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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:
Or when we dropped in on her store, Sunny’s Goodtime Paints, a couple of years ago:
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.
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).
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.
Angela says
Shine on me!
I love repainting old pieces of furniture to give them new life!
Melissa says
SHINE ON ME!!!!!!
Currently I’m transforming my outdated butter yellow TV cabinet to a beautiful color by Behr called Cloud Burst. The piece looks completely different and perfect for the room all for around the cost of a can of primer…the paint I had left over from another project.
Meghan says
SHINE ON ME!
I painted the treads on my steps in a glossy black and love them!
Chrissy says
SHINE ON ME! My husband and I literally just found out we’re having a baby! I’m already on the hunt for awesome paint for our nursery! I’m thinking stripes or stencils!
Dorinda Bredbenner says
Shine on Me! I love painting lampshades and pictures frames.
kyley says
SHINE ON ME!
Lauren M. says
Shine on me!
I love the use of a dark grey, plum or even black on walls, but only if it’s a large room. It’s so dramatic and unexpected, and with the right accent colors in the accessories it can look stunning!
RebeccaC says
Shine on Me!
Paint has transformed my house from dull to wonderful. It has made my 1950s house look new.
Amberly says
SHINE ON ME
We have a surprising splash of color in our Laundry room at our new house. Most of the house was done in warm mochas, tans and taupes to keep a warm, comforting feeling, but I went for a Tame Teal in the Laundry room to make me smile. Heck- if I have to be in there often, why not pick a color I love!?
Hallie M. says
SHINE ON ME!
I just love how paint can totally transform a room without breaking the bank! Our house, which we just purchased about 8 months ago, is painted all the same color (beige) so we are slowly transforming the different spaces in our home with paint!
Melissa says
SHINE ON ME!
I knew it would have something to do with her store! I love looking over all the awesome things on her site!
Also, I hate to sound brown-nosey, but I think my favorite use of paint is when you use it to make something your own – the way you guys did with Clara’s mirror! I love taking an item found at the store, maybe something that doesn’t exactly “go” in your home, and then painting it to completely change the feel of the item and make it yours. Love it!
HAL says
“SHINE ON ME!” Puhlease…I have projects galore and would love to jump start all the fun with this fantastic give away. A fun Stencil would really get my creative ideas flowing!
tosha says
shine on ME!!
Long live paint!! My fav paint job in my house includes two hum drum grayish metal file cabinets that looked like they belonged in a military bunker in the desert or something…but, spray painted in a high-gloss cherryish red? Perfection. I have two in my home office :)
Andria says
“SHINE ON ME!”
I love the ideas you’ve shown lately, with the wall behind the bookshelves. Or even painting the ceiling any color but white.
Kathryn says
SHINE ON ME! I love painting brick in a dark room to lighten it up. Before and afters never get old… :)
Grace says
SHINE ON ME!
The exterior of our house was totally transformed when we changed to colors from 70/80’s burnt sienna/chocolate brown, to an earthy golden beige/forest green.
Hollis | Sass + Frass says
Shine on me!
I re-painted my ex-boyfriends bathroom an awesome, vibrant teal color that I was obsessed with at the time (photo here: http://www.sassandfrass.com/post/405877256/this-is-a-blue-bathroom) but all of his friends gave him a really hard time about it (something about it not being manly enough). After we broke up I felt really bad about leaving him with a girly teal bathroom and offered to paint it back, but he insists that he still likes it. Maybe if he put back up the football photos I made him take down it would feel manly again.
susan says
Shine On Me!
Painting my “ugly” brick house was the best decision ever. It took me 8 years to talk my husband into it, but he loves it too!! btw, great giveaway. Sunny rocks!
Molly says
SHINE ON ME!
I love painting furniture and I have at least 1 painted piece in each room. It’s the perfect way to add a pop of color or spruce up an old piece that no longer works in a space. And my favorite thing about paint…so much bang for your buck!!
Taryn says
SHINE ON ME! I love to paint my furniture. I repainted an old armoire a rustic burnt red for my kitchen. It was only $20 originally from Cragslist and has been one of my favorite peices in my home since I painted it! Add’s a ton of color to the colorless walls of my rental.
Robin says
SHINE ON ME!
My favorite use of paint was to transform two bedside tables of mine. I sanded them, sprayed them a semi-flat black and swapped out the hardware on the drawers. They went from Mission style to something out of the Restoration Hardware catalog.
ABBY says
SHINE ON ME!
Brittany R says
Shine on me
I am in love with spray paint – I keep about 3 cans always on hand! You never know when you’ll need to use it.
Melissa says
shine on me!
I just transformed a pair of 70’s man cave barstools with some Benjamin Moore in Amarillo and light blue paisley fabric!
Jen says
Shine on me!
I’ll love to give accessories a new look with paint!
Julia says
I love bold colors too! My living room is painted a dark purple and my kitchen is bright orange! Makes coming home so much fun.
haley winchester says
shine on me!~
Emily W. says
SHINE ON ME!
In one of the homes I grew up in, my mom covered an entire accent wall with one inch navy and white stripes, then added tiny navy dots the entire length of each white stripe. I can’t actually remember if the result turned out well (it all sounds kind of busy/insane), but I remember the time she spent there, painting, when I could grab a chair and chat with her for hours on end.
Francie says
SHINE ON ME!
This is just the inspiration I need to get painting. My laundry room floor is begging to be painted and stenciled.
Lindsay says
SHINE ON ME!
I am working on a coffee table I found at a garage sale for 10 bucks. I sanded it, painted the whole thing ivory, and am now working on stenciling the top in a dark gray damask pattern! Love it!
brittany says
shine on me! My favorite thing to do with paint is to apply it to an unprimed handstretched canvas. That’s the best.
Vonda says
SHINE ON ME!
I really like the idea of painted ceilings that i’ve been seeing — here at YHL and at some of my other favorite sites.
Kristy says
SHINE ON ME!
While I haven’t done the project yet, I am considering painting our black bannister white. While it would be more noticable, it would also blend with the rest of the house more.
Such choices!
CarrieJo says
Shine on me!!!
I love seeing a fireplace refreshed by a great paint color!
Jaclyn Petik says
SHINE ON ME! My favorite use of paint was transforming a handmade dresser built by my husband’s grandfather. It used to be this orangish/rustyish color that I think might have been tractor paint with mismatching (and even some missing) wooden knobs. It is now a much more soothing and beautiful chocolate brown!
Meredith says
SHINE ON ME!!! I feel a re-do in the not to distant future :) Thanks for a great giveaway!
Christina says
Shine on ME!! I am redecorating a 90s model travel trailer and would love to use fun things from Sunny. Fun, funky, and functional is my dream.
Allison K says
SHINE ON ME!
I found a tiny pedestal end table at Goodwill for $5, painted it with light blue paint I already had, and now it’s so cottage chic!
Ashley A. says
SHINE ON ME!
I love painting walls… it makes such a difference in a room while still being cheap and relatively easy!
Katie J. says
SHINE ON ME!
I love how bold color choices can definately make an impact, but I also love the elegance low contrast layers of color can bring to a room… an effect easily done with some great stencils!
jackie says
SHINE ON ME!! . . .
Julie B says
SHINE IN ME!!!!
JulieA says
SHINE ON ME! I haven’t done anything fabulous with paint yet -but I’m redoing my bathroom (white subway tiles like you did so recently) and want something fabulous to add to regular paint to make the small space stand out. I hope I win!!
Ashley says
SHINE ON ME, My husband and I are currently fixing up our older cottage home and we are doing ALOT of painting!
Allison says
Shine on me!
I love seeing paint transform a space from blah to wow!
Katie says
SHINE ON ME!
I love the way paint can fix up old furniture. I often go to thrift stores and purchase tables, nightstands, benches for less than 10 dollars, apply a splash of paint, and…voila!
Andrea says
Shine on me!
I would love to get some stencils – I’m thinking of doing something similar to both of my porches’ floors. Fab!
Megan says
Shine on me! I love one big wall painted with a few simple touches. I also like color showing from bookshelves!
Brooke says
SHINE ON ME! I just finished painting our soon-to-arrive daughter’s room vertical stripes! My husband was nervous her room would end up looking like a big top, but once everything was said and done, he LOVES it! Paint is great!
Alicia C. says
SHINE ON ME!
I usually go for some sort of pastels but in college I went bold and painted my bedroom this color called “isle of capri” It was a vivid beautiful blue and to this day it is my favorite paint project.