***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.
Weezie says
West me!
Carolyn says
WEST ME!
Everything is new! Graduated college, new job(x4), new home (x2), new break up, new graduate degree!
cjw says
WEST ME!
Since this time in 2007, I…started and graduated from law school, met and married a great guy, lost 30 pounds, and fell in love with purple and paisley. It’s been a good run!
Sarah says
WEST ME! I was living in WI in 2007, and now I’m in a whole other world -Los Angeles!
Ashley says
WEST ME please!! Since 2007, I’ve gone to college, gotten engaged, and we’re now buying a house! A $500 gift card to west elm would be ah-mazing.
Jenny says
WEST ME!!!
4 years ago I was just a college grad now I own my own small business (so you know I could use some extra cash for home decor!), got married, bought a home and life couldn’t be better!!
Brittany says
WEST ME!
In 2007 my boyfriend (now husband) and I moved in together, then got engaged and moved to a different state. Whew! What an action packed year!
Hilary says
WEST ME!
I became a mom in 2007 and now have 2 babies to share everything with!
Eli says
WEST ME! Four years ago I just started dating my boyfriend, who I am now living with (and hopefully getting engaged soon)! :)
Sarah says
west me!
four years ago I could hang a picture and rearrange furniture. since then I’ve tackled more home improvement challenges than I ever could have imagined!
Erin says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I graduated college, bought a new car, got married, moved to Richmond and started a new job! Such exciting things to happen!
Margo Repinsky says
WEST ME!
I’m happy now!
Jen says
west me, please.
So much has changed since 2007: my hair went from straight to (naturally) curly, I met so many new people, and I travelled to so many new places since then.
Kristin says
West Me!
Since 2007, I’ve started my own business and have 2 new employees.
Stacie W. says
West Me!!
My world since 2007 includes a new degree (MBA!), new business and a new love! Life is good.
Emmy says
WEST ME!
oh man, 4 years ago… different apartment, different job, same man :), different state even… and I wasn’t expecting a baby :)
Gabrielle says
WEST ME! (please)
Four years ago I had just earned my master’s degree, was living in Philadelphia and my boyfriend was in DC. Today I’m meaningfully employed, living in San Francisco and said boyfriend is now my husband!
Kelly of www.twosixe.blogspot.com says
West Me!
Oh man — this is a biggie! Life in the past 4 years has changed so much! You couldn’t have told me I would be where I am today with my relationship, my daughter and my home! But we are healthy, happy and in love with our new home and counting our blessings each and every day! :) What a difference 4 years makes!
Victoria C says
West Me! In 2007 we purchased a house and followed this with a wedding. We have slowly been working on the cute little ranch house ever since.
Sara S says
WEST ME!!
New house…2 years ago. Always working away with updates and improvements!
Ashley says
WEST ME!! :)
During the last four years I’ve met my husband, gotten married, moved to a new state (where we didn’t know anyone), bought a new house and just had a baby 4 months ago. It’s been a crazy four years, but we’re enjoying the ride and renovating/decorating our new home!
sue olson says
West Me!!
Brenda says
West me! :D
Oh lordy, it’s WAY different. Since 2007 I’ve gotten married, moved across the country and back, had a baby, started school. And I have quite a few more tattoos lol
Jennifer says
WEST ME!
A lot has changed…new degree, job, state, and apartment!
Stacy says
WEST ME! The biggest difference for me is that I am a grandmother now!
Laura says
West me!!!! New baby, new house!!
Rachel Gross says
WEST ME! My husband and I got married and started our own ‘Young House Love’ full of DIY home projects ;-)
Brittany says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007- moved to a new big city and I have a hubbie and a new job and a great new apartment (which is ready for some West Elm goodies!)
SG says
WEST ME! My home is far better decorated (but still needs some work!)
Abby says
WEST ME!
I’m married to a great man!
I live in Northern California vs. Southern.
I’m getting my teaching credential.
We own a cottage style house built in 1940.
YEY! All good.
Meredeth says
West Me!!!!
Oh goodness I love West Elm. And so many changes since 2007 – got my PhD and just moved in with the love of my life! We’re in the process of decorating a condo and could really use some West Elm love :) Now if I could only find a job in this oh-so-fabulous market….
Lori says
WEST ME!!!
SO different! I am now married and a stay at home mom with a new home! I LOVE my life! :)
zu says
West Me!!! I am living in a new house that I am having a blast decorating/remodeling. $500 to West Elm would be perfect!
Maribel says
WEST ME!!!
Graduated with a BS (also the day my fiance proposed!), have a new car, new job, and a spoiled yorkie!
Love your blog! (it’s the first thing I check after my email)
:)
Alice says
West Me!
New state, new job, new (and fabulous) apartment.
Yuliya says
West me! Since 2007 I’ve become a mommy first to a furry baby than a human (less furry) one
Allison Suter says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I have traveled around the world (to 39 countries), got married, got called to the bar (i.e., became a lawyer), and started a photography business. Whoa.
Claire H. says
West me!!! Oh boy, since 2007 I’ve moved three times (I know, a lot), I have an almost-8-year-old whereas in 2007 I had a 4 year old, I was just starting grad school then and now I’m graduated and working… I was single then and am married now. I could go on and on!
Jamie J. says
WEST ME!
Let’s see, 4 years ago I was still in law school and renting a home with a high school friend and my boyfriend. Now I’m practicing law (same state, different city) and I own my own home with my then-boyfriend now-fiance. Oh and that high school friend just got married this year to a wonderful gal!
Mary Ellen says
WEST ME! PLEASE!
Newly married, different job, different house.
Kimberly says
West Me!!
4 years ago I was pregnant with my third child. Now I am home schooling a 7, 6 and 3 1/2 year old. Life is good but my decorating budget is definitely in the backseat.
brett says
WEST ME!! In the last 4 years I’ve had a couple of different jobs, gotten married, renovated one house, bought a weekend house, and started reading your blog! … and in all of this I have not gotten my hands on a set of faux animal antlers … this is why I need to win this giveaway, so I can make my real dream come true.
Alison says
West Me!!
My life is significantly different than it was in 07. Husband, new area of the country, teaching in a different school setting, etc.
peden says
WEST ME!
In four years I’ve changed jobs, started dating darling Greg, moved from a three bedroom with roommates to a single with just me, and overcome some cancer! Things are pretty awesome these days. A West Elm giftcard would make things that much awesomer.
Adrian says
West Me! I got engaged, bought a house and got a dog (not in that order)!
Caitlain says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have graduated college, gotten married, and now expecting a baby!
Ashley T. says
WEST ME!
Thanks for this giveaway! Four years ago my husband and I had just moved from a teeny, tiny town in Arkansas to downtown Seattle, where he was starting graduate school. Four years later, we are in love with Seattle, he has his Master’s and is working in his field, and I am at home with our 19-month-old daughter. Life is beautiful, but our home is not so much, so I’d LOVE to do some West Elm magic on our abode!
Jason says
west me please!! I’m engaged to the woman of my dreams, and we’re looking to buy a house now. She would die over a $500 west elm gift card.
Kelly says
West me! 4 years ago this week my now-fiance was getting the courage up to kiss me for the first time…And my life has never been the same!
Natalie Ray says
WEST ME!!!!!!
since 2007-i became a college kid-which lets face it, is a HUGE change!