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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Christmas Lights

| By John Petersik | December 17, 2012 | 8,347 Comments

Fab Freebie: Christmas Lights

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***

This week’s early Christmas present is going to… Nancy (who says she “could certainly use some new lighting” and her favorite holiday glow “has to be my fireplace.”) Congrats Nancy!

As much as we love holiday lights, indoor lighting is something that you stare at every day of the year. So if you don’t love your lighting situation, this is one way to “dude, get on that” without spending any cash. See, recently we were voted one of Lamps Plus’ top home blogs of 2012 (how flattering!) and it came with a $500 shopping spree prize… but you know we don’t take freebies or swag, so the folks at Lamps Plus kindly agreed that we could pass that $500 credit to one of you! We’ve been fans of theirs for a while now since they seem to have about a million options (their chandeliers even popped up in our book a few times) so this week’s winner should have no trouble finding something to spend their light-loot on if they win.

Lamps Plus Giveaway

  • PRIZE: $500 to spend at Lamps Plus.com
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “LAMP ME!” and tell us…
  • BONUS QUESTION: …your favorite type of holiday light. Do you love the white glimmer of a Christmas tree in your living room? The over-the-top glow of a house decked out in colorful bulbs on every surface? Or the warm crackle of a fire in your fireplace?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, Dec 19th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
  • PRIZE SHIPS: We always beg every vendor to ship internationally but some companies are not able to vend things beyond the US – more on that here. This giveaway is open to the United States.
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
  • ***COMMENT ISSUES? If you’re trying to enter but keep getting a “duplicate comment” warning, click here to see how to solve it!

Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Lamps Plus.

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Comments

  1. MadeByMeg says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    ooh I could really use this! as for the holidays, my favorite lights are the little glimmering white lights. so pretty!

    Reply
  2. Sarah S says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    LAMP ME! I love the variety of lights – colored, white, big, small – on the houses around the neighborhoods of Minneapolis. When they reflect off the snow, it’s magical!

    Reply
  3. Laura says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    Lamp me….we do all white except Christmas tree is red!

    Reply
  4. Emily says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    LAMP ME!

    I love candle light. Yes, you can have that at any time of the year but there’s something special about it when the days are so short. It makes everything lovely and glow-y.

    Reply
  5. Wanda says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    LAMP ME!

    The colorful lights on our tree!

    Reply
  6. Alyssa says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    Lamp me!

    I love the look of a fire in the fireplace…now if only Texas would get cold enough to have one!

    Reply
  7. Steve says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    LAMP ME!

    Colored lights for me, please!

    Reply
  8. Lindsay D says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    I’m a sucker for lots of candlelight during the holidays but I would definitely go with a fire in the fireplace if we had one :)

    Reply
    • Lindsay D says

      December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

      LAMP ME!!

  9. Chelsea says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    LAMP ME!

    I love the warm glow of candle light in the winter. It always gives a cozy soft feeling to any evening. It’s romantic too!

    Reply
  10. Lauren says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Lamp Me! I love white twinkle lights – around the tree, on the mantel, around mirrors – whatever surface or object I can find!

    Reply
  11. Jeanette says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    LAMP ME!! My favorite holiday lighting is a warm fire…it is so relaxing with a book or on my iPad shopping. :) Thank you for the give-a-way!

    Reply
  12. Anna says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    LAMP ME! My favorite lights around is a combination of soft white lights on the Christmas tree and lots of candles.

    Reply
  13. Emily H . says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Lamp me! — christmas lights in the yards in my neighborhood!

    Reply
  14. Britt T says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    LAMP ME! I love lighting candles all around our house during the holiday season!

    Reply
  15. Ashley says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    LAMP ME!

    I love taking my pup on a night time stroll to enjoy the lights!

    Reply
  16. Sarah K. says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    LAMP ME! I love the flicker of candles!

    Reply
  17. Jessica says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Lamp Me! My goal is to give the Griswolds a run for their money!

    Reply
  18. Greg says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    LAMP ME!

    I’m very old-school…classic multi-colored lights on the tree, icicles outside, and I agree with Courtney on the REAL fireplace. :)

    Reply
  19. Kelly says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    LAMP ME!

    I love the lights on a Christmas tree with the other lights off

    Reply
  20. Melissa says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    LAMP ME!! I love the white lights on our Christmas tree & garland! So pretty, sometimes I wish it were appropriate to leave a Christmas tree up all year!

    Reply
  21. Casey J says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    LAMP ME!

    White lights are the best. So very pretty.

    Reply
  22. Pamela says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    LAMP ME!

    I love colored AND white lights on a tree. I remember this from my youth. Why is it impossible to get a string of lights (or a prelit tree) with both white and colored lights? My brother does all blue lights, but that is also becoming impossible to find.

    Reply
  23. Rebecca says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Lamp me: I’m pretty much a sucker for any type of Christmas lights, inside, outside, bright and gaudy, tiny and sparkly, I love ’em all :)

    Reply
  24. allyson says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    LAMP ME!

    I love the old fashioned outdoor huge color Christmas lights. Next year I will find some for my house!

    Reply
  25. AshleyM says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    LAMP ME…my favorite thing about the holidays has to be twinkle lights up everywhere. I love seeing twinkle lights at every turn!

    Reply
  26. Kendall says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Lamp me! I love twinkle lights!

    Reply
  27. Elena says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    LAMP ME!

    I love a Christmas tree with purple and blue colored lights. I love the way they play off of gray walls and neutral furniture. :)

    Reply
  28. Ruth says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Lamp Me!

    I love Christmas lights!

    Reply
  29. Courtney Madden says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    LAMP ME! I love the plain white lights outlining a home or on the trees leading up the drive at Stone Mountain!

    Reply
  30. Jacquee says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    LAMP ME! I love sitting in my living room with only the Christmas tree lit, listening to holiday music! It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

    Reply
  31. Kendra says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Lamp me! The candles in church at Christmas eve service.

    Reply
  32. Stephanie R. says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    LAMP ME!

    I love those icicle lights that are put on roofs and trees. I love spotting them around my neighborhood, they’re so much fun!

    Reply
  33. Katie says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    LAMP ME!

    I love the simple white candles in each window and a twinkling white lit tree. Very “New England” Christmas to me.

    Reply
  34. Kristin says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Lamp me!! My mantel has been the same for a few years, same white lights and greenery with a fire going….. Always says Christmas to me :)

    Reply
  35. Dee Dee says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Lamp me!!

    Reply
  36. Emily Hughes says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    LAMP ME!

    Hello YoungHouseLove!!!!

    I am so thankful for your blog! I use your wisdom to appraoch projects with my fiance in our first home. :)Thank you for sharing with your fans!

    My favorite type of Holiday light is a candle in the same room as the Christmas tree, without all the lights out (except the tree of course). I love the flickering shadows of the tree and the extra glimmer it creates on various surfaces and Holiday decore! :)

    Merry Christmas!
    <3

    Reply
  37. Lara says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Lamp Me! My favorite light is the soft glow from the moonlight reflecting off a blanket of snow. It reminds me of my first Christmas with my hubby.

    Reply
  38. Cate says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    LAMP ME!
    I like white lights, and a fire in the fireplace!

    Reply
  39. Deb D. says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    LAMP ME! I love the white lights on a tree, but we have some colored lights outside for the kiddos – in the back… ;-)

    Reply
  40. Jessica Y says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Lamp Me!!
    I am really into the large multi colored bulbs right now!! Brings back great childhood memories!

    Reply
  41. Jill Stigs says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    LAMP ME!!

    The sight of multi colored lights on my tree always brings back my childhood. :)

    Reply
  42. Kitty says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    LAMP ME Please!

    Love the warmth of the light from the fireplace.

    Reply
  43. Jen F says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    LAMP ME!

    I love me a fireplace. With s’mores!

    Reply
  44. Kelly says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    LAMP ME!

    I’d have Christmas lights strung up all year long, if I could. Can’t get enough of them.

    Reply
  45. Swarfel says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    LAMP ME!

    I love bringing the big bulb white lights for outdoors inside for the tree, the mantel, whatev!

    Reply
  46. Kathy B says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Lamp Me! Twinkle lights are always my favorite

    Reply
  47. Amber P. says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Lamp me! I like the white lights all year! I need new lamps though because my crazy doggies just knocked mine over and broke it.

    Reply
  48. Sarah says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    “LAMP ME!”

    We have single candles in each window.

    Reply
  49. Adrienne says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    LAMP ME!!! There was a street near my house while I was growing up that was always decked out in white lights. Every year each neighbor would string their houses with pretty white lights and they would line the curbs with them too. Sooo pretty!!

    Reply
  50. Lacy says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Lamp me
    my favorite christmas lights are just the plain white ones classic!!

    Reply
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