We love giving away lamps, what can we say. So if you didn’t come out on top last week, here’s another shot at taking home a stylish piece of lighting for your home.
This week’s prize comes from The Shade Shop & Lighting Gallery located in nearby Charlottesville, Virginia. They offer a diverse and ever-changing gallery of table lamps, floor lamps, chandeliers, sconces, tables and (of course) lamp shades. In fact, they’re brimming with excitement over the new line of Bunny Williams lamps that just arrived. Plus, the Shade Shop offers custom lampwork and repair, meaning if you want something unique they can make it AND they can fix it if you happen to break it.
But hopefully you’ll have trouble breaking the antique-nickel-clad Lucy Accent Lamp (valued at $298) that they’ve put up for grabs this week. Check it out below:
To enter to win just comment on this post with the words “GIMME A LIGHT” by Wednesday, March 4th at 8pm EST. And since this prize hails from my alma mater’s hometown, we’d love to hear what you loved most about your college hometown. I could go on and on about Charlottesville- after all it was once named the #1 place to live in the US. And we could probably name quite a few things we love about Sherry’s college town (NYC) too, considering it’s where we met. This prize can be shipped to the lower 48 United States and as always, only one entry per e-mail address is allowed. Good luck…
You can get the full scoop on our giveaways right here. Image courtesy of Barnes & Noble.
Katie says
Gimme a light!!!!
Love the lamp! I went to school in gorgeous Northampton, MA where they have just about the most delightful falls ever. The leaves are breathtaking and nearby farms are ripe for apple picking and cider tasting, I really miss that!
Tam says
GIMMIE A LIGHT…I AM GONNA FALL OUT. I LOVE IT..PLEASE GIMMIE A LIGHT!
Mrs. H says
Gimme a light!
I loved that my college town had some of the coolest gift/home stores I’ve ever been to. Sure they had sporting appearal stores everywhere, but tucked here and there were places like Peck’s Lodge that always had the coolest, most inspired stuff.
Courtney says
GIMME A LIGHT! Thanks for considering me!
Mary Jo says
Gimme a light! I went to school near Charlottesville, at James Madison University in Harrisonburg. I loved going to school in the valley! Now that I live in TX, I missed how the Shenandoah Valley looks in the fall. Beautiful!
allison says
GIMMIE A LIGHT!!! Puhleeeese!
Kathleen T says
GIMME A LIGHT!
This is mine!
Nina says
GIMME A LIGHT!
I went to school in La Jolla,CA (San Diego)and it was difficult to attend class when all you wanted to do was go to the beautiful beaches all the time :)
Sara C. says
Gimme a light! I went to Tufts in Medford/Somerville, MA and spent much of my free time hanging out in Davis Square. It’s changed quite a bit since I graduated just a few years ago, but is still chock full of quirky little cafes, bookshops, vintage/consignment stores, etc., plus a fantastic old-school theatre. If you haven’t been, you must!
Mikaela says
GIMME A LIGHT…
My college Alma Mater was Washburn U in Topeka, KS. I loved the college itself!! Great place to expand my mind.
Shannon says
Gimme a light!
I loved the In’N’Out burgers at my school in Davis, CA…
Megan says
GIMME A LIGHT!
Boulder, CO is the hometown of the University of Colorado (my alma mater). Boulder is arguably the most beautiful college town in America — gateway to the Colorado Rockies — and the beautiful Flatirons!
Meghan says
Gimme a light! I went to Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA and I loved our hilltop campus.
Heather says
GIMME A LIGHT! :)
Courtney says
GIMME A LIGHT!
I went to the University of Tennessee and the one thing that really stood out was that amazing VOL spirit that surrounds the entire university year round. What I wouldn’t give for a little more “Rocky Top” here in Richmond. :)
Lauri says
GIMME A LIGHT!!
Jen N. says
GIMME A LIGHT!! please :-)
I came accross your blog through Bower Power and am marking it as a fav! Love it.
I live in AL right now, but am originally from good ‘ol Southern Maryland!! Not much going on around there, but I sure do miss MD crabs and oysters and the water!!
Julie says
GIMME A LIGHT… love this lamp! Loved the small town/rural mix of my college town.
Marta says
gimme a light – When I came here for the first time I thought it was adorable place. Cville reminds me of my home town.
Carolyn says
Gimme a light! This lamp is absolutely gorgeous!
Kelly Coleman says
GIMME A LIGHT!
Well, my husband and I both went to VCU and didn’t appreciate it until we left Richmond. I now miss it. I’m living in another college town – Blacksburg. (But my husband went to Duke for his MBA and that’s probably where we want to be!!!)
Denise says
GIMME A LIGHT! Very cool lamp!!
Tara says
Gimme a light!
I am a James Madison grad and there are so many things about Harrisonburg that I love. BUT my one fave spot in Harrisonburg that I recommend to everyone who visits is Kline’s Dairy Bar…best darn ice cream ever!
Deb R. says
GIMME A LIGHT
That lamp would look amazing in my soon to newly outfitted living room!
My college hometown was Allentown, PA. The best part about Allentown is its proximity to Philly!
Jessica J. says
GIMME A LIGHT!
I loved that my college hometown was the first place I’d ever lived that had 4 distinct seasons (and snowy winters).
Katie says
Gimme a Light! LOVE that lamp!
Champaign-Urbana… go illini!!
Jessica says
GIMME A LIGHT!
I loved tailgating before the football games!
Ash I. says
GIMME A LIGHT! If you went to WVU, you know that the best thing about that town are the home game Saturdays. Let’s Go Mountaineers! :)
Brandi H. says
GIMME A LIGHT
Columbus, OH – Go Buckeye’s!! College football is very big in our town. If you dare wear the yellow and blue colors, you better run for your life!! Thanks.
Elizabeth says
Gimme a light! I’m a Texas Longhorn so my college town is Austin. I miss the energy and excitement of “the live music capital of the world”. And I love all the beautiful outdoor spaces to enjoy. Thank goodness its only an hour away from San Antonio!
Christine says
GIMME A LIGHT!
What I loved about going to college in S. Fla? I could study on the beach!
Melissa says
GIMME A LIGHT!!!!
My “college” town (Phx area) is my hometown…I never wanted to leave home, I guess. : )
Jill C. says
GIMME A LIGHT
serina says
GIMME A LIGHT
Julie says
GIMME A LIGHT! I went to Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio and loved the city feel of the campus and off-campus houses.
Candied Fabrics says
Gimme a FABULOUS light!
I loved that my college town of Overlin was so integrated with the college itself!
Jessi says
Gimme a light
I went to Iowa State and I loved that you could always find crazy things going on at all hours in the design building :)
Courtney says
Gimme a light! I went to college in Northampton, MA and loved all the independent shops, galleries and restaurants.
SSM says
Gimme a light!
Well I’m another VA college grad, from Christopher Newport. Unfortunately I’m also a bit of a tech fan, but for a free light, I’ll let the UVA thing slide. :-)
Amy says
GIMME A LIGHT!
Beautiful lamp. Your website has inspired me – I enjoy looking everyday!
Adele says
GIMME A LIGHT, please! I also went to school in Virginia but Roanoke is not quite the charming city Charlottesville is…Virginia as a whole is beautiful though! :)
Julia says
GIMME A LIGHT! Such a unique lamp.
Alexis says
GIMME A LIGHT!!
I am a Syracuse University grad and I can’t say enough great things about the ‘Cuse! I love the orange, the dome, and that’s where I fell in love with my husband!
TD says
GIMME A LIGHT!
I could talk for hours about the beauty of Madison, WI where I went to school at UW-Madison. Two of the best things in Madison for me were the rocking Halloween nights on State streets and the always fun Memorial Union terrace. Go Badgers!
jbhat says
Okay, this I have to enter. I am picturing it on top of our spinet piano. So please…
GIMME A LIGHT!
I went to two colleges. The first was USC in Los Angeles. I loved it there because I had fun in the sun and I met friends there that I still have 20 years later. My other college was the University of Washington in Seattle. I love Seattle because the views of the Cascades and Olympics are amazing on our rare and gorgeous sunny days, and because this is where I have built my life. That desperately needs a LIGHT!
Kate says
GIMME A LIGHT!
Madison, WI – Go Badgers! – Going to school on the lake. Even better was enjoying it on The Terrace, sitting around, with their iconic chairs, enjoying a beer, the breeze, people watching. Got to relive it last August when we were visiting Madtown for a wedding.
Check out how great it is via Flickr.
Kiriann says
GIMME A LIGHT!
Downtown Los Angeles…oh how I miss the sound of police sirens, the vibration of low flying helicopters rattling my windows, and the guys selling fake IDs on Alvarado Street. No, but really, lots of great memories. Fight On!
Eryn says
Gimme a light! I went to UT Austin and miss the beautiful hills and lakes!
Beth says
GIMME A LIGHT!
I went to Carolina and the thing I loved most was walking through the campus at the beginning of fall when the trees were just starting to change color. That and the awesomeness that is Franklin St :)
Shereen says
GIMME A LIGHT
I went the school in Cleveland, TN, and I loved that it was 20 mins. away from the Ocoee River, where I spent the warm months rafting and kayaking.