***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.
Juliet says
WEST ME!
In 07 I was still in college. Oh the good ol’ days!
Nicole says
WEST ME!
This title and question are very appropriate for me… in 2007 (and my entire life) I’ve lived on the East Coast, and now I’m moving to the West Coast! And the gift card would be great to help decorate the new house!
Vickie says
WEST ME! Four years ago I was just starting to date my now husband :-) We’re celebrating our two year wedding anniversary this November.
Carol N. says
“WEST ME”
We have a new fur baby in our house since August 31 of last year. Otherwise not much has changed for us. And we like it that way!
Ashley B says
West me!
In 2007 I was living with my fiance and our cat. Today, I’m living with my husband and our cat. Both are the same people/cat as they were in 2007!
Also, I had a different job 4 years ago this time. Soon after that I started at my current office which I absolutely love. Things are way different and I couldn’t be happier.
Shellie says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have graduated college, bought a house and gotten married (9 days ago!)
Rose says
WEST ME!!
New job, bought a house, had a baby and almost due with baby #2.
Melissa says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, I fell in love with a wonderful man…who happens to be inept at anything DIY. I can hang drywall, and he can get a hangnail. But we’re learning new things together, and having fun doing it, which is all that matters!
AutumnTao says
WEST ME–
I’m married, we own a home, and we’re hoping to start a family ASAP! If I win, please give it to the entry “Carrie 9.19.11 at 3:02.” I *thought* we could use the gift card, but as a single mom, I think she’d appreciate it more.
Lindsey says
West me!
Location, outlook, and marital status just to name a few :) Thanks for the walk down 2007 memory lane!
Rebecca says
WEST ME . . .
My life looks mighty different than it did four years ago! I’ve acquired a new town, a husband, a new career, a house, a dog, and a baby. And it’s *all* been for the better.
Lisa says
West me!
Different since 2007: husband, house, baby, everything!
Keegan says
WEST ME!!
I’m married now!
Eli says
WEST ME!! Since 2007 I have married the love of my life, blended our little family of 4 (mine and his) and now we just purchased our first home. So lots of work to be done, finished decorating the first room, now only a ton more to go!
Dick says
My wife and I decided to kill 3 birds with one stone. Got married, while in the process of closing on a home then 9 months later a beautiful baby girl. Our house is filled with baby toys and need to get our house in order. But don’t regret any minute of it..
stephanie says
WEST ME, please! i have been stalking west elm for the past week! we are remodeling THREE rooms in our house right now!
**fingers crossed**
Danielle says
WEST ME!
What hasn’t changed? New city, new house, new fiancee and new job. Life is good! :)
Ashley says
WEST ME!! (Pretty please?!)
Man, in 2007 I was shacked up with the WRONG guy — and then he was gone, six months later I met the RIGHT guy, and we were engaged in less than six months. Now we own two houses (c’mon — I need that gift card!!), two dogs, and are working on babies!!
EmilyD says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve gotten married, moved across the country, and have finally (maybe) figured out what I want to do with my life!
Jordan says
WEST ME!!!
My world couldn’t be more different! In 2007 I was still an “I-know-everything” high school student, driving my first beat-up car, with little responsibility outside of homework. Now I’m a proud mama working on my Bachelor’s degree. I love the changes my life has had since 2007!
Ali says
WEST ME!
Life is a bit different for me now than in 2007! 4 years ago, I was not yet engaged, living with my dad, and had a different job. Now I’m married, living with my husband in our first home, and working as a vet tech. Good changes!
Jenna says
West Me!
New home (3rd since 2007), got a only-seen-by-me tattoo, new boyfriend, new job, new* car (3rd since 2007 – I don’t make up my mind very well), and all new* furniture.
New really just means different in these cases. :)
Christina says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was dating my now-husband, but we weren’t yet engaged… and now I’ve been married for 2.5 years! Crazy how fast time flies :)
Rebecca says
WEST ME!
I recently marked my 4 year anniversary of graduating college and starting a full time job. I am at the same job but have since added a fur baby, bought a house, gotten married, and had a baby girl.
Kat says
WEST ME! wow, since 2007 – I got married, bought a house, adopted a dog and now I’m 5 months pregnant with our first baby… sort of living all my dreams, white picket fence included!
CA says
WEST ME!!!!!!!!!!
In 2007 I had no kids. Now I’m a mom, and it’s the best thing that ever happened to me.
Allison says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I got a new job, bought a house and got married :)
Kathy Z says
WEST ME!
Four years ago (Sept 15th to be exact) I went on my first date with my husband. We got married last July and had a little boy this June. :)
Bossert says
WEST ME!
Rachelle says
WEST ME! Please :)
In 2007 I didn’t even know about West Elm and now I love, love, love it
Ashlee says
WEST ME!
Jacki says
WEST ME!!! since 2007 my husband graduated law school and became an attorney. We moved from the east coast back to the WEST :) had out first son, bought a house and have a baby girl on the way!! What an awesome 4 years it’s been!! Now if we can just put $500 worth of West Elm goodness into our 1 year old home :)
Aaron says
WEST ME!!
I’m married and have a house now!
Cassidy says
West me!
Since 2007, I’ve gotten married and as of recently, PREGNANT. Looking forward to 2012 and a new baby!
Jessica says
West Me! I got married!
Christy says
WEST ME please!!
I have a baby!
Jen says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I had just gotten engaged, lived in my husband’s old house, which we left that fall for a three year rental, and was still at my last job. Quite a bit has happened in 4 years!
Jose says
WEST ME!
I love West Elm!
Dick says
WEST ME!
My wife and I decided to kill 3 birds with one stone. Got married, while in the process of closing on a home then 9 months later a beautiful baby girl. Our house is filled with baby toys and need to get our house in order. But don’t regret any minute of it..
Amy says
West me! 4 years ago I was single and hated my job. Now I’m married with a 2 month old daughter and I have a job I love!
Brooke says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was studying away at college. Now, I’m married and living in the “real world.”
Sally says
WEST ME!!!
4 years ago this month I started dating my partner. Now we live together…in a different city!
abby says
WEST ME!
We’ve had 2 kids since 2007 so life is very different… difficult and lovely all at the same time. :)
Lisa A says
WEST ME! Oh, so much has changed since 2007! 2006 and 2007 were dark times for our family, and I can look back at it now and relish in how far we have come.
Kimberly Senn says
WEST ME!
I’m celebrating my four year wedding anniversary this year! We now have a 20 month old son who has completely changed our world for the better (and he *might* even have a little crush on Clara!). x
Brooke says
WEST ME…Please!!! 4 years ago I had a different job, in a different city. Now, I have a great house (which was built in 1955 and needs some TLC), a new job, in a new city! My favorite thing that I have now that I didn’t have 4 years ago is my 2 year old son!
Tricia says
WEST ME!!
In the past 4 years I have bought a house, got married, added a dog to the family, took on a new job, completed my MBA and just recently had our first child. Can’t imagine what the next 4 years will bring :)
Nora says
WEST ME! In 2007, I was bartending and living with a roommate in Arlington, VA. That roommate has since gotten married and had a baby, who will be my goddaughter next week – and I’m as excited about the baptism as she was to give birth!
Melissa Pearson says
WEST ME!! PLEASE!
In 2007 I was still in college, since then I’ve moved to California, then Minnesota. Met my love and married him, now we are house hunting and expecting our first!
LindsayLB says
WEST ME!