***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.
Lauren says
West me!
New house, new husband, new dog, new baby, and brand-spanking new MA!
Sarah says
West me! Since 2007, I’ve graduated from undergrad, gotten married and almost finished my M.S. degree.
Petra says
WEST ME :)
YHL sums up our changes quite well: Marriage, change in jobs, new house, and new baby! Wow, a lot can happen in four short years.
Emily S says
West me!
2007 was the year that I got married, and we bought our first ranch style house. We now have a baby too!
Lynsey says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was doing my student teaching. Now I have moved, am married, own a home and have a daughter. All happy changes!
Melissa says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was just starting at college….now I am engaged, planning a wedding, looking for our first house and about to become an aunt for the first time! So much has changed! Can’t wait to see what the next 4 years bring!
Kevin says
West me!!
New job, new home and new baby!
Alan says
WEST ME!
kristiina says
WEST ME!!
Four years ago I was surviving the long days of being home w/a 1 year old in a TH while expecting baby #2! We’ve since moved and my one year old is in Kindergarten…time flies :)
Steph Connor says
WEST ME! In 4 years, a ton has changed — changed jobs twice and then became a stay-at-home mom and had two more babies to make her family of six complete :)
Allison says
WEST ME BABY!
Loads of changes since 2007. I am married, my hubby and I moved from CO to UT, and we’ve and started a fresh-packed pickle company (The Yee-Haw Pickle Company!). We are moving into a new place October 15 so a West Elm gift card would be super sweet. Crossing my fingers.
Congrats to you and all that you’ve accomplished. You have been a inspiration!
Denelda says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007, we bought a house, which is still in the process of being decorated. And I have several things from West Elm on the possible purchase list, so this card would be wonderful!
Tina M says
WEST ME!!
Since 4 years ago I have started my career, finished a Master’s degree, met and married my husband, and purchased a new house. Whew! Been a busy four years :)
Kate says
WEST ME!
In the last four years I moved from the 30’s to the 40’s…Yikes! I also have 2 kids in high school now!
Katie McIntyre says
WEST ME!!! New hometown, new house, new job….same husband and dog! :)
Kristin says
WEST ME!
I love West Elm!
Jennifer says
WEST ME! 4 years ago, my now husband and I were newly living together in charlotte nc. I was finishing culinary school and working full time while he was driving an hour and a half to work each way (can we say passing ships in the night?) with our awesome chocolate labs. a few months later he ended with with a job in charleston sc and we moved in 10 days…the day before thanksgiving… fast forward and we have bought our first home, new jobs and we got married in feb <3 its been an awesome 4 years! oh and today is our dogs 5th bday :)
Rachael says
West me, MARRIED!
Katie says
WEST ME!
I had just moved into the apartment I live in now… now we’re looking at buying a house of our own :)
Danae says
WEST ME! I broke up with my boyfriend in 2007 for a year, but we got back together and now we are MARRIED! That is a huge life change in 4 years! I’m almost done with grad school and we are looking forward to moving into a much nicer apartment in a better part of town! :)
Ben says
West Me!!!
I got married and we had our first child! We would love to win this. Our house needs some help in the decor dept!
Beth says
WEST ME! 4 years ago I was applying to residency – now I’m almost done!!
Adrienne says
WEST ME!!
Jen Kroger says
WEST ME!
Everything has changed!! I graduated college, got married, moved twice, got a dog and got a new job!!
Anna says
West me!
I now have the sweetest baby boy and 2 lovely labs. Our family of two has grown to 5 in the last 4 years and I couldn’t be happier
Amanda says
WEST ME!!
In 2007 I was a junior at UMASS, falling in love with my boyfriend. Now we own a house and have a new puppy. Dreams are coming true!
Shannon says
WEST ME!
I Looooove West Elm. Since 2007…soo much has changed. I’ve gotten married, had a baby, and moved across the country! Love the blog!
Ashley says
WEST ME!
New job, new school, new home! (New decor would be nice, too! hint, hint)
Meg@Keeping up with the Jenks says
WEST ME! (puhleaze!!)
Since 2007- got married, got 1 more dog, moved to a new state, 3 different jobs, got pregnant, started a blog, had a baby, moved to another new state, and now a stay-at-home mom! Whew. We need a break.
catherine says
WEST ME! two boys, one girl, still-in-process home reno!
Catherine says
WEST ME
I’m married now!! We could definitely use the money to spruce up our little apartment!
Megan@HomeSweetLilacDrive says
west meeee…became a wife, a homeowner and mommy to the cutest cockapoo ever :)
Jenna says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was living and working in my hometown. Shortly afterwards, I left both. Since then, I’ve lived on three different continents with three different jobs. Now, I’m back to my 2007 city and company. The more things change…
Kelly says
WEST ME!
I was a newlywed back in 2007 and I’ve since moved twice and once was overseas! Konnichiwa!
Celeste Zuckerman says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I bought a house, a new car, and became newly engaged! :)
Jill says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have gotten married, moved twice and have a 2 1/2 year old. The last 4 years have been good!!!
Kim says
WEST ME!
Since 07, I have graduated with a BA, started my dream job, and since quit my job.
Carrie Beth says
West me, please!
Sadly enough not much has changed for me over the past four years :)
Nicole says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve finished school (finally), gotten married, traveled to Europe, been unemployed, ran a half marathon, and have now held four jobs, lol. We’re in the process of updating our condo to get it ready for the market so we can upgrade to a house and start a family. I’d love to get something for the basement where I’m putting together a sewing nook for my new hobby that arrived in the mail today.
Brooks says
West me!
I have a new house, new job, and a new relationship! (Now time for some new west elm stuff? haha)
James D says
west me!
Cherri T. says
WEST ME! Two new grandbabies since 2007.
Amber says
WEST ME PLEASE!! I am now married and we just bought our first home in November. Cant wait to see what life will be like in another four years!!
kristen says
Happy Blogiversary! WEST ME!!
Aimee says
WEST ME, TOO!
2007 I was a Sophomore in college living in a tiny apartment.. oh the days!
Gaidig says
WEST ME!
Since tgat time I have not only moved house twice, but the second time, I moved across the country to join the man I love.
Kristen says
West Me!!! Since 07′ I’ve moved three times, changed jobs three times and I’ve gotten married! Wheww.
Stacey C. says
WEST ME! Got married, got an English bulldog, bought our first home (which we are now trying to decorate). Lots of welcome change in the last four years!
Lisa says
West Me :)
In 2007 I was a sophomore in college and had just started dating my first boyfriend. Now I’m married (to a different guy), have a job that I love, and live in a beautiful city. Our apartment is small, but it still needs some decorating love!
Danielle says
WEST ME!!!
Four years ago I met my husband and we just celebrating our first anniversary yesterday! Yourre blog has inspired so many projects around our home. We (I) love it!