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August 29, 2015

$70 Cree Light Bulb Package Giveaway!

It’s always funny to me to hear comments that people make about my home. Most are gracious, positive and encouraging but others are just kind of…well…blunt.

Case in point, we had a group of people over not too long ago and one of them walked all around the house, got a bit quiet and then said to me, “you have a lot of lamps.”

lamps and sconces vignette atthepicketfence.com

Ummmm…thank you?

I wasn’t quite sure whether it was a compliment or not but I decided to take it as such!

And the truth is, they were right. I do have a lot of lamps. Actually I counted them all up and I currently have 21 lamps scattered around the rooms in my home. This, of course, does not include the ones stashed away in my attic.

summer buffet table decor atthepicketfence.com

 

The thing is, I just really LOVE lamps. I know I’ve mentioned it a few times already here but I feel like it is my mission to extol their worth.

Think of me as a Lamp Ambassador. 😉

fall buffet decorating atthepicketfence.com

Now that the days are getting just a bit shorter (have you noticed that yet??) I’m turning my lamps on earlier and earlier.

lamp with handles atthepicketfence.com

 

And because all of them use Cree LED bulbs I don’t have to worry about heading into the darker months ahead and my electricity bill going up.

My son can enjoy reading using his cool headboard light.

wall light mounted on headboard over bed

 

And my daughter can draw to her heart’s content by the light of her art center lamp which she customized herself.

celebrating art lamp from atthepicketfence.com

 

And in anticipation of that day coming oh too soon when we will ‘Fall Back’, we’ve partnered with Cree to offer you the chance to win an awesome Light bulb package valued at $70!

Cree lightbulbs

We’re going to keep things simple here in order to enter to win.

Leave us a comment telling us how many lamps you have in your home.

That’s it. Easy peasy right?

It’s a rainy Saturday here in Oregon and we need the rain so BADLY!

But having the house so much darker than it has been is definitely making me feel like I need to crawl back into bed. Guess I’ll have to go turn on some of those lamps. Not all 21 of them mind you! 😉

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  1. Hope Williams says

    August 29, 2015 at 2:15 AM

    I’m shocked I have 17 lamps! I’ve never really given it much thought. I have one in my kitchen and one in my bathroom that burn 24/7. They are really dark spots in this house and need the lights all day.
    I guess I’m a lamp lady too as I have 9 more waiting in the wings.!

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  2. Bonnie Blinson says

    August 29, 2015 at 2:47 AM

    I love the Home Décor Skills..Love your look!

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  3. Amy Gill says

    August 29, 2015 at 2:54 AM

    I was amazed to count my lamps and I have 25, I also have several more waiting to be used. I sometimes switch them out depending on the redecorating of a room.

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  4. Louise Dixon says

    August 29, 2015 at 3:16 AM

    Lamps are my favorite accessory in a home. I can remember asking for my first lamp for Christmas my senior year in high school. I live in a 2200 sq. ft. house & have 30 lamps . I would love to have them lit with a Cree bulb !

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  5. Rebecca says

    August 29, 2015 at 3:25 AM

    12 and counting! Btw, my husband and I are just finishing up a trip out west and visited your state. Glad to hear you are getting some rain. We commented on how dry it is there.

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  6. Kris chandler says

    August 29, 2015 at 3:27 AM

    I only have 2 lamps. I better get busy and buy more. Just can never make my mind up. Most I don’t like.

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  7. Teresa says

    August 29, 2015 at 3:38 AM

    I have eight lamps at the moment. I want to get a pair to go in our bedroom and I want to get 2-3 for my crafts room

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  8. Nancie says

    August 29, 2015 at 3:42 AM

    I have 10 lamps, Yikes! I never thought I had this many!

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  9. Suzanne Holder says

    August 29, 2015 at 4:00 AM

    Oh my stars, I have 28 lamps! I obviously love lamps too!

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  10. PAM says

    August 29, 2015 at 4:04 AM

    I currently have 12 lamps.

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  11. Alison says

    August 29, 2015 at 4:06 AM

    We have 8 but we could actually use a few more!

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  12. Paula@SweetPea says

    August 29, 2015 at 4:16 AM

    We have 11 lamps, almost all of which are antique.

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  13. N from Va says

    August 29, 2015 at 4:19 AM

    14 in use but I also have a ‘thing’ for lamps and have a stash of yikes–8 other lamps! Some were inherited sets and I keep saying I am going to either use them or pass them to someone else……

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  14. Laura says

    August 29, 2015 at 4:24 AM

    I have 16 lamps and more in the attic waiting for a place to shine. I to love light and lots of it!

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  15. Cathy farmer says

    August 29, 2015 at 4:24 AM

    11 lamps here in use and I also have a stash in storage!

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  16. Janice F says

    August 29, 2015 at 4:58 AM

    I live in a two bedroom town-home, so I am laughing at the 11 that I use. However, that being said, I do not have canned lights in any room, and no overhead (which I rarely use anyway) in my second bedroom being used for my studio. So, I will stand firm on the amount that I NEED…..LOL.

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  17. Karen says

    August 29, 2015 at 5:00 AM

    12 lamps in use and several waiting for a spot of their own. I am always looking at lamps especially at my favorite shops. I love yours.

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  18. Jill Nelson says

    August 29, 2015 at 5:00 AM

    You certainly have me beat! I think I have something like 10 in my house..

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  19. Kathy Schermerhorn says

    August 29, 2015 at 5:05 AM

    Only 7 lamps. I’m seriously under lit!

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  20. Rosemary says

    August 29, 2015 at 5:11 AM

    I have 21 lamps in my home which really surprised me when I did the count. Love the cozy feeling of lamp light versus overhead light

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  21. Karen says

    August 29, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    about 8 and I have several to re-do and place still!

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  22. Karenann says

    August 29, 2015 at 5:21 AM

    I have a large five-bedroom home, so we have 25 lamps. All the lamps co-ordinate with whatever room they are in. My daughter’s beautiful pink room has all pink lamps, and in addition, two beautiful antique lamps my mother gave her that were actually my grandmothers!

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  23. coette morris says

    August 29, 2015 at 5:26 AM

    I have 12, wow, and its not that big of a house. I just don’t like the dark, I guess. I love the old antique lamps that I have and I put new cords on them myself. A small lamp in the bathroom really makes it look pretty during Christmas.

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  24. Linnea says

    August 29, 2015 at 5:27 AM

    12 little and big lamps in my home. I definitely need more tables to put more lamps on… Lol it will never end.

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  25. Lynne says

    August 29, 2015 at 5:31 AM

    I was shocked when I counted 30 lamps in my house! I love them all!

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  26. Carol says

    August 29, 2015 at 5:32 AM

    15 Lamps, not counting the four flameless candle lanterns we light most nights in our entry hall and kitchen.

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  27. Karen McT says

    August 29, 2015 at 5:33 AM

    I LOVE THIS POST! I love lamps, too. It’s a joke among my family. I currently have 23 but am always on the lookout for a great lamp at estate sales that I can up-cycle. Paint and an updated shade give an old lamp new life.

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  28. Linda Jenkina says

    August 29, 2015 at 5:48 AM

    17 Thank you very much. I love lamps. My husband comments often it takes us 30 minutes to turn off in our home at night before we go to bed. I checked on Cree bulbs and would love to have them as they are so much better than the CFL’s and halogen which are out now.

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  29. Lisa says

    August 29, 2015 at 5:55 AM

    16 lamps in total. I’d have more, I’ve just run out of surfaces to put them on!

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  30. Elizabeth@ Rustic Maple says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:00 AM

    We have 14 lamps but I need to find a few more, especially for our guest room redo soon. I have one Cree bulb so far and that is my favourite lamp to turn on and not worry about using too much hydro. Thanks for the chance.

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  31. Linda B says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:12 AM

    I have 13 lamps,some tabletop and some floor lamps. As I was counting them I noticed several areas that could use another lamp.

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  32. Jean from Georgia says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    Wow- I have 27 in the house and one in the garage. I do love my lamps. I al already dreading the time change and the long dark evenings. Love those long sunny summer days sitting on the porch, watching the lightning bugs come out each night and looing at the stars. I have heard of Cree bulbs and would love to try them. Thank you for the offering.

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  33. Angelia W. says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    I have 18…and love the cozy feel they give! Didn’t realize I had so many though…no wonder my hubby alwasy complains about having to turn them off if I go to bed first! Thanks for the opportunity 🙂

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  34. Wanda says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:18 AM

    I have 22 lamps. My house is rather dark & I don’t like overhead lighting. My lamps get plenty of use year round. Love my lamps!

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  35. Ann says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    I was surprised to find I have 14 lamps in my house as it is a rather small house. There are no ceiling lights so I need the light in the winter! I wish Southern California would get the rain Oregon is getting. We hope for a rainy winter!

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  36. sydney85 says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    Yikes! I feel like I am living in the dark ages. I live in a condo now and have downsized a lot so my lamp collection is down to 6.

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  37. Donnamae says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    I was surprised…I have 16 lamps…and I just gave away 3 to my son who moved out on his own! Thanks for the opportunity! 😉

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  38. Karen J says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    I have 17 lamps but also have several small night lights. Am slowly converting to all LED bulbs since I just really don’t care for the compact fluorescent ones.

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  39. Janice says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    Just moved so many are still packed away. It is probably over 20 and maybe closer to 30. Did I mention I love lamps of all kinds!

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  40. FROOT LOOPS says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    I HAVE 14 LAMPS IN MY HOME. I ALSO HAVE 6 KEROSENE LAMPS FOR POWER OUTAGES.

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  41. Nancy H says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    I never knew I had so many lamps until I counted them…22!

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  42. Carol says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:46 AM

    We have 12 lamps… for a two bedroom condo!

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  43. Jo Anne Howard says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    Interesting question! I’m a LAMP LOVER. I’ve got 22 lamps throughout my house and a stash of them in a closet! LOVE lamps and LOVE lamp shades! They add warmth and character to each room and corner. Some are beautiful but practical, providing necessary light while others are important exclamation points in a small vignette. I also love lamps made from unusual items such as a seltzer bottle, a 1950s hammered aluminum covered ice bucket, a vintage silver sugar bowl or a figurine of a gourd. I try to accent each lamp with an unusual shaped shade or add trim, tassel edging or ribbon to the more ordinary ones. And a decorative tassel hanging from the knob adds a fun touch.

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  44. Dawn Darkes says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    I must need more lamps – I only have 6.

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  45. Sharon says

    August 29, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    Only 10 lamps in my small retirement home!

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  46. Ruth Ann says

    August 29, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    I am surprised! never thought to count them ever before. There are 14!

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  47. Janis Stufflebean says

    August 29, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    Lamps!! At least 25 and counting and loving each one. The attic has several I shop from! Oh dear, I still have moving boxes to unpack, hopefully will find some of my most treasured lamps!

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  48. Robin says

    August 29, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    I have 18 lamps – yikes! Only two of them are them same.
    I don’t think I ever have them all on at the same time however!

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  49. Linda says

    August 29, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    23 lamps and not shy about adding if I see a keeper! Needless to say a dark, tree-surrounded house doesn’t stay that way.

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  50. Barbara says

    August 29, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    I only have three lamps! ha

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  51. Kay says

    August 29, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    I only have 10, however I don’t have many places to put lamps. I am trying to convert all my lighting to LED.

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  52. Donna W says

    August 29, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    I have 14 lamps. I looove lamps! I can’t stand a dark room.

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  53. Sally says

    August 29, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    Just downsized to condo, gave my large house lamps to family and Goodwill.
    Only 3 lamps left, but will be adding few more once I decide on my decorating pallette.

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  54. Carol says

    August 29, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    I love lamps, too. Counted 15 and already have more packed away for an upcoming move. They would love Cree bulbs, I’m sure!

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  55. Laura says

    August 29, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    I only have 4 lamps. Obviously I need to buy more! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity 🙂

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  56. Christy Lowry says

    August 29, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    11, although I’m not sure I should count the broken one. It just needs to go, but I haven’t found anything I’d like to replace it with. lol

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  57. Judy Chastain says

    August 29, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    I never counted them before! I wouldn’t have guessed there are 14 lamps. I do think I could use a couple more!

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  58. libby says

    August 29, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Well I sure had fun counting, and I have 11!

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  59. gloria konelsky says

    August 29, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    I have ten total but 3 are in one room. This does not include night lights of which I have 7.

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  60. Judi in Tinton Falls says

    August 29, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    I have eleven lamps that I’m currently using, plus two more in storage. This doesn’t take into consideration all the pot lights, fan lights and my lovely chandelier. I love light, both natural and man or woman made.

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  61. cindy says

    August 29, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    9 and counting!!!

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  62. dee says

    August 29, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    I always take comments that are not clear if a compliment or negative as a positive and smile and say Yes, thank you. Benefit of the doubt for the speaker and all that. I’m building a house and just yesterday met with the builder to lay out the electrical and I added many, many outlets for mostly lamps. I’m in Salem area and yes the rain that started last night is welcome. I also purchased a Cree light recently, the daylight version and I really like it. So try that over the soft white for a brighter light. I don’t know if they have the LED retrofits for can lights but I highly recommend switching to those…..huge difference in Fall and Winter when natural light is low.
    Enjoy your blog even more because it is local for me.
    Thanks.

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  63. Mary Rohrich says

    August 29, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    I feel under lamp endowed I only have 8 in the house I need a few more!

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  64. karen says

    August 29, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    We have 9 lamps but we need more! Embrace your lamps! heehee! karen…

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  65. Pam says

    August 29, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    Wow… I have 14 in my house… who knew? And only 2 of them have cree bulbs! I really like them, so guess I’d better get on the ball with some more.

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  66. Sheila E says

    August 29, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    Oh my…I have 22 lamps in use…but I have a stash in the basement that I did not count. I am interested in the Cree bulbs, but do not understand the whole wattage numbering conversion. I need help!
    Sheila

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  67. Sherri Knox says

    August 29, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    I have 7 lamps

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  68. Lynn says

    August 29, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    I have 13, but 2 of those are desk lamps, so I’m not sure those count. I probably need some more. My husband has been steadily changing us over to fluorescent and LED bulbs, so would love to win some Cree bulbs.

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  69. Elizabeth says

    August 29, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    We have 8 Lamps here. Love these Bulbs 🙂

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  70. Martine says

    August 29, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    I have 7 in my tiny house…

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  71. Martine says

    August 29, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    I have only 7, small house…

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  72. Betsy Barnes says

    August 29, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    We have 7 lamps in our house. These Cree light bulbs are the best! 🙂

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  73. Rosa says

    August 29, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    I have 13 lamps scattered around. I have recently started using Cree bulbs so I would love to win!

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  74. s.w. says

    August 29, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    We have about 7 lamps at this time

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  75. Suzanne Wasson says

    August 29, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    I count nine lamps in my one bedroom apartment home. But I go through bulbs like crazy!

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  76. sandy says

    August 29, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    I have 10 lamps. Two lamps is the most in any room. We live in a 100 year old home that has a lot of ceiling lighting and hanging “chandeliers”, even in the living room so 10 seems to work here. I’ve not heard of Cree bulbs…Would love to try them out!

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  77. Gwen says

    August 29, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    I have 12 lamps and my house is small. But I depend a lot on my chandelier for light too. I must not like darkness!!! For my house is quite small plus there’s overhead lighting in every room too!!

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  78. Anna Starner says

    August 29, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    I hd to walk through and count mine. I knew I had quite a few but I eas surprised that I have 30. I have 3 that will be coming out again now that the days are getting shorter. I love lamps with very low watt bulbs in the halls for the winter. It saves having people turn on the overheads and not turning them off.

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  79. Mariann Del Signore says

    August 29, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    I only have 10, but I do have10 single candle lights that are on all the time. I don’t like dreariness. I also have depression & light helps so much. I have no curtains or drapes on my windows allowing in as much light as possible. It has made a world of difference in my life. And so simple & enjoyable.

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  80. Beth Beal says

    August 29, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    Well, I counted and it would appear I like lights too, all 23 of them! I like my spaces to be nice and bright, especially as the light is beginning to change. My husband is the opposite in that he likes the ambiance of a poorly lit room, but he tolerates my need for brightness.

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  81. Darlene Summerville says

    August 29, 2015 at 5:59 PM

    We have 12 lamps. We started the switch to LED bulbs in the bathroom where the old bulbs were putting off wayyyy too much heat making it unbearable in there. The LEDs made a huge difference.

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  82. Lisa Mothersead says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    We have 11 lamps in our home. Thanks for the contest!!

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  83. Debbie S. says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    Like many of you, I have a few too many. I had never counted before, but am embarrassed to say 24. I too have a thing about lots of light and table lamps. Debbie

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  84. john hutchens says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    I have 12 lamps. These Cree light bulbs sound nice.

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  85. Linda says

    August 29, 2015 at 7:05 PM

    We have 12 lamps and I love these lightbulbs!

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  86. Sharon K says

    August 29, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    We have ceiling fans with high kits in all 5 bedroom and 2 of our living area; then we’re lucky to have recessed lights in the main rooms. However, I still have 16 lamps (with 5 in storage). But much like you wrote, it still leaves dark places in rooms, so there is a lamp near where I like to sit in family areas. 🙂 I’ve been switching over to LEDs, but have quite a few to go, so these would be perfect!! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  87. janice says

    August 29, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    I LOVE lamps! My family thinks I’m nuts,there is at least 2 or 3 in each room!

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  88. Jean says

    August 29, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    I have 14 lamps. Thank you for this chance to win the Cree light bulbs.

    Reply
  89. Tyneisha says

    August 29, 2015 at 9:09 PM

    Okay I just counted and we have only 5 lamps! But we live in an apartment and there are some pre-installed lighting fixtures already.

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  90. Cassie, Lovely Weeds says

    August 29, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    I have FOUR lamps in my home. I need more lamps. And bulbs to go in them!!

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  91. MARTHA says

    August 30, 2015 at 1:22 AM

    We have 9 lamps and are looking to get a few more !!!!! TY

    Reply
  92. Kim says

    August 30, 2015 at 4:00 AM

    I have 15 lamps and just realized the difference in bulb styles when I accidentally purchased warm instead of daylight. Thank you for the opportunity.

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  93. vonna says

    August 30, 2015 at 4:53 AM

    I have 11 lamps

    Reply
  94. Alina says

    August 30, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    Marvelous giveaway! I have 11 lamps. Wow never even thought of it.

    Reply
  95. Sean says

    August 30, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    I have 7 lamps around the house.

    Reply
  96. Patti says

    August 30, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Lamps! Who knew?! I see that I have a zillion, too!
    Your daughters art lamp is FABULOUS!!!! So clever, I’m pinning!
    Hugs,
    Patti

    Reply
  97. robyn donnelly says

    August 30, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    We have 7 lamps in home. Would love to try out your products.

    Reply
  98. wen budro says

    August 30, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    I would love to have as many lamps as you!!! Unfortunately, right now, I only have 5.

    Reply
  99. Jan R says

    August 30, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    I have 8 lamps, but I looking around, I think I will get a few more!

    Reply
  100. Judy says

    August 30, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    I have twelve…I am looking for places I can add more!

    Reply
  101. Pam Ballard says

    August 30, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    I have ten lamps in my home. I have a couple more places I want to add some too. Love your home.

    Reply
  102. Joanne Hodgson says

    August 31, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    I have 18 lamps in my home. I’ve never counted before!! My husband used to say, “turn on the sub station, boys! She’s home!” I love light and I need light to feel good. I’m grateful to finally find Cree light bulbs.

    Reply
  103. Julia says

    August 31, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    I have nine lamps total. Not sure that’s enough!

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  104. Tania says

    August 31, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Apparently, I need more lamps, because I only have 8!!!

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  105. Lori says

    August 31, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    I only have 6 lamps! Time to go shopping? 🙂

    Reply
  106. Joan W. Moore says

    August 31, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    I am a “lampaholic”, I love lamps and turn most of them on even in the daytime. I currently have 23 lamps and a few stashed away that I change out with the seasons. Would love to win some of the Cree bulbs! Thank you!!

    Reply
  107. Kaye Killgore says

    August 31, 2015 at 10:30 PM

    We have 6 lamps, and we could use more. I love in Oregon too, and I’m thrilled we got some rain. We need some more.

    Reply
  108. Donna says

    September 1, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    I currently have 12 lamps in our home. I would love to light them with Cree bulbs!

    Reply
  109. Sherri says

    September 1, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    I only have 6 but then again it is a one bedroom apartment!

    Reply
  110. Nikki says

    September 1, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    LR 5
    Study 5
    BR 4
    Guest room 3
    3rd room 3
    ________________
    Total 20

    wonder if I missed any…. LOL I will double check tonight 🙂

    Reply
  111. Linda Chapman says

    September 1, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    I love lamps and have 28 out in our home. Also, have 6 in closets that I trade out for different look. I plan tomorrow to change our mantel and other areas of our house. Love your site and read it often. Keep sharing ideas with us.

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  112. Emily says

    September 2, 2015 at 5:55 AM

    I have eight being used currently but have seven from my previous home and four I have on loan to my parents. My favorite is a lovely stained glass lamp called a ‘bubblegum lamp’. But I’m always on the lookout for a pretty lamp!

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  113. Sandi says

    September 2, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    Currently 25 are in use with a stash in several closets waiting their turn to come out of the closet. Love to change with the seasons.

    Reply
  114. Wendy Johnson says

    September 2, 2015 at 6:56 AM

    I have 8 lamps that are actually in use.

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  115. Rose says

    September 2, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    I currently have eight lamps, but am always looking to buy more.

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  116. Tina says

    September 2, 2015 at 7:05 PM

    13…….my lucky number!

    Reply
  117. Stephanie Phelps says

    September 3, 2015 at 4:58 AM

    Oh my gosh I started counting and I have 6 never thought about it before! Now I know I need to change those bulbs!

    Reply
  118. Lynda Lamon says

    September 3, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    I have 19 lamps in my home. Thanks so much for the chance to win!

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  119. Virginia Clayton says

    September 4, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    I have 12 lamps.
    Hope I win.

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  120. cody rudy says

    September 5, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    we have 6 some of witch are used 14 hours a day. so led would definitely help us save on the electric bill whial helping the environment.

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  121. Susan Christy says

    September 6, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    I have 4 lamps and when I find the perfect midcentury lamps I can afford, I’ll have more!

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  122. Stephanie Coldwell says

    September 6, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    I only have one lamp. I’m not really a lamp shopper. Although in the house that we’re in right now the living room doesn’t have an overhead light so I probably need another lamp!

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  123. Jennifer Creviston says

    September 8, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    We don’t have too many lamps… I usually use overhead lighting. I’m not sure why because I always think it is so harsh. Maybe I seriously need some more lamps! 🙂

    Reply
  124. Kym says

    September 13, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    16 lamps!

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  125. Kym says

    September 13, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    16!!!!

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I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consumin I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consuming seasonal decorating. When I think back on the years where I would feel all of the pressure to come up with something fresh and creative I’m seriously embarrassed. Truly. Because it was such a waste. A waste of my time, my energy, my resources. Something clicked with me a few years ago. I was just done. I needed to simplify. I needed to not spend an obscene amount of time looking at fireplace mantels on Pinterest and trying to figure out how to make mine look amazing. I needed to put it all in the proper place in my heart and my mind. Which meant, it had to go waaaaayyyy down on the priority list. So far down it almost wasn’t on it. And I needed to confess to the Lord that I had allowed it to become an idol. 

Yes, I want to have a home that I enjoy. Yes, I love pretty things. But something really amazing happened when I finally released it all. When I decided to not give into the pressure and panic I would feel when I would scroll through my Instagram feed. When I just laid it all down and said…enough. There was this incredible irony in it. Because, the less time I took to decorate my home for each season, the more I found myself loving the results. I think that all along I had just been getting in my own way. It’s really taken a lot of time and prayer for me to finally be at a place where even though I still struggle with insecurities and I still have doubts from time to time, I’m becoming increasingly more confident in who God created me to be. And, just like my home, I’m finding that as I relax into myself, letting go of the comparisons and the pressure, the more I can actually lean into the calling He has placed on my life. 🍂

Leave a comment if you can relate! 

#wearethehomemakers #homemaking
“As the alluring song of September begins to whi “As the alluring song of September begins to whisper in my ear, my passionate spirit yearns for the splendor of its promise.” (Peggy Toney Horton)

Happy September dear friends! While I’m not quite ready to let go of summer and I plan to make the most out of the lingering, warm days, I’ll admit to starting to think about my fall decor this year. And one way to get inspired is to take a look back at previous years. Here’s just a glimpse at some of the ways I’ve welcomed Autumn to my home! 🍂

#september #falldecorating #falldecor #falldecoratingideas #wearethehomemakers
Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning the corner and getting closer to fall but I’m not quite ready to let summer go. So I’ll just be over here continuing to whip up some super simple summer meals for my family that frankly can be enjoyed in any season. These shrimp rolls I made the other night were definitely a hit and would be great for any of your upcoming holiday weekend gatherings!

Shrimp Rolls 🍤

Ingredients
1-2 lbs of shrimp that is peeled, deveined and tail off (If using frozen make sure it’s thawed completely)
1/3 cup mayonnaise 
1/2 of a lemon
2 Tbsps chopped scallions
1 Tbsp chopped dill
1 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
1 Tsp of Old Bay seasoning (more if you like!)
pinch of sea salt and pinch of black pepper
Hoagie Rolls
Softened butter

Directions: Gently pat the shrimp with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Roughly chop the shrimp and place in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, squeeze half of lemon and stir to combine before adding in the scallions, dill and parsley. Stir to combine and then add the additional seasonings. Spread butter on hoagie rolls and toast in the oven until lightly browned. Pile on the shrimp mixture and enjoy! 

#shrimproll #foodie #weeknightdinner #easydinner #seafoodlover
Today has been a very Monday-ish kind of Monday. W Today has been a very Monday-ish kind of Monday. We woke up to the sound of chainsaws and rushed downstairs to find that our backyard neighbors were having two of the huge trees that line our shared fence removed. These trees have been here longer than the neighborhood and no, they weren't dead or causing damage to roofs, foundations, etc. They were beautiful and gave us wonderful privacy. We had no notice of this happening so this came as quite a shock. Because we were given no notice, we didn't have the chance to cover our outdoor furniture or plants and everything is now coated in a thick layer of sawdust including the fresh bark we recently put in the garden beds. And now our lovely privacy is gone, replaced by a direct view of an above ground pool and RV. I know, I know, it's totally a first world, privileged kind of problem to have. But, now we have to spend thousands of dollars on plants to try and recapture some semblance of privacy. Now we have days worth of clean up to do after we had JUST done a massive freshening up of our backyard. My overarching feeling has just been weariness at the way our world is today.

I think about how often we try to do right by people, to be respectful and courteous. To be thoughtful and considerate. And it’s not reciprocated. How its starting to seem more and more like people have just given up on those seemingly small niceties. And my soul just feels heavy. Because I feel like so much of what used to be common courtesy is not so common anymore. Drivers on the roads are angrier and more reckless than ever before. Red lights being run are an everyday occurrence around town. On our recent family vacation, I heard more people using the F word out in public than ever before even while around children. Where are manners? Where is kindness? I'm finding myself being surprised when someone is thoughtful because it seems like a rarity. And that's just all on a micro, local level. Don't even get me started on the insanity in our world/culture. After I returned from grocery shopping (which can also be soul crushing), I found myself desperate for a reminder of the truth. 

*Part 2 continued in the comments.*
How often is it in our lives that we don’t fully How often is it in our lives that we don’t fully grasp our strengths or our weaknesses until we are put to the test? Little did I know how much I would love my role as a wife, mother and homemaker until I became one. And that in my endeavor to do those roles to the best of my ability, it would bring to the forefront gifts and talents and blessings that I use outside of these walls.

As I water others, I’m watered too because it brings such joy to care for those around me. But it can also make me see more clearly the areas in which I’m lacking and be a very humbling reminder of how much I still need to grow and learn.

Proverbs 11:25 says, “Whoever brings blessing will be enriched and one who waters will himself be watered.”

Have you done any ‘watering’ of others this week? How has it blessed and ‘watered’ you in return?
“Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you “Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you make.” Statements like this from my kids fill me with so much joy and such a sense of assurance that my role as the maker of this home is one that makes an impact on them in both big and small ways. It’s not just sheet pan shrimp boil. 

It’s nourishment
It’s time together around the table
It’s laughing as we try to get the butter sauce out of the pan
It’s a memory
It’s an imprint on their lives 

The ordinary act of making a meal becomes EXTRAordinary. And I try to keep that in mind as I do this task day in and day out, year after year. 

***

Ingredients: 
1 pound baby red or yellow potatoes
Green beans or corn (4 ears cut in half) whichever you prefer
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt and pinch of black pepper 
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (12.8-ounce) package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
Crusty bread for dipping 

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until just tender, about 10 minutes. Put potatoes, shrimp, sausage and green beans or corn on baking sheet. Pour butter over top. Sprinkle with old bay seasoning and salt and pepper. Mix well to combine. Bake for about 12 minutes or until shrimp is pink. 

#shrimpboil #sheetpandinner #sheetpanmeals #homemaking
Temperatures in the 100’s call for fresh and lig Temperatures in the 100’s call for fresh and light cocktails! My husband is my own built in bartender and he put this together the other night. 

2 jiggers of gin (you could also use vodka) 
*you should do a jig when using a jigger 😉*
Crushed ice 
Grapefruit tonic 
Squirt of lime 
Sprig of mint 

Easy and so refreshing!! ☀️

#cocktails #summercocktails
There is something magical about the late summer e There is something magical about the late summer evenings. Maybe it’s because we have a greater sense of the fact that these long days are slowly shortening and we want to savor them as much as we can. I know I intend to do just that. 

I hope you’re having a wonderful August so far dear friends!
Variations of this recipe are on repeat at our hou Variations of this recipe are on repeat at our house all summer long. We’re big on the ‘build your own’ method of making dinner especially on very hot days. Simplicity for the win! 
#recipes #easydinner #easydinnerideas #homemaking
In music, rhythm is a regular repetition or a grou In music, rhythm is a regular repetition or a grouping of beats. No matter what else a piece of music has in terms of its pitch or tone, the rhythm never changes. Its the stabilizing force and brings order to a composition that would be completely chaotic without it.

The same can be said of rhythms in our lives and in our homes. When everything else feels out of control, rhythms and patterns provide us with stability and something that we can rely upon to give us a sense of security in a very insecure world. But, too often, we associate the rhythmic things we do in our lives as merely tasks to be gotten through rather than gifts which provide much-needed balance.

Whether it’s making the coffee every night before we go to bed or doing my devotional in the morning before the rest of the house wakes up or watering my garden, these simple tasks provide a rhythm to my day that is truly grounding. 

What’s something that you do that you would classify as a rhythm or pattern in your week?
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