***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.
Hilary says
WEST ME!!!
All’s different….new home, new relationship, new car…
Rachel says
West Me!!
Randi says
WEST ME!
You’ve been blogging as long as I’ve been teaching. Cute. :)
Nicole Coulter says
WEST ME!!!
since 2007 my adorable cuddly baby boy turned into a monstrous 4 year old who refused to go to preschool today! My clean beautiful new house is showing wear. My baby weight is still here. My older kids are in junior high! Yikes, a lot changes in 4 years!
Nicole
Sarah says
WEST ME!
Lots has happened since 2007- new house, job, car and a sweet little baby girl!
Laurie M. says
WEST ME!
In the last 4 years I’ve bought a condo and earned my master’s degree.
Abby says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was in college and would take naps every day. Now I have a real job and would give anything to be able to take a mid-day snooze :-)
Laurel says
In 2007 I was a newlywed living in Colorado. Since then, my husband and I have lived in 2 different states, started 5 new jobs, and welcomed a beautiful little girl into our family. Wow! 4 years really is a long time!
Corinne says
WEST ME!!! My life was totally different: different job, had only been married a few months, lived in a cockroach-ridden apartment California. Now I’ve been married almost 5 years, have an incredible little boy (with another on the way), and live in Oregon (cockroach-free).
From Scratch says
West Me!
Life is different now because I’ve got a great husband. :)
Daylen says
WEST ME
Staci says
WEST ME!
Carly says
West me! In four years – new city, new husband, new ability to purchase West Elm stuff courtesy of new job…
Alison Swanson says
West me!
Lots has changed! Now I’m married, have my master’s degree, moved to a new state, have a (big) puppy, and a baby on the way!
Chelsea says
WEST ME!!!
Let’s see – new job, got married, moved :)
Katie S. says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have graduated from college and gotten married. And been to Hawaii!
Melissa says
WEST ME
My life has changed immensely since 2007! I graduated college, got a real grown-up job, moved out of my parents house into my first apartment, and then bought a house!
Lessie says
WEST ME!!!!!
Melissa says
WEST ME!
Bought my first house!
Sarah says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007, I have gotten married, moved to Charleston, SC, and become a blogger (so much fun)! If you haven’t been to Charleston – you need to get here! I think you’d obsess over the architecture and charm. AND…we could be BFFs!
just sayin’
=)
Katherine says
WEST ME!
My life is monumentally different than it was in 2007! I was living in Brooklyn, NY, and I was single. Now I live in Atlanta, GA and am married to a guy I met in high school eons ago in NoVA, and we have a beautiful 5 month old baby boy. It’s been a wonderful 4 years of life changing events. And we definitely could stand to update a few things with a little one about to start moving around.
Congratulations to you all on your life changing events over the past 4 years as well!
Elyssa says
WEST ME!! So much has changed in the past 4 years…I decided what to do with my major, moved out of state to go to grad school to get a Master’s, and moved 1400 miles for my first professional job. Life is awesome and I’m learning how fun an adventurous spirit can be!
Amanda says
West me!
Life is so different since 2007…I received 2 degrees, moved 3 times, changed jobs a few times and I’m currently engaged to my high school sweetheart!
Rachel says
WEST ME! I live in a new place, have a new job, am in a new relationship, and have a new tattoo!! Does that mean I can win?! :)
Megan L says
WEST ME!!!
Four years ago I wasn’t a wife yet and I wasn’t a mom yet. What was I? Happy to four years older. :)
rebecca says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have a new job, new house and we got engaged!
Jen S. says
WEST ME!!
New town, Married and Baby on the Way… 4 years is a long time afterall.
Theresa says
West me! I have a new degree (J.D.), new job, new relationship, new apartment!
Meghan says
WEST ME!
I think the better question is…what HASN’T changed since 2007? I’ve moved to Chicago for undergrad, completed four internships, studied abroad in Rome, was the MOH in my sister’s wedding, traveled a ton, and graduated, all while having the time of my life with great friends. Whew.
Kristin ~ Bien Living Design says
WEST ME! Got married & started my own business in the past 4 years. Life is good!!
Stephanie Lynn says
West Me!
Let’s see…. 4 years ago I was plugging away at a degree in Education, serial dating all the wrong men…fast forward to today… I am head over heals in love and married and am an ESL teacher in South Korea. Life is good.
Nikki says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007 things were simple with two little kids and a new house.
Today things are crazy with three kids and a house that would love some new West Elm goods!
Jules says
West Me! Since 2007 I’ve been through a divorce, fallen in love with a wonderful man, moved to a new town, and “inherited” four kids to add to my own two. Life is grand!
Kelsey says
West Me!
My life is different from 2007, I am married, have moved full times, am on my second job and going back for my master’s degree. Wow, a lot of change!
Emily says
WEST ME!
In 4 years I have gotten married, gotten a house, and had our 1st baby – my favorite little man :)
Erinn says
West me!!
Wow, everything has changed since 2007… bought a house, had a baby, quit my job and started graduate school!
Jessica says
WEST ME!
New job, new house, new travels!
Now I just need new furniture…Ha, ha :)
H. says
WEST ME!
My life hasn’t changed so much as grown richer and deeper. My darling husband and I are on the hunt for a long ottoman (with storage, preferably).
Brandi Howell says
West Me!
I became a mom in 2007 and now I have a 4 year old boy and a 2 year old boy… what a great 4 years!
Kristen Kibbe says
West me!
In the last four years, I met and married my husband, bought our first home, had a baby, got laid off from my job and fell (gracefully, of course) into the best job I’ve ever had: stay at home mommy!
Jas says
West me! Four years ago, i had just moved to Minneapolis to do my senior of college. Now, I have a real job in New York, so much has changed!!
Romy says
WEST ME!!! My world is 100% different since 2007. Two new homes, one new husband, 3 new jobs, 1 new career and million times happier!! :)
Christine says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was feeling bad for myself after the end of a seven year relationship. I thought I would be single forever. I am now engaged and so happy that other guy dumped me.
Natasha says
WEST ME! Not much has changed since 2007, still married, only have two kids, same job, same house. We got a cat though!
Joy Franks says
WEST ME! On September 24, 2007, we moved to a new state and the start of a new life. We bought a home in 2010 and need some new decor! Please!!!!!
Aimee says
West me! Life is so different now – new job and a baby!
Tanja says
WEST ME!
I own a house and I have a baby – two pretty major changes.
Lizzi says
WEST ME! Started grad school in 2007….now have a real job and home that needs West Elm!
Lizzy says
I love West Elm! Since 2007, I have entered a doctoral program, bought a condo, gotten married, and acquired a puppy!
Meagan says
West me! I, like you guys, have a wee one which I most certainly didn’t have in 2007. And it’s awesome.