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Who doesn’t love candelight? The soft glow, the romantic mood, the fire hazard… wait, forget that last part. Well, you can literally forget about that last part thanks to the bright minds behind this week’s giveaway from Smart Candle. Their flameless candles take the mess and worry out of setting the mood at your next dinner party, couple’s night in or spooky séance (if you’re into that sort of thing).
We were a smidge skeptical of these faux candles at first, but after receiving a set to take for a test-run, we were pleasantly surprised. The rechargeable LED light has an incredible way of flickering so randomly that you’d have almost no idea they weren’t real. Plus, their tea-light size means you can drop them into just about any of your existing votive candle holders if you ever need a change from the modern, frosted glass cups that Smart Candle provides (or even some cool luminary bags to line your front walkway). They’ll even look great in your windows during the holidays.
And the good news is that we’ve got TWO 4-pack gift sets up for grabs (each retailing at $52). To enter, just comment on this post with the words “I’LL FAKE IT” by Wednesday, May 27 at 8pm EST. And while you’re at it, tell us what other imitation items you happily rely on. Are you all about buying generic grocery store items? Do you gladly show off your faux-croc loafers? Do cover bands really get you going?
We’ll select our two lucky winners using random.org and announce them later in the week. As usual we only accept one entry per e-mail address, but Smart Candle ships globally so everyone on the entire planet has a shot at the prize. Good luck…
Learn more about our freebies on our Giveaway FAQs page. Images courtesy of Smart Candle..
Victoria says
I’LL FAKE IT!
I’m all over anything generic! Why spend twice as much on the same exact thing? Anything from medicine to spaghetti noodles. Sometimes we do buy the brand name, but it’s rare.
Cara says
I’LL FAKE IT!
I buy mostly generic groceries and can hardly tell the difference!
Gwynnie says
I’LL FAKE IT!
These are radical!
Jessica J. says
I’LL FAKE IT
I love fake orchids. The lighting in my bedroom isn’t great, and we keep our blinds closed during the day when we’re not home, for security, so having a live plant in that room doesn’t make much sense. The fake orchid was something my stepmother was getting rid of, and it looks great on my dresser. No water required, just the occasional dusting keeps that plant happy.
Kate Marshall says
I’LL FAKE IT!
Hmmm…I am addicted to Diet Coke – that’s faking it right?
Rita Trimble says
I’ll fake it!
Kelly says
I’LL FAKE IT
I love Publix generic food… it taste just the same, at a half of the price!
JacRan says
I’LL FAKE IT
loo paper… wont go into an explanation!
Erin says
I’ll fake it!
Jeff S. says
I’LL FAKE IT
amber says
I’LL FAKE IT! What don’t we imitate at my place?! I rarely purchase brand name anything… not because I’m cheap, but because after years on this earth I finally figured out it’s rarely worth it!
Ilana says
I’ll fake it!
Daniel says
I’ll fake it.
Missy says
I’ll fake it! I love finding anything that is non-name-brand!
Kim s says
I’ll Fake it!
Renae says
“I’ll FAKE IT”
I love most things generic. For the most part they are the same if not better than the real deal…except for tape…nothing beats Scotch tape. :-)
Melissa B. says
I’ll fake it!!
I think the best fake I have ever had were the shoes for my wedding. I wore them to the seamstress to get my dress hemmed, and I had a few of the other customers convinced they were Manolo Blahniks. In fact they were not, but shoes from David’s Bridal!
kadywood says
I’ll fake it! From groceries to plants and more
Jenna says
I’LL FAKE IT!
Faith says
I’ll fake it! Except toilet paper, some things you don’t scrimp on!
kristy says
I’ll fake it!
I have some other battery-operated candles and LOVE them. We buy store brands of many groceries, and I love any kind of cooking shortcut I can get my hands on! Fake it, don’t make it!
Virginia Simoncelli says
I’ll FAKE IT!!!
I buy generic cleaning supplies, since I switched over I haven’t noticed any difference other than in my wallet!
erin heilig says
I’ll Fake it!
I guess I have gotten good at faking my bargain buys for expensive stuff!
Rachel says
I’LL FAKE IT!!!
I love sunless tanning products!
Nichole says
I’LL FAKE IT!
I love off-brand cereals. They taste just the same as the other sugary brands, and cost way less. Plus, my 3-year-old has no idea what the difference is.
Amy says
I’ll Fake It! One “fake” I love is an outdoor planter I just bought. It looks like a contemporary (grey), stripe-y, textured ceramic planter, but it’s actually a synthetic material. Lightweight, and can leave it out all year!
Natalie says
I’LL FAKE IT!
Hmm I rely on onion powder when I’m out of fresh onions! Much easier and less crying :)
Jody says
I’ll Fake It! I love going to garage sales. We have found some of the greatest things at them. One man’s junk is anothers treasure.
Kim R. says
I’ll Fake It! Store brand everything – except soda.
bashtree says
I’ll fake it!
I don’t use regular cleaners, I make my own!
Sarah says
I’LL FAKE IT
I also fake it with groceries and tolietries.
Tiffany A says
I’LL FAKE IT
Holly says
Ill fake it
Rebie says
I’LL FAKE IT! A good mix of brand new and garage sale or thrift store finds (courtesy of my treasure hunting mom) for a “designer” decor look.
Hima says
I’ll fake it!
I have got good at faking my discount buys!
Hima.
Chennai, India.
Katie says
I’LL FAKE IT!
Two days before our wedding, I passed off “the important stuff” to my matron of honor: marriage license and our wedding bands. Later that night, I found MOH frantically tearing apart my room. “What did you lose?” “I’m not sure I want to tell you yet.” Yep. Our rings were gon-zo. After the room was put back better than ever and my dad made a fruitless midnight dumpster dive (bless him) I declared the search OVER. Didn’t want to remember the day that way. With no time or money for true duplicate bling, we made a stop at a department store on the way to the rehearsal dinner for some good knock-offs. Seven months later, no one has ever suspected that my vintage-looking “diamond” encrusted band wasn’t the designer original that had been so carefully chosen to match my vintage engagement ring. And the Mister could care less that his ring doesn’t bear the inscription I’d placed in his original band. And I quote: “who’s gonna see it anyway? It won’t come off over my knuckle.”
Someday we’ll have saved up again for real replacements, but until then, it’s a good reminder of what really matters. I love it when we get a good laugh out of the story, shrug at each other and remember that stuff is stuff. But our marriage is no less real!
Jess says
I’LL FAKE IT!!
shannon says
I’LL FAKE IT!!!
michele says
I’ll Fake It!
Love my faux grained wood doors c1855. Three “species” of woods on the first floor!
sara jane :D says
i’ll FAKE it!
that and fake meat – yum!
Lucy L. says
I’LL FAKE IT!
bethany says
ILL FAKE IT
Love my faker wood laminate floors
Brandi U says
I’ll Fake It!
I love my faux crocs skin wallet, especially the price.
Cory Dugan says
I’LL FAKE IT!
I ? a fake tan! No skin damage for me, bring on the bottle ‘o tan!
Marianne Solt says
I’ll fake it!
Barbara says
“I’LL FAKE IT”
I have flameless candles around the house.. specially in the living room. It’s a small space so I put it inside of two hanging sconces that are place on top of my TV Armoire.
Jenny says
I’ll fake it, just like I fake it by buying generic items and skulking around garage sales and thrift stores for expensive decor on the cheapo!
Christina Peterson says
I’ll fake it! I love my faux carerra marble kitchen counters.
Jennifer says
I’LL FAKE IT!
Abby C. says
I’ll fake it!
Love my thrift-store finds that look high end.