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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. Jules says

    February 23, 2009 at 9:27 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Sushi and Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Blizzards from Dairy Queen. (Yes, my family is first but I was trying to be different.)

    Reply
  2. Kellie says

    February 23, 2009 at 9:28 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Old linoleum, my dog and food please me!

    Reply
  3. Melanie says

    February 23, 2009 at 9:28 pm

    LIGHT ME UP

    My doggies & going on trips with my boyfriend light me up :)

    Reply
  4. Kristen says

    February 23, 2009 at 9:29 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!!

    What lights me up: Grey’s Anatomy, photography, skydiving, snowboarding in the Swiss Alps, traveling around Europe, drinking wine & playing dominos with my family, and coming home to have my kitty, puppy, & boyfriend waiting anxiously to all give me kisses!! :)

    Reply
  5. Erin says

    February 23, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    LIGHT ME UP

    Finding treasures at thrift stores.

    Reply
  6. Rachel Rambach says

    February 23, 2009 at 9:34 pm

    LIGHT ME UP! This lamp would be just the thing to complete the family room in our brand new house.

    Summer sun and no-obligation weekends make me a happy girl :)

    Reply
  7. Tiffany says

    February 23, 2009 at 9:47 pm

    LIGHT MY UP!
    We are closing on our first house this month! That makes me light up!!!!

    Reply
  8. alisa says

    February 23, 2009 at 9:47 pm

    light me up!!
    I light up when I wake up my kids in the morning. I also light up when I hear about extraordinary kindness and compassion in everyday life.

    Reply
  9. Tina says

    February 23, 2009 at 9:49 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    A good foot rub lights me up!

    Reply
  10. Stephanie G says

    February 23, 2009 at 9:50 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!!! Many things light me up, but currently what lights me up is that my husband comes home from a 7 month deployment in Iraq on Friday – – just in time for my 25th Birthday on March 3rd!

    Reply
  11. Stephanie says

    February 23, 2009 at 9:52 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  12. erin says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:03 pm

    Light me up!

    My kitty and my hubby light me up. And lately, my husband sitting quietly wiht his hands on my belly feeling our baby kick really lights me up. :)

    Reply
  13. Angela says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:03 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    My cat Mom lights me up.

    Reply
  14. Brittany W says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    Light me up. I shine anytime I see either the ocean or snow. I have found childhood memories of visiting family up north and by the ocean.

    Reply
  15. Susan Carter says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    Light Me Up! My wonderful daughter makes me light up whenever I’m around her!

    Reply
  16. Stacy says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:16 pm

    LIGHT ME UP.

    hmmm…diet coke, my sweet pug, my adoring husband, cute kids, godiva chocolates, vacations far from home…

    Reply
  17. Sarah says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:17 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!
    My bed and some chocolate makes me light up!

    Reply
  18. Margie says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:17 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!!!

    Warning: Mushy ALERT!!! But I have to say… being a mom, nothing lights me up more than coming home to my baby girl any time I’ve been away. The look on her face whenever I walk into a room makes me feel like the most loved person in the world!!

    Reply
  19. Robin says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:18 pm

    Light me up! My kids light me up (most of the time!)

    Reply
  20. Julia says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:21 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    I am totally lit up by my dear hubby, dinners at home with hubs, and also working on my new home by perusing blogs like this one for inspiration…

    Reply
  21. Abbey says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    LIGHT ME UP

    My pug Worsham is the light of my life-oh and the BF too!

    Reply
  22. allison says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:29 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!!!
    Looking at all of the wonderful design blogs lights me up!

    Reply
  23. Julie says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Peaty whiskey on the rocks. Clean sheet day. Sliding into my skinny jeans. Getting my teeth cleaned.

    Reply
  24. Jackie says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    Light Me Up!!!

    The thing that lights me up is spending a nice relaxing weekend with my husband and puppy.

    Reply
  25. Amber Devers says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    LIGHT ME UP

    Homemade Big Breakfasts and Lattes light me up (I’m obviously ready for the weekend already!!)

    Reply
  26. Kylie of Bandelle says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:37 pm

    LIGHT ME UP! My pup, my husband, and jalapeno Cheetos (I love them).

    Reply
  27. Erin says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Finding a great deal on the perfect home decor, something I’ve been searching for months for, really lights me up!

    Reply
  28. Misha Seger says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:45 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!!

    Reply
  29. caitlyn says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:46 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!
    My husband, my sister, hanging out at home in my pajamas, and freshly baked chocolate chip cookies!

    Reply
  30. MaryB in Richmond says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:57 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    I totally need a silver lamp in my family room.

    My kids light me up!

    Reply
  31. Diane P. says

    February 23, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    LIGHT ME UP

    Great food excites me!

    Reply
  32. Kate says

    February 23, 2009 at 11:06 pm

    LIGHT ME UP! The new job I got today lights me up!

    Reply
  33. Allison says

    February 23, 2009 at 11:10 pm

    LIGHT ME UP! Finding a back issue of Domino (that I did not yet have) for sale at a Home Goods today. VERY exciting. Margaritas here in Texas, they are the best!

    Reply
  34. Kathleen says

    February 23, 2009 at 11:15 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Reply
  35. Kathryn says

    February 23, 2009 at 11:30 pm

    Light me up!

    My boxer puppy dog, vacations, shopping, a great meal, a great workout and a clean house all light me up too!

    Thanks!

    Reply
  36. mallory says

    February 23, 2009 at 11:33 pm

    LIGHT ME UP

    chihuahuas, scotchies (scottie dog + chihuahua = scotchie), diy projects with my hubby, thai food, shopping and watching my fave blogs.

    Reply
  37. erin says

    February 23, 2009 at 11:35 pm

    Light me up?!

    … polka dots and cheerful umbrellas.
    … a good song when I’m stuck in traffic.
    … a husband who is so happy when I get home.
    … an old friend’s name on the caller id.

    Reply
  38. Sophie says

    February 23, 2009 at 11:35 pm

    Light Me Up!

    I love the bamboo look! And great decor/vintage finds. Travel. Hot chocolate. Heck, anything with chocolate ;-)

    Reply
  39. rachel says

    February 23, 2009 at 11:37 pm

    LIGHT ME UP! Nothing lights me up like my 6-month-old son’s toothless smile. Well, that and the thought of winning one of your fab freebies ;)

    Reply
  40. Lydia says

    February 23, 2009 at 11:37 pm

    LIGHT ME UP!

    I’m so excited about this contest! I really need a lamp!

    Reply
  41. Roeshel says

    February 23, 2009 at 11:41 pm

    Light me up! :)
    My favorite things are decorating, my doxie and shopping!

    Reply
  42. Katie says

    February 23, 2009 at 11:42 pm

    LIGHT ME UP! A good blog always brightens my day!

    Reply
  43. Pat T says

    February 23, 2009 at 11:47 pm

    Light me Up!
    Love the silver.
    A new magazine in the mail, my son running to hug me when I pick him up from school, and my little girl running into my bed in the middle of the night calling “mommom, mommom” light me up!

    Reply
  44. bex says

    February 23, 2009 at 11:53 pm

    Light Me Up!

    Watching The Bachelor with a nice glass of wine, my little Chihuahua, Bean, and occassionally even my husband will join me!

    Reply
  45. Karen says

    February 23, 2009 at 11:56 pm

    LIGHT ME UP! The moment I walk through the door, no matter my mood, my 3 dogs make my day like nothing else can.

    Reply
  46. Tara Rowden says

    February 23, 2009 at 11:58 pm

    LIGHT ME UP
    Definitly my hubby… 15 years later and he still lights me up.

    Reply
  47. Marcie says

    February 24, 2009 at 12:20 am

    LIGHT ME UP! My new niece really lights me up. And, my great husband, who made supper AND did the dishes tonight because he knew I didn’t want to interrupt a project I was working on.

    Reply
  48. Kelsey says

    February 24, 2009 at 12:27 am

    LIGHT ME UP! My pup does this every evening as her little doggy body wiggles with delight when I open the door.

    Reply
  49. Julie says

    February 24, 2009 at 12:32 am

    LIGHT ME UP My sweet toddlers

    Reply
  50. Shreya says

    February 24, 2009 at 12:34 am

    LIGHT ME UP!
    A hot cup of chocolate and warm conversation on a cold wintry night :)

    Reply
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