***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.
Ashley Buchan says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was a newlywed living in Georgia. Now we’re expecting our 2nd child and we live in Louisville, KY, and we own our first home!
Allison says
WEST ME!
Nikki says
WEST ME!
I’m getting married in 12 days! I’m definitely glad I’m not marrying the fella I dated in 2007!
Stefanie says
WEST MEEEE!!! Please? After 5 years together, my boyfriend (finally ;) asked me to marry him!! We just moved into our first house together and started making our own furniture and taking on some of your DIY projects!! You guys are the best! Thanks for sharing all of your great tips and projects :)
Rachel W says
WEST ME.
I have a new house and hubby within the last 4 years.
Lindsey says
WEST ME!!!
My husband and I bought our first home and changed careers since 2007!
Donna C says
WEST ME!!!!
Lot’s has changed…married, new job, new city, new house!!!
Kim says
WEST ME!
Emily says
WEST ME!!! Four years later… I’ve been married 3 1/2 of them, moved to two different countries, and now I’m pregnant. What a difference a year (or four!) make.
Tara M. says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I graduated from law school, started my dream career, got married, and me and hubs bought our first house.
Carrisa says
West me! In 2007 I was somewhat newly married and hadn’t done a think to make this house look better. But thanks to finding your blog in 2009, that has all changed.
Raylan says
West Me!
Since 2007, I have gotten married, graduated college & started my second “big girl” job.
Candace says
WEST ME!!! Since 2007, I have changed jobs three times (four if you count my recent promotion with my current company), lived in 3 different states, and, most importantly: met, became engaged to, and married my wonderful husband.
Liz B. says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I in my last year of my undergraduate degree. Today I’m in my last year of my master’s degree (With a 2 year big girl job in between). Also new house, new city, and wonderful new friends to add to the fantastic old ones.
Amber Foshay says
“West Me” pretty please! That would be sooo fun!
Since 2007 . . . we have lived in our “new” house 4 years (we moved in Jan of 2006, so 5 years total), our kids have grown by leaps and bounds and we’ve added a “bonus” kiddo to our family. :) We’ve started home schooling. We’ve settled into our “new” town and have made scores of fantastic friends. Those are the good changes. :)
Molly says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve moved to the home where I feel that I’ve finally grown up. I adopted a dog, lived with a crazy roommate, and realized what I want to do, and who I want to be with. I’ve also really honed in on my decorating style, and taught myself to refinish furniture, all in this apartment!
angela B. says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had just moved to Seattle and was starting my first professional job as a book designer. Now, four years later, I’ve moved to Portland with my hot new husband, working for a new company and living in a new apartment. 4 years = a lot of change.
Christina says
WEST ME!
Joe says
WEST ME! I have a new job.
declaire says
WEST ME!!
Emily says
http://madincrafts.blogspot.com/2011/09/dollar-store-plastic-animal-bookends.html
Thought of yall when I saw this!!
Cate says
WEST ME!
My boyfriend is now my husband, out of college and into a career, and living in a new state! Lots of changes :)
Kasey says
West Me!
Since 2007, i’ve graduated Highschool (in 07), graduated college (’11) and moved to Chicago from West Virginia. I’d say life is a bit different! Oh, also, definitely have a tattoo and a sleeker hairstyle. I almost hit all of the points! haha
Heather says
WEST ME!
In the fall of 2007 I was newly married. Sometimes I still feel newly married. Where does the time go?
Evan says
West Me!
My children now (mostly) sleep through the night.
Gwen says
WEST ME!!
We just moved into a new home and are so excited to be redecorating a little bit at a time!
Emily says
WEST ME!!!
In four years I’ve graduated from college, my husband & I bought our first house (no more apartments, WOOHOO!), and our baby girl is now a year old! We even have a dog, a cat, and a picket fence, lol :)
Laura says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was living abroad! Now I own a home in the US, am married and expecting! :-)
Robin says
WEST ME!
Let’s see, in 2007, I had just moved to Europe with my new husband. Now, we’ve just moved (back) to Europe with our new(ish) baby!
Venus Sanders says
WEST ME PLEASE!!
Happy blogiversary!!
Jennifer says
I graduated from college! In 2007 I was graduating high school and shipping off to the stateline, and now I’m…back where I started from, with a lot more knowledge and debt ;)
Crystal says
“WEST ME”
Oh so many changes, meet my soul-mate, married, new house, and new baby (the perfect little girl). We are still settling into our new house and I could have fun with this.
Charity Gray says
WEST ME!!!
Married, new job, baby boy, sold our 1st house, bought and moved to a new house, baby girl! Love your blog!
Cindee says
West Me!!!
My life is different since 2007 with a new home to decorate!
Lindy says
WEST ME! In 2007, I was living with my two dogs in a rapidly deteriorating mobile home that was literally falling apart. Now, Jack, Molly, and myself moved in with my incredible boyfriend and his two kids and dogs, and I am totally nesting! Working on turning his bachelor pad into a functional, cozy home :)
CourtneyV says
WEST ME
mary says
WEST ME!!!!
Since 2007 I graduated college, got married, got my first job, and just bought my first house!!! A lot has changed for sure.
Morgan says
West Me!! Many many changes since 2007, but hardly any of them are remotely decorating related! A West Elm giftcard would do the trick!
Teddi says
WEST ME!
2 boys, 2 house moves, lost 2 dogs, 2 broken ankles, and 5 nieces. I guess things have changed a lot, wow!
Jen says
WEST ME! I got an awesome dog(american bulldog)
Jessica says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I had just moved out on my own to a new city, 90 miles from my hometown. Now in 2011, I just moved with my husband to a new city/state, 1100 miles away from my hometown. So in the last 4 years, I’ve gotten married, graduated college, moved to 2 new cities, 4 new homes, 1 new kitten, and lots of new adventures!
Amanda says
WEST ME!
My husband and I got married 4 years ago in 2007 too! So we have been learning our decorating style together over the past few years and have definitely noticed a recent change. We also have started a photography business on the side out of our home so we would love to spruce things for when we have clients meet at our home.
Ruth says
WEST ME!
New husband, house, dog, job… it’s harder to think of what’s not different. :)
Emily says
West Me, Please!
Since 2007 I’ve gotten married, changed jobs and moved states among about a million other small changes :)
brittany says
west me. Since 2007 I’ve graduated from college, got a big girl job, now I’m just waiting for Mr. Right!
Eileen Gallagher says
WEST ME!!!
I love West Elm! I wish I had something new in my life between 2007 and now, but I don’t. Same place, same cat, same date-less, spouseless life, same haircut. If I’m honest I have a few new pounds around the middle…but what I really don’t have and really wish I did is a new West Elm headboard!!
Raelyn says
WEST ME!!
In 2007 we were engaged and had JUST moved into our first (very old) house! 4 years later we’ve been married for 3 years and nearly finished with the renovation!
Rebecca says
West Me!
Four years ago, I gave birth to my second son in January, moved cross country in June into a temporary apartment, then moved into a house again in Jan of ’08. Whew, I’m tired just remembering it!
Dara says
WEST ME….since 2007, we moved so Hubby could go to grad school, so we had to sell our first house/home and store all of our items that wouldn’t fit into a small apartment. We quit our comfortable jobs and away from family. He has now since graduated and we have moved to a new place that is much bigger, although we still don’t own another house yet. We are trying for a baby (wish us good luck) and have a new puppy that makes our hearts melt. We have changed drastically!! congrats on having your blog for 4 years. I know they are hard to keep up. It is amazing that you were able to make it in to a real job!
Meagan says
WEST ME, please!
Since 2007, I have gotten married, moved to a new town and adopted a new puppy (now a 2 year old dog). It’s been a good four years. :)
Happy Blogiversary!