One very lucky person is going to win a bespoke LED neon sign designed by me and made by the ever-so-fabulous Light up North. If you can’t wait to win, I also have a special 10% off discount code so you can make your own sign (just scroll to the bottom of this post).
Discovering Light Up North
You know when you are scrolling through instagram and you a picture just makes you stop? Well that was it for me and neon sign makers Light Up North. Her instagram feed is inspiring, quirky and fun – and so me (and you!).
I’ve posted lots of pictures here from her feed to give you a range of the styles and fonts you can choose from if you commission your own sign.
A little more…
Light Up North was born in Saltburn in 2015. They wanted to create bespoke pieces without the designer price tag. Emma got creative with beautiful neon wire – and offers any saying or quote of your choosing in several fonts and colours. Each piece is made by hand in their workshop, ensuring a very high-end quality finish.
I contacted the owner Emma and asked her if we could work together. We chatted – she is so nice. She kindly offered one of you guys the chance to win a sign which I designed especially for you.
Stories behind the signs
It’s the thought and meanign behind each sign which caught my heart. I contacted the ladies in her feed, and each one had a special message behind their choose quote.
Ellen from @lndevents had her custom sign made for her husband’s Christmas present as it is the lyric to our first dance song ‘Home’ by Edwin Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
Her little girl Amélie was born in January and she’s been obsessed with looking at it every day since. Ellen says it soothes her to sleep.
Isn’t that the sweetest story?
My pick of their best signs
Light Up North’s instagram is full of quirky quotes and ideas from their customers/fans. I’ve picked out a few that I caught my eye and my heart. There’s also some kick ass instragm accounts here to follow for your pleasure.
@PatiRobins
Her rock ‘n’ roll pad is filled with treasures was made for neon signs.
@loveallthingsquirky
Interior Stylist Nicola has a Yorkshire home packed with ideas to steal.
@house_on_the_avenue
For her cute dog goals alone, you need to see this neon light in action.
@lou_a_watkins
This lady has taken insta by storm and shots like this one below are the reason why.
@theresagromski
This lady runs hashtag #myvintageabode and has a home that is my dream abode.
That’s run round up of inspirational houses care of Light Up North and instagram. You know, if you have time please check out my own feed – you can here. I put a lot of love into it.
Win My Light Up North sign
For the custom sign I designed I choose the Talking Heads song title ’This must be the place’ in white lights. The song is very special for me – and it’s very apt to hanging in a home. It comes in a black frame with white LED writing. It measures 155cm x 35cm
The sign is worth £315. To enter use form below. For your chance to win – please give Light Up North and WeLoveHome a follow in Instagram. Then comment below with your instagram handle (so we can find you). Emma has set herself the goal to get 10,000 followers and I’m doing my best to help. Deadline for the competition to end is April 12th at 12am.
If you can’t wait to win, then Night Up North have kindly given all of us a special 10% off discount code to use on her website – WeLoveHome – so you can get your own sign for £279 rather than £310. What a steal! Oh, and the code is never-ending too. Just send Emma a direct message through instagram to chat about your design and apply the code. Shipping to UK only.
My jumpsuit is from Want That Trend – they have given me a 10% discount to share with you – simply add WeLoveHome10 as you check out 🙂
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** Disclaimer this is a collaborative post. All images are credited.
155 Comments
Louise harris
26th March 2018 at 8:50 amMy instagram is home.of.four and I am solely a interiorinteriors page. This would be an amazing win and one that would never go unnoticed 😗
Lisa Spalding
26th March 2018 at 9:55 amGreat article, I’ve been fascinated by these signs and really want one, didn’t know how much they cost and was just thinking this morning I’d email to make an enquiry and then I read your blog, thanks!
Lisa Spalding
10th April 2018 at 10:35 pmJust adding my insta handle Lisa_ann_eden
Liam Bishop
26th March 2018 at 11:14 amWhat a great item to have in the home, a real talking point!
@liammarkbishop
Tracy Nixon
26th March 2018 at 11:17 amLovely thanks – my instagram name is @tracyknixon
Tony Metcalfe
26th March 2018 at 11:43 amInstagram handle @metcalftony I only live a couple of miles away, in Brotton, and was totally unaware of this business until reading this blog post.
iain maciver
26th March 2018 at 12:02 pm@maciv234
Rosanna Harkin
26th March 2018 at 12:51 pm@rosannaaliciadesign – Omg I have all my fingers and toes crossed!!!! Such a fan! x
Debra Calvert
26th March 2018 at 12:54 pmGorgeous designs and beautiful photography and styling.
Amanda w
26th March 2018 at 1:51 pm@loopylas1986
Robyn Seviour
26th March 2018 at 2:45 pmI just love these lights 😍 so much fun! My Insta is @robynfs
Alica
26th March 2018 at 2:51 pm@tiggerific1973
TRACY JAMES
26th March 2018 at 3:27 pmmy instagram handle is , dietcola123 …checked out and followed u . loving what ive seen so far and look forward to more
Joanna Orr
26th March 2018 at 4:34 pmI’m @dozymoo on Instagram! You’ll find my feed full of my stained glass projects!
Aysha Begum
26th March 2018 at 5:10 pmSuch a lovely post. The light up sign looks amazing!
Aysha Begum
26th March 2018 at 5:11 pmMy IG handel: @mrs.a.ashraf x
Joanne Darnell
26th March 2018 at 5:56 pm@joannedarnell
Hayley Colburn
26th March 2018 at 6:33 pm@thekidsmama
Danielle
26th March 2018 at 6:48 pmI just love this brand!! Such a great concept, I loved the Tracey emin installation and I really like the idea of having a memorable phrase up in lights.
Entered your comp! Fingers well and truly crossed, instagram handle is @lady_loves_online
jenny reynolds
26th March 2018 at 7:13 pmamazing prize xxx love it it would be great in our sitting room @jenrey54
Lizzy wynne
26th March 2018 at 7:16 pmMy Instagram handle is @lizzywynne and I would absolutely love to win this sign as we have just moved in to our new home which really does feel like we have found the right place!
lisa dolatowski
26th March 2018 at 7:20 pmLDollY6
Lorna Ledger
26th March 2018 at 7:51 pm@lotusbalth – gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! I have everything crossed
Sarah Austin
26th March 2018 at 8:26 pm@sarahaustin1083
Jessica Powell
26th March 2018 at 8:41 pm@plastigffantastig
David Taylor
26th March 2018 at 9:09 pmAmazing amazing products, we would love one of these so fingers crossed!
Emma Louise Elliott
26th March 2018 at 9:14 pmWow what a giveaway!!!! Thank you so much for the chance xxx
@dinkydot69
Sarah Mackay
26th March 2018 at 9:28 pm@sarah7588
Catherine Stewart
26th March 2018 at 9:31 pmthecatsmiaow02
Kellie Steed
26th March 2018 at 10:56 pm@Kelliesteed
Rebecca Alderson
26th March 2018 at 11:08 pmMy instagram is @becaserendipity
Katie Woods
27th March 2018 at 5:57 pmCracking post Maxine, been lusting after a LUN for yonks. Love the round up of your instafaves too xx
@comedowntothewoods xx
Margaret Gallagher
28th March 2018 at 12:09 amMy instagram is @maggz1967
Sara Carlton
28th March 2018 at 7:28 amLove light up north ❤ @sara_lou_c
Bunny
28th March 2018 at 9:57 amOoh I’d so love a neon sign. My handle is @firsthome_newton
Sue Bowden
28th March 2018 at 11:00 amMy instagram is @sueb1960
sarah
28th March 2018 at 12:56 pmsarahjane24carter@outlook.com
Kate Taggart
28th March 2018 at 2:06 pmI love this post ❤️ Images are gorgeous I need one!
Alex Thornber
28th March 2018 at 8:16 pm@arthornber
ADEINNE TONNER
28th March 2018 at 8:51 pmMy instagram is @divamode1212
Kirsty richards
28th March 2018 at 10:00 pmI adore light up the north (and neon- see my neon ombré stairs for proof!) this sign would mean a lot to me right now for many reasons.
Kirsty richards
28th March 2018 at 10:04 pmForgot my instagram it’s @kirstylrichards
Emma Essler
28th March 2018 at 10:11 pmFingers crossed. This would look amazing in our new hone which we’re starting to renovate @emmaessler
Fayola_decor
29th March 2018 at 7:28 amWhat a fantastic giveaway, supporting a wonderful #smallindiebusiness @fayola_decor
Aoife Nic an tsaoir
29th March 2018 at 8:17 amFabulous!!! @belfastsbelle
Catherine Polley
29th March 2018 at 8:33 amI love these signs so much, have been eyeing them up for ages! I’m @toomuchfiction on instagram
Rachel Holmshaw
29th March 2018 at 9:27 amThese lights are stunning, and it looks so great in your living room! Thank you for hosting such a great giveaway – I’ve got my fingers crossed! (Insta @rachelholmshaw)
Jemma Harrison
29th March 2018 at 9:40 amMy insta is @fikaandmooch, I love the work that Emma does to promote small businesses, she is a smasher! goes without saying that I would love to win one of her fabulous signs! Great inspo for neon Maxine thank you xxx
Amanda
29th March 2018 at 10:07 amI love these signs! My instagram handle is @amanda_park
Lucy Barlow
29th March 2018 at 1:39 pm@jazzrecluse
Would love to add this to the ‘dream house’ kitty
Would have to have a good hard think about the phrase!
Rachel
29th March 2018 at 11:44 pmWould love to win this fabulous sign of my all time favourite song 😍
@rachel_edmunds92
Hazel
30th March 2018 at 8:08 amAbsolutely love this, and your blog is ace. Thanks for teaming up for this giveaway! @fortyfour_foreverhome
aaron broad
30th March 2018 at 4:50 pmaaron.broad26
Hayley Elvin
30th March 2018 at 10:41 pm@haylselvin I would love one of these fab signs, thank you for the chance.
Karen Durrant
31st March 2018 at 7:57 amLovely giveaway many thanks @kazzabarbie
clair downham
31st March 2018 at 12:00 pmthanks for the chance my instragram name is clairdownham
sarah fielding
31st March 2018 at 10:12 pmThese lights are incredible!! My instagram @sarahthefriendlyghost
Helenlp
1st April 2018 at 10:21 amLove these lights and love your style
HEATHER WILSON
1st April 2018 at 12:09 pmOh amazing prize
Laura
1st April 2018 at 7:40 pmAmazing!!! I love light up north, their work is so unique. I’ve entered & will keep my fingers crossed that I win 🙏🏻😁
Home.by.the.seaside
1st April 2018 at 7:42 pmI’ve just stared a Instagram page ‘home.by.the.seaside’ about my house renovations. This would look fabulous as a feature in one of my new rooms!!! Light up north are based just down the road from me – I love their signs, so quirky x
Ellen Stafford
1st April 2018 at 9:17 pmLove this! Thanks for the chance @Webkin1979 on insta x
Fiona Rennie
1st April 2018 at 10:27 pmMy instagram is @frennie1
Kim Styles
2nd April 2018 at 10:38 am@styles5433
Samantha Stanley
2nd April 2018 at 11:56 amMy handle is @samstanley1972
These signs are fantastic and I’m loving your blog. Great giveaway!
tracey t
2nd April 2018 at 3:45 pm@lovelovelovelovelola – what a great contemporary design piece, would grace any home. Love that you can have a heartfelt saying that is your mantra that is modern and relevant but not in an overly sentimental way.
Georgina Prince was davies
2nd April 2018 at 7:43 pmi absolutely love these my instagram is xxgeexx4, thank for the giveaway
xxxx
Rachael
2nd April 2018 at 10:52 pmOh wow, I love it 🙂
SheenaChris
3rd April 2018 at 12:53 amGreat signs @sheenachris
Hayley Lynch
3rd April 2018 at 7:22 pm@thelynchymob
Alice Gilkes
3rd April 2018 at 8:43 pm@regularcomper91
kev banham
4th April 2018 at 10:56 am@kevbanham fab love it
sadie coffin
4th April 2018 at 11:48 am@sadie_lips
I love this light
Elzbieta Znyk
4th April 2018 at 4:58 pmLooks great, I have never seen it before 🙂 @kowalskaela
Sammie Jade Richardson
5th April 2018 at 8:49 pmLove these my insta is @Jadeysams
Lucy
5th April 2018 at 9:43 pmSo many fab quotes I would love to have in led form!
Joanna Kasznicki
5th April 2018 at 11:08 pm@starbright1606
Stephanie Wright
7th April 2018 at 7:03 am@stephaniewright86
Ailsa
7th April 2018 at 8:39 am@ailsasheldon is my handle. These lights are a great idea
Caroline Blaza
7th April 2018 at 11:23 am@cazblaza
Beverley Cousins
7th April 2018 at 3:36 pm@bmcousins44
lisacape63027
7th April 2018 at 6:00 pmI’d like to find out more? I’d care to find out more details.
Ruth Wollerton
7th April 2018 at 8:36 pmLove the signs and the home decor, so funky. Instagram handle is @ruthwollerton
Kara Dale
7th April 2018 at 9:32 pmMy Instagram handle is get_set_and_glow ✨🙏🏻
Aimee Paddick
7th April 2018 at 10:42 pmThese lights are amazing! I’d love one for my room and eventually our home, we’re hoping to but our first home this year 🙂 @aimeepddck
Dawn
8th April 2018 at 12:09 amHi Maxine, finally ventured over from Instagram to read your blog! Love your work and your photos. @chachadolly
Jo Lilley
8th April 2018 at 8:48 amI’d love one it’s on my list of things to save for! @lijolill
Hannah Barker
8th April 2018 at 11:02 amMy instagram’s are @haebarker and @hannahelizabethupholstery Love light up north and loving having now discovered this blog 😊
Simone Griffin
8th April 2018 at 4:20 pm@simonegriffin1
sharon catterall
8th April 2018 at 6:55 pmI love your room designs,i wouldn’t want to go out if my house looked like that,those signs are fabulous .i cant believe Philip schofield was calling them,the man has no taste lol
sandy ralph
8th April 2018 at 7:01 pmMy instagram is moonlightlady.2 and this sign is just lovely
Jayne Kelsall
8th April 2018 at 7:56 pmMy instagram is @jaynekelsall362
Beth travers
8th April 2018 at 9:32 pmLOVE this blog post, I’m fascinated by everyone’s stories behind their unique pieces. Having had the pleasure of meeting Emma after being a fan girl for so long. I can’t wait for my own to arrive. However I’d love to win this for my best friend, she’s my soul sister and one of the most incredible women I have ever met. My insta is @bobo1325
Rebecca Phillips
8th April 2018 at 10:49 pmThese are beautiful! @13rebecca13
tina Glover
9th April 2018 at 8:02 amHiya all done and would love a cool quote in LED . My insta is @scratchycat1974
lorraine
9th April 2018 at 10:38 am@littlemonks
Victoria Easton
9th April 2018 at 11:07 am@vickyeaston1234
donna l jones
9th April 2018 at 2:48 pmlovely lights @hollies11
Karen watt
9th April 2018 at 4:20 pm@watt4010 lovely lights
MANDY DOHERTY
9th April 2018 at 4:32 pmFabulous giveaway @mandydoherty65
Sarah Taylor
9th April 2018 at 8:18 pmSarah.Mullen.165
Louise Asekokhai
9th April 2018 at 8:46 pmSuch a fabulous prize! @wasfield
Frances Sunshine Hopkins
9th April 2018 at 9:16 pmAbsolutely amazing prize!! Would be perfect for any home I’m calash2 on Instagram
Sarah Roberts
9th April 2018 at 10:58 pmWow! l have never seen these amazing signs before they are absolutely beautiful and love how individual they are!. Twitter handle @russellsaraha48
paula cheadle
10th April 2018 at 12:56 pmInstagram name paula.cheadle wow, awesome prize
Susan Smith
10th April 2018 at 3:39 pm@jimsue925
Karen Barrett
10th April 2018 at 6:47 pm@chocolateonemse
Leanne Humberstone
10th April 2018 at 6:53 pm@leannz0r
suzanne sendell
10th April 2018 at 8:11 pm@chockie67 great giveaway
Pia S
10th April 2018 at 9:11 pmIG is @FamStephens and would love this in our New home x
rebecca Beesley
10th April 2018 at 9:30 pmwhat unique signs! I’m @rebeccabeesley on insta and am following both accounts x
Lisa
10th April 2018 at 9:39 pmInstagram @lovemelovemyfarmhouse I’ve added a sign on my stories which I have been searching for. It led me to google signs and I found your blog. Happy days! I would love a sign to complete our games room for the pool table.
Alex Fox
10th April 2018 at 9:55 pmLove this it looks great nice work!!
@Ajpfoxuk
Hayley Haynes
10th April 2018 at 10:22 pmFabulous sign! Not sure if my IG name was entered correctly in comments box though?? Just in case, it’s…
@thelivingroom _shoreham
Fingers crossed!!! xx
Carol Cliffe
10th April 2018 at 10:40 pmI’m really happy to follow your lovely accounts, and my Instagram name is @Familymakes
Lia Burns
10th April 2018 at 11:39 pmMy Instagram handle is @lialouise_xo
Carly Creaney
11th April 2018 at 12:25 amLove this new find. Great ideas 😁
Debbie Bird
11th April 2018 at 12:50 amMy Instagram is @debbird3
Sandra Ingemansen
11th April 2018 at 4:49 amWow, Emma! You’re a master of type design! Love your aesthetic! You’ll go far! My IG handle: @chiclecticblog
Ali Fanone
11th April 2018 at 6:58 ammy insta name is alirox2222 this is a brilliant prize and would be perfect for our home bar
Becki Smith
11th April 2018 at 8:02 am@beckibooboop
Stevie
11th April 2018 at 8:12 amHi I’m stevie_fairbairn
Tracy Higgs
11th April 2018 at 8:44 amIG @Tiggsy40 This Must Be The Place……to win this fabulous fun item for my home. Thank you
Carol Boffey
11th April 2018 at 9:01 amlovely giveaway
Karen Howden
11th April 2018 at 9:41 am@kazzyhow
Giuliana Britti
11th April 2018 at 10:20 amInstagram handle @brittigiuliana
natalie crossan
11th April 2018 at 10:28 amMy insta handle is natalielara1989 – thank you
Amy Bennett
11th April 2018 at 10:41 am@amyleebennett on insta 🙂
Tammy Neal
11th April 2018 at 10:45 amGreat giveaway Instagram name @Tammy6475
amanda greensmith
11th April 2018 at 10:49 amthese are fantastic instagram @greensmithamanda
Pam Francis Gregory
11th April 2018 at 12:33 pmpamgregory1969
Anna Brown
11th April 2018 at 1:00 pm@annalb83
Katie m
11th April 2018 at 1:19 pm@katiemcginley25
Jo Heath
11th April 2018 at 1:20 pmWow. These are fantastic. They would be amazing to make my house feel a home, and personalised and unique. Glad to discover all of your pages. My instagram handle is @joanne890 xx
Serena La Pietra
11th April 2018 at 2:53 pmI’m serena.lapietra Nice to meet you.
Cat Sims
11th April 2018 at 2:58 pm@catte25
theresa cooke
11th April 2018 at 3:47 pm@theresacoo
very clever. like how they can work in any room really.
sharon martin
11th April 2018 at 4:01 pmgreat post and blog, my IG – @myrtleisme
joanne atkinson
11th April 2018 at 4:50 pmMy IG handle is @joseyanne68
Dean T
11th April 2018 at 5:37 pmfollowed. I am @ribbons1978, love your pages
Kim Neville
11th April 2018 at 6:47 pmMy instagram is kimneville1969
Wonderful signs
Deborah Hambleton
11th April 2018 at 8:02 pmFollowing on Instagram as simbee1
Nikki Hunter-Pike
11th April 2018 at 8:32 pmfabulous products! I’m @glamandgeeky on instagram 🙂
Gillian McClelland
11th April 2018 at 8:45 pm@gillianmcclelland
Helen Robertson
11th April 2018 at 9:04 pmLove your blog!!
@reedyhels
Cerys John
11th April 2018 at 9:06 pmInstagram handle @cerysjohn123 – thanks for the opportunity 🙂
Tamara Foster
11th April 2018 at 9:12 pm@tamaraf39 x
Michael Chapman
11th April 2018 at 9:23 pmmichaelchapman1582
Marion Payne
11th April 2018 at 9:51 pmFun sign, my instagram is @Marionpayne60 fingers crossed
Lauren Stebbings
11th April 2018 at 10:22 pm@L011540 oooh this is such a fab idea. My daughter would love one in her room, although I think I’d have to have it for me instead 😉
Robyn Clarke
11th April 2018 at 11:04 pmWould love one of these signs. My insta is robyn297
Victoria B
11th April 2018 at 11:27 pmInstagram – @ickle0ne1
Elanor Rice
11th April 2018 at 11:32 pmMy Instagram name is elanorr88
Absolutely love these signs, how quirky and unique would love to have one for my home.
Gemma Holland
11th April 2018 at 11:49 pmI absolutely love these signs. I’d love one for my kitchen. Thanks so much @gemb797
WeLoveHomeBlog
20th April 2018 at 10:47 amMessage Light_up_North for her discount code – but they are around £310