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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..
Alison says
I’LL FAKE IT! all my ‘expensive’ brand clothing were actually found on the sale rack :)
Amanda says
I’LL FAKE IT !!
I fake groceries, clothing, shoes, you name it !
Ellen says
I’ll fake it!
I love store brands! I love our “faux wood” laminate floors. I love things that look like Pottery Barn but come from Target.
I can think of lots of things to do with “fake” candles….
Sarah Lamb says
“I’LL FAKE IT”. I am all about buying generic at the grocery store! Presidents Choice all the way!
Jennifer says
I’ll fake it!
I love fake groceries!
Aimee says
I’ll fake it – just about everything! Groceries, clothes, decor. . .
Millie says
I’ll fake it!!
I’m a sucker for cute knock off shoes. I figure they might wear out super quick, but with all the money I saved, I can afford to replace them with something else equally cheap/cute! =)
The Chatty Housewife says
I’LL FAKE IT!
I think that Ross and TJMaxx are great places to find “fake it” items!
Crystal says
I’ll fake it……with….clothes that are acutally second hand but I pass of as “brand new”…..
Carol says
“I’LL FAKE IT”
Generic grocery store items and ‘look alike’ from Homegoods and Target are among my favorites.
anna see says
I’ll fake it!
I like my fake herb topiaries.
Lisa says
I’LL FAKE IT!
I fake clothing, furniture, and shoes. :)
Jill Stigs says
I’ll fake it…………..I have a fake ficus tree.
Laura K. says
I’LL FAKE IT!
These would be so great to have. I love browsing TJ Maxx and the like to find the perfect thing that looks just like it’s higher-priced counterpart somewhere else.
Jane @ Beach House says
I’ll fake it…. my favourite fake items are my rescue dogs. They look like flat-coat retrievers but they are really mixed breed – faux flat-coats
Sarah says
I’LL FAKE IT!
I buy generic grocery store items, discounted clothing and shoes, and used books (that’s kind of faking, I guess)
Candi says
I’LL FAKE IT !!
I like faking expensive, chemical cleaners with vinegar and baking soda, etc. I also fake generic meds, generic groceries (for some things), etc.
Angie says
“I’LL FAKE IT” I love faux designer handbags, shoes, and clothes!
Meredith says
I’LL FAKE IT when it comes to handbags – the ripoffs look just as good to me! Although I do have two real ones – a Coach and a Vera Wang. Both very small and purchased at outlet shops on clearance!
Brenda says
“I’LL FAKE IT!”
I love redoing thrift store or yard sale finds, furniture, lamps, etc. With a new coat of paint and new hardware, I can pull off the looks I like in my catalogs!
Aimee says
I’LL FAKE IT!!!!
Oh, definitely generics from the grocery store! I’d estimate that about 85% of the generics are just as good as the name brands. (Some, like Cheerios, just DON’T cut it.) My favorite is my coffee creamer. Not only is it a LOT cheaper to buy the store brand of fat free french vanilla, it goes a lot further. The same flavor in Coffee Mate or International Whatevers requires at least twice the amount of creamer for the same taste. What gives with that? You gotta love cheaper AND better! ;)
Katie says
I’ll fake it! Fake tan all the way- no need to wreck your skin when you can get the same look from a can :)
Ashley Merrill says
I’LL FAKE IT!
Perfect for my new DC apartment!
<3
kate says
I’LL FAKE IT
…um, like on everything!
Stayday says
I’ll Fake it- faux fur of course
Kristy says
I’LL FAKE IT!
I often fake caring when someone doesn’t like something in my house. I choose things that make me sing so I don’t care if they don’t like it. So sometimes it’s best to “fake” that you give a damn when someone’s telling you what they think is wrong with your house…your college of choice…your choices…your plans…etc.etc.etc.
Kristin says
I’LL FAKE IT!! I am chiming in with the generic at the grocery store! My husband used to buy all name brand until I showed him the way and now you rarely see a brand name product on our shelves! It saves SO much money in the long run and does exactly the same thing…gotta love it!!
Stephanie says
I’LL FAKE IT
fake diamonds!
Patty says
I’LL FAKE IT!!! I usually make my own cleaners with vinegar, baking soda and Dr. Bronner’s Tea Tree scented soap. It smells like a spa after I’m done!
Rhea says
I’LL FAKE IT!
Fake sweeteners…used to hate them…now they’re a must-have!
OMG-TYH says
I’LL FAKE IT!
Lisa says
I’ll fake it…I have a lot of silk plants lining the top of all of our tall furniture pieces (dining room hutch, entertainment center, office credenza thingie…). I’m not sure how that happened.
Amy says
I’LL FAKE IT!
definitely generic grocery store brand! every time we entertain, people ask what brand we use… they are shocked when we tell them its the generic grocery store one!
Cari says
I’LL FAKE IT!
I fake my own expensive furniture and home accessories by DIY-ing it!
Kristy says
I’LL FAKE IT!
Heidi says
I’ll fake it!!!
definitely generic groceries…Target vs. Potterybarn..too
Stacy says
I’ll fake it!!!!!
on anything/everything…clothes, accessories, groceries…you name it!!!!
Gord says
I’LL FAKE IT!
Ami V says
I’ll fake it!! (not something my husband would like to hear – I’ll tell you that much!!) lol!
Kristin says
I’ll fake it! Morningstar Farms chik’n, it’s textured vegetable protein pretending to be chicken, but it tastes so much better.
Alison says
I’LL FAKE IT!
I’m happy to fake anything if it helps save a couple of dollars!
Hermen says
I’ll fake it, even though I’m not too fond of imitation items.
Hermen
Amy says
I’ll fake it!
I use fake sugar (splenda!) in my coffee every morning.
jennalou says
I’ll Fake it!!
Julie says
I’LL FAKE IT!!! Christmas tree… there’s something so nice about walking out to the garage, taking it out of the box and having it decorated in the amount of time it used to take us just to drive out to the woods.
NikKidd says
I’ll Fake It! I’ve always been skeptical of those fake candles, too, and have been too scared to try them, so it would be great to get a chance to check them out!
Sounds like most of your readers are fans of the “fake” fashions – both for their homes and their clothing and so are we. Outlets and discount stores are our friends!
Aimee says
I’ll FAKE IT!!
I use generic grocery store brands and for those really trendy shoes that I know will only be in style for one season, I definitely hit up payless shoes!!
Amy says
I’LL FAKE IT! Anything I can get away with that looks like it’s worth more than I paid or does the same job as a more expensive version.
Sarah says
I’LL FAKE IT!
My favorite fakes are jewelry and shoes!
taradoherty says
“I’LL FAKE IT”……..sam’s choice………