***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.
Abby says
West Me!!
New baby makes everything different :)
bobbi says
oh, WEST me! i love west elm :)
let’s see. since 2007: new company, additional house (trying to sell a house, bought one this summer), one less man, same amount of cats (1). seems like forever ago!
very excited for your anniversary week!!! yay!
suzie dyer says
WEST ME!!! Both kids are in high school now!!
Mindy says
WEST ME PLEASEEEEEE!
Ashleigh says
WEST ME!! Got my Masters degree. Fell in love!
Megan C says
WEST ME!!
I got engaged in 2007 :) I am now married, living in a different state, and expecting our first little one in 2 months!
Tyler says
West me!
Kate S. says
West me!
Got married in 2007. A house, a dog, and a beautiful baby girl have found their place in our lives since then. I didn’t dream that my life could be so incredibly beautiful in 2011. I thought it was lovely then!
Paula in MN says
WEST ME!! Since 2007 I’ve moved, quit working, got married, and started homeschooling.
Hannah says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007, I was actually still in high school. I’ve moved around since then, but I’m back home right now waiting for the next move!
Allie says
WEST ME!!! I got married in 2007!
Lindsay says
WEST ME!!
My husband graduated from college, we moved to va, bought a house, found Young House Love and got inspired, got married and now we’re just livin the dream!
Valerie says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was meeting my (not yet) husband for the first time… in Switzerland. Now we’re living in Chicago!
becky says
WEST ME! New location with same company: now walking 5 blocks round trip rather than driving 25 miles RT.
Christen says
West me’!!!!!!!
Four years ago my husband and I had just bought our first house and no we have just moved into our second. I was in graduate school and he was a teacher…we only had a cat to take care of! Now we both have full time jobs and a two year old, a dog…and the cat is still hanging in there too!
Alyssa Benedict says
West Me Please!
Since 2007… I have graduated from college, bought a home, and got married. Wow how time flies!
Rebekah says
WEST ME!!!! pretty pleaseeee!
Since 2007 I have graduated high school, gotten engaged, gotten a job and am in the process of buying a house!!
Nali P. says
WEST ME!!!
Moved to a new city, looking for a new job and hope to find our dream home.
Laura says
West Me!
I am now a Mom, so living the great life with our 4 year old. We bought our house in 2006, so we have been slowly getting it to the way we like it :)
Keely says
WEST ME
Heather says
West Me! In 2007, I took the year to travel through Europe. I ended up married to a man I met on my adventure. After 4 years living in Eastern Europe with him, I’ve brought him to America and we’re slowing setting up house. I’m 4 years behind and need all the help I can get. Please, please, please ;)
Angelica says
WEST ME!
back in 2007 i didn’t have a 24 inch, 6 month old mini-me babbling ma-ma-ma-mam every chance she gets…
best. thing. ever.
‘sides a gift card to west elm…!
Wendy says
WEST ME!!
4 years ago….I feel like more has changed than what has stayed the same!!!
Laura Jane says
WEST ME
Lots has changed in 4 years. 4 years ago I had just graduated college. Now I’m living 3 states, have a new job, am married, and just bought a house.
Jenae says
WEST ME!
Monika says
WEST ME!
Crazily, both everything and nothing have changed over the past 4 years. Funny how the world works. :-)
Kaci says
WEST ME please!
Four years ago we were starting to search for our first house. We found one a year later and it still could use a little West Elm love.
stephanie b says
WEST ME… i’m married now! that’s a pretty huge change from four years ago….
Jennifer says
WEST ME
I got married two days ago, turned 30 2 weeks ago and our baby turns 1 in one week!
Stacia says
West Me! Same house with lots of upgrades, new master’s degree and a new career. Whew. I need a nap.
Alyssa says
WEST ME!
In four years, we were married, bought a house, and now have a baby on the way :)
Michelle says
WEST ME!…I’m begging you!! Seriously, I need a chair from WE and it sports a $500 pricetag. It’s meant to be!
Since 2007, I reconnected with a high school friend, dated, moved in together, got engaged and married, and bought our first home! WHEW!
Mary K says
WEST ME! I got a new degree, got a new job, and moved from North Carolina to New Mexico!
Alicia says
West Me!
Graduated college, graduated law school, passed the bar, bought a house and moved 3 hours away, got married, adopted 3 fur babies, and started a new job!
Sierra says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve moved 3 times, became and aunt twice, have just recently gotten married and became a mom to a dog and cat :)
Sarah S. says
West Me! So much has changed since 2007 it’s hard to believe!
Alisha C says
WEST ME!! In 2007 around this time I had just met my now husband 2 months previously and we were both in college. Now happily married for almost 3 years, with a house, dog and no kid yet.
Maria says
West Me!
I graduated college, have a wonderful job and am expecting a little boy in December!
Kate says
Pretty please West Elm me!
Since 2007: graduated college, have a real job, new car, I guess I’m a grown up. Booooo.
Heather says
West Me!!!
My world is different in that I am now married, switched jobs and bought a house!
Valerie says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I moved in with my boyfriend (now husband of two years) and worked as an intern by day, restaurant hostess by night. I had just finished college and was on the job search. Those four years have brought many happy changes!
Shante says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve graduated twice (both undergrad and grad school), moved to Kentucky from California, and I’ve started earning big girl money (aka a salary). I would definitely say that things have changed!
Katie weimer says
WEST ME!!
My world has changed because I JUST found out I’m pregnant!!
Kathleen says
West Me!
I’m in a much better place, I have a job I enjoy and that makes all the difference in the world.
Mary says
WEST ME!! What’s changed since 2007? A LOT!!! I’ve added a baby, a husband, and 2 master’s degrees! Not to mention moving states and buying a house! Whew, I need a nap.
Rosalie says
West ME, please. From my longest relationship into my husband and three years of marriage, bought a house and a boat, and are living an adventerouse life.
angie says
west me please
Maryeliz says
WEST ME, please!
In 2007, I was an academic and mama to one. In 2011, I am in an entirely different line of work and have TWO little bambinos — a boy and a girl. Still happily married to the same wonderful guy, of course.
Laya says
WEST ME
Since 2007: Moved into a new house in 2008, got married in 2009, finished grad school and started my career as a teacher in 2010, and now we are expecting a baby Boy in 6 weeks!
Nik T says
WEST ME!! I have a new city (Brooklyn), new home, new husband! Well, not a new one, but my only one!