***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.
Christy says
WEST ME! 4 years ago today I was 9 months pregnant with my son. Now I have an almost 4 year old little boy and an almost 1 year old daughter. Life is CRAZY and lovely.
Amanda Kaiser says
WEST ME!
I’ve actually had a (3) different jobs since 2007. I like the one I have now the bes: Meeting & Event Planning for a major corporation. :)
Nadia says
West Me! 4 years ago we were about to move from our hometown to Wichita Falls, TX. Now we live in Hawai’i!
Erin Barrett says
WEST ME!!
well, my fiance and I just bought a house about 4 months ago. I had just met him in 2007 and now we’re getting married next month! I’ve got my eye on several West Elm items to furnish our new home. I love your blog, it’s inpired us in several different areas of home decorating. Thank you!
Rebecca M says
WEST ME (pretty please!) My world is different since 2007 in that I have one less kid around…he’s off to college now. I also spend a lot more time reading blogs (smile!).
andrea says
WEST me pretty please!!!
4 years ago my baby was almost 1 year old…now she’s a big girl at almost 5!
Rachel says
WEST ME
In 2007 I graduated from high school, got married (2 little step-daughters), adopted an adorable fur-baby and finally got a house of my own. I started college and began my first big girl job. Man, 2007 was my year.
Renea says
West me! Since 2007, I have graduated my 2 sons from high school. We homeschooled, so now I have lots of time for projects around the house. :)
emily says
WEST ME!
everything is different from 2007… mostly the move into the boyfriend’s place. i need to give it some style :)
Brenda says
WEST ME
In 2007 I was broke, just out of college, and just moving to St. Louis to pursue my career. Now in 2011 I’m broke, just out of grad school, and well, pursuing a different career! The more things change the more they seem to stay the same :)
Jessica says
Please, WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have completed grad school, gotten married, moved from St. Louis to D.C., gotten a job, and bought a home. My world is entirely different!
Erin says
WEST ME!
a lot has changed since 2007. Bought my first home, got engaged to the man of my dreams, and my baby boy just started preschool.
Kristy says
West ME!!! 4 years ago I was dealing with a jerk of a landlord which ultimately resulted in moving to a beautiful historic townhome on an island; me, not him.
Katie says
WEST ME! Basically, everything is different! New house, new career, and had a baby–kept the husband, though! He’s a keeper ; )
Andrea says
West me!!!!
Kadi says
West Me!
My change isn’t monumental. I’m out of college and seeking inspiration to get my butt up and find a job I love. New apartment and 3 years with a man I love! At least there is a bright side to everything!
Lauren says
WEST ME!
This time 2007 my hubby and I were about a week and a half away from being engaged…. we finished grad school, got married, moved from Tennessee to Minnesota and now we are in Richmond, VA owning our first home! Happy blogiversary!
Kathy Pilkenton says
WEST ME!!!! I LOVE West Elm!
My life is very different as my children are muc bigger. We are out of the baby stage and entering the pre-teen years! I have some kids bedrooms that could seriously use some new furniture from West Elm!
Lakshmi says
WEST ME!!!!
Since 2007 I’ve finished college, moved across the country, started med school and gotten married !!!
Kelly says
West Me!
4 Years ago I had begun re-schooling to finish my BS.
Meg says
West Me!
Since 2007, I’ve bought a house!
Natalie says
West me!!
4 years ago I was partying all night and sleeping all day. Now with a husband, 2 yr old and a new house, I’m sleeping all night and running around like a mad woman all day!
Amy says
WEST ME!!!
I got so excited, I forgot to read the directions! Thanks Misha for doing it too – I read yours and realized I did it too!
Since 2007, my boyfriend and I bought our first house, and we’re fixing it up to be all pretty, and I love reading your blog for ideas.
kelly ann says
WEST ME!!!!!!
My world is 100% different AND BETTER than in 2007. I had my beautiful son, Hendrix, moved to Austin, TX and became a SAHM! I am the happiest girl in the world, but boy, oh, boy… that gift certificate would MAKE MY YEAR. :)
kate napleton says
west me, please!
in 2007, i was finishing up college and figuring out what i wanted to do. today, i’m an advertising art director (hoping to meet a husband like john, duh!) in chicago and turning my apartment from undergrad to adult one purchase at a time!
Nicola says
WEST ME!
Four years and two kids later . . . everything is different!
Amber says
WEST ME
In 2007 I got married to the love of my life, now we’ve bought a house, I started a photography business and quit my job at an ad agency and my husband quit his job at an ad agency this year and started software development instead. TONS of have changed, I love your blog, it gives me soo much inspiration for my own home. <3
Colleen Kielar says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I lived in the city alone. Now I own a house in the suburbs with my new husband.
Brittney says
WEST ME!
Everything has changed since 2007…
New city and first post grad job (across the country!!)
Dog
House
Wedding/Husband
Second Dog
Baby :) my sweet baby girl Hadley is exactly six months old today!!
Erin says
WEST ME!
My life has changed to the extremes! Graduated high school, beauty school, got married, and have a kiddo on the way! Good changes!!! :)
Chelsea says
west me!!
2007 seems so long ago, I can’t think of anything that has not changed.
Haley McCall says
WEST ME!!!!!!
In 4 years, I’ve gotten married, moved houses twice, cities once, new job for me and my hubby, and had a baby! whew!
Jennifer Stewart says
WEST ME
2 kids started kindergarten & now have a 3rd kid!
Michelle says
West me!
Same kids, same house, same husband! We all just keep getting older!!
Cathy says
WEST ME!!! PLEASE. What’s different?….moved to small town and busy making cosmetic changes to the house we bought.
Sam says
WEST ME I SAY! And oddly enough, I just found myself in almost the exact same place as where I was in 2007 – except now with an almost 4 year little boy (in addition to my 5 year old)! But this time – life is good! :)
Emily says
WEST ME!!!! I got married in 2007, we now have a 2 year old and baby #2 will be here in February.
Laura says
WEST ME!
Graduated design school, moved to new city, new job, married my hubby, new house, adopted my two baby chinchillas – times new roman & eisley. Now they’re giant fuzzballs. : )
Melissa says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had just finished college and now I am living in New York City and would loooovvvvveeee to get some awesome West Elm stuff for my cute little apartment! :)
Stephanie Starbuck says
WEST ME!
My world has changed since 2007!
– Got married
– Went to Grad school for masters in Education
– bought our first house (and the beginning of
decorating/do-it yourself projects)
– Currently pregnant with our first baby :)
Lori Woodson says
West Me!!!
Let’s see, how have things changed since 2007? Well, between then and now I’ve had a baby, quit my job, moved into a new apartment, lived there long enough to know I reeeeally wanted a house, decided to move in with M-I-L to save money, re-gained my senses and decided against the live with M-I-L idea and started saving the normal way (oodles of noodles 365 different ways), FINALLY brought the house, moved in and am now in the decorating process (oh and the baby turned 3 today! yay)…
All that to say, WEST ME PLEEEEEASE!!!
Jamie P. says
“WEST ME”
Since 2007 I started in a new department at work which has allowed me to travel to several different countries and have some amazing experiences. I definitely have a “travel addiction” now compared to 2007 :-)
Christine says
WEST ME
Lots of things have changed. I have become a home owner… and free and clear with no mortgage…needs alot of work though..
JS says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007, I’ve gotten married, moved to a new city and became a homeowner for the first time. Life is good!
Kathleen says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had just graduated college. I thought I was going to move to San Francisco and work at Gap HQ. I hated cats. I had this crazy guy friend named Andrew that I thought of only as a “drinking buddy”.
Flash forward to 2011: I now work at the leading anti-hunger not for profit in Boston MA. And I live with my boyfriend of 4 years… named Andrew… with our cat. And I couldn’t be happier :)
Laura Wooten says
West me.
We just moved into a new home and it doesn’t feel like a home yet. I keep reading your blog hoping to find my style and figure out where to put everything. Thanks for posting. I enjoy your site.
jackie says
WEST ME!
Big changes since then: got married, bought a condo in Chicago, started a new job that I love!
Jen says
WEST ME!!
The biggest change by far would be going from childless to being the mom of a nearly 3 year old. Can’t believe how fast the last 4 years have gone…
Claire says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I still lived in NYC – now I’ve moved back south and own an awesome home.
Liz says
West me! Since 2007, we have had our second child and we now have a Kindergartener and a Preschooler. Our Kindergartener was diagnosed last year with Autism Spectrum Disorder, so life has changed in that home projects (and, well, most things!) take a back seat to therapy sessions etc…but it’s still a passion of mine and your blog is a great way to unwind at night after a busy day :)