***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.
Ariel says
West Me!
In late September 2007 I had just started dating the man who would become my husband (we started dating in April… so many not *just*). Four years later…
We’re married
We’ve both changed jobs (I’ve changed jobs twice)
We’ve moved four times
We’ve bought our first home
We’re expecting our first baby
HDK says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I live onthe opposite side of the country and was in college. Now I’m graduated, engaged, and am outfitting my own brand new house!
I love you guys, happy anniversary!
Jessica M. says
WEST ME! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!
My world is different because:I got married, we had twin boys, we bought a new house, a new dog…and id like to add winning a $500 gift card to the list :)
Kira says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve graduated college, gotten married, moved a few times, had about 6 jobs, and bought our first house! Which is exactly why I NEED random.org to pick me for this giveaway! ;-)
Rachael B. says
WEST ME! In 2007, I started my MBA, was recently wed and found out we were preggers with our first child. Today, have a second child, moved twice, still working on MBA (12 credits left – yeah!) and hubs is out of work. Crazy life!
Kalie says
West Me!
In 2007 I was graduating High School, now I have a Hubby, 2 adorable fur babies, and a half-done, fixer-upper!
Susan says
WEST ME….I bought my first place since 2007!
Laura says
West me!
Since 2007 the biggest change was adopting my dog! 2 years ago I rescued him from a local shelter and he has made a huge impact in my life. I also graduated high school in 2010 so a lot has changed in my life since then.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Amanda says
West Me!!
Please!!
I was living in my first apartment, off campus in Washington, DC. I couldn’t convince my roommates to paint, but they let me do all the decorating. Now I have my own place, no roommates and can paint until my heart’s content. I’m a lucky lady.
Tera Boyd says
WEST ME!!!!
What hasn’t changed since 2007? New city, new hair, new husband, new career, new dog, new adventures everyday.
Lorelle says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was a newlywed who had recently moved to the South Carolina coast, and now I’ve gone coast to coast and moved to California!
shanda says
WEST ME!! Four years ago, I was miserably employed, married to my wonderful husband, and my sweet Kamon Dogg was still with us. Now, I am almost done with grad school, am blissfully unemployed (until I have to make a mortgage payment in November, which may not happen), am still married to my awesome hubby (who finally finished his bachelor’s degree in May), and our Kamon Dogg has gone to the big play yard in the sky. But now we have Bailey the Basset Hound, who has been a wonderful blessing in our life.
Andrea H says
WEST Me! My maiden name is actually West. I have a new daughter and my husband and I are on the downward slope toward finishing our PhDs!
terra says
West me!
I have a dog, a husband, I’m a dentist, and I’m living on the opposite coast!
Karla says
WEST ME!
My biggest change since 2007 is meeting the man I am now engaged to!
Christie DeSilva says
WEST ME!!!!!! In 2007, we were living in our small tiny house with 4 young kiddos, and now we have added on and it’s double the size! Wow…what a difference!
Alyson says
WEST ME!
In 2007, my daughter was born and she now has a brother as well! Things are definitely different but good!
Jenna says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I started dating my wonderful boyfriend and I moved in with him… four years later, with no roommates, our house finally feels like a home. :)
sarah perry says
West Me! Since 2007 I’ve had baby #3, bought a house, and am expecting baby #4.
Samantha says
WEST ME Please! In 07 I was still in college and single. Now I’m graduated with a job and a husband! Life is good :)
Holli says
WEST ME!
Boy is life different since 2007… I’m now a college grad, married woman, and a mama!
melissa says
WEST ME!
Cori says
West Me…family same, house the same, hubby same….All 4 kids are now in school which changes things alot!
Megan says
WEST ME!
Wow – the comment above me from Carrie is so sad!
Rootin’ for you to get the gc to decorate with!
Not much has changed in four years except for my kids getting bigger! Too big if you ask me. I ask them to stop growing and just stay, but they will just not listen to me. :)
Mimi says
WEST ME!
In 4 years I’ve moved out of state, started a new job, gotten married, and bought a house (in that order). So $500 to West Elm is a pretty sweet prize to win :)
Nancy says
WEST ME!!
I have a whole new outlook on life since 2007!!
michele says
WEST ME!
Four years ago we had only one fun toddler keeping our life very full, and today we have two perfect little girls.
Camille says
West me!!!
Since ’07 I have a new house, new job, new fiance, new dog and live in a new state. Whew ; )
Susan Borland says
WEST ME!!
In 2007 I was in college, feeling free and fancy. Now I’m HAPPILY married, have a sweet pea puppy, a great job and im working hard to redecorate our apartment one room at a time. This wouuld be the perfect help
Theresa says
WEST ME!
Life happily with no major life events. Everyone healthy and happy
Allison Phillips-Zabelin says
West me! Since 2007 I have finished graduate school, gotten married and started my career!
Alycia Jensen says
WEST ME!
My how 4 years can change things…My husband and I have had two children (and have a third on the way), i’ve finished both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees, we bought a house, and I started a new job (that’s actually in my field of study!). Most of that is within the past two years actually…so who knows what the next 4 years will bring!
Laura says
WEST ME! – In the past four years I have become a first time new car owner, first time home owner, and first time puppy owner. Life is good :)
Jenny F says
WEST ME!! I share your completely crazy obsession for this store!
In 2007, I was a poor, single college grad desperately searching for a job (hopefully PR-related) in little old Tallahassee, FL. Today I’m engaged to the man of my dreams, beginning a remodel on our very first home and working for a global PR firm in Austin, TX.
Wow. Really puts things in perspective, doesn’t it?
Jessica says
New house, new job, new fiancé, new cats!
Kate Shur says
WEST ME!!!! Since 2007, my husband and I bought a house and had two daughters!!!
Jenn M says
WEST ME!!
I got engaged, got married, finished my master’s degree and then just this last week gave birth to our first baby. Life has CHANGED!
Emily says
WEST ME
In 2007 I was a high school senior. Now I’m a college grad with a real job who needs to decorate my post-grad apartment.
MrsPaetz says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, my husband and I were fellow travelers who just met, and spent a good deal of time 9,000 miles apart. Today we live in a small 1940s duplex, finally together!
jacqueline says
WEST ME!
I live in a new place and am married and graduated from college :)
Courtney says
WEST ME!!!
My life is soooo different new boyfriend, new city, new degree new job BUT very under-decorated apartment :)
melissa says
WEST ME!
Oh my goodness in 2007 I was wondering if I would ever find “the one.” 4 years later I am married to the most wonderful man I have ever met and we are building our home together. :)
Sara says
West me……..please.
Since 2007, new house and back to work, all the kiddie are in school now.:( and my oldest wants a cool new room…$500 from west elm sure would help. Thnx
Kristy says
West me! I have two baby girls now and I have no recollection of the year 2007. Seriously. None.
Abbe B says
WEST ME!
Its been 5 years with my loving boyfriend, and when we were celebrating our 5 year anniversary this summer our lives changed big! We’re now engaged!
Niki says
WEST ME!!!
We’ve added 2 new babies since 2007 bringing the total up to 5 kiddos…..and DONE.
Albion says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have gotten married, moved to a new place, bought a house, bought a new car, and had a baby :)
Heather S says
WEST ME!
4 years ago my husband and I were newlyweds and he had just been notified of an impending deployment with the National Guard. Since then we’ve moved to his hometown, had two babies, and renovated our little home as much as we can so we’re saving for the next one.
Casey says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve gotten married and we’ve moved into our new place!
Erika says
WEST ME!
I’m now 2 degrees completed, moved halfway across the country, married and a proud pet parent! Needless to say a lot of things have changed since 2007.