***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.
Sara Smith says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was buying my first house as a single college student, today I am selling that same house as a married working woman.
Karen @ Goofy Can Cook says
West me!
I was finishing up my senior year of college back in California and I now live in Texas. Wow time FLIES!
Maggie F says
WEST ME!
I have since graduated high school, gone to college, gotten a tattoo, dyed then re-dyed my hair. My life has changed all for good! :)
Kristin says
West me! What a great giveaway. We have gone from 2 kids to 4 in the last 4 years. Now that is a lot of change!
Megan says
WEST ME
My world is SOO different: I got married in 2008. We have moved 4 times (military), and we are moving to JAPAN next week! I may need an Asian Inspiration post here soon :-P
Erica Scott says
WEST ME!!
I was pregnant with our first child in 2007. Fast forward to now, and we’re in a new house, with a new job, and a 4 year old and 2 year old. We’re still decorating our new house so I’d LOVE the West Elm prize!
Kara says
West Me!
My favorite addition of the past four years has been my first cat, Liam.
Stephanie N says
“WEST ME”!!!
Wow, is this a long shot or what? :0
My whole life is different, but the same. I lost my mom this year and it flipped everything. Healing has come in redoing my home (which we shared) and making it lighter, brighter and more happy. This win would most certainly help!! I’d probably get a rug for the living room.
Candy from Candied Fabrics says
West me! :-)
I took my hobby to the next level four years ago and started selling at local art shows. I am AMAZED at all the awesome things that have happened in that time – from the artistic growth to the fact that I now have 7 magazine articles and 4 appearances on Quilting Arts TV under my belt! And blogging helps me keep track of it all, so I know how fun these big blogiversary’s are – a big congrats to how huge yours has become! :-)
beth says
West me!
My life is completely different! I have a different job, a precious husband, a sweet little house, a super-cute dog, and a baby on the way! Never saw all of THAT happening four years ago!
Rebecca says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 I live in a new state, with a new job and have a new condo!
Sara Smith says
WEST ME! Please!!!!!!!!!!
Jessica says
West Me!!
Everything is different from 2007! Moved from Canada down to Texas and started a whole new life!
Jarelle Dene says
WEST ME please!
Hmmm…no big differences. Less grass, more garden. Different room colors. Lots more bookcases…
Darcy says
WEST ME!
Since ’07……bought, remodeled and sold three properties, married in ’08 and baby in ’10 and now in our ‘starter’ home knee deep in renovations and loving every minute!
Jennifer says
West Me!
Life’s pretty different for us too — two new additions to the family + new job for me = a whole new lifestyle.
Lauren says
West Me!
Since 2007, I have graduated from high school, graduated from college, and begun a masters program to get my M.Ed. Just this summer I made the biggest change and moved into my first apartment–so exciting! Come Christmas I’m going to get myself a kitten :)
Abby says
West Me! A lot has changed in 4 years! Moved, got a new job, moved again, and now have a 2 1/2 year old.
Meghann says
West Me
4 years ago I wasn’t a mom, so lots has changed!
Brittany says
West Me!! So much is different…new city, a husband, 2 dogs!
Courtney says
WEST ME!
EVERYTHING is different! 4 years ago I was a senior in College GO COUGS! Livin and lovin life to the fullest without any responsibilities! Now I am a wife, stepmom of two amazing boys, and a mom of a 1yr old little princess!
I am still working on turning our home from my hubby’s single dad ‘this will work’ furniture, into our stylish family home.
Sarah says
WEST ME!!
Four years ago, I was working as a secretary and living the lonely life in a little apartment in the Houston life. This winter, I will finish my BA in history and celebrate my 2 year anniversary married to the man who inspired me to go back to school. We can’t wait to buy a house and remodel/decorate! Your blog is a huge inspiration and such fun to read. Thanks!
Victoria says
West me!!
Stephanie says
WEST ME!!
Graduated both undergrad and graduate school. New city, new boyfriend, first grown up job and my first apartment all to myself which I am attempting to decorate.
Lucia says
WEST ME! This totally deserves a first comment from a lurker. ;) My life is so different now than it was in 2007! Ready for it? Ok, I graduated from college and got married two years ago and this year my husband and I bought a house and had our first baby! See, very different. I can’t believe there are over 8000 comments to this post already!!!!!
Christine says
So much has changed…new job, new house, new beagle added to the family, new god daughter, new relationship and endless possibilities!
Erica says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was just dating my now husband, didn’t have any pets (now have 2) and lived with 3 boys in a small house in DC!
Ally says
West me!
I’ve moved, changed jobs, gotten married, bought and renovated a house, and now I’m pregnant with our first child.
Marisa H says
WEST ME!!! Let’s see…Since 2007 I have graduated from both college and grad school, bought a house, and got married. Life has been crazy but wonderful!
Amy says
WEST ME!! (pretty please!)
Since 2007 I’ve moved states, gotten married, new job, bought my first house…!!
Denise says
West ME!!
Wow everything has changed since 07. Graduated from college, moved to a new city, bought a condo, went skydiving, started at UVA medical school, spent a summer doing research in France, am getting ready to join the Army, and the list goes on and on…
Cynthia says
West me. before 2007, I never read a single blog in my life. After, we bought our first house, I started going online for ideas, and have been an avid reader of your blog ever since.
Jodi says
WEST ME! In 2007 we had just put our first house on the market, had 3 dogs, and a 14 month old. Now we are in a new house, no dogs but a guinea pig and now have a 5 year old, 2 year old, and a 7 month old! I also have a few more gray hairs!
Alissa says
West Me! I met my husband, got my first dog, graduated from college, and started my grown-up job in 2007. It was a great year :)
trish says
west me! please :)
Since 2007, I got married and started a new life in New York City!
annie says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was engaged, working at an ad agency and living in 500 square feet in Manhattan. Today, I’m married, live in Austin, own my very first house, have a dog and a yard, have a blog (www.paiduptop.com), work in corporate marketing and drive an SUV. Worlds apart…but it feels so right.
Kylee Roberts says
West Me!
I was single and living in San Diego in 2007 and now I’m married and living in Denver. I have to say that 2011 is MUCH better than 2007.
Vanessa Palomino says
WEST ME!
What’s different…? I’ve since stopped frying my hair straight (curls are MUCH easier in the Miami humidity)…I’ve got a new (and much better for me) man…and I own my own home (that could use a little West Elm-ness)!
Shar says
West me, baby! Love West Elm!
Shar says
Oh, and what’s changed since 2007? Had another kid in 2009 and now I’m pregnant with our third! Yikes! Also, we’re building a house soon. Awesome things going down at our Casa!
Eileen Barton says
West Me, please!
Evan says
West me!
Kate says
WEST ME!!!
4 years ago was completely different…
ditched an old and got a new relationship (now hubby!), have lived in 3 different cities, one new job, FINALLY got into med school! can’t believe all that’s happened in just those 4 years. thanks for the walk down memory lane!
michelle says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was still living in a rental house and worked at a really fun company, but had an insane boss and long commute.
Now I own a triplex that I’m constantly working on, get to work mostly from home and am learning to slow down and enjoy the little things again :)
Davina Ferry says
WEST ME!!
Many changes since 2007…new husband, new house, new degree, new car and hopefully a new little one soon!
Eve says
West ME, PLEASE!
Since 2007 I’ve gotten…..1) Married, 2) Bought my first house 3) got my teaching degree 4) got a dog……so much is different!! Thanks for an amazing give away!
Emily says
In the last four years I’ve gone from dorm rooms to “real job” and on Oct. 1st I move into my first apartment that isn’t falling apart…West me!
Sarah R says
WEST ME!!
A lot is new since 2007, because I was living in England. Now married, new house, and I actually have a car!
Lindsay says
In the past 4 years life has changed a lot, I love it. Started my career, moved somewhere new, bought a house and got married. Most recently found out we’re expecting our first. It’s been a good 4 years!
Blair says
WEST ME!
4 years ago, I was a newleywed only 3 months into marriage. Now, we’ve got a house, a dog, two new cars, and two new jobs.
Jessica says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007 I met my (now) husband, graduated from grad school, got a new job, and bought a house!