***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.
Carrie says
West me! Let’s see, in 2007, I was about to turn 25, I had one boy instead of two, and it was one, two, three houses ago. In that time we’ve sold a house, bought a house, sold a house and moved across the country to rent a house we’d never actually been in before. Much like you guys, we are (being forced) out of our comfort zone, although ours is due to not wanting to change too much in the rental house. The previous owners loved saturated colors and I’m a white and beige girl, so there has been a definite learning curve. We now have an almost 5 year old and a 2 and a half year old and I turn 29 in two days. Ugh! As a side note, I’ve also gone from having never broken a bone in my life to breaking the same metatarsal in my right foot twice (in two different places).
Janice says
WEST ME!
We moved across the country from one shore to the other, boy our life is a crooked path!
Dianne says
West Me! Well, in 2007 I only had 1 kid, I was going through a really awful “spat” with my husband, and I had a job I hated. Now, I have 2 kids, an unbelievably amazing relationship with that same husband, and a job I like.
georgia says
WEST ME! Bought a house. Huge responsibility!
Devon says
WEST ME!
What hasn’t changed in the past 4 years? 4 years ago I was a sophomore in college. Now I’ve graduated, moved across the country and am working full-time. New hairdo too!
Allison says
WEST ME! Oh man, 4 years ago I was just starting my first real job, had just met my (now) husband, and lived in a studio apartment. (My current status as “home-owner” is WAAAAY better than “renter.”)
Stacy says
West me!!!!
Got married, bought a house, new job!
Ty says
WEST ME!
Laurie Anne says
West Me!
Since 2007 our middle daughter has gone away to college, we have planned a wedding for our oldest daughter, and our youngest daughter is now the only one at home. I have also checked Austria, Hawaii, Germany, Italy, Greece, Croatia, and Bermuda off of my travel bucket list!
Cherie says
West me!!!!! Ive had two kids since 2007.
Karla says
West Me!
My life is dramatically different! I’m married now. Had a child and lost that child. Now we are working on adopting which wasn’t even on our radar in 2007! I was just graduating college then, and now, am comfortably working as a daycare provider, which is also weird since I graduated with a degree in interior design :)
Chelsea Hobby says
WEST ME!!!
In four years we have had a son and are expecting another child in April of 2012!!
Amanda says
West Me!!
I celebrated my 4 year wedding anniversary this year! We also both have new jobs, a new house, 2 new puppies and a baby on the way!
Laurie says
West me!
Sarah M. says
WEST ME! Please! In the last 4 years, I’ve gotten married, bought a house, and changed jobs twice!
A says
West Me! I don’t go camping like I did 4 years ago
Laura says
WEST ME ….my whole WORLD is different from 2007; I was already married but we live in a different house, I have a different career path, and we have a baby!
Billie says
West me!
New old house of our own!
sarah (sarah learns) says
WEST ME!
oh my gosh. in 2007, i was a senior in college, single, and living in st. louis. now i’m almost finished with my phd, newly married, and living in madison, wi! so much has changed in 4 years! next up: buying our first place!!!
Shelly says
WEST ME!
2007..I dated, got engaged and married my best friend. Been living the great adventure ever since :)
Nicole says
WEST ME please!
I no longer get lost in the city that I moved to in 2007 after I graduated college.
Steph says
WEST ME!
Mollie says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was in college and thought I was going to be a “professional art historian”…until I figured out that I most likely wasn’t going to find a huge demand for art historians :) Now, 2 (relevant) degrees and a year of work experience later, I’m finally living in a city I love (Birmingham) and just started a job I know I’ll love.
Jen Larson says
West Me!
So many changes in 4 years, relocated to a new state, new jobs, bought a house, and added a puppy to our lives.
Amanda says
West me–anything soft and snuggly from the latest catalog! most that’s changed–I’ve retired from a successful real estate business of 13 years, babies are now BOYS and hubby and I are 16 years into this thing called marriage. Life is good!
Heather says
West Me!!
Lots of changes in the last 4 years. New place and a wedding in the next year to look forward too!
Tory Smith says
WEST ME!
My life has changed since 2007 in that I got married and bought a house with the love of my life. Our house is a home because of who lives in it, but we’re enjoying creating a space that is inspirational and shows who we are!
erin says
West me!!! Literally everything has changed in the past four years because four years ago i was 16, still in high school, still lived @ home, didn’t know my boyfriend yet, etc etc :) life is better now
Sarah says
west! me! oof. how has my life NOT changed? i’m kinda pooped just thinking about it…
Katelyn says
West Me!!!
My world is different since 2007… I graduated college, got a “big girl” job & moved out and into my own home!
Jen says
West me!
4 years ago….married, pre-baby, and still in dental school…and living with a gutted kitchen as we diy our new one
Laura says
WEST ME! 2nd baby, new job!
Dwana says
West me! Since 2007 I’ve moved into a new home and started reading your blog.
Allyn says
WEST ME!
My life is crazy different! New home, new job, and a new husband that I first met in Nov of 2007!
Michelle says
WEST ME!
Four score and seven years ago…. oh wait no.
Four years ago I was graduating highschool! WOW that seems like a long time ago. Since then I have moved 3 times, gotten married, graduated college, and have a real career!
Megan says
WEST ME! Well, my son was born at the end of 2007 and we live in a different state plus we own a townhouse now.
Rachelle D. says
West Me!
In 2007, I had just gotten engaged. Now I’m married and a stay at home Mama. (WOW! Nearly 10,000 comments?!)
Melissa S. says
WEST ME! We’ve fought cancer, and got a cat since ’07. That’s plenty!
Kati says
West Me!!
There was a 2007? I can barely remember yesterday! I am back in school after too many years to count. It is a surreal reality check when I am sitting down doing my homework with the kiddos! I have 2 teenagers now and one is about to get her driving license (seriously I don’t feel that old!) and life is crazier and more hectic than ever before. The truth is we have never been happier and life just keeps getting better and we keep getting crazier!!
Annie says
WEST ME!
What isn’t different! A third child, a new home in a new state, a new job for the hubby, and I’ve discovered Young House Love!
Kate says
WEST ME! Since 2007 …. well, for starters we moved twice, started a small business, had two babies, and bought a home.
Happy Blogiversary!
Johanna says
WEST ME!
New job, new city!
renee says
WEST ME!
What’s new? My attitude ;)
Tasha says
WEST ME!!! In 2007, I started my year long internship during graduate school. I moved from Virginia to South Carolina. Since then, I have married, given birth to my first child, purchased my first home, and moved to the Atlanta area. It’s been a roller coaster ride, but I wouldn’t change it for a thing.
Kelly says
WEST ME!!
In four years I’ve become a wife, got a new job, gained a puppy, gained a few lbs, lost a few lbs, and got a new car! Can’t wait to see where the next four years takes me.
Jenni says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve graduated college, gotten married, bought a house, and then somehow ended up back in school =P
Cassie says
West Me!! :)
I graduated and got my Bachelor and Masters degrees. I also got married and we purchased our first home.
Christen says
West me!! Everything had changed.. graduated college, found a ‘real’ job, moved a couple times- and realized that target and ikea aren’t the only stores to shop at!
AbbyL says
West Me!
I finished grad school and I’m now an academic librarian!
Christina says
WEST ME!
I was a college student in 2007 and now am in the “real world” so EVERYTHING is different!