***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.
Laura says
West me!
I’ve moved across the country, went to and finished grad school, got a job I love, and got married. Now I’m a newlywed with an apartment to decorate!
Katie says
west me!!!
Lindsay Jo says
WEST ME!!!! I’m actually back where I was four years ago. I just moved home about two months ago, after my job was cut. Things happen for a reason, and I have to say I’m happier than I was a year ago.
Katie says
WEST ME!
I finished grad school, moved to a new city & started a new job.
Chelsea says
WEST ME!
In four year I have quit my job, started graduate school, bought a house and continue to do tons of work on the house.
amy o says
WEST ME!!!
since 2007, I’ve gotten married and now my hubby and I live in my childhood home!
karen says
West ME!
4 years ago my daughter was turning one and I was 8 months pregnant with my 2nd born.
Andrea S. says
WEST ME! Four years ago we were getting ready to move into a new house and naively thought we’d be done with renovations by now. :)
Liz says
West Me!
In 2007 I was a freshman in college. New state, new job, new boyfriend, new puppy, new house. Life is good!
Jen S. says
WEST ME!
A lot has changed: two kids, our 1st house… (hooray for your blog that gives us so many great ideas! We DIY-ed our rain barrel after reading your post.)
jackie says
West Me!
In 2007 I was moving my way through college and today I am moving my way through graduate school- in a new city, with a new boyfriend, and new interests- like decorating!
Jamie says
WEST ME!
New relationship, new place to live (with another new one coming next week), new niece, etc.
liz says
West Me! :)
4 years ago…I was a newlywed, and newly pregnant with my first baby. Today, I’m still happily married, my 3 1/2 yr old just started pre-school, and we also have a 17 month old. It’s a good life!
Sarah says
WEST ME!
So much has changed – married, 2 kiddos, a new job! Loving life…and love this blog!
Lindsay says
West me!! New love, new dog, new apartment!
Anette Stillesby says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 I have gotten married, gone to grad school and moved from Norway to Denver, CO
Linda @ Lime in the Coconut says
WEST ME
I have helped over 40 babies come into the world since 2007….and each has changed me.
Nancy says
West Me! Things are exactly the same as they were in 2007, but I am working on it! Big plans for some amazing changes.
Dana says
WEST ME!
Different? We are now the proud parents of our cherished Goldendoodle pup AND proud parents-to-be of our first little girl! :)
Liz Farrar says
WEST ME. I was working and thought that was like “it”. Now I have an almost-11-month-old and am not working. Life is good.
Emma Lou says
WEST ME!!
Kelly says
WEST ME! Love this store and am a huge fan of your blog!
Four years ago, my husband and I moved into our first home together. It’s a fixer-upper that seems to be an ongoing investment, but a labor of love. Now, after five years of marriage, two baby girls (twins) and one rather large puppy…we are enjoying life as a family of five! :)
kehler says
WEST ME, please! Since 2007 I have moved to a new city, met and married my husband, and now expecting first baby due in February!!
stacy says
West Me!
Jaime says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was dating my now husband and living in New England. Now we have an amazing one year old and live in the Midwest. Whodathunk it?!
Angela says
WEST ME PLEASE!
In 2007 my husband and I became first time home owners and were living the “married without kids” life. Now we have 15 month old twins and are the “old married couple with kids” who go to bed at 9 p.m.!
silvercamaro77 says
West me!
Make and Do Girl says
West me! West me! West me! Pleeeaaase! I’m different than four years ago in a few key ways: I’ve moved 3,400 miles away from the place I was four years ago. I’m about that many psychological miles away from my 4-year-ago mind frame, AND I picked up a very cute husband along the way.
Angela says
West me! Gotten married, finished school, new home, 2 new pups milling about!
danyelle says
West Me, pretty please!
2007 I started thinking that my husband and I would not be able to have children after repeated miscarriages. Today we have 2 beautiful baby girls. Life is good
rebecca says
West me!!!
I am now married, expecting a baby, have 2 dogs and a cat, and own a house. Whewww that’s a lot :-)
Mindy M says
“WEST ME” and…tell us how your world is different than it was in 2007. It’s hard to believe how much has changed in four years! New career: from marketing to teaching second graders! (love!) I got married to my bestie. I’m now a homeowner. I went to grad school and graduated. I have a year and a half old puppy. Life is good. :)
shannon R. says
WEST ME!!!!! I got married to my wonderful husband Ryan in June of 2007 and we bought a house a few years ago and have been working on that! Also I was in grad school in 2007 and I now I have a wonderful job working with special needs kids :)
Devin says
WEST ME!
Four years ago Tony and I were still in the beginning stages of our relationship living in New Orleans. Several moves later, we are now married and pregnant with our first child due in May.
Jenna says
WEST ME please!
Back in 2007 I had just met and started dating my now husband in college. Now we own a house of our own & work “real jobs” :)
Kayla says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was in my second year of (undergrad) college and single. Now I am finished with grad school, working full-time, and married to an incredible man. Wow has life changed in 4 years!
Mrs. Miller says
WEST ME!
New baby! (Hooray!)
Mindy says
WEST ME!!
Well I am engaged to be married! I live in a home, rather than an apartment and I have a different job :)
Andrea says
WEST ME!!
A lot is different from 2007…a lot is different in the last month! I got married 3 weeks ago and my husband and I moved into our first home 4 weeks ago. Yes, we moved the weekend before our wedding. :). We currently have a lot of empty rooms…something I am sure that gift card could help with!!
I love your blog too. I just discovered it about a month ago and its my new obsession. Selfishly, I wish you posted more often!
Nedra says
WEST ME!
New since 2007, my 3 yr old was born 18 months apart from my son, new job, new apartment! It’s been a blessing.
Mary Kate says
West Me!
2007 I was still in high school…since then, college, new boyfriend, and a puppy!
Laura says
“WEST ME”
In 2007 we were getting ready to move into a *temporary* house while we planned to build a new house on the property *next door* (1/2 mile distance between houses). Four years later…we are FINALLY putting the finishing touches on the new house!!
Stephanie says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I’ve moved from VA to FL and then FL to MA, graduated from grad school, married, and adopted a dog. Phew.
Stefanie bolinger says
West me!
Kelly says
WEST ME!
Hmm. 2007 was the year i got married. We have since moved 4 times, have had 2 kids and too many changes to count!
Amanda@reno366 says
WEST ME!
You could say a lot has changed since ’07, I got married, sold a condo, bought a house and had a baby!
Tricia L. says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 we’ve added moved across four states and added our fourth and final kiddo to the mix.
ashley says
WEST ME! [please!]
new state, new house, new car, new dogs, husband, and now baby on the way! a LOT has changed!
Annie Persons says
PLEASE WEST ME! We just moved into our first house and I am in need of some great things and ideas on how to decorate it.
My world is different since 2007, in the that I got married in 2008, changed my career last year from Education to Art, we just moved into our new house (last week,YAY!), and I recently dyed my hair black! :)
I love your website! I get so many ideas for my new house.
Jenna G says
WEST ME!
Since 2007… I have taught over 1000 students how beautiful Geometry is (while also filling my home with it…much to the dismay of my husband) :) Two years into our house we are still working to make it into our home…boy could West Elm help!