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This week’s giveaway sponsor practically needs no introduction. It’s Valspar Paint (which Meredith successfully figured out last week from our anagram clue). They’re giving away FIVE gallons of their high quality, Ultra Premium interior paint (one each to FIVE of our lucky readers). So we foresee a handful of paint projects in some of your futures… and hopefully some before & after pictures as well.
But Valspar isn’t just offering up paint this week, they’ve also created a great online resource for couples faced with the challenge of combining their styles. The “Love, Our Style” site includes some painting tips via a Painting 101 section, a photo contest where you can win a paint makeover, and – our favorite part – a quiz to help figure out how to merge your aesthetic with your partner’s.
And although Sherry and I feel like we’ve figured out our combined style pretty well, we jumped at the chance to see how we fared with the quiz. After 10 simple (and sometimes thought-provoking) multiple choice questions, the quiz revealed that our style is “Relaxed” which came with this description: “You’re in perfect harmony when it comes to your eye for the simple yet functional. When it comes to your home decor, eco-conscious style- like natural textures, tones and sustainable furnishings- can play a big part. Take your love of the outdoors and find inspiration in nature, with warm neutrals.” Pretty dead on, eh? Not to mention that the paint colors they suggested are pretty much right up our alley too.
So here’s the scoop on how you can score some free Valspar paint this week:
- PRIZE: One gallon of Valspar Ultra Premium interior paint in the color/finish of your choice
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “COLOR ME” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: Head over to take the “Love, Our Style” quiz and share your results (and how accurate you think it is)
- CONTEST CLOSES: Wednesday, September 16th at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: Five
- PRIZE SHIPS: United States only
- THE USUAL: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck!
Get more info on our freebies at our Giveaway FAQs page. Images courtesy of Valspar.
Kristen says
Just purchased my first place – a cute 1940’s cape cod which includes 17 dif paint colors in all of 1,350 sqft – Valspar needs to COLOR ME :)
erin says
COLOR ME
this is my paint of choice and it has held up beautifully with three kids! the eddie bauer line of colors makes me swoon.
Jenny G. says
COLOR ME! Thank you! :)
Amanda says
Color me, please and thank you!
Fiance and I are buying our first home and living together for the first time so trying to blend our tastes hasn’t always been easy. We want to paint our master bedroom first to get the house started on the right foot :D
Laura Lynn says
Color me Random.org!
Bree says
COLOR ME… I’m putting off painting my bathroom. It’s been sage/teal green since ’92. I think I want it to be grey instead.
liony azali says
COLOR ME!
Jennifer Houck says
Color Me Now!! We ended up with Modern….hmmm, not so sure that’s us but maybe because we just haven’t had the chance to live that out yet. Thanks!
Tammy says
Color me! Our results were “Relaxed Country,” which I think it pretty accurate. I was a little surprised because there were some questions where I didn’t like any of the answers!
Laura K says
Color me – relaxed casual sounds about right!
Kerri says
Color me! Relaxed for sure…
Maria says
COLOR ME
My result was “classic” – description was pretty accurate but initially I didn’t think it would be since we like more modern design.
richard says
COLOR ME EXCITED!! ooooooh, pick me, pick me!!!
Spring B says
Color Me…took the quiz, totally fun, relaxed all the way! Getting ready to re-do our den and make it into a fun play room for our daughter (2); paint is a definite deciding factor. :) Thanks for all you do, so glad I found your site!
COLOR ME says
We’re relaxed, too.
Christy Baumberger says
COLOR ME!
We’re relaxed too.
Wendy says
Color Me!!!!
We are a relaxed couple which is very accurate!
P.S. We just bought our first house last week so this paint would definitely come in handy! :)
Ashley says
COLOR ME! We are also relaxed according to the quiz. We have been basically repainting our entire house so this would come in handy!
rebecca says
Color me! We were “Relaxed Modern” – Your styles actually have a lot in common. With your relaxed style, you opt for simple and functional choices. Your partner also has a flair for simplicity, but likes to accent it with something more bold. And remember, though one of you has a contemporary edge, you can still find looks that are eco-friendly.
Ashley says
Color Me
JameeBC says
Color me! LOVE Valspar paint!
Lisa Peterson says
“COLOR ME”
relaxed classic
Susie says
COLOR ME!
Jane Lynch says
Color me!!! I want to paint my ceilings now after seeing your beautiful sea green one!
stephanie says
COLOR ME! We got ‘Relaxed’ which is definitely us. We’re getting ready to transform our guest room to a nursery and office to a guest room…so we’re in need of paint!!
thanks for the offer.
Christy B says
Color meeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! Relaxed-totally :)
Tracie says
Color me… Country? What? We don’t seek rustic pieces or like cowboy boots…! So, I have to say, this was a bit off. Although there was a blue color that I enjoyed!
Christina says
Color me and my house, please!
Crystal Jones says
COLOR ME!
Relaxed Modern fit the closest for us. Ooh, to have that paint so I can finally finish my “piano bench” project.
Jen says
Color me!
We’re hoping to get a lot of painting done in the next month or two (spare bedroom, hallways, and living room), so this would be swell!
CarMaj says
CoLoR mE!
MODERN: You’ve got a flair for style mixed with a contemporary edge. Go bold! Take advantage of strong contrasting colors like black and white, and pair that with some sleek urban decor. Indulge your high fashion sense with some daring and unconventional accents as part of your overall look.
Fits us perfectly :) Though I think we’re a bit more relaxed modern…
Sarah says
Color Me!
We were Country Exotic. That doesn’t sound good! ;)
Amy M says
Color me!
I’ve got a whole house in need of repainting and I’d love to liven it up. My sweetheart and I still struggle with decorating that meets both of our tastes: I’m sorta Modern Country and she’s more Country Country! LOL But we have fun.
Emily Pearl says
Color me!
I took the quiz and came back relaxed country–Style match! You both seek a comforting environment. Though one of you may be more into sustainable furnishings and the other likes nostalgic pieces, you can still make those work well together in your home. You also both like neutrals and earthy colors, so don’t be afraid to bring in that country flair with something more bold l. I think they are a litle off. I really think we would fit more in the relaxed modern category.
Marsha says
COLOR ME……..RELAXED MODERN
Nerd Girl says
Color me uninspired! Our bedroom color is just blah. What I meant to be a warm cocoon of cocoa brown deliciousness is flat and muddy. Would love to take another stab at it with free paint!!!
Doris says
COLOR ME! We’re country! Although are complete city-folk! Getting ready to actually do the home office-it’s a poor looking thing right now but will be stylish intelectual spot to re-awaken my creative spirit! Good luck to all!
Carolyn says
Color Me! We are relaxed exotic!
Christina Peterson says
Color me! Heading over to take the quiz now…
Kristin C. says
COLOR ME!
My husband and I also have a very comfortable style going on, and we like it that way. We could really use an extra gallon of paint around the house, especially something so nice as Valspar! We’re clearing out one of our guest rooms at the moment, getting it ready for a nursery some day (hopefully in the near future)!
Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity!
Tricia says
COLOR ME!!!! We are “RELAXED” together!!! We just bought our first home and are totally inspired by you and your site! Thanks for all of the great tips…they are definitely helpful. We have already started our home makeover and can’t wait to see the finished product. We have LOTS to do!!!!
Mary M says
COLOR ME!
We are relaxed modern, seems to be fitting!
Ali says
Color Me
We’re “Country”…a comfortable warm type of style. That would be us. Feed on the couch, arts and crafts!
Krista B. says
COLOR ME!!!!! I would shout it if I could! We are painting every corner of our new home and the other day at Lowe’s on my cell phone talking to my best friend she said “Are you really buying more paint?” :)
According to the quiz we are CLASSIC and I’d say it’s pretty much on point!
Stephanie I says
Color me! We were “relaxed exoctic” which seems like an odd combination…and that explains why were are having so much trouble deciding how to decorate the house we move into at the end of the month- very different ideas!
Thanks for another great giveaway!
Allison says
COLOR ME!
Relaxed – simple yet functional is a perfect description for us.
Melissa says
Color Me!
Jenna W says
Color me! We were “relaxed modern” and the color suggestions were grays and cold purples. We already have a lot of different grays on the walls in our house, so I would say this fits us perfect!
Amanda says
“COLOR ME”
We were Relaxed Modern” –Considering we are starting painting now, this helps to reassure me of my choices!
Kara Dame says
“COLOR ME!
My husband and I are closing this month on our first home! We started building it in April and it will be completely white from head to toe!