***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.
Ana says
WEST ME :)
sooooo much has changed since 2007. I’ve graduated high school, moved on to college as a big bad sophomore, and have grown in my relationship with my Lord and savior. Livin’ the dream, kid!
Amanda j says
West Me! I have a darling little boy in our house now!!! YAY!
Amie says
WEST ME!
4 years have brought me a husband, house, dog and new thoughts for the future.
nava says
WEST ME!
Let’s see, 4 years ago I was a college student and new mother. Since then I have graduated, had another baby, moved to another state and bought a house. I think the only thing that’s stayed the same about me is my face! :)
erin says
WEST ME! New hubby, new baby, new house.
Liska says
WEST ME!
I’m 70 lbs lighter than I was in 2007 – yippee!
Stacey says
WEST ME
Emily says
West Me! Please! New since 2007, husband is out of work :(
Angie says
WEST ME!
What a great giveaway.
Four years ago, hm? I was pregnant with baby #1 and living in a different state. Today I have a four year old and a one year old and living far far away from where I started. Amazing how far such a little bit of time can take you.
Ash says
WEST ME!
In 4 years, I got married, finished my PhD, moved to Washington, bought a house, got pregnant with our first!
Janet says
WEST ME!
SInce 2007, my husband and I have bought a house, done tons of reno projects, and welcomed a sweet baby girl into our lives. Here we are now awaiting the arrival of our next baby in April of next year. Life changes fast!
Cali says
West me!! This would help in furnishing a new place. In 2007, I was preparing to be a Peace Corps Volunteer and now that I’m back, I need some furniture!
Korina says
WEST ME! Four yrs ago I lived in So Cal, was a real estate assistant, and stayed out late having fun with my hubby! Now, I live in Kansas and have two little girls that recently kept me up late with fevers! I’m very blessed and happy, but my blessings are definitely different!
Elizabeth says
West Me!
2007- 1st half of the year I was living in Austin, TX. The 2nd half of the year I was a 1st year graduate student in Michigan. Short hair.
2011- Working professional in Denver, CO. Medium length hair
New job, new location, new hairstyle, basically new life.
Brigette says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was engaged graduating from college. Now I live in a completely different state, married, and our son is about to celebrate his first birthday! Wow, a lot has happened!
Cassie says
West Me!
Hmm, in the past 4 years I graduated college, bought a house, celebrated 4 years of marriage, and had a baby! We’ve been productive :D
Andrea says
West ME!
What hasn’t changed would bea shorter list. New job, marriage, kids, house, car, degree. . . even a haircut somewhere in there. Haha.
Lisa says
WEST ME!!!
Everything about my life is different!! Empty nest, new man, new tattoos…. Life is great!! :)
kara says
WEST ME!!!
since 2007…we have 2 crazy dogs, got married & just started our first big DIY project – a kitchen renovation!!!
Sonja says
WEST ME!!!!
What has changed…..We are homeowners now.
Katy says
WEST ME! Please!!
So much has changed since aught seven: Got married Oct.’07, started and finished graduate school, bought a house, got a job, had a beautiful baby girl! Life is good! :)
Katie @ Legally Fit says
WEST ME! Four years ago I had just started dating my now-husband, living in upstate NY. We are expecting our first child next month and live in the south. A lot has changed in four years!
Kelsey Keefe says
Oooh, West Me Up~~ Four years ago I just started college, which is ridiculous to think about. I still lived at home with my cat. In a basement bedroom with a tiny window.
Now I mostly visit boyfriend! And my cat! I really like my cat! But I’m glad I’m not in the basement anymore. It was cold during Massachusetts Winters, ahha.
Avigail Barel says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have moved from South Florida to Atlanta, changed jobs, bought a house, and getting married in 1 month!
Anne with an e says
West me!
I do live in a different place than I did in 2007 – first time living out of our home state, and also in our first house – which is why I follow you all!
Stephanie M. says
WEST ME!!!
Two beautiful children, moved to a different state and bought our first new home. Life couldn’t be any better!
Kristen says
WEST ME, PLEEEAASE!!!
My life has changed pretty dramatically in 4 years. I met the love of my life, married him, moved into an apartment together, had our beautiful daughter, moved into our first house, and now we’re religiously reading your blog since we are majoy DIY-ers ourselves. Currently laying our brand new hard wood floors and wondering where you get the energy for all that you do! Keep up the good work :)
Heqther says
West me, please!
Since 2007, I’ve lived in 3 states, gotten married, started a career, had a baby, and started a new career as a full time mom! Oh, and bought a ’50’s fixer upper!
Ashley says
West me!
Since 2007 I have graduated college, bought a house, taught school, night a car, and had a baby! Lots of changes!
Ellen says
West me!
Wow, since 2007? I graduated from graduate school, got a job I loved, moved across the country, met my husband, got married, bought a house (which we’re fixing up) and am now pregnant!
Elizabeth says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007 I changed jobs (so has my hubby), popped out two kiddos, made the big PC to mac switch, started taking the classes I should have taken in college/graduate school, and started the process of trying to sell our first home and find and buy a new one in a new town.
Anne says
West me! I graduated from college, started law school, and am getting married. Big, happy changes!
Nicole says
WEST ME!
Wow…what hasn’t changed since 2007? Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, marriage, bought a house, new job, new car, a puppy, and I’m pregnant! The list could go on and on!
Katie says
west me!
4 years ago I was working at a totally different job…one I kind of wish I’d never left…
Brooke says
West Me!
Since 2007 I have moved to a new house and become a runner!
Ann Dempsey says
West me!
Since 2007: new job, new city, new house, new baby!
brynn mcdowell says
WEST ME…..please! Since 2007 I’ve gotten married to my boyfriend of 13 years (we started dating when we were 15 years old), moved into a new house, got a new job (twice).
Caroline says
West Me!!!
In 2007 I was still in undergraduate at the University of Florida. Now I am a nurse!!! Also I was just started to date my husband then :)
Nicole says
WEST ME and… in 2007 I had my second baby girl!
kaiann says
WEST ME!!
I live in a new place, I’m married, and my excitement is getting new windows!!
robyn says
WEST ME PLEASE! four years ago I had two toddlers and now they are getting so big! So I need new stuff. Seriously, they break all the good stuff.
Rachelle says
WEST ME!
My husband and I just celebrated our 4 year anniversary, so 4 years ago I was getting hitched and had just bought our first house. Now we are planning to sell that house and move across the country from Colorado to Oregon!
Katy M says
West Me! pretty pretty please
Brienn says
WEST ME!!!
4 years ago I was finishing college/student teaching – now I’m married, have re-done a house with my husband, have a dog and just started my 4th year in teaching!
Tami says
WEST ME!!! I have a new house and a new job since 2007. Ch…ch…ch….ch….CHANGES!
cramirez says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007, we have moved from an apartment to owning a new home! We also welcomed our first child into the world this past June. Life is sweet!
Erica B Garcia says
WEST ME!
I finished college in 07, moved back to hometown and started temping where I am now permanent and on my way to a career.
RT Parsons says
West Me!
Different Country, New Wife, but Same Dog!
Megan B. says
West Me!
My world’s completely different. I’m a grown-up now, going from a student full-time to a full-time professional. And I love it!
Kate says
West me that fun comforter you featured. It is exactly what I am looking for in our bedroom. We are in the same house and in the same jobs as 2007, but I am so happy with my husband. We added a dog to our family, and he has completely won us over.