my heart a flutter.

    I could really use a free can of paint. Our first little one is on the way and arriving in April. We not only need to paint the nursery, but are trying to tie up the rest of those loose ends around the house before our little “bunny” arrives.

    Reply
  17. kara sue says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    CAN ME! I love white and traditional green for festive colors this year.

    Reply
  18. Deborah says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    CAN ME!!
    I have a variety of colors all over the place but next year I want to have a little tree with nothing but red, lime green, & silver. maybe a little zebra action too.

    Reply
  19. Stephanie H. says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    CAN ME!

    Red, green, and cream is all I need every Christmas!

    Reply
  20. Melissa D. says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    CAN ME!

    Red, cream and gold.

    Reply
  21. Susan Kelley says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    CAN ME!

    I am loving deep royal purple and sequined or sparkly _everything_ this season.

    Reply
  22. melanie says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    um, yeah… CAN ME

    this would be perfect as we’re getting ready to paint our nursery!

    i’m loving the silver/white/aqua pairing right now – so festive and a bit unexpected!

    Reply
  23. jenn says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    CAN ME!!!

    burgundy and gold! :)

    Reply
  24. Chelsea says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    CAN ME!
    This year I’m celebrating with the metallic tones – I love mixing warm golds and icy silvers :)

    Reply
  25. Diane says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    CAN ME!

    Teal and Silver!

    Reply
  26. Allison says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    can me!!!!! I’m loving the traditional red and green this year!

    Reply
  27. Amanda says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    CAN ME! I’m loving white with cool colors- blue, sea green, and violet.

    Reply
  28. Courtney says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    CAN ME!

    As long as there’s twinkling lights, I don’t much care about the rest of the color scheme. Everything must shine, though!

    Reply
  29. Alicia M says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    CAN ME!!! This year I’ve been inspired by vintage looking Christmas trees with cream and tan colors. I decorated my tree in tissue paper flowers made from old sewing patterns, vintage bingo cards and stencils with vintage gold ornaments!

    Reply
  30. Lauren says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    CAN ME!

    Christmas decor this year was all about matching our newly decorated living/dining room. This meant teal-y, grey-ish blue, silvers, and defintely whites – because they go with everything!

    Clear bulbs in a dish, teal-ish beaded plant looking balls in a square glass container on the dining room table, a grey xmas tree skirt, and white and blue-ish candles, which I use all year long.

    I never thought I’d ever get one, but I opted for a cheap 2′ (we have a puppy, so it had to be set on a table) ALL WHITE tree from Walmart, decorated with small, proportionate sized, silver and grey bulbs. I found some taupe-y bulbs from Target too.

    Outside was kinda a drag this year… I was late looking for those netted bush lights, so when I went shopping no one had ANYTHING. We jokingly put up this “YARD CARD” in our front yard with a nativity theme that we managed to get during an Elephant Gift swap. Anyway, we usually go white bulbs outside, but the snow just covered it all up anyway. Gotta love 22″ of snow in Maryland!

    Reply
  31. renee brown says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    CAN ME!
    I live in Minnesnowta…so a White Christmas is always in season!

    Reply
  32. Shannon says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    CAN ME!
    The traditional greens, golds, and reds…and whatever ornaments and decorations we’ve amassed throughout the years!

    Reply
  33. Kassandra says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    Can me! I really like the greens and browns, crazy I know but I love the way the gingerbead ornaments we made this year look on the tree. It absolutly makes my heart sing!

    Reply
  34. Becky M says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    CAN ME

    I am loving dark reds and golds/coppers this year…

    Reply
  35. mariel says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    CAN ME!!!

    our tiny little table top tree has been decked out with asparagus green + plum mini ornaments and ribbons the past 3 years…it’s one of my favorite color combos year round! i think when we eventually get a full-size tree we’ll finally change it up…

    Reply
  36. Kelly says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:50 pm

    CAN ME! I’m staying traditional this year with a lot of deep reds and golds — nothing can be warmer and more festive!

    Reply
  37. Amanda says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:50 pm

    Can me!
    The traditional red, green and white this year!

    Reply
  38. KimberlyH says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:51 pm

    CAN ME!!

    I’m THE biggest traditionalist- so red and green for me!

    Reply
  39. Kara says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:51 pm

    CAN ME!!!

    Yay Paint!

    Reply
  40. Megan says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:52 pm

    CAN ME!!

    I always dig the red and silver combination, but also love green and white. Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  41. Michelle says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:52 pm

    CAN ME! The theme on my tree for the past few years has been jewel tones (puples, deep teals, etc.) Mix that with the other ornaments that we have collected over the years it just makes me smile! :)

    Reply
  42. Erin says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:52 pm

    CAN ME!!

    Reply
  43. Danielle@Newlyweds Paradise says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:52 pm

    CAN ME!

    I am really into hot pink and green at the moment. They just go well together!

    Reply
  44. Jennifer S. says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:52 pm

    CAN ME!

    I’m doing lavendar/purple and silver so far this Christmas.

    Reply
  45. Ann says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    Can me!

    Reply
  46. Linda says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    CAN ME!

    Green Smith Apple Green is my favorite all year round

    Reply
  47. Katie says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    can me!!!!!!!!!

    I did purple and silver balls on my tree this year. I would love a white tree since we have deep purpleish gray accent walls and I think the white tree would look beautiful up against them but the tree I wanted was out of my price range…that is until the sales this weekend after xmas!!!

    Reply
  48. Ashley Mc says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    “CAN ME”

    Most of our decor is bright red and a limey green. As for our tree, I grew up with a non-themed Christmas tree, so just about any cute ornament goes!

    Reply
  49. Becca says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:54 pm

    CAN ME! My colors this season are silver and white with some blue and red accents

    Reply
  50. Sarah says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:56 pm

    CAN ME!
    really into the turquoise and red combination this holiday season. I think the colors compliment each other so well.

    Reply
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