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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.
Julie says
Color Me!
Took the quiz and this is what I found… I can’t wait to try it WITH my husband tonight and see if this is true!
RELAXED CLASSIC
Your styles were made for each other. It’s easy to blend you partner’s traditional and sophisticated taste with your relaxed style. You both are drawn to simplicity and clean lines, so this won’t be hard when picking furnishings. Some can be timeless pieces, while others adapt to today’s eco-conscious mentality. Colors like pale greens and blues work well for you.
Try Bayou Shade 6006-3C, Sage Bud 5003-3B, Green Monsoon 5008-3C, Lucy Blue 5001-5C and Weathered Moss 6007-3C.
Casey says
COLOR ME…..
soothing. Thankfully my hubby and typically agree on color palettes. And we both love neutral, relaxing, soothing spaces!
Amber says
Color me glossy and black! We are stripping the carpet out of our bedroom and cleaning and sealing the concrete floor (it’s a converted garage) and painting it glossy black! I’d love to win!
Karen says
Color me!
We got relaxed which sounds just about right :)
Kelly K says
Color Me!!
We are Relaxed, which is spot on, because the colors they list are the ones in our house so far. I still have a long list of painting projects to go, though!
Maggie says
“COLOR ME”
Michelle Evans says
COLOR ME!
joy says
Color me!
Relaxed. We don’t agree on much, but if it were up to him we’d never change anything. I replaced a rooms wallpaper with yellow paint and it took him a week to notice.
Caroline says
COLOR ME! haven’t taken quiz yet but will when I see my hubby tonight…about to close on our first house, so we NEED to take this! I’m more relaxing, neutral, and he is as bold as it comes! :)
stacy morris says
COLOR ME!!!
My husband and I are getting ready to tackle a very large finished basement and laundry room and need some paint!!! thanks
Adrianne says
Color Me! I never would have guessed, but the Valspar gods tell us we are “Relaxed Country”! While I wouldnt have labeled us that, we definitely are drawn to neutrals and earthy colors.
Jessica says
COLOR MEEEEEEE!!!
Jennifer F says
COLOR ME
We got “RELAXED ROMANTIC”
Melinda says
Color me!!
Melanie says
COLOR ME relaxed! Apparently my husband and I are relaxed. I think that’s accurate.
RELAXED:
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.
kate says
“COLOR ME”
Ok, I’m drooling over this giveaway!! Fingers and toes are crossed…we still have a couple of rooms left in our humble home that could use a little help in the color department.
AANND, like most people…RELAXED all the way!!!
Kyley says
COLOR ME
Sara Jane says
COLOR ME!!
I think Relaxed Classic is pretty accurate…
Bethany says
COLOR ME!!!
Took the quiz. My results: 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.
Not sure how accurate that really is…
Candice Matthews says
COLOR ME!!
RELAXED – Always a plus to know that your “in perfect harmony” when it comes to anything. :) But we couldn’t agree more! Especially about the light, yet inviting colors that were suggested.
Vicki J says
Color me! sooo relaxed country– with a hint of ???? hmmm
totally need to paint my home office –it seriously got a mistake paint job last time around and I have been stuck in Mauve!!
nadine says
COLOR ME:
COUNTRY? REALLY?
My significant other and I are cohabitating together for the first time in 10 years. Trying to meld our styles is difficult, at best, but with a lot of patience and compromise we’re making it work!
Rachel E. says
Colour me!
We got Relaxed Country, which is pretty much inaccurate. Both my fiance and I cringed at the result. Ah well, nice try anyway, Valspar. :-)
Missy says
Color me! We are always painting! I love Valspar’s Seaside Retreat series.
Jennifer says
Color me
We are “relaxed.”
Rachel says
COLOR ME:
Modern Country?! We definitely have the Modern down pat.. not the country as much!
betsy fankhanel says
COLOR ME!
we got country…..hmmmm…i agree only in that we love the rustic, natural vibe.
Brigidanne says
Color Me
I love that their paint colors include ones from National Register of Historic Places pleanty of choices for my 1918 house.
Tasha says
COLOR ME!~
Elizabeth says
Color Me!
We got relaxed modern–sounds about right :)
Renae says
COLOR ME!
Jessica says
COLOR ME
RELAXED EXOTIC
who would have guessed?!
Amy says
COLOR ME!!
We got Romantic which I totally do not agree with – it said we agree on style, or our styles are similar enough to meld together but I don’t know about that…!
Joy Claassen-George says
COLOR ME.
The Quiz said our style should be Modern Country. They’re probly not too far off. Although, I would like to think of myself as a bit more adventurous and get some bold colors.
Joy
Mrs. Q says
COLOR ME!!!
Took the quiz while my hubby was at work..I’ll try it again to see what he chooses, but we got EXOTIC ROMANTIC.
Here’s a style you can truly call your own. One of you is soft and gentle and the other one has a wild side. That’s okay, because they both can look great in your home. Try combining multicolored prints and patterns with flowing fabrics. It’s easy to be adventurous, yet still elegant.
See how you like Del Coronado Tequila 3008-10C, Mojave Sunset 2005-8A, Wild Lavender 1002-3B, Rouge Red 1007-1B and Crimson Glow 2011-5.
Not too sure those color choices really are us, we go for more bold colors in our house. But I think the style name fits us :) Thanks for the fun!
michelle says
color me, please
Holly says
Color Me…Modern
Ali says
COLOR US…
“modern”
I agree. Although the paint name “mystic taupe” is not very appealing to me…
Michele says
Color me!
Modern Country – I’d say pretty accurate.
Amy says
COLOR ME!!!!!
My bedroom is blank, boring and blah!
Tracy says
COLOR ME!
Jenny R says
Color me! We got “RELAXED.”
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.
Also, blues, pale greens, greys, old rose and cold purple complement your easy-going style. Check out Caraway Seed 3005-9C, Tender Shell 1006-10C, Sweet Mint 5005-5B, Baked Stone 3007-6B and Breezy 4007-7C.
Tee says
Color me! Please!
michelle says
COLOR ME!
we’re Relaxed
Jen Bishop says
Color Me!
I would love to repaint my bathroom!
Kat Walker says
COLOR ME…
country casual, but I disagree.
Cheri says
COLOR ME!
We’re about to start a major painting project–free paint would help!
Jennifer Gessner says
COLOR ME
marika says
COLOR ME!
Ashley says
COLOR ME: Relaxed! It recommended blues, pale greens, greys, old rose and cold purple, but I’m more of a “neutral with bold pops of color” girl. :)