***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.
Jennifer P says
WEST ME!!! Pretty please!
This year I purchased my first house.
Michelle says
WEST ME! :)
Since you started your blog in 2007, I’ve been a bit busy:
Got married
Moved from Maine to Arizona
Quit career in TV News
Got an English Bulldog “baby”
Bought our first house
Got a second English Bulldog “baby”
Had our first human baby
Wow! Maybe I should take a break. :)
Hilary @ My So-Called Home says
WEST ME!
In 2007 my husband and I were celebrating our one year wedding anniversary and dreaming of owning our own home. Now here we are today- we just celebrated our 5 year anniversary this June and moved into our new house in July! This gift card could go a loooong way :)
Anne says
West Me!
In 2007 I was getting ready to buy my first house, now I’m getting ready to get married!
Samantha says
WEST ME!!
We bought a house in 2007 and though it’s gotten better over the past four years – we could still use a little more style from West Elm! :)
Cody says
WEST ME PLEASE!
Oh wow, four years flies by when you are having fun: Married, Moved to Minneapolis,new car, New Job, new friends, new house!
Carly says
West me!
We’re still living in the same place and have the same jobs, but our apartment looks completely different! (And, we have some new exciting things on the horizon ;-) too!)
Anna G says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was 4 years younger.
styleezta says
West Me!!
I was flying the friendly skies as a flight stewardess!! my first year!
Julia says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have been laid off, gotten married, moved from RI to SC, bought a house, adopted a second dog, had a baby (he is 10 months today!)…WOW!
Megan says
WEST ME!
4 years has been full of change….got married, bought a house, got tenure in my teaching career, and now have a baby on the way!
Kristi says
WEST ME!
All of my decor has completely changed since 2007!! LOL
Kimberly J says
WEST ME BABY!!!
What isn’t different? Post-college life = first real job, a home, a new boyfriend, a lot less LBs!!! :)
Celeste says
WEST ME!
I would be so crazy excited if I won this giveaway. This time in 2007, I was moving from Colorado to Texas to start college. Now I live in my own apartment with my boyfriend and puppy dog.
Erin says
West me!
4 years ago I was about to be engaged to the boy who is now my husband, and was still in college. Now I’m married and graduated, and would certainly LOVE this prize!
Lynelle says
WEST ME!!! Four years ago I had just graduated from college and gotten engaged to my now husband. We have two little girls and are about to buy our first house. This would help me fill it up with beautiful things!
hillary says
West Me…pretty please!
Eric says
In 2007 I married the woman of my dreams and now I sometimes find myself getting ropped into posting things like “WEST ME!” or trying to articulate why I preferred tranquil bay over carolina inn club aqua when I really couldn’t tell the difference between the two, but picked the green color on the right because she said she really wanted my opinion…
No Biggie Kerry says
West me!
On Halloween four years ago, I purchased the condo I’m still living in. Love, love, love having my own little nook in the world. :)
Congratulations on your blogiversary — and many more!
Holly says
West Me!
New city, new state, new house, & newly single (yay)!
Molly says
WEST ME!!
Four years ago I was just starting a new job and making new friends, living in a new town. Now I have a loving husband, same great job, and new place to live!
Jamie says
WEST ME! I got married and got my master’s degree!
Michelle says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve graduated college, had 2 corporate jobs, got married, bought my first home and become an auntie to two fabulous and bright little people. Life is good!
AmyL says
WEST ME!
4 years ago my then boyfriend proposed to me. and now we’re married, bought a new home and have a little one. =D
Jennifer says
WEST ME!!!!!!!!! My life is night and day different from 2007, for the BETTER! Dream job, Dream husband, new house, 2 dogs accumulated and we now have a baby on the way! Life is heaven in 2011!
Heidi says
WEST ME!
Moved across the country, new job, new home (to decorate!)& a new Masters degree…a lot can change in 4 years!
Rebecca says
WEST ME! Two words: New House!
Emilee says
WEST ME! Since 2007, my husband has graduated from medical school, graduated from residency, we’ve bought a house, had two babies, rented our house out, moved from Ohio to Indiana to Utah, rented a new (teeny!) house for ourselves and our four kids, started a real job, and began paying off those horrible student loans. Crazy!
jen@odbt says
WEST ME!
Now – My kids are all in school – full day. My house is quiet and it makes me a little sad. Don’t rush the days away.
erin says
west me!
unlike the 2007 me, i have a husband, house, giant dog and a baby :)
happy blogiversary!
sarah w says
why the heck not…West Me! I was not a homeowner in 2007…that has been a big change.
Kim says
West Me! Since 2007, I’ve moved 4 times, started and ended 1 job, started graduate school, gotten married, bought a home, and gotten a dog. Lots has happened in 4 years for sure!
Jessica says
WEST ME!
It’s crazy to think SO many things can change in 4 years.. but I’ve landed myself in a new relationship, moved away from my hometown, graduated college and got my first real “career”!
Erin says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 finally saved up enough money for a down payment on a our very own house. Your blog gives us inspiration for our new place, happy 4th!
Dresden Robins says
oh my gosh please freaking WEST ME!!!
Hope says
West Me, Please!
Mery says
West me! Four years ago I’d just graduated from college and am finally living somewhere that feels like a home instead of a white-walled box with mismatched and wobbly furniture. It’s a good change.
Thanks for doing such a great job on the blog. I love reading it! And congratulations on four years!! I can’t wait for the book.
Anne says
WEST ME!!! In 2007 I was a junior in college.
Courtney says
WEST Me!!
Deann says
West me!!
In 2007 I had a different job in a different state. Plus we’re trying to buy a new house that needs some goodies :)
Kelly says
WEST ME!!
Now as opposed to 2007….an amazing hubby of three years! A fixer-upper of a house for two years! And a perfect little puppy who thinks she should be Burgers girlfriend…their kids would be dang cute!
Colorado DIYer says
WEST ME
In 2007 I was in college and unsure of what I wanted to do with my life. Now I am in a great relationship, have since quit my job and have returned back to school to become a teacher – a lifelong dream of mine! I couldn’t be happier.
Sowmya says
WEST ME!!
sarah r says
WEST ME! my life is so different than 2007… i was in grad school, with a different boyfriend. Now, I have a PHD, a house, am married, am pregnant, have a job, and 2007 sarah feels like a different person…
Rebecca says
WEST ME (please)!
Since 2007 I got an M.A. moved to NY!
Linda says
West Me! I guess I’m in the minority, but life since 2007 has been stable, happy and sailing right along!
MichelleS says
WEST ME!!
Four years ago, my husband and I still lived in an apartment and were not yet married! We didn’t have our golden retriever, Benny!
Amanda says
West Me!
4 years ago I had just moved a few hundred miles away from home to be with my boyfriend. Today we are bought a house, got married, had one baby girl (a little over a week before you had Clara), and have another baby girl on the way (due at the end of January). My how time flies!
Amy says
West me please!!! I am in a new state since 2007!! (AZ to NE!)
linda says
WEST ME!