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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.
Diane says
SHINE ON ME!
I love how color can totally transform a space. My current project is to paint some beautiful crisp white on the glossy 80’s wainscotting in my family room. I’m still in the process of sanding – can’t wait to see how it turns out!
Jordan says
Shine on me!
I will always be amazed at how paint is such an economic way to perform a full makeover; from transforming old furniture to just adding a needed POP to a room!
Ansley says
Shine on me! True story– I once took a break from drying out our flooded basement (while it was still raining)because I had found a local source for Sunny’s color wash and I was determined to go get it so I could start a project in our house. My husband thought it was totally frivolous and crazy, but it worked out well because I happened to meet the one available local handyman with a shopvac and persuaded him to come back to our house with it. Two problems solved! Oh, and the color wash looked great.
kristin says
SHINE ON ME!
An old cabinet of my Grandma’s spruced up with some bright yellow paint. Perfect size for my son’s nursery.
Pamela says
SHINE ON ME
I want to stencil Sunny’s Celtic knot on a cushion ala Dana’s reader redesign.
Massey says
“Shine on ME!!!” Please, and thank you!
Heather Transue says
SHINE ON ME!!!
I found the perfect gray that is bold and clean! It is a true gray that is not greenish, bluish, purplish or any other hue. I painted my master bedroom Gray Matters by Sherwin Williams! I used white trim and black furniture. It is masculine enough for my hubby and crisp enough for me to get away with adding colorful details, changing them out as often as I like to completely change the look of the room!
Tracy says
Shine on Me!
I am always impressed with how people can use stencils to look like wallpaper designs. I have always thought that to be the perfect solution (so you don’t have to worry about removal one day when you are tired of it!).
Truly Gwaltney says
“SHINE ON ME”!
i recently scored an awesome curio cabinet for free on craigslist and turned it into the the tv stand with a TON of bright red paint.
muriel says
Shine on Me!!
Lori says
SHINE ON ME!
I love giving furniture pieces new life with paint! I recently used your YHL guide to paint & poly a round dining room table (scored on the cheap at a yard sale)! It looks great :)
Julie says
SHINE ON ME!!
When we first moved into our house, we didnt have much money to decorate. I wanted to give the room an extra something special without breaking the bank. I painted our master bedroom a beautiful cream color. Then I cut a square out on a peice of posterboard, and used copper spray paint and randomly sprayed squares all over the room. The effect was a beautiful shimmery room with pizzaz!
Phoebe says
SHINE ON ME!
I recently painted my bed frame and mirror bright turquoise – totally transformed the room!
Melissa D. says
Shine on me!
Allison Cummins says
SHINE ON ME!
I use extra paint to re-do an old set of wicker chairs we have outside. It make them really crisp and lends to our color theme in the back yard for that year!
Jessica says
SHINE ON ME!!!
Ami V says
SHINE ON ME! I had a hideous ikea dresser that didnt match anything in my house, so i painted it a bright-kellyish green – eco green if you will – and now it really pops! then i painted a stencil of a branch/vines with birds on it in white on teh front, along with replacing the knobs to little branch hardware, it came out super cute!
Carmen says
SHINE ON ME! Me and paint are thisclose. No white walls in our house. Our colors range from girly pink Parisain, to whimsical yellow and green butterfly garden to calming coastal inspired in our master. I also have a collection of spray paint to rival any hardware store, lol. I’ve stenciled and done all sorts of faux finishes back in the day. I’ve also transformed a few pieces of furniture. My favorite current project is painting our front door a bright poppy red. It just adds such a lively pop of color to our otherwise boring grey exterior. If I had the time, I’d paint all of our honey oak trim and cabinets and crisp clean white.
Cassie @ the Ringls says
Shine on me!
Bedroom, Kitchen, Back and Front Porch – so many projects that are in need of some solid paint!!
Kelly says
SHINE ON ME!
My favorite use of paint is in an art project! I am about finished with my latest — acrylic and paper on canvas. :)
Erin O. says
Shine on me! I pained a couple ugly brass lamps with turquoise spray paint. They are so cute now! And your eye goes right to them in the baby’s room.
mary says
Shine on me!
I love painting one wall of a room a crazy different color from the rest of the room and then put some funky wall art on that same wall….makes it stand out a lot more.
christa says
SHINE ON ME!
I love a good painted ceiling.
AND accent walls :o)
Cassie says
Shine on me!
The bedroom, kitchen, back and front Porch – so many projects that are in need of some solid paint!!
kristen says
shine on me!! i love seeing how nice and new beat up thrift store furniture looks after it’s been given a fresh coat of paint.
Katie says
SHINE ON ME!
I just repainted a craigslist footstool. Looks brand new!
Susan says
SHINE ON ME!
I just painted various sizes and shapes of terracotta pots a unifying charcoal grey to make some bright-colored summer annuals pop. Our patio has never looked better!
Amber Clark says
SHINE ON ME! I also love how paint can transform furniture affordably!
Julie B says
SHINE ON ME!
I love the bold, orange accent wall featured here. One of these days, I’m going to get the guts to pull something like that off.
Jen says
SHINE ON ME
I am totally into spray paint. It transforms anything and everything in an instant. It’s kinda like magic and it’s pretty addicting!
Thanks!
Jen
Lisa Gutierrez says
SHINE ON ME! (pretty please!)
I saw a photo of a room that had painted wood paneling and boy oh boy was it pretty. I happen to have a room with wood paneling and I’ve bought the paint, but I’m suffering from lack of courage to just DO IT.
Taren says
SHINE ON ME!
I haven’t had a chance to do much with paint yet, but this would really help me get started!
Lisa T says
SHINE ON ME!
I’m a renter so I haven’t had a chance to paint too much, but I love the look of stencils.
stephanie says
SHINE ON ME!
I love how white spray paint updated out bi-folding doors to our laundry room.
Carrie says
SHINE ON ME!
I love to find thrift store chairs and tables in need of some TLC and paint them bright funky colors to give them some personality!
Allyn says
SHINE ON ME!!!
Every apartment I’ve lived in over the past few years, I’ve painted almost all of the rooms. It’s incredible how it can make even a boring, small space feel cozy and inviting.
Meghan says
Shine on me!
I recently tackled two craigslist dressers with some black paint. Now they look sleek and new!
brit says
SHINE ON ME!
I’m a renter, so I have to find creative ways to make the space feel like home. It’s amazing what a can of paint can do to spruce up an all-white-walled house. Instant coziness!
Hilary @ Bee's Bungalow says
Shine on me! My DH and I are moving into a new(very old) house next week and are in desperate need of paint!
I saw a picture in Martha Stewart where a faux bois treatment was applied to a wall. It was in subtle tones of gray, under a chair rail in a dining room. I’m dying to try it.
Crystal says
SHINE ON ME!!!
keri says
shine on ME!
I haven’t done any of this fancy paint-stenciling stuff, but it sure looks fun! I’m going to have to pick up the book.
Callie says
SHINE ON ME!
I love spray paint. The coverage and ease is just so useful and convenient.
I have been known to spray paint just about anything. Furniture, wicker chairs to books. Yes. Books. (They look lovely on my bookcases all color coordinated.) : )
Mandy says
Shine on ME!
I’m a complete paint novice. We’re first time homebuyers, closing next month, and I’m on the lookout for fantastic ideas to make our new house a home.
Katherine says
SHINE ON ME!
I’m a paint newbie, I suppose, but I love rich colors and accent walls paired with softer tones — it gives the rooms pizazz without making it too dark!
Katie says
SHINE ON ME!!!
I love painting old free furniture finds, usually ones I find on the side of the road…. It’s amazing what a great coat of teal paint can do!! I <3 Teal
Mandy says
SHINE ON ME!
I love painting things around the house. Last week I painted our sunroom floor Martha Stewart’s shade, lagoon. Now I make my husband refer to the sunroom as the lagoon.
Felicita says
SHINE ON ME…
I love finding things is thrift stores and painting it the color I want to give new life to it.
Julianne7 says
SHINE ON ME!
Really love adding a spiffy coat of paint to my latest antique or thrift store finds!
Amanda says
SHINE ON ME! I haven’t done it myself, but I have been especially intrigued with painting laminate countertops.
Jennypenny says
Shine on me!