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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Sunny Side Up

| By John Petersik | July 19, 2010 | 1,419 Comments

Fab Freebie: Sunny Side Up

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries.***

If you’re a Richmonder, you might’ve already deciphered that the Sunny mentioned in this morning’s Reader Redesign is none other than local paint heroine Sunny Goode. Heck, even non-locals with a good memory might have picked up on it since Sunny’s name has popped up more than once on YHL, like when we house crashed this Domino-featured home that sported Sunny’s signature stenciled paint treatment on her floors:

Sunny Give Katie Floor

Or when we dropped in on her store, Sunny’s Goodtime Paints, a couple of years ago:

Sunny Give Store 2

Sunny Give Store

Plus we even got to sneak a peek of one of her newest creations: the floor at the soon-to-be open children’s consignment boutique called Clover located in Richmond’s Carytown district. Sidenote: we’ll be showcasing even more inspiration from this stunning shop soon because it’s chock full of awesome (and doable!) ideas.

Sunny Give Clover Floor

But in case you’re still in the dark about just how talented and inspiring Sunny is, allow us to shine a little light on the subject. Sunny serves up a boatload of tools and inspiration to make your next paint job work a little harder when it comes to creating a more unique, playful, personal, and beautiful space. We know her best for her stencils, color washes, and stains- which can bring some much-needed pattern to a blank floor or wall. But she’s also got monograms, decals, and even two books (Paint Can! and its kid-tastic sidekick).

Sunny Give Product Four

So because Sunny has so much fun stuff to dish out, we’re excited to announce that TWO lucky winners will score an $100 shopping spree. So you have the chance to snag whatever goodies catch your eye on her site the most! And the rest of you will be able to cash in on a pretty sweet discount too (stay tuned for those details on Thurs). But enough jibber-jabber. Here are all the deets:

  • PRIZE: $100 towards anything from Sunny’s Goodtime Paints
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “SHINE ON ME!” and…
  • BONUS QUESTION: … help us get the creative painting juices flowing and share your favorite use of paint (whether it’s something you’ve done or just something you’ve seen). Is it a surprisingly stellar color combo? An object that was totally transformed by a few brushstrokes? Or perhaps a painted pattern or stencil that really make the room?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, July 21st at 8pm EST
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two
  • PRIZE SHIPS: The lower 48 United States
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck!

See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics courtesy of Sunny’s Goodtime Paints.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for Michele DaggarMichele Daggar says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    SHINE ON ME! Wow am I first? I love to paint the backs of cupboards & cabinets (gee … I wonder where I got that idea????

    Reply
  2. Avatar for MeganMegan says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    SHINE ON ME!
    As a gift to my pairents I painted an accent wall in their bedroom with stripes. I used a metallic chocolate color and a creamy yellow, it really warmed up the space.

    Reply
  3. Avatar for Ali BrewerAli Brewer says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    SHINE ON ME!

    I dont think i’ve ever been the first to post- cool~

    I painted just the “L” shaped wall in our living room with a fun blue color and kept the rest neutral. Now if I ever get tired of it, I just have to paint that one wall vs. the whole living/dining area!

    Reply
  4. Avatar for TriciaTricia says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    Shine on me…..my favorite use of paint is ALWAYS mural in childern’s rooms. I find that it is a more creative way of decorating than prefab stick-ons or art.

    Reply
  5. Avatar for HopeHope says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    “SHINE ON ME!”

    For now all I can think of is painting the walls..which is why I need some creative inspiration! :)

    Reply
  6. Avatar for StefanieStefanie says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    SHINE ON ME!

    I love love love a beautiful design on any wall. I am always inspired by simple bold stripes or a even a stencil pattern!

    Reply
  7. Avatar for Krista D.Krista D. says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:17 pm

    SHINE ON ME!

    I’m slowly learning how color can affect a room. I have big plans for our master bedroom! I’d like to paint wide strips on one wall in the same color, but in different finishes (like, eggshell and high gloss). Wish me luck!

    Reply
  8. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:17 pm

    SHINE ON ME!

    I think the stencils are very cite if used sparingly. I also love me a painted ceiling!

    Reply
  9. Avatar for Laura FergusonLaura Ferguson says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:17 pm

    SHINE ON ME!

    I have painted lots of random items- and an old record player was probably my favorite painted piece

    (http://dillonandlaura.blogspot.com/2009/05/one-mans-trash.html)

    Reply
  10. Avatar for MeaganMeagan says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    SHINE ON ME!

    I love the idea of taking different styles of vases, vessels, etc. and painting them all one color to tie them together. Great idea.. especially for weddings!

    Reply
  11. Avatar for Star BossomStar Bossom says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:21 pm

    SHINE ON ME!

    I love then people paint an image on wooden furniture and the images negative space is the wood grain. This is a great idea for those pieces that are in less than steller condition.

    Reply
  12. Avatar for Erin C.Erin C. says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:21 pm

    SHINE ON ME! One of my favorite paint transformations was painting my dining room chairs a sunny yellow. It makes that room so much more fun to eat in!

    Reply
  13. Avatar for LindseyLindsey says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:22 pm

    Shine on Me!

    I am renting right now so unfortunately cannot paint…I am full of ideas for when we do become homeowners!

    Reply
  14. Avatar for cynthia G.cynthia G. says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    “SHINE ON ME!” Anxious to paint my dining room chairs – hoping that it will transform them.

    Reply
  15. Avatar for TiffaniTiffani says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    SHINE ON ME!

    Our latest paint project was the back patio. We painted it with a light olive stain to compliment the brick of the house and landscaping.

    Reply
  16. Avatar for MicheleMichele says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    SHINE ON ME! I’m working on the design for my daughter’s “big girl” room right now, and I love the monogram decals! My favorite use for paint is making the back of a bookcase pop with a burst of color. Simple and easy, and you can use a color you wouldn’t normally use for an entire wall.

    Reply
  17. Avatar for ShannonShannon says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    SHINE ON ME! I have a bunch of smaller projects planned with paint – from painting the insides of some off-white drum shades white for a pattered pop when the light is on to touching up the woodwork around the house, I’d love to up the creativity factor with some Sunny inspiration. Thanks, Youngsters! :)

    Reply
  18. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    “Shine on me!”

    Lately I’ve been gravitating towards color combos that are more common in countries like India or Thailand (think: oranges, pinks, green, blue…)because they are so lively and cheerful.

    Reply
  19. Avatar for Leslie (little bits of lovely)Leslie (little bits of lovely) says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    SHINE ON ME!

    One paint trick that I’ve been planning to do on one wall in our dining room is to use both semi gloss paint (in a pattern) against flat paint to add dimension to the room w/o having to commit to another color scheme. We shall see how that turns out!

    Reply
  20. Avatar for Mary PittsMary Pitts says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    Shine on Me!

    Reply
  21. Avatar for ElizabethElizabeth says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    SHINE ON ME!

    Hubby and I bought a 1960s-style end table with double-doors at a local thrift store. One coat of gorgeous blue lacquer later and VOILA – a chic liquor cabinet for $20.

    Reply
  22. Avatar for AngelaAngela says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    Shine on me! Not sure what my favorite use of paint has been YET but I know what it will be…painting our little one’s nursery – we have about 7 months left!

    Reply
  23. Avatar for ErynEryn says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    Shine on me!

    Reply
  24. Avatar for AlexandraAlexandra says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    SHINE ON ME!

    I have been inspired by a formerly spotlighted artist at kfddesigns.blogspot.com her eye for transforming furniture is absolutely fantastic!

    She made over a dresser that had me so inspired I want to recreate the idea in my own home, and am going to decorate the rest of the room around it. Picture here: http://tinyurl.com/26oqeo2

    Reply
  25. Avatar for MarthaMartha says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    SHINE ON ME

    Reply
  26. Avatar for KristenKristen says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    SHINE ON ME!

    Reply
  27. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    SHINE ON ME….. looking forward to trying out the spray painted vases idea you mentioned in your DIY wedding blog last week… I’m going to try it out for some tall vases to go on the mantle………………

    Reply
  28. Avatar for KaraKara says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:28 pm

    SHINE ON ME

    We painted our dining room in stripes… but not two different colored stripes, rather two different finishes of the same color for a super subtle but decorative look. And it’s one of my favorite rooms in our house because of it.

    Reply
  29. Avatar for AngelaAngela says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    SHINE ON ME!

    Reply
  30. Avatar for laurenlauren says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    “SHINE ON ME!” My favorite use of paint was in my former bedroom my parents painted the wall behind the bed deep wine red to make a bold combo with my black and white bedding.

    Reply
  31. Avatar for Cathy HinesCathy Hines says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    Shine on ME! Painting every room of a new home has turned into an artists palette board of emotions. Each room has a special color or treatment that evokes what my daughter and I feel about the room. Purple and gray for her along with a splattered closet, tranquil blue with dreams of stencil work on the walls for me!

    Reply
  32. Avatar for Molly EMolly E says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:30 pm

    SHINE ON ME – nothing ground-breaking, but I think the color of the front door really sets the stage for a home…

    Reply
  33. Avatar for AliciaAlicia says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:30 pm

    SHINE ON ME! I love monograms painted on the walls, the look of the paint ideas in the pottery barn kids catalog.

    Reply
  34. Avatar for Amber V.Amber V. says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:30 pm

    SHINE ON ME!

    Reply
  35. Avatar for KateKate says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    SHINE ON ME!

    I love painting in general. An empty canvas and 3 or 4 colors always makes for an exciting activity on a rainy day for me.

    Reply
  36. Avatar for Jill W.Jill W. says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:32 pm

    SHINE ON ME!

    Reply
  37. Avatar for Jennie GiftJennie Gift says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    SHINE ON ME – I like the use of paint to create simple strips on the walls.

    Reply
  38. Avatar for ErinErin says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    SHINE ON ME!

    Paint, and paint color specifically, continues to befuddle me but I’m becoming more brave and paint and I are becoming better friends.

    Reply
  39. Avatar for SondraSondra says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    “SHINE ON ME!”

    Hi Guys! I discovered your blog a few months ago and have been reading it religiously every day since! Ya’ll are very inspiring and give out some really great tips. Thanks for sharing!

    I have most recently become obsessed with using paint to revive thrift store/craigslist furniture finds. We are currently living in an apartment where I cannot paint the walls so I have been focusing on personlizing our space through the furniture! :)

    Reply
  40. Avatar for BlakeBlake says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    SHINE ON ME!

    I repainted all of my bedroom furniture that was a nasty green wood. I used a crackle effect and painted the bottom coat gold and the top coat cream.

    Reply
  41. Avatar for MellyMelly says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    SHINE ON ME!

    Reply
  42. Avatar for MeganMegan says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    Shine on me!!

    I say this every time, but this might really be my favorite giveaway yet!

    I love stripes- bold, subtle, you name it, I love them. (The stripes in my dining room were my “east-coast-third-blizzard-in-one-winter” project)

    Reply
  43. Avatar for KathyKathy says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    SHINE ON ME! I just recently put some bright orange paint on some boring metal chairs. I think they add so much character to my office now.

    Reply
  44. Avatar for KateKate says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    SHINE ON ME!

    Reply
  45. Avatar for ClareClare says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    SHINE ON ME!
    I love painting old furniture. It gives them fresh new life.

    Reply
  46. Avatar for shannashanna says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    SHINE ON ME!

    My favorite use of paint, hands down, is when I painted my formerly ugly laundry room floor a beautiful bright turquoise hue. I was inspired after watching Sarah Richardson do just that on Sarah’s House and love the way it turned out. My formerly dark and drab laundry room in the basement is now so sweet and fresh!

    Reply
  47. Avatar for kristykristy says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    SHINE ON ME!
    I love Sunny’s aging glaze…. just refinished my dining room chairs and the glaze helped give the perfect finish.

    Reply
  48. Avatar for LeslieLeslie says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    SHINE ON ME!

    I don’t paint that much since it is not my favorite activity to perform. But I just used your tutorial to paint a desk. I painted the desk an orange poppy color and I painted the knobs a minty blue color. It turned out really cute for an old, weather worn, free desk. Thanks for the give away.

    Reply
  49. Avatar for ErinErin says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    SHINE ON ME!!!

    Reply
  50. Avatar for staceystacey says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    Shine on me…..recently got tired of my pale green bathroom and decided to mix it up a bit. Painted it a bold orange that matched the trellis color on the duvet in my adjoining bedroom. The color was slightly different than I imagined and definitely took some getting used to…but accented with a bright white shower curtain, the white tile floor and white framed art and bright white towels, I have to say, it looks great!

    Reply
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