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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.
Sarah Wilson says
Shine on me!
I like to use paint to refurbish a piece of furniture. I usually will paint a really fun color and the distress to make it look like it has been painted forever
michelle n says
Shine On Me
Since discovering spray paint I have transformed so many of the old fixtures in the house. My favorite may be the ceiling fan that was brass and now is beautiful!
Terri Richmond says
I once stenciled a picket fence complete with flowers, critters and bird houses around my daughter’s entire room. It took me HOURS AND HOURS of work to get it done, but when I finished it…I ADORED IT. We now rent that home out and I won’t let anyone paint over it. It still looks beautiful, but I don’t think the teenager who uses that room loves it…sorry.
I forgot to say “SHINE ON ME” above.
Amanda Ray says
Shine on me!
Ellen says
SHINE ON ME!!!
I am looking forward to sanding, painting and staining the top of my hand me down (very LARGE) buffet!!!!
Britney R. says
SHINE ON ME!
I’m thinking of using a you chalk over paint technique that you used in your first dining room in my nursery. Now just to convince my husband. . . .
Melissa M. says
Shine on me!
I got 2 nightstands from goodwill that were 8 bucks each. I used crackle paint on them to create an awesome new look. :)
Melinda says
SHINE ON ME!
Painted furniture is the easiest way to make an old room SHINE like new!
Shiri says
SHINE ON ME!
I’m on a mission to paint some giant pine cones my dad found on a hike. They’ve been sitting in my trunk for over 6 months though…
Meredith says
Shine on Me!
I painted pastel stripes in our playroom 3 months ago and love them. It was so much easier than I thought it would be.
Liz says
SHINE ON ME!
I love to paint cheap furniture and transform it!
Beth says
SHINE ON ME! When I was 16, I got my own bedroom and a small budget from my parents to fix it up. To save money, I bought an old wooden bookcase at a yard sale, sanded it down, and re-painted it white. My very first DIY project!
Kimberly Pinkerton says
SHINE ON ME!!! I love the Ben Moore color “Ice Cap” it is a beautiful calming shade of greyish-light blue.
Abby @ abby & her boys says
SHINE ON ME!
My latest favorite use of paint, was when we took my husband’s childhood dresser, and turned it into the changing table for our latest nursery. New paint and hardware work wonders!
jenny says
Shine on me!
I’m paint-phobic, but have ramped up reading home decorating blogs because we are moving soon (Friday!) and I want to do a good job setting up our new place. I find any use of pain besides painting the whole room one color to be astounding to my decor-newbie eyes. I love the idea of painting behind a bookcase, like you Young House Lovers did, or painting a square part of the wall to frame a particular picture or hanging shelves in color.
Tammy says
Shine on me!!
how inspiring! My imagination is always sparked when I visit you site. :)
Kristin Eldridge says
SHINE ON ME!
I like painting furniture. :)
Ida says
SHINE ON ME!
My favorite painting job was after I built my goddaughter a toy chest, I painted it purple with butterflies on it, and her name in wood glued on top. I loved it!
Rachel B. says
SHINE ON ME!
My favorite thing we’ve done (actually, we’re in the process of doing) with paint is re-finishing my grandma’s retro metal outdoor chairs. They were completely rusted over, but we are restoring them and painting them a cherry red.
Brittany Hamman says
SHINE ON ME!
My kind of painting is using it in layers to create dimension!
jenn says
Shine on Me!
My favorite project was a sofa table that I purchased for $15. It was an ugly oak veneer. I painted it black for an instant transformation!
LCAinRIC says
Shine on me!
I love painted furniture that adds an exciting shot of color into the room
Jessica says
Shine on me!
I love the look of painted furniture, but don’t like the work.
Crystal C says
SHINE ON ME!
I’d love to make my own chalkboard using an old frame and chalkboard paint. I saw that project on your site awhile back and loved it!
Lydia says
SHINE ON ME!!!!!!!! I’m in a painting mood here lately at my house! We recently did a chalkboard walk for my older son and then vintage gray walls w/ green, orange, black geo prints for an accent wall in my younger son’s room. LOVE IT!
kindra Weber says
my husband and I just bought our first house and I can’t wait to find a creative way to paint out living room !! I hoping to use a soft grey in a fun way!!
Amanda says
SHINE ON ME!
Bridgit says
SHINE ON ME!
I used paint to create pale blue and white stripes on my son’s bedroom wall which completely transformed the room.
michelle says
SHINE ON ME!
oh! I would really love to get some stencils to decorate my house!
Lindsey K says
SHINE ON ME!
I am just starting to realize the possibilities of paint! I hope to experience a lot more soon!
Amanda B says
Shine on me!
…finally getting around to painting our bedroom (was the only white room in our house) a calm blue, as well as painting a rehabbed footboard a slightly darker shade of blue (in the same color scheme) to work as a headboard in our upper cape bedroom with crazy angled walls. :)
Painting was so empowering and made me feel like we could make big changes with little effort. Next up….the nursery! :)
May says
SHINE ON ME!
Jarrod says
SHINE ON ME!
Mrs Soup says
SHINE ON ME!
It’s amaizng the difference that painting some truly horrible frames can do….
queenie says
Shine on me ,alot of times I plan projects on paint on hand ,the unplanned ones turn out the best everytime for some strange reason .
Julia says
SHINE ON ME…in high school I painted stars on my bathroom
ceiling, unfortunately my parents have redecorated since then.
janna says
SHINE ON ME!
Quynh says
Shine on me!!!!!!!
Jen N. says
Shine on me!!
One of my favorite color combos is red and a vibrant turquoise. Retro and modern at the same time.
Jeri B says
Shine on me!
Abby says
SHINE ON ME!
My fave paint transformation to date is a tv console I painted. It was a craigs list find and actually had a past life as a buffet.
jess r says
Shine on me!
I inherited a fug dresser that had been in my grandmother’s house since my dad was little – he even wrote his name on the back in crayon! It had an awful shiny blond peeling/chipping finish and I spent the better part of 2 weeks scraping and sanding and then re-painting it in bubblegum pink enamel. I know… to each their own, but I LOVE it now! Used the leftover paint to give a makeover to an old sewing table I found on the curb which is now serving as my bedside table.
Amie says
SHINE ON ME!
I love the idea of buying a super cheap rug and painting a chevron pattern on it. I haven’t tried it yet, but this may be my chance!
Erin K. says
SHINE ON ME! My walls could you some pizazz!
Nupur says
SHINE ON ME! My favorite use of color is when my parents transformed a screen/room divider by fitting it with panels made with marble bathroom tiles hand-painted with birds.
Molly says
SHINE ON ME!
I love to mix any shade of blue together! I just love blue! But with this I would love to try and paint a cabinet in my kitchen that I got at an auction for a steal.
katieQ says
SHINE ON ME! There’s nothing that can’t be fixed with some judiciously applied paint in the right color. Frames, chairs, cabinets, I’ve done them all and loved the results.
Jesse says
SHINE ON ME!!
Rebecca says
Shine on me!
megan hayes says
SHINE ON ME!
I’d love a beautiful stencil for our nursery!