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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.
Alexandra says
SHINE ON ME!
I recent repainted the brick on my fireplace under the mantle and it made a HUGE difference (http://bourbonandchocolate.blogspot.com/2010/06/fireplace.html)! And these stencils….I have grand plans for stencils in my house!
Kim J says
SHINE ON ME!
Lauren Hall says
SHINE ON ME!
Just painted grandparents orange bedroom furniture a beautiful espresso brown. It looks amazing!
Zhaleh says
SHINE ON ME! I am trying to get back into painting recreationally by making a few Klimt inspired pieces.
Debbie says
SHINE ON ME!
I painted our outdoor furniture bright orange and blue for a cheery patio!
Caitlin says
SHINE ON ME!
My next project is painting some bamboo blinds glossy white to serve as a new headboard in a friend’s bedroom makeover.
Meg says
SHINE ON ME!
I love how easy it is to trasform a room with a quick coat of paint… I like to change things up and when moving the furniture around for the 10th time isn’t cutting it I reach for a can of paint!
Lauren says
SHINE ON ME!
I just finished painting a big, wood coffee table I snagged off of craigslist for $20! It was the style and solid wood I was looking for but couldn’t find for less than $200 new….a few coats of paint and my cheap finds looks new and perfect in my living room! …wouldn’t mind putting a fun design on it with one of Sunny’s adorable stencils…
Angel says
Shine on Me!!!
I LOVE, LOVE color, and have so much fun with painting. My common space / living area has three, great bold colors, but I think the favorite is our bedroom, where I am dying to try a stencil!
Tara H says
SHINE ON ME!
I love taking a can of spray paint to a bunch of thrift-store, mismatched accessories and making them all match in a room.
Rochelle says
SHINE ON ME! We’ve been updating everything in our house lately. Our walls are a lime/apple green and a sea blue. My dining room table is black with white chairs. I’d love to do a monogram in the middle of the table — ohhh! I can see it now! Every chair, piece of fabric, and furniture has been revamped lately and I’m loving it! I’m a newbie to Sunny, so thank you for doing a recap on her and her great stuff!
Jessica says
SHINE ON ME!
I painted my girl’s bathroom a color that I ended up not liking and would love some new paint to transform the room!
Liz says
SHINE ON ME!! I’m really loving the idea of doing a stenciled headboard, so please please shine on me!!!
Ashley says
shine on me…yhl & other house blogs have shown me that paint is not only good for walls, but can be used to make sooo many other things in my house look 100 times better!
Michelle L says
PLEASE Shine On Me! I painted a red stripe all around the walls of my boys bedroom. I used painters tape to mark off the area but the paint still bled. I had to go back around with a small watercolor brush and touch up the top and bottom edges of the stripe. It took a good 3 hours of detailed work but the result looks oh so crisp!
Krystal Hays says
SHINE ONE ME
I stretch fabric over stretcher bars, draw a design in hot glue, let dry, paint over the ENTIRE fabric with a paint color, let dry and peel off the hot glue!
Now your fabric peeps through with your design!
It is the art teacher in me!
Steph H. says
Shine on me!
I love that I picked up a faded white wicker love seat and table for only $25.00 (I love you Craig’s list)! It had seen better days, but was still in good shape structurally. I easily could have spent $300+ on a new set. Although, with a few cans of chocolate brown spray paint and clearance cushions/pillows from Pier 1, it looks like new and now is our favorite hangout spot when we relax on our enclosed porch. This was one of my first DIY projects, so proud of the way it turned out!
Lesley says
Shine on Me! I love buying unfinished toy boxes and painting them as gifts when I have a friend with a baby on the way.
Christine says
SHINE ON ME!
Our bedroom came with a few too many built-ins, including built-in dresser drawers. They were “wood” – which is to say, they were technically MADE of wood, and had been painted various colors throughout the years, culminating in a “faux wood” paint job by the last occupants (fooled us – we didn’t realize they weren’t natural wood until we started working with them!). The round boring knobs were also wood.
So…
We painted the faces of the drawers the same high-gloss white as the moulding around them already was, added cute satin nickel cup pulls, and voila! Huge difference, and a much better fit for our new light-blue-and-white bedroom.
Tabitha L. says
SHINE ON ME!
I recently took on some painting projects in my house, I used the Martha Steward Paint in “Artisans Well” this very pretty shade of Aqua Blue, I then took some white paint and diluted the blue and painted vertical lines accrossed the wall it looks amazing!
Stacey says
SHINE ON ME!
I love using a little paint to turn a tired piece of furniture into something totally new! I am planning on painting our old oak kitchen hutch white with a vibrant color on the inside like aqua or yellow. Can’t decide!
jill a says
SHINE ON ME!
I’m a fan of painting terracota pots – so cheap and a great way to add color to a patio or room!
MELISSA says
SHINE ON ME!!! I HOPE I WIN!
I LOVE USING PAINT TO UPDATE AN OLD PIECE OF FURNITURE!
D. Dallas says
Shine on Me!! What an inspiration. Anything I’ve ever painted is insignificant.
Amy says
SHINE ON ME!
Being addicted to your blog has definitely opened my eyes to the many wonderful uses of paint! I’ve enjoyed seeing furniture transform (and I’m tempted to try it myself!), as well as rooms being transformed through bold colors and stencils—it’s a tie for me!
Wendy says
Shine on me!!!
I love painting furniture, wood and brick – things that make most people gasp!!!
samantha says
SHINE ON ME! I painted every wall of our current home & loved making it our own. I also re-painted a nightstand and some candlesticks that were fab finds and are enjoying new life! we are moving soon and am excited to paint & put a stamp on the new place! sunnys paint has some great ideas!
Allie says
Shine on me!!
This is my all-time favorite use of paint on a floor – i am dying to try this…
http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/07/before-after-loris-painted-floor.html
Hilary says
“SHINE ON ME!”
I am in the process of an international adoption and am excited to be getting the nursery ready for my daughter (arrival date TBD). Recently, I found a great play table at DC’s Big Flea and repainted the top with chalkboard paint- facility creative opportunities on multiple levels.
Pat Clark says
Shine on me!
Mine’s a work in progress at this time…I’m doing this cool laudry-closet makeover with a suspended closet organizing system. (I’m really loving suspended decor and furnishings because there is less to move around when I vacuum in addition to the clean floor lines, etc. )
Anyway, I painted the closet a camel color and carried it up and over onto the ceiling for about an inch. I plan to also decorate the corners for some unexpected visual interest (perhaps using a stamp or stencil – still not sure just yet).
So please shine on me. Thanks guys!
Beth says
Shine on me!
My favorite use of paint is the tried and true – just paint the room! I love how a new can of paint can transform any room!
Sharon S says
Shine on Me!
I recently painted an old and very dated vanity a blue/gray color with a light stain on top. It completely transformed the vanity that I almost threw out!
Christine says
SHINE ON ME!
My favorite color combo was an inspiration from Pottery Barn to do a lemon/lime theme. I painted the walls a beautiful lime green and then bought towels that were white with yellow polka-dots. It was so cheerful and summery!
Felicity says
SHINE ON ME! I just love painting. Love, love, love it.
Sarah Mc says
SHINE ON ME!
Alayne says
SHINE ON ME!
I love using paint to add whimsy and an unexpected pop of color to our very traditional decor.
Mandy says
Shine on me!
Alis in Wnderlnd says
SHINE ON ME
The best use of paint we recently used what painting one to two walls at a time at night after our kids went to bed. Even though we used Aura by Benjamin Moore, we were painting a light color over a dark color and needed 3 coats. It took a full week, but it was so much easier than stressing about child care and worrying if they’d step in the wet paint.
We also put the paint tray inside a huge plastic bin to catch the flyaway paint that can happen when evening out the roller.
Melissa M says
SHINE ON ME! I love how you can paint something to look old. It’s mindboggling!
Rachel says
Shine on me!!!!
Love how paint can transform any antique into something new and FABULOUS! :)
liz says
Shine on me!!!
I love my little pear that I painted and now I’m working on painting a tray that I got from the dollar bins at Target.
http://bontempsbeignet.blogspot.com/
Jenn says
Please “SHINE ON ME”!
beth says
shine on me! i love how the first brush of paint makes an old room seem suddenly new and exciting. just thinking of it makes me want to go home and start painting!
Samantha says
SHINE ON ME!
Joshua G. says
“SHINE ON ME”
Last Non-wall painting related activity….
Barstools from Ikea that were natural wood turned black via spray paint, looks amazing :)
Jess says
SHINE ON ME!
michelle k. says
SHINE ON ME!
i’ve been craving for some stripes on a wall in off-white and a pale grey… yum!
Christy says
SHINE ON ME!
Jessi says
Shine on me, pretty please! I live in Virginia Beach, and I can’t wait to make an excursion to Richmond to check out Sunny’s shop! Love the damask! We just put up damask wallpaper on a wall in our kitchen. Thanks for sharing!
Juli says
SHINE ON ME! I just used paint to refresh a boring room by painting stripes… I’d love to paint a floor now too!