***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.
Donna says
“WEST ME”
katie s says
WEST ME!
Jenny says
WEST ME! I am now married, moved from NYC to Toronto, am working on my PhD in psychology part time while working at a local hospital, but lately spend most of my day hanging with my new baby boy Benjamin.
Alicia says
WEST ME!
4 Years ago, I had a two week old daughter that I was just getting to know! Sleepless nights and days, but it has been so worth the effort. Four years later, she is spunkier than ever and just started preschool. Life is good….
Tiffany says
WEST ME!!!!!!!!!
My life has dOne a 360 since 2007…. Moved into our new home, had a beautiful baby girl along with so many other changes!
naturallyk says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007 I was planning my wedding and working at a job I hated. Now I’m happily married, in grad school and working at a place I actually like!
Ilana says
WEST ME! I just got engaged on Friday :) Way different than 4 years ago when I was a sophomore in college <3
Stacy says
WEST ME
A lot of things have changed since 2007, my husband and I purchased our first home, and both have new jobs. I think I’ve had the same hairdo since 2000, might be time to give up the “Jennifer Anniston”. :)
Julia Brown says
WEST ME!!!!!
My life is not just my life anymore..it is our life as a family in 2011!
Edie says
WEST ME! The biggest change since 2007 is that I am now a mommy!
Gina says
WEST ME! – I now have a 3 year old son so life is much different then it was in 2007. I don’t go out as much or sleep as much but I couldn’t be happier!!
Melissa Mills says
WEST ME!
Moved/lived in three seperate states. Achieved my degree from Purdue University. Met the man of my dreams. Just got engaged (ACTUALLY- I got engaged Friday!). Started my career. Figured out my life friends vs. convenient friends.
Saw the birth of my best friends first born.
Life is good!!
Hope Arroyo says
WEST ME!!
In 2007 my husband and I were newleyweds and living in an apartment. Now we have two children and a home!! YAY!! A home that needs West End stuff!!
Alisa says
WEST ME!!!
My world is soooo different. I was debating whether or not to return to school and now I’m finishing up my last year of my MFA. I’m married and have a baby on the way and we are desperately trying to finish up the big stuff on the house before then :)
Alison says
West me!
I started and finished grad school!
Teraissa says
WEST ME… since 2007 I have lost a job, a house, and a boyfriend. gained a new outlook on life and went back to school!
love west elm!
Alison M. says
WEST ME!
2007 was pre-baby and we were still newlyweds! We had just moved in to our first new construction home (Dec ’06) and this week they’ve broken ground on our second; they’ll be exactly 5 years apart! Just in case it matters, there is a FANTASTIC West Elm rug in the model that I’m drooling over and stalking online. This gc would get me most of the way there ;)
great googly moogly, 5k comments!
Jen says
WEST ME!!!!!
4 Years ago I was a junior in college. Fast forward to 2011, I’m engaged!!!
Natalie McB says
WEST ME!!!!
I have been married for 5 years and owned our house for 3 years…we also added a chihuahua named Rudy to our brood!
Lindsay says
West me!!! Since 2007…new house, new joband 2 amazing kiddos!
Nicole says
West Me!! My life is different…in 2007 I was kidless and now I have 2! Life is much better now :)
JWat says
“WEST ME”
Everything has changed. I’m married, in school, into home decor.
Michael says
WEST ME
I just started my first job and purchased my first house with my wife of 2 years.
Nikole says
West Me!! Since 2007 I have gotten married and moved back to my home state. So glad to be back in the great state of Iowa!
JoEllen Hickey says
West Me!
My kids are older than they were in 2007. I don’t think my husband or I have aged though! :)
Meghan says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve moved from CT to DC and back. Started my teaching career in DC. Taught at 2 different schools and got my masters. Also got engaged and married!
Ana Brightful says
WEST ME! So much has changed! The hubs and I live in a different home, we have a 20 month old, I now work part-time and we have another bebe on the way. Whew! We’ve been kinda busy. :)
Rosemarie says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, I just graduated from optometry school and was wondering what would happen next. Now, four years later, I got a job, was engaged, married, bought a house, and am pregnant with our first child!
Dan says
west me
in 2007 I moved to Tennessee, now I’m married with a house and 3 dogs…lots has changed. My wife made me comment on this, she loves your blog
MariaC says
West Me! Most things have not changed for me, except for more travels.
Alex B says
West me!!! I am married (although we were dating 4 yrs ago), almost through Grad School (was just finishing up a BA then), and rocking my naturally curly hair. Also, I am much more into healthy living.
SJ says
WEST ME!
I had just finished college, started grad school, was living with my mom, trying to work things out with my high school sweetheart, and hoping that I’d get a call back from that job interview I’d had a week earlier.
Now, all of that has changed! I am married (to my HSSH), working (I ended up getting that job, and I’m still there today), and saving to buy a home and move out of my one bedroom apartment.
Sara Bell says
WEST ME!
Married to someone wonderful I didn’t even know existedin 2007 :), new house, new car, new dog. What a WONDERFUL difference 4 years makes.
Kristina says
WEST ME! I live in Denver now–I used to live in Utah.
Kelly D says
West me! I was in freezing Minneapolis but now I’m in sunny Atlanta! and I’m a mommy now!
Elizabeth says
WEST ME!
2007 was two states & four apartments ago. I hadn’t met my husband yet, and we now have a baby on the way!
Kelly Deen Morse says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I have downsized my modest home (1400sq ft) for a teeny tiny home (700 sq ft) and could not be happier, and spend less time cleaning square footage that I don’t use!
Stefanie says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I had just married my very best friend. :) Since then I have graduated from college, rescued a sweet Chihuahua puppy, moved into our first home, and brought home two precious babies to two very special nurseries. Our life couldn’t be any more perfect.
Hannah says
West Me!
In 2007 I was in my 2nd year of college at a community college, still living at home with my parents, & dating my high school sweetheart. Now, I’ve graduated from a 4 year university, in my 2nd year of teaching, living on my own, & am now engaged to that same high school sweetheart. :)
jennifer says
WEST MEEEE!
In 2007, I was living on the East coast-Lynchburg, VA going to college. Since then I’ve gotten married and we’re living out in California now.
Emily says
Since 2007 so much in my life has changed! I married my longtime love, Aaron, 3 years ago. I was laid off at my job late last year, and am going back to school. But perhaps the biggest (and greatest!) change of all is that we welcomed our baby boy in June of this year! The next “change” on the list? Hopefully purchasing a house- our tiny condo is busting at the seams!!
WEST ME! :)
Christine says
WEST ME!
I’ve graduated from undergrad and gotten halfway through med school! New city, new car, new friends (but I still love the oldies)…lots of changes!
Madeline Solien says
WEST ME!!
4 years ago I was working a sales job I hated, living with a guy I shouldn’t have been dating, and hating living in a condo downtown Chicago…Now, I’ve gotten my Masters in Library Science, am a public librarian, living with the man of my dreams, our two dog, enjoying a great house in the northern burbs! Life is awesome!
Katie says
West me! We live in Nashville now instead of the most horrible city in the USA…. Memphis. Also, I’m now a mom and a pharmacist!
Gail says
WEST ME!
Opened and closed a store in 4 years. Lots of ups and downs but ready for a new outlook on life!
Sarah Summers says
West Me! I’m married now, and would love some cool stuff to put in our apartment!
Kacey says
WEST ME! Everything seems different from 2007!
nina says
WEST ME!
lots of different stuff in my life. Living in a new state, with a new boyfriend and a new puppy!
Diana says
WEST ME!
In 2007, we had one child and lived in a rental home in San Diego. Now, we have two children and have bought a home in home in Denver!
Caroline says
WEST ME! Four years ago we had just moved back to DC from El Salvador and were furiously house shopping. Oy, did we have sticker shock! Welcome to one of the most expensive cities in America, yikes.