***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.
Liz S. says
WEST ME!!!!!!!!
In 2007 I was an unmarried undergrad student, now I’m a married graduate student…guess not much has changed! Well, a little…:)
Jessica Hayes says
West me!
Since 2007, I have graduated college, graduated grad school, got married, and bought a house.
Susan says
WEST ME! Since 2007, the biggest change has been that I have a new baby who’s about to turn 1. He’s the best thing ever!
Dawn K. says
WEST ME!
Let’s see…new town, new job, a husband, and a kiddo. Lots of changes!
This would be great for our bedroom makeover!
Mark T. says
WEST ME please!
From ’07 to now? Let’s see:
Bought a house, learned (err..learning) a new language, office moved, sold my most favorite vehicle ever for a more highway friend car :-\…feels like I’m growing up.
Veronica says
WEST ME
I had a toddler in 2007, now I have a 1st grader! Crazy how fast they grow.
Rhonda says
WEST ME!
What isn’t different. I lived in AK, now I live in KY (just to name one).
Kaye says
WEST ME!!
I have two beautiful doggies that I didn’t have before.
Savannah C. says
“WEST ME” New House, New Job, and hopefully I can win and get New Bed Linens haha
kt says
WEST ME! In 2007, I was a college sophie studying English in Chicago…now I’m studying Nursing in my hometown! Big changes, but just as broke. =)
Megan E says
WEST ME! Please!
Shaina says
West Me!
Since 2007 I bought a house, got married, got a dog and remodeled said house.
Kara says
West Me!
So many things have happened since 2007! I was married the same day you guys were on 7/7/7 and we have since graduated college, found jobs, bought a house and added a great dane named Alexander to the family!
Jessica says
WEST ME!
Different from 2007…..graduated from college, got married, got a job, started masters degree, moved twice, and oh, had a baby. :)
Kristen says
WEST ME!
What hasn’t changed since 2007? I’ve changed jobs, married the love of my life, moved twice and am raising a puppy. Life is good! Congrats on your anniversary.
Kris says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was a Mom to two young children. Now they are both in school all day!
Lindsey Gillespie says
WEST ME
In 2007 I was still in high school now I’m moving into my first real apartment, out of the dorms! And preparing to starty my internships!!
Julie says
West Me, please! :)
In 2007 I was still in my 30’s (sigh) and had two very little ones. Now I have a first grader and a kindergartener and a little extra time on my hands to read fun blogs like yours! Congrats on your blogaversary!
Lindsay says
West Me!!! Four years ago, I had just bought a loft condo in downtown Minneapolis. I decorated it to my bachelorette heart’s content: lots of blatantly girly, metallic, shiny, sparkly, leopard print-ey decorations. Now, four years later I’ve gained a boyfriend who recently moved in with me and we are slowly evolving the decorating scheme into something less feminine and more gender-neutrally-fabulous. $500 to West Elm would go such a long way toward a new rug or an entry way table that I’ve been dreaming of…
Stephanie O says
WEST ME!
My world is completely different than in 2007! New job, new beau, new apartment, new life! xo
Rebekah says
WEST ME!!
I graduated college, had 3 job changes, relocated twice, moved six times, got married and bought a house!!! whoa!
Rachael says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was in my second year of college. Fast forward to now, I have graduated and will soon be moving to a new apartment which will need some decor!
Sarah Hamilton says
West Me!
I got married in 2006, and before we even made it a year, we discovered I was pregnant. I spanned 2007 a happy newly-wed to a mom-to-be, and now we have a 3.5 year old son. I also still had a job in 2007. Things were very different.
Michelle Rivera says
Please West me! What has changed in four years? I went from having a 13 year old to a high school senior.
Catherine says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I was planning my wedding and starting my first job out of college. Life has really moved quickly :)
Lauren Hightower says
“WEST ME”!!
In 2007 I was just dating my husband and living as a single girl in my 1 bedroom apartment. We’re now married, bought our first house and expecting a baby girl in Jan 2012!
Laura says
WEST ME!
and in 2007 i was in high school, now im in college. aka a different world : )
Fran says
WEST ME !!!! Please ~ my fav place too!! We are officially empty nesters —- and loving it. However we still have a bunch of their stuff —-it may be time for some tough love!!!
Cheryl says
WEST ME!! Congrats on the 4 years, guys! Love your blog. 4 years ago, I didn’t have a husband, house, or a job… Now I have all 3 :)
Elizabeth says
WEST ME!!!
Added a rough-and-tumble little boy to my life (to join his sister)…new city…new living arrangement…new car…and lots of new adventures!
Sarah says
WEST ME!
4 years ago, I was a newly-wed and a new puppy owner. Today, we’re hoping to buy our first house in the next few months, so $500 towards new decor would be awesome!
Laura K. says
WEST ME! Since 2007, we’ve bought a house, finished two different degrees, and had two kids!
Tina says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve gotten a new car!
Stephanie says
WEST ME!
Other than adopting a dog, everything else (relationship, house, job, city) is the same . Guess I’ve stuck with the things I know and love :)
AJB says
WEST ME!!
I live in a different state now!
Kristi says
West me! Married, new job, new house, baby #1, and now baby #2 on the way!
Nikki G says
WEST ME!
Wow, 4 years ago I was in my last semester of college, and I was engaged.. Now my then-fiance and I are married with a 5 month old son and a fiesty mini-yorkie! I also relocated from Michigan to Maryland, got a job, and we own our first house which we’re very slowly turning into “our home” – which is why I love reading your blog so much :)
Jackie says
WEST ME!
2007 feels like a lifetime ago for me too! Graduated from college that year and now I’ve had 2 jobs, gotten married, bought a house and adopted my fur babies since.
Thea says
WEST ME!
I finally sold my old place and moved into my new house! Something I started planning in 2007 but didn’t act on until 2010/2011.
Melissa says
West Me!!
We are expecting our first baby (in 2012) so being pregnant is DEFINITELY a change from what I was doing in 2007!
Ameleah says
WEST ME!!! Happy Blogiversary! Back in 2007 I was getting married and moving, life has changed a lot in the last four years. :-)
jana says
WEST ME!
I have two kids instead of one, I have a masters degree and am ABD for my PhD, and I live in KS instead of OH!
Ashley says
WEST ME!
Please! Everything is different then 2007. We had one daughter then, now we have 2, we have moved twice (I think this is it though =) Too many to list, but it seems I am not alone in that. Amazing how much can happen in those 4 years when you think about it! Happy Blog Anniversary guys! I check in every morning and cannot wait to see what the post will be about. Keep up the good work.
Brooke says
West Me!!
Added 2 kids and another on the way since 2007!
Nicole L says
“WEST ME” So much is different, graduated college, new car, new job, almost new house which bring so many new experiences :)
Shana says
“WEST ME” please!!
Juli says
WEST ME!
We now live in a different house and have an almost one-year-old. Crazy!
Anne says
West Me… 4 years ago I was a few weeks away from my wedding. Ah memories. And married life has been a wonderful change since then.
Katherine Huber says
WEST ME!!!
2007 was a pivotal year for me! I got married that year and found out I was pregnant with my daughter Ava!
Lianne says
WEST ME! please!
Since 2007, we’ve had a second baby and moved from a small condo into a house!
Thanks for the chance!