***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.
sarah richardson says
WEST ME
New house, new baby. Lots of changes.
kathleen says
WEST ME! we’ve got a new baby and another on the way!!
marianne says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I received my Master of Public Health degree, got married, and started my first job in a new career! Big year for me.
Robin Bidwell says
West Me!
I’ve gone from grad school and horrible apartment/single life to great job and living in a new house with my husband and step son!
Danica Allen says
WEST ME! 2 sweet little girls have been added to our family in the last 4 years(one turns 3 on Wednesday and the other 1 in a week!) and we bought our first home. Good times!
Kate says
West Me!
Everything is different…we have owned 3 houses and now live in our dream house and have a beautiful almost 1 year old girl!
Nicole S. says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve moved twice, got engaged, got married, changed jobs twice. A lot is different. A lot is good.
Erika says
West me!!!!
So much has changed since 2007 for me. I have a 4 year old and a 5 month old… life will never be the same and I wouldn’t have it any other way :)
Kaitlyn O-B says
WEST ME!!!
My life is completely different from 2007 and I wouldn’t change a thing!
Kellee W. says
west me! In 2007 I got married (just a week before you guys!) and promptly left everything I knew and followed my husband and his job to the arctic tundra. Now, we’re in the midwest, both finishing up schooling, and 4years happier :)
Maria says
West Me! Since 2007 I’ve gotten my master’s degree, moved back to my home town, started a new job, bought a house, and got married! It’s been a fun 4 years!
CM says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was a sewing newbie. In 2015, I hope I’ll have learned the art of (re)upholstery. And in 2019….who knows?!
KAREN says
***West Me***
Ah 2007!! Divorced, new job, moved across the country, married my highschool sweetie, kids graduated from college, 2 new houses..just looking for some peace and quiet now and some new stuff for the house :-)
Fatima says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 – I’ve moved half way across the country, got married, bought a house, worked in a low-income community for 2 years, and started a new job just 3 months ago! phew!
Liz says
West me! In 2007, I was in a career I was unsurre about and about to be laid off. I was in a relationship having fun but wondering where it was going. Now, jobwise, I’ve gained the confidence to know I am in the right career for me and that guy is now my husband!
Lauren says
WEST ME! So much has changed – new job, new city, new house – but all for the better!
Megan L says
West me!
Four years ago – apt living w/ my hubby and our fat cat. Four years later we’re homeowners, cat it still fat, and first babe is on the way. Life is good.
Judy says
WEST ME!!!
A lot has happened! Got married, bought a house, had our cute baby, and changed jobs!
Diana says
WEST ME! I live in a different place and I am married now!
nicole says
WEST ME PLEASE!
Our life is crazy different, my husband and I both changed jobs, we’ve had 2 children, we’ve rented out our first home and are currently fixing up our second…a ranch in an awesome neighborhood.
Thanks for your inspiration. seriously.
Valerie says
West Me!
In 2007 I was working fully time and getting my MBA part time. My brother had just found out that his cancer (Esthesioneuroblastoma) a rare one that can enter the brain was in remission and a few months later we found out that my grandpa had terminal prostate cancer. 4 years later I have my MBA, a great boyfriend, fond memories of my grandpa, a healthy brother and work life balance.
jess says
WEST ME! Four years ago I was in college and didn’t attempt to decorate otehr than taping my flash cards on the wall in cool patterns while I walked around and studied them. Would love to put this certif. to good use!
Brittney says
WEST ME!
I was just starting optometry school in 2007. Four long years later and I’ve graduated and am so happy to be seeing patients on my own!
Traci E says
WEST ME!!!
Wow, my world is completely different now than it was in 2007. I’ve gotten divorced, I’ve lost 50 pounds, I’ve moved 3 times, I went to Europe for a month, I’m in school full time and this time next year I’ll be married again. :)
Jessica C. says
WEST ME
I use to swim competitively and was in great shape back in 2007! Miss those days…
Sarah says
WEST ME!! Since 2007, I have returned from China, after living there for 18 months; I have finished grad school (MBA baby!); I have moved to Atlanta and started a great job; I have traveled to Barcelona, Belgium, Singapore and Malaysia; and I have fallen in love with the man I’m going to marry and we need to decorate! I’ve had a good run these past few years. WEST ME!!
Cristina H says
West ME! 4 years ago i was graduating from college and getting my first place!
Jill says
WEST ME!
so many things are new for me since 2007- master’s degree, new job, a husband, new house!
Cole says
WEST ME!
new job, new home, and most importantly I got married to my best friend
Jacqui says
WEST ME!
It feels like everything has changed since 2007…new town (RVA!) new job, new boyfriend, new puppy. All very good changes!
Jaime says
WEST ME!
My world is different from 2007 because:
– I moved across the Gulf of Mexico from Florida to Texas to be closer to the love of my life,
– We combined our two lives into one small house with two big dogs,
– We’re getting married October 8th!
Annabelle says
West ME! 2007: No kids. 2011: 2 kids. EVERYTHING IS DIFFERENT!!
Allyson says
West Me Please! :)
I have moved to a new city and started a new career since 2007. Seems so long ago.
Colin says
WEST ME…
Since 2007 I quit my job and went back to school to study interior design, spurred on by inpsiration from blogs like yours!
Michelle says
WEST ME
Since 2007 I’ve become a step-mom, gave birth to my son, got married, graduated college and bought our first home. Oh yeah and found and fallen in love with your blog!
Kathleen W says
WEST ME please! Differences between now and 2007… finished with grad school, married, in a house and have a real job!
Susanne N. says
WEST ME!
4 years ago i had a little girl…now i have a pre-teen. enough said.
Bryanna says
WEST ME!
A ton has changed for me since 2007. I now live in the United States, am married, own a house, and have a wonderful puppy! My life is pretty close to being perfect, in 2007 there is noway I thought I’d be where I am now!
Lee @ foodie plus 4 says
WEST ME! Love west elm. The biggest change is getting a job working from home after almost 10 years of raising 4 babies! Life is good.
Jane @ The Borrowed Abode says
West Me!
let’s see: New blog, new job, new rental home, new fiance, new life, pretty much. And it couldn’t be better!!
mariah says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had just graduated form college and moved to Chicago to pursue a career. 4 years later I am married to my wonderful husband, busy decorating our new house, and expecting a baby boy in February! :o) So many changes!
Robin Six says
West Me!
In four years my life has completely changed from single student to married lady loving her job!
Amy says
WEST ME! I graduated, got married and moved to a different state.
andrea worley says
WEST ME……4 years ago I was just getting married and now we have a beautiful baby girl!
Adrienne B says
WEST ME!
Four years ago this month, I was getting married… 6 months later we moved into our house, which is still totally unfinished. Oh well…
Amy says
WEST ME! Since 2007 we’ve had another child, moved into our dream house (that would be more dreamy with West Elm’s help) and of course our jobs have changed a bit!
lisal says
WEST ME!
Oh my goodness, everything was different in 2007, lived in a different city, was employed at a job I loved, I wasn’t married, we didn’t own a house…A lot has happened in the last four years!
kathleen says
“WEST ME”
Got a baby now.
Piper Patrick says
WEST ME! Four years ago we were just settling in to being a family of four after having just completed the adoption of our second daughter. Now here we are in 2011, and we are settling in to being a family of five after just having adopted our third daughter. I love my sweet husband and our three wonderful girls. I never imagined this would be the direction life would take us, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything!
sarajane says
WEST ME, please!
Nothing earth shattering: a new car and a new dog.