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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. Jarman says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:34 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!!

    Reply
  2. Jessica J. says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:34 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!
    Right now, my Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Granola Bar is lighting up my otherwise bland lunch!

    Reply
  3. Lisa says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:35 pm

    Light me up!

    My children’s bright faces when I arrive to pick them up from something — that light’s me up!

    Reply
  4. Tracy says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:35 pm

    Light Me Up!

    My three children are what light me up. One smile, laugh or hug from them and I’m on cloud nine!

    Reply
  5. Heidi says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:36 pm

    LIGHT ME UP! I absolutely glow at the beach! :)

    Reply
  6. kc17nov says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:37 pm

    Piggies! LIGHT ME UP!

    Reply
  7. Sarah says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:38 pm

    Light me up! I get excited when I am on Google Reader and see that your blog has a new entry! I know sucking up won’t help me win, but it doesn’t hurt! I also get excited whenever I get to go home and visit my parents (since I am a college student).

    Reply
  8. Virginia says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:38 pm

    My husband, silly dogs and prospects of decorating our home light me up big time! :)

    Reply
  9. Cat says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:39 pm

    Light me up!!! With a dirty martini and blue cheese stuffed olives. Yum!

    Reply
  10. Allison says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:39 pm

    Light me up!

    Reply
  11. Averill says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:40 pm

    LIGHT ME UP

    My husband lights me up … and yes, I realize how cheesy that sounds, but it’s true!

    Reply
  12. Catherine says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:40 pm

    LIGHT ME UP! Coffee, CFLs and peeks of sunshine never fail to light me up.

    Reply
  13. Ashley says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:41 pm

    LIGHT ME UP! Nothing lights me up like a good deal on something fabulous!

    Reply
  14. Lisa Liberati says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:41 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    My husband and our first house we’re buying on Wednesday!

    Reply
  15. Julia says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:41 pm

    LIGHT ME UP! Beer and sunsets!

    Reply
  16. Summer Smith says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:41 pm

    Light Me Up!

    WAHOO!

    Reply
  17. AnnE says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:43 pm

    LIGHT ME UP! This freebie could NOT have come at a better time – we have a lamp in our bedroom with no shade! pick me pick me! Thanks so much for such a great blog. I’m a huge fan.

    Reply
  18. Alina says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    LIGHT ME UP

    I love when your readers send the “after” pics and we can see how the room looks

    Reply
  19. Kalee says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    LIGHT ME UP! Technically I am in the UK right now, but moving back in 5 months…..could it be shipped to my parents? Looking for a house is what’s lighting me up right now!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      February 23, 2009 at 3:47 pm

      Hey Kalee,

      As long as you have an address in the lower 48 states for us to ship the lamp to, you’re totally fair game for this contest!

      xo,
      Sherry

  20. TD says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    Light Me Up!

    I love most things with bamboo…and i am in love with that silver bamboo lamp. I could live with the black one too, but the silver rocks. Besides bamboo, other things that light me up include smell of coffee, lovely vintage teapots, and the color red.

    Reply
  21. Aimee says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!!!!!! (please)

    The idea that I get to decorate and change our home around to suit our evolving tastes for the REST of our lives lights me up!

    Reply
  22. Jami says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    My kittens light me up, a good book, my recorded shows (to fast forward through commericals), a hot coffee in the AM, staionary and this BLOG!

    Reply
  23. Beth says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    LIGHT ME UP! Springtime just around the corner is what has me all lit up right now…

    I’ve been shopping for lamps for our master bedroom and these are just right – elegant and natural. I’m going for that mix but am having troubling nailing down the exact items I want to use.

    Reply
  24. Taylor says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Things that excite me- my hubby, Clemson football games, being on the lake in the middle of summer and my new adorable nephew!

    Reply
  25. Sarah says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    What gets me the most excited right now is looking forward to our May wedding and moving into our new home in July! We close this Friday!

    Reply
  26. Jennifer says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!!!! Chips and fresh salsa with a ton of cilantro puts a smile on my face…come on summer!

    Reply
  27. Jessi says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    Please, LIGHT ME UP!
    I love dancing and a hot chai tea!

    Reply
  28. Eliza Joy Capps says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    Light me up!! Coffee shops, writing and going on trips with my hubby light me up!

    Reply
  29. Stephanie A. says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Reply
  30. Kate says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    LIGHT ME UP

    Right now what lights me up is wedding planning – we’re in the home stretch and I couldn’t be more excited!

    Reply
  31. Kim says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Long walks on the beach holding a Pacifico beer, with my man and puppy!

    Reply
  32. Jennifer says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:50 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Reply
  33. Nancy E. Johnson says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:52 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Snuggling with a warm puppy, kickboxing class, the hubby, and awesome fabrics. These are just a few. =)

    Reply
  34. Kayla says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:55 pm

    Light Me Up!

    Gosh, so many things! My husband, Chocolate, our 2 cats and 1 dog, Summer, freebies of course, and learning how to decorate!

    Reply
  35. Laura says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:55 pm

    Light Me Up!

    My hubby, family, friends, and three kitties light me up!

    Reply
  36. Melissa Crawford says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:57 pm

    LIGHT ME UP! Love the silver lamp—would go great with my recently renovated office!

    sweet little kittens, rainy days and chocolate also light me up!

    Reply
  37. CM says

    February 23, 2009 at 3:58 pm

    Light me up!

    Vacations light me up.

    Reply
  38. Elizabeth says

    February 23, 2009 at 4:01 pm

    Light me up!

    A good book and coffee light me up.

    Reply
  39. Scott says

    February 23, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    Light me up! My wife being happy is what makes me happy. Commenting on this thread has made her happy. So, now I’m happy.

    Reply
  40. Stacy says

    February 23, 2009 at 4:03 pm

    Light Me Up!

    Finishing a new project in our 50 year old house always lights me up! Oh how that black lamp would love to live in our living room!!!

    Reply
  41. Stephanie says

    February 23, 2009 at 4:04 pm

    light me up – lazy days really do it for me!

    Reply
  42. Jennifer says

    February 23, 2009 at 4:05 pm

    Light Me Up! :)

    Sleeping in late with my husband and my puppy (of course!) is what always lights up my weekends! The work week can fly by so fast, it’s nice to have some late mornings to just hang out and be together.

    Reply
  43. Wendy Doris says

    February 23, 2009 at 4:07 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    I enjoy wine…alot. I also can’t get enough of palm trees. Kind of weird decorating in palm trees while living in Ohio…but I don’t care! :)

    Reply
  44. Heather says

    February 23, 2009 at 4:07 pm

    light me up!

    and what will lighten me up is when my husband comes home from coaching his high school alpine ski team at States. i can’t wait to see his face again on Wednesday!

    Reply
  45. Gabie says

    February 23, 2009 at 4:07 pm

    Light me up!!! My boyfriend. My friends. My dog. My family.

    Reply
  46. Julia says

    February 23, 2009 at 4:09 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    I love to watch Tivoed show on a rainy Saturday morning.

    Reply
  47. Heidi says

    February 23, 2009 at 4:11 pm

    Light me up!

    Nothing lights me up like coming home and seeing my dogs.

    Reply
  48. Rachael says

    February 23, 2009 at 4:12 pm

    Light me up…. along with my man, dog and good coffee on a lazy Sunday morning.

    Reply
  49. Heidi says

    February 23, 2009 at 4:12 pm

    LIGHT ME UP! The beach & a good cup ‘o joe do it for me! Bonus if I am with my husband. :)

    Reply
  50. Cecily T says

    February 23, 2009 at 4:13 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Mmm..chocolate, a hot bath (though not together!), and my hubby coming home after a long commute. I heart the black lamp.

    Reply
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