***Uh oh – looks like we like we hit capacity on this post with over 10,000 comments! But this giveaway is closed anyways, so I guess it’s okay.***
It’s no secret that we love West Elm (we own two daybeds and a desk among other things from their store). So let’s just say that we’ll be mighty jealous of the person who wins this week’s FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR gift card there (four year blogiversaries are for big prizes, after all). And not that you asked, but if you need any help picking out what to buy – might we suggest some of these lurvely items below (Sherry had trouble picking just six things, so we added an extra row and went with nine):
Not only is West Elm helping us celebrate four years of blogging, they’re also celebrating the launch of their new blog Front & Main (named for the Brooklyn street corner where their original brick-and-mortar store sits). Front & Main actually officially launches next week, but they’re giving all of us a sneak peek today. Oh and if you scroll down a bit while you’re there, you might recognize some familiar faces…
- PRIZE: A $500 gift card to West Elm (!!)
- TO ENTER: Comment on THIS OTHER POST with the words “WEST ME” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: …since we’re celebrating starting our blog four years ago, tell us how your world is different than it was in 2007. Do you live in a new place? Have a new job? Are you in a new relationship? Or maybe you just have a new hairdo or tattoo?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, September 21st at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The 50 United States (although we do try to wrangle as many international giveaways as possible)
- 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…
Note: We weren’t paid or perked for hosting this giveaway, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of West Elm.
Sara says
WEST ME!
Lauren says
WEST ME!!!!
Things are different in 2011 because I have a 2 year old now! 2007 was also the year I got married :)
Jessica says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had just graduated college and moved back home to live with my parents and get a job….now, I have an awesome job, a husband and a new car!
Jenny says
WEST ME!
I was starting my senior year of college in 2007, and now I’m living, working, and going to grad school in DC! I also rescued the best pup ever, Moose!
Maureen says
West me!! Please!! Since 2007 I’ve had a baby (now toddler) and went from working full time outside the home to being a full time stay-at-home mom. :)
Sondra says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had my second baby boy and we now have 3 boys. We live in the same old 1927 craftsman and love life in Tacoma, WA.
Jenny says
West me
My hair is longer….boring, i know.
Kelly says
WEST ME! Oh man, graduate degree, marriage, new house, cat…all fun things, though!
Riane says
WEST ME!!!! My life has changed completely since 2007…I broke up with my boyfriend of seven years, moved out of the house we bought together, got another tattoo, and I’m currently looking for an apartment to call my own…$500 from West Elm would sure come in handy (I’ll need a little help furnishing my new pad!)!!
Allison says
WEST ME!!!
My life is SO much different than in 2007 – in the best ways! I’ve changed jobs, met my fiance and we bought a house.
Nicole A. says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I went from having one son to two!
Ashley says
WEST ME! (please)
Since 2007, I have graduated from law school, gotten married, gotten my first “real job,” and adopted two wonderful dogs. We are also working on buying our first home!
Jeanna says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007 I have… lost 30lbs, gained a husband, 2 puppies, moved 3 times, and earned my BA. Just to name a few :)
Christine says
WEST ME!!!!
Wow! So much has happened since 2007! Back in 2007 I was just graduating college and starting a new job. Now 4 years later I have a fiance, just finished graduate school, live in my own home, and getting ready for our wedding! It’s amazing to think how much can change in just 4 years!
Stace says
WEST ME! Please :) Lots has changed on my end and yours!
Jessica says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was in my Junior year of college, so my life has changed a lot since then. The main highlights are owning my first piece of property, a 2 bedroom condo (which could really use some West Elm love) and snagging a full-time job that I love!
Mary Beth says
West me!
lisa says
WEST ME!
4 years ago today I was getting extremely excited for my upcoming wedding to the love of my life! (9/22/07)
We are still renting our apartment but we’re much closer to my husbands doctorate and we now have our beautiful little girl (16 months).
Kara says
WEST ME!
In 2007 my husband and i lived in our first home. I started a new job and my band played a huge festival in Germany.
Today, we have a new house and a beautiful, amazing 2-year-old son. My band is doing mostly local gigs now – harder to gad about the globe with a kiddo! ;)
Christine says
WEST ME! Since 2007…got engaged, got married, bought a house, got a promotion, hubby got a new job, and now trying to complete endless projects on our house. Kinda like you guys. :)
Brit says
WEST ME PLEEEEEESE!!
In 2007, I graduated high school and got dumped by my higschool sweetheart… In four years, we got back together, got engaged, got married, moved back to my hometown and are just incredibly happy!
Mallory says
WEST ME!
Everything is different – married, home owner, new job, grad degree – all good! :)
Meagan says
WEST ME! Pretty please?!?!
In 2007, I was decorating my dorm room. Since then, I’ve decorated a rental house and four apartments while moving between two cities – all with your help!
shermi says
WEST ME!!!
Congratulations on your anniversary. I’m living in a new place.
lauryn says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have a new man and we have a new home together! I also have a new hairdo..after many years of short hair (I loved the bob) I am finally growing it all out!
Lindsey says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I’ve gotten engaged, then married, then we bought a house and now we are thinking about kiddos. Time has flown!
Katie says
WEST ME!!!!!
I bought a house!
Grace says
WEST ME!
Everything has changed! I’m married with a 6 month old. I love being a stay at home mom. Hair is still the same….
Amanda says
WEST ME!
I live across the country, have bought a house and have had twin girls. Times have sure changed!
Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007, I’ve graduated college, relocated to Tucson, AZ and have landed a great job and boyfriend :)
Sheila says
WEST ME! 2007 marked the end of my marriage and wow, has life changed since. I am a happier, healthier, better mom to my daughter and a much better friend to my ex-husband.
Stephanie says
West Me!
Since 2007, I’ve graduated college, bought a house, and gotten married!
Nichole Reid says
WEST ME!! Please, please, please! We just moved into a new house and could definitely put this baby to use! :)
Megan says
WEST ME!
I am now married and started a new job!
Katie says
WEST ME!! A lot has changed…I am now married, own a house and a sweet little dog :)
Amanda Culver says
WEST ME!!
What hasnt changed :) Graduated college, first “real” job, Married, 2 dogs, new house, obsessed with DIY :)
Vicki Duplantis says
WEST ELM ME….pretty please!!
In 2007 I was single. Now I have the most amazing husband (who loves west elm), a dog, and a baby on the way!!!
Kyle says
WEST ME!
I had just graduated from highschool. Now I’m a college grad, married and working in my dream job!
Courtney says
WEST ME and everything is different! New city, graduated college, and moving again next year!
Alicia says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I met my now husband. We were married two months ago. What a difference 4 years can make…I now have a husband and a new name!
Kim R. says
WEST ME!!
EVERYTHING IS DIFFERENT…the best change would be having my own little family my hubby and my 10 month old baby Jack!
Aska says
WEST ME!!!
Carol Buzbee says
WEST ME!!!! Congrats on 4 years! Since 2007 we have added 2 more children to our blog My husband has graduated from welding school and found a wonderful job! We are also in the process of looking for a new bigger house!
Jill says
WEST ME
We got married! Life was good then – but it is great now!! :)
Maureen says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was still in college, but now I’m out and about living in the real world, and thinking of the many things I can do with my house when I get one – thanks to you two!
Rebecca @ the lil house that could says
West MEE!
Hm in 2007 I had just graduated college, started my first real gig (which I’m still at), was recently engaged (but now married), had a condo (which was sold for a house). Seems like ages ago…
Amelia says
West Me!
Since 2007 I have graduated from college, gotten married, moved from MN to CA, then back to MN from CA, and am now 10 days from my due date with baby #1!
Leslie says
WEST ME!
I should say there have been changes – four years ago I had just quit my job so that I could go to grad school full-time. I had just met my future husband and we were doing the long-distance thing as I began my schooling and he was working in a different city. Wow.
Diane says
WEST ME! please!
Well, since 2007… I lost a job (horrible job anyway!), had a baby (#3..and a girl this time!), started my own company (sweetpeazz), and had my husband change jobs (now we both work from home!) And life just keeps getting better.
Andrea says
WEST ME, please!