***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.
Jill says
WEST ME, please!
In four years, I’ve moved states, got engaged, bought a house, got married, had our first “fur” baby, and most recently welcomed a son! We’re looking forward to all the joy the next 4 years will bring :)
Kanika says
WEST ME! …In 2007, I was just graduating college. Now I’m at a grad school, that is a two hour flight from my hometown, to pursue a totally different career.
Stephanie says
WEST ME!! In 2007, I was engaged to my wonderful now-husband, and trying to finish up grad school. Since then I have married my best friend, bought a house and are now expecting our first baby!
Chelsi Lecrone says
West ME! Since 2007 I graduated from college, moved 3 times, and fell in love. I’m making my 3rd move at the end of this week and this would make decorating the new place a breeze!
Rose says
WEST ME
Amanda says
WEST ME!
In 2007 we welcomed our second baby boy. A few months ago we welcomed our third baby boy. How things change…and yet how they stay the same : )
Dana says
WEST ME! Since ’07, new house and new blog. Thanks for the inspiration!
Callie says
Oh my stars West Me!! I looove West Elm too, I totally understand how hard it would be to choose only six things to highlight how great they are!! I routinely go peek at their clearance section of web site :o)
At the beginning of 07 I had just finished college and was living kind of half in Australia and half in India…since then I came back to the States, married husband, had fancy software jobs in Seattle for 2.5 yrs, left fancy jobs to go back to grad school in physics, and bought our first house. Whee!
Eliza says
WEST ME! holy mackerel, west me.
2007-2011, dating-married, gauged ears/no tats-ungauged ears/one tattoo, undergrad-graduated, living with my grandparents-in an awesome apartment with my man, my natural dark blond-dyed brunette, avid knitter-avid knitter. many changes, but many things are the same! in 2007 this isn’t what i necessarily anticipated, but i don’t think i would be surprised, either.
Jennifer says
WEST ME! So much has changed in four years… I completed a teaching job overseas and am back in the U.S., moving to a totally new part of the country (Northwest coast) to start fresh. In the process of those international moves, I cleaned out about 2/3 of my former possessions – quite a cathartic and liberating process. And I’m growing my hair out, for the first time in many years. :)
Camille says
WEST ME!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE! I’m in love with this store. Anyway, my life is different in almost every way… I graduated from college, met, got engaged to and married the love of my life, moved to Texas for 2 years, moved to Utah a few months ago, became a HOME OWNER and now need to decorate said home with beautiful things from West Elm. :)
Ashlyn says
West me!
Gotten married, finished my PhD, new city, new job!
Jessica says
West Me!!!
Brittney says
West me!!!
Mele says
West Me! Please! 2007: grad school, dusty and messy studio, single. 2011: degree complete; real job; bigger, prettier, and cleaner new place (thanks to Apartment Therapy and FlyLady); engaged to dream hunk.
Sarah says
West Me Please!
In 4 years I have: graduated from college, moved states away from family & friends, lived with my in-laws for two years while my fiance was in grad school, have been tossed about by the difficult job market (on my 4th job since college), got married after a 3 year engagement, and am finally settling into a cute town with my amazing husband and making this state my new home.
Thank you for your inspiring blog! It is a delight to read.
Amanda says
West Me…me, me, me!
McKenna says
WEST ME!
So much has changed for me since 2007! But I guess I’m at that age. I have lived in two new states, 3 new apartments and have had my first 5 jobs! (Two of which I quit shortly after… :P) I’ve had my hair chopped, grown out, and chopped again (Growing it out again…) and watched my younger siblings grow up. :,) So much more to look forward too!
Katie S. says
WEST ME! In the past four years…fell in love, got married, bought a house, got a dog…. It’s been a blast!!
Jody says
WEST ME!
In the last four years I had my 4th baby, had 4 surgeries in our family, and now am celebrating 4 weeks of blogging!
Tabitha says
WEST ME! I got my first tattoo and still love it to this day!!
Madeline says
“WEST ME”
Lets see…Since 2007 I have graduated college, moved three times, bought my first house, changed jobs x3, and started nursing school! Wow that is more then I thought…ha! Love your blog, and thanks for everything you do!
Jessica @ Quirky Bookworm says
WEST ME!
Let’s see, 4 years ago I was a newlywed. Now we’re past 5 years, have a 16 month old baby, and I quit my job to become a stay at home mom/blogger and book reviewer! Lots has changed!
Shayna says
WEST ME! 4 years ago I was on my semester abroad in Australia. Since then I’ve graduated college, gotten my master’s moved halfway across the country, gotten married, adopted a dog and bought a house! Yeah… I’d say things are different. ;)
Erin says
West me!
Four years ago I only had one kiddo. Now I have three! Life is louder and loads of fun.
Jennifer says
WEST ME!
Until the very end of 2007 we only had one kiddo, then we were blessed with the best Christmas Pressie ever – our son.
Savannah says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve gotten a college degree, a new job(just started today actually), and a husband!
Thalla-Marie says
West me!
4 years ago i meet a guy, today we are married and have a 6 month old daughter!
Lanie says
West Me!
My husband and I just celebrated our 4th Anniversary, we are in a new house and are DIYing it up. I would love the gift card. With so much money spent on renovations, there is not much left for furnishings and decor items!
MattW says
West Me!
New house, car and baby girl since 2007!
Kaycie says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was starting my last year of college. Four years later, I have a chemical engineering degree, a law degree, and a full time job doing something I love! Even better I have a husband who I didn’t even know four years ago, and we have a precious dog–I love them both so much!! Needless to say, I am pretty happy about where my life has gone since 2007.
Karissa says
WEST ME
My world now includes a beautiful little girl
Caro says
West me! Married, new baby, quit job, second baby on the way…lots of changes!
Molly says
WEST ME!
A lot has changed since 2007: husband, house, job..and outlook on life!
Emily says
WEST ME! Wow, I think all of the above.. married after dating 11 years, cut my hair off, grew it out, cut it off, etc., new job, new city and state, and new tattoo (well, the only one so far)! We just moved again about a month ago and have spent lots of time and money at West Elm. Thanks for such a great blog! I look forward to reading it every day!
Ashley says
West Me!!!
My life had changed so much since 2007. I’ve completed nursing school and have a new career. I’ve met the love of my life and we’ve been going strong for over 3 years. I can’t wait to see what the next 4 years has in store for me!
Heeten says
West me!
Melissa says
WEST ME!!
The last four years = New life! Husband, 4-year old, home, and finding this blog! Oh, and a new tattoo. :)
Diana says
West Me!!
Everything seems to have changed since 2007 – most importantly, bought a fixer-upper house that needs major love!
Courtney says
WEST ME!
It’s been a good 4 years! Had 2 more kids.. in the process of adopting 2 more to make us a family of 7!!!! Just moved in to an old fixer upper built in 1910, and lovin’ your blog!
Babbler says
WEST ME, pretty please!
In 2007 I lived in the West, was employed, and had just gotten married. In 2011, I live on the East coast, am a stay-at-home momma, with a son and a husband and dog! Still in an apartment, but so hope to be in a house in the next 4 years.
Amber K. says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 I have become a nurse, a wife, a mother and have now moved halfway across the country from “home”. Would love to fix up our new place with West Elm goodies!! Congratulations on four years! Love reading your blog :)
Tori says
WEST ME! Pretty please!
In 2007 I was a junior/senior in college, looking to move to NYC and start my theater career–>fast forward 4 years and I’m living in California, applying to post bacc pre medical programs (?!). Four years!
SB says
West Me! Dying for a new bed!
Christie says
WEST ME, pretty please!
Tarcia says
West Me!
My husband and I celebrated our 11th wedding annivery last week. Since 2007, we’ve welcomed a second daughter to our family. It’s kinda cool how each version of our family has felt so right. First just the two of us, then three, now four.
On the decor side, our house has a brand new roof and fresh new paint job. So, same old house with a new look.
Sonja C. says
WEST ME!
Not much has changed in the last 4 years in our house. A few things that have: all 3 of our girls are in elementary school now and we have a new pet – a sweet schnoodle named Lola.
Lindsay says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007, I have moved to 2 different states, completed graduate school, met a boy, gotten married, and are expecting to expanding our family!! I’ve been busy!
Cheri says
WEST ME!
New house and new responsibilities at work. Love the blog!
Kristen M. says
West Me, please!
Four years ago today, I was a mama of a one year old with one on the way. I was working. I was stressed.
Now, I have two kiddos, I am home and I am happy.