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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. Linda says

    February 24, 2009 at 12:35 am

    LIGHT ME UP. That would be traveling to new places.

    Reply
  2. Heather says

    February 24, 2009 at 1:36 am

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Reply
  3. Tamm says

    February 24, 2009 at 3:24 am

    Wish me luck “light me up”!!! please

    Reply
  4. Sophie says

    February 24, 2009 at 3:30 am

    Light me up! Definitely watching the hubs and the babe (my daughter) playing together lights me up.

    Reply
  5. Lindsey says

    February 24, 2009 at 4:43 am

    Light me up!

    I LOVE hearing the sound of laughter…especially when it comes from my 11 month old!

    Reply
  6. sherry says

    February 24, 2009 at 5:32 am

    LIGHT ME UP!

    I go bananas for chocolate, rich fabric, and my friend’s miniature schnauzer Pepper!

    Reply
  7. Beth Anne says

    February 24, 2009 at 6:12 am

    LIGHT ME UP! My 3 year old daughter, Aurelia, who tells me that all of my design projects are “Purskick, Mommy!” (I guess I say perfect often!)

    Reply
  8. Lindsey says

    February 24, 2009 at 6:29 am

    light me up please, storage containers and a clean pantry light me up too

    Reply
  9. JT says

    February 24, 2009 at 6:36 am

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Reply
  10. Katherine says

    February 24, 2009 at 6:46 am

    LIGHT ME UP!
    My kids, swimming at the beach, reorganizing the house (embarassing but true), finding the perfect piece of furniture, art, dress or shoes…all light me up.

    Reply
  11. Alison says

    February 24, 2009 at 7:28 am

    Light Me Up!

    My cats playing with each other or otherwise being goofy (one of them is presently staring at a plant I moved from one location to another – staring as if it is an alien being newly arrived on earth – dude, it’s the same darn plant that was in the hallway) – that lights me up.

    Reply
  12. Aimee says

    February 24, 2009 at 7:34 am

    Light Me UP!! I love hanging out with my family on the weekend.

    Reply
  13. Kerry says

    February 24, 2009 at 7:39 am

    Light me up! Hmm, things that light me up…my fiance, closet organization systems, chocolate milkshakes and cheddar cheese goldfish crackers. And other stuff too.

    I remember the store from my days in Richmond – and it made me laugh to read about Willow Lawn because whenever I’m trying to tell someone about something there I ALWAYS blank on the name of that shopping center. It’s like a mental block or something!

    Reply
  14. Sara says

    February 24, 2009 at 7:45 am

    LIGHT ME UP!!!

    Reply
  15. Sara says

    February 24, 2009 at 7:50 am

    Oops. . .I got excited and hit “submit” before I got the chance to chime in with what lights me up in this world.

    It may be cheesy and/or predictable, but my son’s smile gives me more pleasure than is fair. And his laugh and his hugs, which are few and fleeting, but still.

    (Now as for his tantrums and general terrible-two-ness, not so much.)

    He really is the light of our lives. (Hardy har har. Pun intended!)

    Reply
  16. Sarah Lyon says

    February 24, 2009 at 7:54 am

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Paint colors are what make me light up. All the possibilities . . . it’s intoxicating!

    Reply
  17. Kathleen says

    February 24, 2009 at 8:05 am

    “LIGHT ME UP” – I get excited when a new Netflix movie arrives in the mail! Yay!

    Reply
  18. Sara says

    February 24, 2009 at 8:08 am

    LIGHT ME UP! Three things that most recently made me squeal in delight: 1) my fiance scrubbing the kitchen, 2) a litter of puppies, 3) a new magazine in the mail. These were just from yesterday, so I guess I’m easy to please!

    Reply
  19. Christina Peterson says

    February 24, 2009 at 8:09 am

    Light me up!!!

    I will have to take a shopping trip to Richmond to visit such a cute store.

    Reply
  20. Jeremy says

    February 24, 2009 at 8:27 am

    LIGHT ME UP! I can’t wait to get house of my own (we have an offer in on one right now and are waiting to hear back!) And to fill the house, we need lamps and furniture, so this one would be great!

    Reply
  21. Laura says

    February 24, 2009 at 8:35 am

    Light me up!

    What lights me up? The smell of raspberries, an excellent book or movie, and the rare just-for-me time when I crank up the music and dance around the house…

    Reply
  22. Amanda says

    February 24, 2009 at 8:38 am

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Right now, I’m definitely living for the weekends!!! Too bad they are too short! :-)

    Reply
  23. Meg says

    February 24, 2009 at 8:44 am

    Light Me up!! What lights my day up is coming hope to two happy barking Eskies everyday.

    Reply
  24. Susan F. says

    February 24, 2009 at 8:46 am

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Love both the lamps…and the blog. Muah!

    Reply
  25. Wendy says

    February 24, 2009 at 8:46 am

    LIGHT ME UP!

    A clean house, a good book and a cuddly pupp.

    Reply
  26. Rebecca says

    February 24, 2009 at 8:51 am

    LIGHT ME UP! Do you know how many bamboo accessories we have in our house? Many. This lamp is too cool. To Whoever Wins (because I never do)–put this baby in a good spot. ;-)

    Reply
  27. Mark says

    February 24, 2009 at 8:56 am

    LIGHT ME UP!

    My greyhound Ernie lights me up every morning with his cold nose and morning nuzzle.

    Reply
  28. Anthony Ognibene says

    February 24, 2009 at 8:57 am

    Light Me Up!

    Running lights me up!

    Reply
  29. Tracy says

    February 24, 2009 at 9:04 am

    Light Me Up!

    I love the idea of a trip out of town right around the corner! A chance to step away from the norm if even for a day or two.

    Reply
  30. Marina says

    February 24, 2009 at 9:12 am

    Light Me Up!

    There is nothing better than a glass of a good, dry, red wine after a long day at work.

    Reply
  31. Caitlin says

    February 24, 2009 at 9:15 am

    LIGHT ME UP.

    I love saturday morning walks to the bagel shop with my fiance- and a hot cup of coffee!!

    Reply
  32. Alison says

    February 24, 2009 at 9:17 am

    LIGHT Me Up! Weekends definitely light me up. They always seem to be too short, but I enjoy them while they last.

    Reply
  33. Ilana Schwartzbach says

    February 24, 2009 at 9:17 am

    Light me up.
    Red bean icecream, my kitties, and my 4th grade students.

    Reply
  34. Shari says

    February 24, 2009 at 9:19 am

    Light Me Up!! Things that light me up:

    1. my family

    2. my dog tucker

    3. snagging a great deal at target

    4. reading your blog (no sucking up meant!!)
    thanks!

    Reply
  35. Christa says

    February 24, 2009 at 9:24 am

    LIGHT ME UP!

    A decorating mag, with a glass of wine, by a fire.

    Reply
  36. Sandy says

    February 24, 2009 at 9:25 am

    “LIGHT ME UP” Weekends with my 21/2 year old grandaughter makes my face light up like a light bulb. I have recently redone a bedroom at my house for her in Hello Kitty!!. I love your advice. The two of you are doing a wonderful job!!!!

    Reply
  37. Emily S. says

    February 24, 2009 at 9:29 am

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Reply
  38. Priscilla says

    February 24, 2009 at 9:30 am

    LIGHT ME UP!

    I get super excited giving gifts and receiving them. =D

    Reply
  39. Nicole says

    February 24, 2009 at 9:30 am

    LIGHT ME UP!!

    Great lamp! Weekends, red wine & my hubby light me up! ;-)

    Reply
  40. Sandra J. says

    February 24, 2009 at 9:33 am

    Light ME up!

    Reply
  41. Kate says

    February 24, 2009 at 9:34 am

    Light me up!

    Organizing things by color, macaroni and cheese, and a great sale!

    Reply
  42. JJB says

    February 24, 2009 at 9:44 am

    LIGHT ME UP!
    This weekend my husband totally lit up what could have been a very dark weekend for me. He stood by side and held my hand the whole time.

    Reply
  43. Lindsay says

    February 24, 2009 at 9:49 am

    LIGHT ME UP!!!!

    Damask anything, hot pink painted walls and oh yes… chocolate! :)

    Thanks for the generous giveaway!

    Reply
  44. Melissa says

    February 24, 2009 at 9:52 am

    LIGHT ME UP! Sunshine, which has been in short supply where I live for months, is making me happy these days.

    Reply
  45. Carrie says

    February 24, 2009 at 9:53 am

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Long weekends for home improvement projects!

    Reply
  46. Alison says

    February 24, 2009 at 9:54 am

    LIGHT ME UP!
    My dog Marley really lights me up…no matter how bad my day is, he’s always there to make me smile!

    Reply
  47. Jennifer Woodward says

    February 24, 2009 at 9:54 am

    LIGHT ME UP!!

    I love a good project on a weekend!

    Reply
  48. Jo says

    February 24, 2009 at 9:58 am

    Light me up, please! Looking at great design blogs and dreaming about one day decorating our house really makes me light up.

    Reply
  49. Jenn C. says

    February 24, 2009 at 9:59 am

    LIGHT ME UP!

    Reply
  50. Heather says

    February 24, 2009 at 10:00 am

    light me up!
    Weekends light me up.

    Reply
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