***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.
*Michelle says
WEST ME!
I’m married and living on the opposite coast! (Hair and tattoo status unchanged.) :)
Chelsea says
West Me!
4 years ago I just graduated from college, got a real job, got married, and finished building my first home with my husband (2007 was a blur)! Now we are thinking about starting a family!
Love your site – thanks for sharing :)
Wendy says
WEST ME!
My life is totally different from 4 years ago: new husband+ new home+new job=much improved.
foo says
WEST ME!
I got me a new man this year. <3
erica says
WEST ME! I am married now with a beautiful house!
Meg says
West Me!
Four years ago, was living on the East Coast, still trying to conceive, now living in Montana with a newborn baby boy. It’s been good four years. :)
Maura says
WEST ME!
Maya says
WEST ME!
I’ve moved cities, gotten married, bought a house, and had two jobs since! It’s been a wonderful four years.
Courtney says
WEST ME
Danielle says
WEST ME!
Very different lifestyle than in 2007…
new house
new baby
new dog
= new bills!!!
Briana says
WEST ME! In 2007, I graduated from high school. Now, I’m preparing to graduate from college, working on a senior piano recital and a senior photography exhibition. And I have a cute, tiny apartment to decorate!
Rachel C. says
West Me!
I bought my first house in 2007!
Sharmela Hafen says
WEST ME!!! PLEASE! SERIOUSLY! Since 2007 my husband and I have gotten married, bought a house and had a baby! We are slowly getting rid of the hand-me-down furniture and finding our style and enjoying decorating our house (while baby proofing it at the same time). And we love WEST ELM!
Kathleen says
WEST ME!
I bought a house, I graduated from graduate school, I have a new job, and a new boyfriend!
Beth says
WEST ME!!!! fo shizzle.
new baby, new house…a lot can change in 4 years.
Kirby says
WEST ME!
In the past 4 years, I got married, moved into a cute little house, learned how to sew, got a cute little boxer puppy,and have enjoyed many blessings!
Alene says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 my husband and I have moved at least 4 times, so we are ready to settle down – a little west elm love wouldn’t hurt our new place a bit! :) Thanks J & S!
cornel says
WEST ME! I am a lot older and definitely wiser!
Kat says
West Me!
Since 2007…graduated college, entered the “real world”, new job, met and live with my amazing boyfriend, many new apartments, and a fabulous new dog.
Val says
WEST ME!
EVERYTHING has changed since 2007! I graduated college, got married, got the best dog ever, bought a house, and just got knocked up. Time flies! Happy blogiversary!
Chelsea says
WEST ME! In 2007 I moved to a city I had never been to before , never having lived in a large or even medium sized city. Now I’ve built a life here and learned a lot in the process.
MichelleG says
WEST ME!
In 2007 we were childless, lived in a different state, and were just about to backpack across Asia. Much different that my life now as a stay-at-home mom!
Jennifer says
West Me!
Since 2007, our family has gone from 4 to 6. We added a little boy and little girl to our already existing in 2007 two daughters. Now we are a loud, crazy, (mostly) happy family. I say mostly because we have teen girls. LOL
Lindsay A says
West me! In the past four years I’ve met my husband, gotten engaged, gotten married, moved and gotten a new job! My whole world is different and good :)
rebekah says
WEST ME!!!
Let’s see, since 2007 I’ve gotten married, moved to a new state and had a baby! Whew!
Sarah T says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was living with my parents, unmarried, and in college. Now I am married, living in our first house, I’ve graduated, have a new job and two wonderful cats! What a difference four years can make!
Amy says
WEST ME! This truly is a fabulous freebie. My life is pretty similar to this time 2007. I’m a little more settled into married life and my sweetie’s schedule has calmed down a bit now that he is done with his residency. I’m still in the same job, same city, same condo, and looking for new friends again after many of our old friends have moved away.
Megan says
WEST ME!!! In 2007, I was a stay at home mom with three kids and a newborn in a house that was less than 1000 sq ft.
RD Shugart says
WEST ME!!!
Life is very different! We moved into an apartment, looking to move again, the kids are more independent (6, 8, 10 vs. 2, 4, 6) and finally, I am “in my forties”. (le sigh!)
Jillian says
West me!! So much has changed since 2007…I’m married, with a new full time job…about to go to grad school. Exciting stuff!
Tabitha says
West Moi! Por favor.
ha. French and Spanish? maybe I’m alittle confused. idk.
I’m married now! And graduating nursing school! (hallelujah!) And moving to Florida with a big, new home! (woot!) Life is grand. :-)
Lynn says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have moved to a different state, had 2 new jobs, bought a house, got married, and had a baby. You know, the usual stuff.
Miranda says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I didn’t know West Elm exsisted. Today I have half of the store on my wish list.
Melissa Z. says
WEST ME!! 2011 vs 2007 – new state, new home, 3rd baby!
Hillary says
WEST ME!
My life has stayed relatively similar to 2007. . . except that now I have a one year old. I feel so much busier now!
Jaclyn says
WEST ME!
Brand new place & need to decorate!
Ellen says
West Me!
So much is different! Married, baby on the way, new house. Life, it is good.
Nancy S says
WEST ME!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
Oh, I could finish my living room, no, my bedroom, no, my dining room …………….
So much has changed, and living in a new house is just the beginning. My son is now a teenager, I’ve been at my new job for 4 years now and my newest tat is 2 years old already – I’m overdue for a new one :)
Jennifer says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 we have added a daughter to the family, became a minivan family (to accommodate the 3 car seats), moved to a new home and have entered the “parents of a tween-middle-schooler” stage (which has possibly been the biggest change of them all, tweens can be scary creatures sometimes!).
Jenny Egan says
West me!
In 2007 I met my husband! We married in July 2010. Yea for July anniversaries!
Heather says
WEST ME!!
In 2007, I was living the college life… now, I have a job, a husband, a house, and a 14-month old baby boy! Everything has changed since 2007, but all for the better!
Caroline says
WEST ME – we bought our first house in 2008 and are still making it our home. Such a fun process.
Emillye says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I live in a new house, have a three year old son, AND a recent new job. Changes, wow!
Sherri says
WEST ME!!
Super different. Married, bought a home, also moved from NYC but to Colorado. Best of all, I am a more patient and calm me!
Sayward says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I got my master’s degree, got tenure at my job, lost 32 pounds, became an aunt, and taught myself how to use power tools and a sewing machine.
Jessica says
WEST ME!
My world is different from 2007 because of my marriage! It was an unhappy time for us and things are completely different! Three cheers for happy changes!
Kara says
West Me Please!!! I have been lusting after a particular duvet that they have for almost a year!!
A LOT has changed since 2007- I met a wonderful guy, graduated college, did AmeriCorps, married said guy, and bought a great fixer-up house that feels like it will never be done (of course, we have only been here for about a year, so I guess that is normal).
Happy Blogiversary!! And thank you for the wonderful tips and peaks into your life that you share with all of your readers!
Sara says
WEST ME!!
I love West Elm. Congrats on 4 years! Since 2007, I quit smoking, became a runner, got married and traveled all over!
Sarah says
West me!
My life is completely different from in 2007. Then, I was in art school, living with my folks and working at Blockbuster. Now, I’ve got a big girl job, living with my amazing boyfriend, and feelin’ like a big girl. It’s been a busy four years!
Linell says
WEST ME
I got married in 2007!