***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.
Melissa says
west me! please–I need new stuff!
chris - hockey mom says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 – New job…New Car…New Kitchen – needing a new pendant light!
Lindsay says
WEST ME! My life is quite different. I bought my first house, found a new church, and am dating a great man. Life is good.
Sheena says
WEST ME!!
I moved into a new place, met an awesome man, married him, got a dog…living the good life!!!
Emily says
West me! In 2007 I was substitute teaching because I hadn’t gotten a job that year (right out of grad school). Now I’m a SAHM of 2 kids!
sw says
West Me!
I will have my first new house!!!
Katy says
WEST ME!!
4 years ago I was just a sophmore in college… now I’m married, with a one year old, and a new kindergarten teacher!
Dtalley says
West Me! New job and new house! Love reading your blog.
Jill says
WEST ME, please! :)
Four years ago I was living in SF and now I’m back on the east coast enduring the hurricanes and earthquakes with you!
Melissa says
WEST ME!!!
Four years ago I was in my senior year of college. Now I’m a nurse who just had her very first home inspection today!!!
Holly West says
WEST ME!
How life is different: lost a dog (RIP Kramer), Got a new dog (Hello, Stella) and live in a new house. Life is good.
Kelly says
West Me!
I have a new job! And a new city!
Tracy Vogel says
WEST ME!!! Oh be still my heart…West Elm is uh-maze-ing.
My life has changed because I bought my first home a year ago and have done all sorts of fun projects and spent more money than I care to admit on furnishings, paint, you name it! But I have loved every second of being a home owner. :)
Adam says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007, I got moved to a new area, got started in my career, got married, bought a house…GREW UP.
Laura says
WEST ME please!
4 years ago I was graduating from colleage and now that my husband and I have moved into our first “grown up” apartment post-grad school, this gift card would be awesome! Congrats on your accomplishments over the past 4 years – wow!!
Samantha says
WEST ME! My life has changed in big ways…I’m 6 months away from obtaining my BS…I had another baby…and my hubby is no longer in the Army! I’ve started a whole new chapter in my life!
Anne Barton says
WEST ME!!
Cristina Lehman says
WEST ME!! PLEASE!!
I now have an almost 4 year old daughter and a 2 year old soon. A LOT has changed. New job and new house also :)
Hanna says
WEST ME!! Bought a new house since 2007. Now we need stuff!!
Jen M says
West me! Since 2007 I have a new home and new baby. Loving life much more now. Also I discovered this really great blog…. changed my life! lol
Katie says
WEST ME I have a new house and a new job. And I really want West Elm’s Window daybed!
Paula says
WEST ME!
Nothing’s the same.
Kate says
WEST ME
I’m sorry to say that my live isn’t much different other than my children growing and the dog showing up.
Rachel says
WEST ME!
New baby & new degree.
Jen says
WEST ME!!!
Well, since 2007, I’ve
-watched my daughter grow up (she’s now 4 1/2)
-started a new job (new career path, actually)
-moved (sold our first home & now renting, couldn’t be happier about that)
-gotten a new ‘do
Still with the same guy, though. ;)
Carolyn Williams says
WEST ME!
In 20007, I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Azerbaijan! Since then I’ve gotten my master’s degree, started teaching and gotten pregnant! Wow!
Kelly says
WEST ME!!!
I’m almost done with medical school! Just a few more months and I will officially be a doctor….
Cynthia says
West ME!
Since 2007, my middle daughter got married in our backyard!
Sarah says
WEST ME!
Ahh since 2007, I graduated high school, moved away to college, graduated college, and now moved half way across the country to begin life as a grad student. To say that things changed a bit since 2007 is an understatement!
Heather says
WEST ME!
A lot has changed in the past four years: I married my husband, we bought our first house, added our dog-Diesel, and I am pregnant with our first child :)
Rachel says
WEST ME!
Moved across the country, cut and grew out my hair, and got married. :o)
Elizabeth R says
West me!
Things that have changed – graduated university, moved to a new city, and got a job!
Erica says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, the big change is I’ve gotten married. I’ve also earned four more years teaching in my high school, experience which pays valuable dividends each day. I love leading teacher toward better education in my school!
lauren b. says
west me! west me! west me! and happy blogiversary—thanks for letting us share in the excitement!
Krista says
WEST ME!!! My life is pretty different than it was 4 years ago… but with all my important people (hubs & son)still on the ride with me and a new addition too (my sweet daughter). We now live in a new city and have different jobs but our family is still our family and I couldn’t ask for a better one!
Kendra says
“WEST ME”
Let’s see have a new home, two girls and lots more laundry!!
amber says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I wasn’t married, or finished with college, or living in our first house … or driving our first car … it was an easier time but I am so glad to be living in the now!
Stephanie says
WEST ME!
I have moved several times, and I am finally settled in my condo I purchased in 2010. Since 2007 I have two nieces now and a nephew. Same job but a lot more responsibility than in 2007! Life is good!
Jeanette says
West Me!
In the past four years, I’ve spent 6 months volunteering abroad, started (and left) 2 previous jobs, moved halfway across the country, started my current job, and bought a house. phew! Here’s to another busy 4 years for us (and you guys as well)!
Megan says
WEST ME
I hope I have grown older and wiser in the last four years!!
Trina says
WEST ME!!
In four years, we’ve had 4 jobs, and added 1 daughter to our group of 4 sons!
Rebecca says
West Me!
I love this store but wish there was a brick and mortar close to me. They have great customer service too, I had an issue with a bed frame I ordered from them and they resolved it very promptly for me.
My boyfriend and I are hoping to buy our first house together very soon and I’m already dreaming of decorating for our lives together :).
Stephanie says
WEST ME!!
4 years ago I was celebrating my 1 year wedding anniversary – we just celebrated 5 fantastic years. We’re in the same house…with a medium list of updates still on our list. We both have new jobs, 2 new cats, and 2 new nephews. Life is great!
Tim Barton says
West Me, please!!
Jean says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve graduated with my doctorate, and moved FOUR times!
Ms. Amy says
West Me! Wow, so many changes in 4 years. I have a 3.5 year old son + 7 year old daughter, we’ve moved 3 times across the country, we sold & bought a home, and my husband graduated from medical school.
Monica says
WEST ME!!! Since 2007, I’ve gotten married and we have bought our first house! We also have two sweet little pups :)
Sara says
West me!
Since 2007, I have gotten married, purchased a home, added a dog to the family and done a lot more yard work than I used to!
Katie says
“West Me!” In 2007 we had one darling little ‘tomten’ (swedish elf) Seriously, we’re Swedish and this little boy looks like a darling little elf, red hair and all! Now, 2011, we have two darling little boys! And we’re loving every wonderful, challenging moment with our two little ‘tomten’s’. Life is sweet!
Cate says
WEST ME
Big change. Four years ago my husband and I were at the start of 3 years of living in different countries! Now we’re celebrating 1 year in the same country. We’re collecting fewer frequent flyer miles, but we can live with that.