***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.
Jen says
West me! :)
We have moved to a new city (Dallas, Texas) since 2007 and we loove it! :)
Allison says
WEST ME…. Mother of one, married 4 years, never thought I’d EVER give birth again! Then I watched the Business of Being Born and was totally persuaded that everything that had gone wrong with my birth could have been prevented. A little knowledge goes a long way! Now I have 2 kiddos (the second a successful natural birth) and still married (8 years) to my birthing coach husband :)
Kristen Drinkert says
West Me!
Everything is different since 2007 – married, have a new house and a new baby girl!
Amy says
WEST ME!
In the last four years I got married, got my first stamp in my passport (Europe trip to London, Paris, and Rome), moved across the country, started a new job, bought a house, and am expecting twins. It’s amazing how much can change in just a few years.
Katie says
West Me!
So much has changed in the last four years. New job, new boyfriend, new city, new apartment, new friends, and just starting my masters to get a new career.
Beth says
WEST ME! I am a mother of 8- since 2007 4 of my children have moved out!
Krystle @ ColorTransformedFamily says
West Me! Four years ago my husband and I bought our townhouse. Now we are expecting our first child and can’t wait to bring her home!
Laura H says
West Me (please)!
My world is totatlly different. Married in 2008, three different jobs, moved between three different states, and started and graduated from grad school. We finally started to settle down and bought a house this year – but then the home renovation projects began (so much for settling down)…
Cindy says
WEST ME!!
In the last 4 years, we’ve been blessed with a son and our family is now complete. Woo hoo!
Erica says
WEST ME! My life is DRASTICALLY different than it was in 2007. I graduated college in 2007 and since then I’ve adopted (another) cat, graduated from graduate school, lived in 3 apartments, started my first real full-time job (and a part time one too!), bought a house, got married, and adopted a dog. Oh and I squeezed in a few trips to Cancun – one being the honeymoon!
Kara says
West Me oh please oh please oh please!
In five short years I graduated from college, moved to a foreign country (Peru), moved back to the US, moved to a new city (Philly), started a graduate program at a new school, and started my very own blog! Whew!
Nancy says
West Me!!!
So much has changed since 2007. I’ve lived in three different states, traveled to Asia, completed one graduate degree and done the bulk of the work toward another, married my husband and moved to Chicago. What a great four years!
mELINDA says
WEST ME! Happy blogiversary, and thanks for the chance at such and awesome prize!
Steph says
West Me!
Hmm..what isn’t different about my life…new house, new job and a new baby due any day!
Kate Johnson says
WEST ME!
I was a busy career woman back in 2007. Now I stay at home with two rug-rats!
noelle says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was in my 4th year of college- since then I’ve graduated, gotten married, got a “real job”- and now I’m back in school, haha!
Jennie says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I had a different job and was commuting 2-4 hours a day (yuck!). We’re also now expecting our first child in May!
Chris says
WEST ME! Congratulations on the big 4!
Back in 2007, I lived in a different house, had a different job, different sofa. Lots of changes since then!
Diana says
West me! In some ways 4 years had changed a lot but the important things are still the same. In particular I am thinking of my amazing husband. Can’t wait to see what the next 4 years holds.
Megan says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I started my senior year of undergrad. Now in 2011 thinking about starting my masters
Adria says
West me!! Our life is COMPLETELY different than 2007. We have a 6 month old baby boy!
Steph T. says
West Me! In 2007 my life was one huge transition. Since then I’ve gotten married, adopted 2 gorgeous cats and we bought a house! That west elm dinero would be a very handy way to celebrate! :) btw, I’m loving this week! Congratulations! Can’t wait to see more behind-the-scenes..
Sarah Neale says
WEST ME!!! pretty please!!! I have a headboard all picked out already! In 2007 we built our home and had a baby, so it’s now 2011 and we are just now starting to remodel.
Elsa says
WEST ME!
Living in a new home and married!
Shelley says
West me!
Since 2007, I decided to take the plunge and move to Chicago! I come from a really, really small Ohio town, so this was a big deal for me. I met, fell in love with and married my first “Chicago” best friend in ’09. He is the bee’s knees. I show him your website constantly. It’s gotten to the point that when I want to tackle a project, he’ll ask, “Do John and Sherry have a tutorial on that?”
Kate says
In 2007 I weighed over 300 pounds and today, I’m almost down to 200!!!! LOTS has changed and it has been the best change there is!
Stephanie says
WEST ME! (What an awesome giveaway!)
In the past four years I have: graduated from college, gotten married, bought a house, started a new job, started graduate school, and got a puppy. Not much is the same since 2007, but I’ve loved every second!
Kristen says
WEST ME!!!! PLEASE!!!
New condo, new job, new city…what hasn’t changed in the past 4 years??
KellyJo says
west me!
in 2007, i was a bartender in kentucky.
now, i’m an attorney in wyoming!
Debbie K says
“WEST ME” please :)
We now live in a place on the beach.
Katie says
WEST ME, please!!!! (mama needs a new desk for the home office!)
In 2007, our first child was on the way. Now we have an awesome 3.5 year old and our second son will be here in a few weeks!
Emily says
West Me!!
Graduated from college, got married, lived in an apartment for 2 years, now moving… great past 4 years!!
Bethany says
WEST ME!
In the past 4 years, I’ve moved 5 times, gotten married, and gotten a cat (who is about twice the size of Burger!)
Randi says
Since 2007 I have bought my own fixer upper house, started a new job in 2007 and my daughter is in 2nd grade. All sorts of fun new things have been going on in my family in the past 4 years, can’t wait to see what comes in the next 4! ;)
Beth says
WEST ME!
I’m finally getting to re-design/re-decorate my home. Starting with paint and looking at countertops – so much to do. A gift card to West Elm would be great for this!!
Kate says
OPPPSS WEST ME!!!!!!!!
Kaitlin says
West Me!
New car, new job. Things are good!
jessi says
WEST ME!
So much has changed since 2007 – I was working at a summer camp on an indian reservation, i feel madly in love and bought a house with my(now) husband! We have since left that house and now live in the big city of San Francisco in a teeny tiny apartment… but we love it.
Nicole says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I had my second boy. Now I have a kindergartener and a preschooler. Lots of fun changes this year!
Laura G says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I have gotten married, moved states, gotten a dog, and bought a house! A lot has changed for me since then!
Melissa says
West Me!!
Since 2007, I’ve graduated with a BA and MA, gotten married, and bought a house.
Kristina says
WEST ME!
Since 2007: Finished my bachelors and masters degrees and have a full-time job; met my husband and married my husband; and have lived in a sorority house and I’m on the 5th apartment since. I surprise myself!
Shaina says
WEST ME!!!! How have things not changed since 2007….2 kids, one house that needs a lot of work, and one stay at home Mommy. Different from apartment dwelling, nightlife loving and hard working newlyweds.
Jamie says
WEST ME!
4 years brought 3 different states of residency for this military family.
Elizabeth says
Let’s try this again…
WEST ME!
Keith Bordeaux says
WEST ME
Stefani says
WEST ME!! Everything in my life has chagned since 2007. I met the love of my life, got married and just this month we bought our first house. We would love to have $500 to spend on pretty things from West Elm!!
Nicole @ Wonderful Joy Ahead says
WEST ME! :) In 4 years, I’ve gained a husband, toddler, and mortgage (in that order). Lots!
Molly says
WEST ME!
In 2007 we were living child-less in FL and now we’re in CA with our 11 month old son, and another baby on the way!
Bethany Hersey says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007 I’ve lived in Seattle, Boise, and now Oceanside, CA, AND I’ve had the pleasure of marrying the most fantastic man EVER! So now that we have our new house, we could DEFINITELY use some love by-way of a West Elm gift card — HOLLA!!!