***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!
Tons has changed- finished grad school, got married, bought a house (that could use some love) and a baby on the way!
Jessie says
WEST ME PRETTY PLEASE!!!!
2007 seems like it was 15 years ago….. A lot has changed for me, I finished graduate school, got engaged, got married, got a fur-baby puppy, landed my first job, landed my second job in my home state and have truly become a DIY’er in our new home. I don’t know what I would do without your blog!
Cathy Bejm says
“West Me”
Since 2007 our family has grown from three daughters to include two son-in-laws and a potential third. Two of three daughters purchased homes so my husband and I have been very busy doing DIY projects for all three girls and their guys.
Barbara says
WEST ME!
2007 – my dad was still alive…
Amy says
West me! Please!
FrankieM20 says
WEST ME!
I am married, own a house and have 2 dogs!! All new since 2007 :)
Mabell says
West me!
What a wonderful question. Thanks! It made me realize how much I have accomplished (and your other bloggers) within this time, and how much of a difference 4 years really does make! – look at the success of your blog in that short time…
In 4 years, I have graduated from college, made my first offer on a condo, landed a great job, and travelled most of Western Europe!
off to work on another successful four!
Best wishes for continued success on your blog!!!
Katee says
I am so glad that I stumbled upon your blog recently! Just started reading about 2 weeks ago…I have so much to catch up on…hahaha! Congrats on 4 years!
So much has changed for me since 2007…I live in a totally different state, I’m married to an amazing guy, and I’m back in school.
West me! Please :)
Julie says
WEST ME please! My life is TOTALLY different! In 2007, I was graduating from high school and starting my first year of college. Now, I’m married to the most amazing man I’ve ever met, I have a full time job, and I think their might just be kiddos in our near future! :) Isn’t life grand??!
Kati W. says
First off, how in the heck did 5,000+ people comment on this? I have NO CHANCE but thought I’d try anyway — hah! WEST ME PLEASE!
In 2007 I was a freshman in college, living up the single life and having a great time with my newfound freedom! Now, four years later, I’ve graduated from college, moved out of my parents’ house, gotten a dog, and have the most wonderful man a girl could ask for! Now all I need are some goodies for my apartment! WEST ME!
Kate C. says
West Me! I was a week away from getting married in 2007… now we have a hilarious/crazy 21-month old boy!
Heather says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007, I graduated from college, I have traveled to 4 different countries( all mission related), got married in 2009, moved 3 times and had a baby this past April! Looking to buy a house soon! Our new place could really use some style! I love reading your blog and getting some awesome ideas!!
Kate says
West Me!
In 2007, I was pregnant with my first child. My husband and I bought our first home. Since then, homeownership is still going great and now we have another baby on the way. :)
Lauren M says
WEST ME! 4 years ago I was just dating my now-husband! And probably just realizing that he is the one :)
Lindy says
WEST ME!
I was living in Califoria, recently engaged, planning a wedding and working as a school counselor. I am now married, living in the midwest, at home with my daughter and we are expecting our 2nd child in just a few weeks. I would LOVE to finally update our room and make it look like a couple of grown ups live there.
connie maddox says
WEST ME!
The BEST difference now is that I’m Nannie to the 2 most precious grandbabies in the world, ages almost 5 (boy) and 2 this weekend (girl); kinda feel that Clara is almost one of mine also!
Jenny says
West ME!
Since 2007, I have moved from San Diego (boo) to Maryland. I’m engaged and just bought a large 5 bedroom house in the country (now we just need furniture to fill it!) I would’ve never predicted the change, but I couldn’t be happier!
Cassie says
West me!!
Wow, a lot has changed since 2007…I graduated from college, got married, and we now have a baby on the way! :)
Jessica M. says
WEST ME!
Since 2007-I married the love of my life (today’s our 2nd anniversary!), moved into our 1st home together, & now chase around our 13 month old daughter, Emma. Life is good!!
Lindsey says
WEST ME!
I decided to do something for myself and go back to school. Now, after years of night classes I’m almost ready to graduate with a master’s degree!
Liz says
WEST ME!!!! I really want this one!! Four years ago, I lived in a different house and didn’t have any kids and I was working. Now I have a two year old daughter and I’m a stay at home mom in a new house.
Amanda says
WEST ME!
Since 2007… graduated college, started a new job, got engaged, got a puppy, got married, bought a house, and got my Masters. Life definitely isn’t slowing down!
Cole says
WEST ME!
new House, new and only wife, and new dog, new job
Haley says
WEST ME PLEASE!
I’m in a new part of the country, went from engineering to non-profit work, have a new fiance as of 2 weeks ago (not that there was an old fiance ;), and I now have a garage to do all of the DIY-stuff I always dreamed of doing while I was in the dorm/sorority house/small apartment stage! I think my life has changed in every way possible since 2007! …and I think my parents got divorced that year…wow, life’s gotten much better than I could have ever dreamed!
Carly says
WEST ME!!!!
Kathryn says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, we were living in my husband’s bachelor pad with a 1 year old and baby on the way. Today we have three kids and a new (to us) house that we moved into 2 years ago but still has white walls.
Jessica O. says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I was living in a tiny apartment with a friend, working in social services, trying to catch the eye of the cute guy downstairs. Four years later, I am married to that downstairs neighbor, and I am a stay at home mom to our one year old son. The last four years have been the best of my life!
Denise Mattsen says
“WEST ME”
Life is totally different now. I’ve graduated grad school, and landed a great job. Unfortunately, budget cuts have landed me right back to being unemployed (as I was in 2007). I’m also married, and have a cat, which I said I would NEVER have a cat EVER!
Kristin says
West me!
2007 – I had just started dating my BF, was still in college, didn’t know anything about design or DIY really.
2011 – We’re getting ready to celebrate 5 years in November. I have a degree and I’ve DIY’d so many things I can’t recall them all! Love the blog :D
Joi Jones says
West Me!
RVA Born and Raised says
WEST ME…
Since 2007 I have started a new job, found new love, will be moving (again), and have a different perspective on life and what is important.
Laura says
WEST ME!
In 2007 my then-boyfriend, now-husband and I graduated from college and both started jobs in finance (great timing, I know). Since then I’ve changed jobs twice (sometimes it takes a while to find the right one!), married my best friend, bought a house, and got a dog! Wow, I sound like an actual adult when I type it all out…scary. I absolutely love West Elm and desperately want to upgrade the window treatments in our house!
Kim says
West Me!! Please, please! I’m now married and have moved to Atlanta from Alabama…wowza…small mouse meets big city.
nancyo says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have bought a house and am furnishing with non-ikea / college aged / hand me down furniture. I live in a new place, in a new city, with a new dog, new job and new happier relationship. Wow … I guess a lot has changed since 2007 . . . . .
Meg B. says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I had just started at this job and my first niece was born. I now have 2 nieces and a new (to me) house! Not much else is terribly different.
Molly says
West ME! In 2007 I was living the college dream!
Kim at Yellow Brick Home says
West Me!
Since 2007, I’ve gotten married, bought a home with my husband, and become a full time freelance artist! Just writing that down makes me feel like I’ve accomplished a lot – especially when I feel like I can never do enough (I’m my own worst critic!).
Beth says
WEST ME!!
The most significant change since 2007 for us has been the birth of our first child (Elliott Jackson) who was born May 9 of this year. Hooray for May babies! :o)
Keely says
WEST ME!
nicole says
WEST ME.
Lori Jeffers says
West me! My life is different now from 2007 because I have Lucy, our Basset Hound, around all day to keep me company.
Jordan says
WEST ME!
In four years I managed to convince my girlfriend to marry me. Then she convinced me to take a new roll, father.
Amy says
Oh my gosh! I’m a faithful reader, but never comment :(, but Sherry’s pick of that chandelier lead me to the glass chain pendant that I have to have for my kitchen! I would love to win this gift card.
Kami says
WEST ME!!!
since 2007, nothing has changed really, other than the wall color. :)
Franklin Mayse says
WEST ME! :-)
Julianna says
WEST ME
i’m now in college (so pretty much everything has changed) and i have completely changed by career path!!
JulieK. says
West Me!!! Please!!!
Miss Em says
West Me!
I’m engaged, have a cat and am about to have a new car! :)
Congratulations on your 4 years!
-Emily
PS Got your RSVP in the mail on Saturday! Sorry you can’t make it but I’m glad you enjoyed the invite! :)
Nicole says
WEST ME!
Most everything is different since 2007 including a new house and new baby. Lots to be grateful for.
Bree Murdock says
WEST ME! In 2007 my world changed completely; we found out we were pregnant with our little girl! They grow up so fast and I am so happy that both of you can work from home with Miss Clara. Enjoy the next four years (and beyond!)