***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.
Missy Boeke says
West me!
Married, new job, niece was born, sister got married, new city, and baby on the way!
lisa says
WEST ME!
Graduated from law school, moved to London, moved back with baby….
Sarah Liz says
Goodness, just about everything in my life has changed in the last 4 years. I had just started dating the man I’m now engaged to and lived 2500 miles from where I was then. My how time flies! WEST ME!!!
Megan says
WEST ME!
I met my husband in 2007, and we’ve had four wonderful years so far. We just moved back closer to our families and have a new apartment to furnish!
anne says
WEST ME! I bought my house in 2007, and am still working on two rooms. :)
Clara M. says
WEST ME!
I’m married, I own a house, and I’m planning for a baby! So much can happen in four years!
lcg says
West Me!! (please :)) My 2 girls have graduated from college!
jackie says
West me! Everything changed from 2007 til now. Moved from AZ to WA, had two babies, and quit my job!
eileen says
WEST ME!
2007 I got engaged and today we are married with a one year old daughter :)
Meghan says
West Me!
Since 2007, I have moved from MD to NY, gotten married, started a new job and will be welcoming our first child in about 2 weeks!
Amy L. says
WEST ME!!!!
I moved from Los Angeles to my hometown near Providence, RI in the summer of 2007. Big change indeed.
Pam G says
WEST ME Please! What has changed since 2007? I got married moved into my 1st apartment. Became a Doula. House hunting for over a year!
Jason C. says
Well, I finished my residency and am now a general surgeon with my own practice. Life is good. West me!
Joanna says
West me!
Things are pretty different from 2007…in 2007 I graduated college in California; since then I’ve acquired a puppy, gotten engaged, and moved back to the east coast! :)
Amanda J says
WEST ME! How my world is different from 2007: I’m now married to my best friend!
Andrea Phillips says
West me!
My babies are 4 and 5 instead of 1 and 2! Goodbye 2007 :)
Christine says
WEST ME!
New house, new baby!
Sara says
WEST ME!
In 2007,I was trying to figure out what color to paint my bedroom at my parent’s house. Now,I am trying to figure what color to paint own home!:)
Kate says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I had no idea how big today would be for me too. My husband and I are celebrating our 2nd anniversary and marveling at how rich our lives are, despite the ups and downs.
Jackie says
WEST ME!!
A better question for me would be, what hasn’t changed since 2007?
I’ve lived in 3 different houses, went through two vehicles, got a “real” job, and had a baby!
Wow I didn’t realize how much had changed in 4 years.
Mary B says
West me!
In 2007 I was only 6 months into my 2 year Peace Corps service living in Central America. It feels so long ago and far away.
Jessie says
WEST ME! My world is completely different: I’m out of college, living on my own, and working at my dream job!
Amanda says
WEST ME.
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Got pregnant with our second. Now I am a SAHM. Which I never thought I would be able to do.
Wo
Angie says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I met my husband :).
Leslie says
WEST ME – We’re revamping the house to make room for overnights with the niece and nephew and that takes bedroom furniture!
Kendra says
West Me! Now I’m a married woman with a house in the suburbs.
MelissaM says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I graduated college and moved back home, since then I’ve changed my career path, got married and became a godmother. Its been a good four years. However, my apartment still looks as it did when we moved in so those 500 big ones could really help!
Christianna says
WEST ME!!
4 years ago I was 1 year into my new job… ff to now, I’ve gotten a promotion and I bought my first home! Amazing what can change in such a short period of time!
Kristi says
West Me!
We have two children, up from zero in 2007. What a difference four years makes!
Barbara says
WEST ME!
In the past 4 years…my son has gotten married and they are expecting a little girl, I lost both my mother and father in law, and my oldest daughter just got married. MANY major life events, for sure!
JenS says
WEST ME! I got married, moved to a new city, finished my masters degree, started a new job, bought a house and got a pup!
Meg says
West Me (please)!! Graduated, got married, bought a house, and baby on the way (in a couple of days)!
Rachel says
West me! So much has happened in the past 4 years, from graduating college, getting married, and going to grad school.
Missy Antle says
WEST ME : D
In 2007 I was the happy mom of a 4 year old and a 9 year old…..and now I am the happy mom of an 8 year old and a 13 year old. A lot changes in 4 years with kids…..most of it good ; )
Catherine domanska says
wEsT mE! I went from archeology to nannying to nursing school since 2007 – phew! Sometimes it takes awhile to find your thang.
Lara McDonnell says
Oh WEST ME Please!!! In 2007 I was getting very unexpectedly pregnant with my second child, putting the kibosh on my full time working plans (and our dream of a house). Now we’re juuuuust about to close on our first house and we’re so excited.
Crystal C says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007, I was just graduating from college and starting my first full-time job. Since then, I’ve been laid off from that job, started another one, and received a master’s degree. Two things that haven’t changed: I’m still in the same apartment that I moved into after graduation and I’m still in the same relationship!
DRMegan says
WEST ME!
Married to my husband who was my boyfriend in 2007 and we have an amazing pup and house.
Samantha says
West Me!!
Since 2007 I’ve had 2 babies, moved 3 times, stopped working, became a stay at home mom, and celebrated 5 years of married bliss ;)
Kirbie says
WEST ME.
Graduated college, moved 4 times, had 7 roommates, met the love of my life and in the longest relationship I’ve ever had, and last but not least…discovered West Elm about 2 years ago and fell in love.
dolly in the pa says
west me, please!
since 2007, i’ve finished my mba, and bought a house that desperately needs updating… and i need furniture!
Lise says
WEST ME
In 2007 I started my current/dream job.
Chrissy says
WEST ME!
We welcomed our second child, a daughter, in 2007. It was a definite change and a blessing.
Kristen says
West Me! Please please!
In four years I have relocated to the west coast – gotten married – finished two masters degrees – now closing on our first condo! Yay!
Christy says
WEST ME! (pretty pretty please)
Let’s see…. 4 years ago I was a college student with a lovely boyfriend and now we’re married and I’m staying home with our wonderful 9 month old boy!
Megan says
West Me Please, Sherry and John!
Since 2007 – moved back to CO, bought home # 2, met love of life, continually improving 100 year old rowhome, got married this summer and now we really need some more furniture to help display wedding gifts. Wouldn’t this be the perfect way to get a nice piece?! Happy Blogiversary!
xo,
Megan
Ashleigh says
West Me! After 4 years I am a new person: new husband, new house, new job, new goals! Back then I was coasting through some kind of quarter life crisis. I was paralyzed by some kind of fear that I would not succeed. WOW it took alot of energy (and a few people willing to take a chance on me), but I finally realized how silly that fear was. Onward!
Sydney B says
WEST ME!!
In 2007 I was a stay at home mom. I have since graduated from college and become a Kindergarten teacher.
Katie says
West me!! So much has changes since 2007. Graduated college, got married, started a business…can’t believe all that happened in only 4 years!
Mel says
West Me: New since 2007? We discovered this wonderful blog, moved towns, built a new home and our kids are now older and better!!