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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. Crystal says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    CAN ME!!
    We are sporting the traditional Christmas colors with a twist… red and white and lime green… LOVE IT!!

    Reply
  2. Amanda in Boston says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    CAN ME!

    We did lime green and bright red for our christmas decorations this year! Spiced it up a bit.

    Reply
  3. susan says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    can me!!!

    for my colors this year, we’re going for ivory, sage green, a touch of silver (metal things) and that really pretty deep cranberry-ish red – not the orangey kind.

    :)

    Reply
  4. Becca F says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    CAN ME!!
    I’ve always been a white-light girl, but we just bought a brick townhome that’s painted a soft cream/white and I am DYING to put some over-sized colorful lights around the balcony and the front door…call me crazy!

    Reply
  5. Victoria G says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    CAN ME!

    I love red and gold for the Christmas season!

    Reply
  6. Kara says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    CAN ME! I love glidden paint too, I have three different rooms with glidden paint. My favorite christmas combination colors are white and gold, bright but festive at the same time.

    Reply
  7. Diane says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    CAN ME PLEASE

    We’re going with bright greens and reds this year. Got some great deals at Crate and Barrell on holiday stuff the day after Christmas last year and trying to hold out and do the same thing again this year.

    Reply
  8. East End says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    CAN ME

    I’m liking black, green and white this year…..

    Reply
  9. Laura says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    CAN ME! I want to paint my kitchen light green.

    Thanks!

    Reply
  10. Amber says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    CAN ME!!!

    It’s gotta be red and green – it’s just not Christmas without them!

    Reply
  11. Sarah B says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    CAN ME!

    I’m loving burgundy and gold this year.

    Reply
  12. Jamie says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    CAN ME!
    Red, lime green, white & pops of silver fill my beautiful tree with colored lights…it brings out the kid in us!

    Reply
  13. Ashley says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    CAN ME!

    I love red, green, gold, and silver… the must have’s of Christmas Colors!!

    Reply
  14. Amy G. says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    CAN ME!

    I’m loving wrapping paper with lime green as the green instead of the usual “Christmas” green.

    Reply
  15. Jennifer Beegle says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    CAN ME!!!

    I like red and green with white lights.

    Reply
  16. Deanne says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    “CAN ME”

    Red seems to calling me this Christmas season. To be more specific, glittery Red! My daughter found the word “Believe” in a beautiful red glitter color, so we decided to decorate around that this year!

    Reply
  17. CecilyT says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    CAN ME!

    I like red, green, and gold, but this year I’m using green, gold, and brown in the dining room b/c there are so many glittery or burnished matte, browns.

    Also, officially out of the bag: I’m expecting baby #2 and we need paint for #1’s big girl room!

    Reply
  18. Amber says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    CAN ME! :)

    I love olive green, bright red, silver, and gold. I don’t want to ever take our decorations down!

    Reply
  19. Kristin says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    CAN ME!

    I’m a traditionalist… I love red, green and metallics. I’m not afraid to mix gold and silver at Christmas. :)

    Reply
  20. Tara Tallman says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    CAN ME

    I love plum and lime green. :)

    Reply
  21. Jennifer W says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    Can me! I’m loving bright red and lime green with icy blue!

    Reply
  22. Tiffany S. says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    CAN ME Baby one more time!

    The only decorations I have up are a small bright pink tinsel tree and a smaller lime green tinsel tree so those are our colors this year!

    I do need paint and primer for my upstairs bathroom…. :)

    Reply
  23. Adele says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    Can me, please! Green and gold (and I don’t mean Irish) are my favorite holiday colors.

    Reply
  24. Karen Lawhead says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    CAN ME- please!

    Reply
  25. Sara says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    CAN ME!!!! I’m loving light teals and blues and while this year. Looks so much like freshly fallen snow!

    Reply
  26. Meghan C. says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    CAN ME.

    I’m all over greens, all shades, all the time, no matter the season!

    Reply
  27. taylor says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    CAN ME!! Pretty please!

    I’m working with chartreuse and glittery red this year, loving the tinge of non-traditional.

    Happy Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  28. Ashley says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    CAN ME por favor!!! My husband and I just found our dream home, but to our dismay..its all the wrong colors! Easy enough to fix with just a little paint and hard work!!

    Reply
  29. Shanan says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    CAN ME
    I have no color focus. Christmas throw-up is my traditional holiday theme! :)

    Reply
  30. Kim G says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    CAN ME! Instead of a white Christmas we are having a bright Christmas with multicolor lights and fresh colors like fuchsia, deep purple, lime green, and lots of glitter.

    Reply
  31. Cara S says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    CAN ME!

    I’m loving blue + silver for this year. All of our wrapping paper + gift tags coordinate, and I’ve set up several punch bowls/cake stands with blue + silver ornaments. They fit in nicely with the 24″ of snow we got this weekend!

    Reply
  32. Jessica says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    CAN ME!
    I’m really into a hot pink Christmas this year – so girly! Too bad I have 2 men living in my home! (hubby and 4yo son)

    Reply
  33. Amanda says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    CAN ME!!

    We are pretty traditional here with red, green, white, silver and gold. The 20 inches of snow here in Northern VA didn’t hurt either :-)

    Reply
  34. Jesse says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    Can me!
    Loving the dark/light blue with silver… and I love it every year. :)

    Reply
  35. kathy says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    CAN ME!

    I’m all about the classic red and white/silver for Christmas.

    Reply
  36. Jeremy says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    CAN ME!

    Reply
  37. Lindsay H says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    CAN ME Please!
    Our walls need help, so this would be perfect! We are still doing the silver and white. It is in forms of pearly, glittery, snowy, and diamond. This is the first year, I was able to put out these silver glittery reindeer I found last year at Kohls. They were regularly $50 each and I got them for $5! Score!”

    Reply
  38. Samantha says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    Can Me!
    I like how silver can make everyday colors feel special for the holidays.

    Reply
  39. Rebecca says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    CAN ME!

    Sage green and silver.

    Reply
  40. Kayla says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    CAN ME!

    This year I’m really into classic red paired with silver and white.

    Reply
  41. Tracie@ Gurtler + Home says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    “CAN ME!”
    I am kind of doing multiple options. Upstairs I’m using the traditional red but making it a little younger with some gold and orange. But in my basement I have a TON of silver ornaments thrown in where ever you look.

    Reply
  42. Vanessa says

    December 21, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    CAN ME!

    I go to my parents house for a week for Christmas (heading there tomorrow!), and they always have a gorgeous traditional red/green/gold theme. So since I get to experience the traditional Christmas colors, I like to do more unconventional colors for my apartment. This year I am all about eggplant and light gray. I love the dark warm purple with the light gray, and paired with silver, makes it surprisingly Christmas-y!

    Reply
  43. Jamie says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    Can me!

    We didn’t do much for holiday decorating this year – just moved into a new house and the budget is a tad tight with buying presents and the new-house-necessities (fridge, w/d, etc.) But I have been in love with the lime green ornaments that have been popping up in stores this year and had visions of a silver, white and lime green tree!

    Reply
  44. Gen M. says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    CAN ME!
    I recently got a new mirrored chest so I was inspired this year with the whites and silvers for the holidays.

    Reply
  45. Becky says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    CAN ME!

    We went with classic Christmas colors – silver, white and a touch of red! Growing up we always used colored lights on the tree, but now that I get to decorate my own tree, it’s white lights for sure. It looks so elegant.

    Reply
  46. Carol N. says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    “CAN ME”!

    Oh, I dream of a White Christmas but living in the deep South means it won’t happen (Birmingham, Alabama area). That said, I have used the same colors the last couple of years in the dining room and living room. I have a lot of brown, so added a bright green (almost lime or apple green) glittery decorations as well as some bright orange and lots of white. My tree is out in the sunroom and it has the old, meaningful ornaments so it is primarily the reds and greens.

    Reply
  47. Ginnie says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    Can Me!

    I’m all about the reds and silvers this year. Especially metallic and sparkly ones. We already have reds in our dining room and throughout the house, so I’m glamming it up a notch by hanging red and silver ornaments from our dining room chandelier, and filling our hurricane vases on the mantle with red and silver ornaments.

    We are finishing our basement and I am actually in need of a gallon of paint. Glidden no less! It is Navajo Sand. Nice neutral and light color.

    Reply
  48. Domestic Princess says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    CAN ME!

    I’m loving glitter silver this year peared with a tradional Christmas red.

    Reply
  49. Tracey says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    CAN ME
    I am drawn to textured, natural objects like pine cones, twine, and baskets. I also like pearly white and bright green!

    Reply
  50. Allison says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    “CAN ME”

    We have a red, white, and silver color theme going on at our house.

    Reply
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