***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.
Jason says
WEST ME
Since ’07: new, awesome relationship, lots of rearranging & redecorating around the house
Lindsey says
West me!
4 years ago I lived with my mom. Now I have a dog and an apt which needs decorating!
Rachel Hyne says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve gotten married, started a new career, bought our first house and adopted two pets. All wonderful changes! Bring on the next 4 years!
lucy says
WEST ME PLEASE!!
so much is new since then, my three sons now have a sister, move onto a minivan and we also moved into a new home with lots to decorate…
Trisha says
WEST ME!
My whole world has changed in the last four years ago.
Four years ago this week my husband and I had finally settled on our destination for our wedding.
Three years ago next month we started trying for our baby.
Two years ago last week my baby started sleeping through the night.
One year ago we purchased our land for our dream home.
And today… today I’m a happy mommy & wife :)
Dawn says
WEST ME
Wow, in 2007 I married my best friend. We have been living in a one bedroom/one bathroom condo with white walls since then. This July we closed on a 1930’s bungalow with so much potential. We are in the renovation process and are making this house our own. No more white walls! We have colors picked out for every room! I hope to have many happy years there like the couple before us.
Ren says
WEST ME please and thank you :)
West Elm’s organic woodgrain towels were just MADE to be in my bathroom!
The biggest and best change (among many)since ’07 is meeting and marrying my best friend/boyfriend/travel partner/fellow foodie/knight in shining armor/partner in crime. whew! Can you believe I found it all rolled up into one guy?? What a lucky girl!
Laura says
WEST ME.
2007 was the year I graduated from college.
Amanda says
WEST ME!!!! Since 2007 I have bought a “new” house that we are renovating and have gotten married!!!
Shannon says
West Me!
New house, new school, new adventures!
Rissa says
West ME please. What has changed, Out of high school, started college, changed major, married a wonderful man and moved SIX TIMES TO 5 different states!
Sue says
West me!
Since 2007 I’ve lost my job of 13 years (downsizing), moved from Michigan to North Carolina, and married the man of my dreams. Life is good!
Renee says
WEST ME!
Anna says
WEST ME, for sure!
Since 2007, I have moved twice, bought a house, watched by baby turn into a kindergartner, and started a new career.
Jen says
West me!
In 2007 I was under 30 still and all by my lonesome… now I’m over 30 and married to my bff!
Jennifer says
Oops, I also forgot to say WEST ME (pasted my original comment below, not trying to double dip!)
Jennifer says:
September 19, 2011 at 4:21 pm
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 ;)
Allyson says
WEST ME!
Meghan says
West me :)
Kerry says
WEST ME!!
What isn’t different would be a better question! Since 2007, I have a new car (totalled the old one), I have moved several times, I have two new tattoos (oen flowers, one stars and swirls), I have a newborn daughter.
Lindsay @ A Design Story says
WEST ME ‘YOUNGSTERS’ {Clara & Burger}
My entire world has changed. I found the most amazing man in the world, dated him, got engaged and now married for 2 years & counting. We have rehabbed 3 homes in that time and sold to happy families! Started my own interior design company and blog and hoping to start a family soon.
Lindsay@ A Design Story
Stef says
West me! I just got engaged to the guy I started dating in ’07 :)
Robin says
PS: We are often in the states so I could totally spend a West Elm gift card while there, and I have a US address to send to, so don’t count us out as “international” people! :)
Teri says
WEST ME!!!!
Boy, things have been busy since 2007. I met a new beau, got married, went to New Zealand, sold a condo, got a new house, and had a baby. I’m tired just writing about it!
Shannon says
WEST ME: gotten married & moving into our 1st ‘real’ house in late October!
ali says
WEST ME!
2007 – so happy to be pregnant with our first, not even able to imagine how much our life would be wonderfully different 4 years later – now that baby is big sis to her brother, who turns two in a week!
Chelsea W. says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve started a new job, been promoted 4 times, gotten married, rasied 2 puppies, bought my first house, & am now expecting my first baby!
amy says
West me! Moved 3 times, got married, changed jobs, had a baby girl and now moving this week into a house!
Robin says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve bought a new house!
Stephanie Hansen says
West me!!
In 2007 I was just starting my job as an oncology nurse.
Megan says
WEST ME!
I can’t think of anything that hasn’t changed. I’ve moved several times to different states, changed jobs, relationships have come and gone.. even my hair is a different color! :)
Sheri says
WEST ME!
I got married in November 2007, so the whole year was JAM PACKED with wedding planning. My husband was travelling for work, so I was on my own with the cats during the week.
Now, he’s home and we have a new baby and 2 dogs! I miss sleep…
Jamie says
West me! Same town as 4 yrs ago, but differnet house, marriedand a little bambino 6 mos ago!
Allison says
WEST ME!
Alot has changed… bought a house in 2007, had our first baby girl in 2008, found out 8 months later we were pregnant and had our second daughter in 2009, my husband lost his job, and luckily found a new one, and I got a new job in 2010. We are now on our way to making our house a home thanks to your blog and all the creative ideas you all share!
kylie says
WEST ME! In the past 4 years, I’ve gotten married, had a beautiful daughter and moved 5 stressful (but wonderful) times!
Jessica says
Oh WEST ME baby!! ; )
In four years my husband and I have started our own business, totally gutted and rebuilt our lovely new bathroom and painted our old hardwood floors WHITE!
Emily Murray says
WEST ME!!
I don’t even feel like the same person I was in 2007! I graduated college, got a grown-up job, got married, and bought a house. Writing all that down really makes me feel accomplished. :)
lysh hernandez says
WEST ME!
same bf. same job. same puppies. however im now looking for that dream house! cross fingers ill be a homeowner soon. :)
Katie says
West ME! And happy blogiversary :) Loyal reader since 2008! My past 4 years: changed jobs, moved 3 times, got married, and finally settled down in a house. Whew!
Erica says
WEST ME!
Difference b/w 2007 to 2011… bought a house and got engaged!
LaurenM. says
WEST ME.. Since 2007 I have completed school, gotten a job, and am now getting married!
lara says
WEST ME
i’ve got a new house and 2 kids since 2007. things are very different than they used to be!
Katie says
West me!!
Since 2007…I have a new boyfriend, a pug, a new and wonderful travel writing job, and I’m currently hunting for my first apartment! I would love to fill it with West Elm things :)
Allison says
WEST ME!
2007 seems like ages ago… I moved & started dating a good friend!
Oh – and I got addicted to your blog! :) Happy Blogiversary!
Megan says
West Me!!!
Love WestElm, Love your blog.
Brooke G. says
WEST ME!
My life was so different 4 years ago… was in my last year of college, just moved in with my now-husband. Now I’m married, have turned his bachelor pad into our home, graduated college and have a 9-5 job… my what changes in 4 years!
Jessica says
West me!
Life is different. Now we’re a family of 3.
Jil S. says
West Me!!!
In four years I have ended a toxic relationship, bought my very own “first house” :), and have a new job!!! And, I’m loving every bit of it!!!
Awesome give away!!! Good luck everyone!!!
Melissa says
WEST ME! Please! Four years ago I had just gotten engaged to my wonderful boyfriend of seven years. There have been new jobs and new apartments and so many wonderful developments since then!
I love your blog! Thank you for sharing with us!
Amanda Thompson says
WEST ME… Life is always changing, 4 years ago I was in a different job, had a different roommate, was in a relationship! Life is even lovelier now than it was then. Some new decor would just make my life a little bit fancier!
amanda says
west me! evvvverything is new – i swear!