***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.
CDobson says
WEST ME!
Life is totally changed from 2007… brand new house, new job & most importantly a wonderful hubby ;)
Marissa says
WEST ME! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Elisa says
WEST ME!!! since 2007 I’ve gotten engaged, gotten married and bought my first house. Time Flies!!! :-)
Mallory says
West me!
Since 2007, I’ve started and finished college, moved to a new city, started grad school, spent a semester out of the country, and started dating an AMAZING guy! I’ve also graduated from dorm room decorating with poster tack and 3M hooks to actually being able to have “big girl” furniture and decorations, whilst trying to do it all on a graduate student’s budget (ie nonexistent).
Heather D says
west me.. please!!!
In 2007 i was still in nursing school. Ive worked the last 4 years as a nurse and I am engaged to be married! We are planning on buying a house the first part of next year and I would love to have some cute new things to decorate it.. :)
Joel says
West Me!
Nora says
West me!
Lots has changed for me…got married, got a cat AND dog and a beautiful new house!
Rebecca says
WEST ME! What a sweeeeeeet giveaway. In 2007 I was in college living on campus. Now I’m living in a new house in a different state, married with a baby on the way!
Ashley H. says
WEST ME!!!!
My life is different now than it was in 2007 since I can finally say I am a college graduate!!!!
Nichole K says
WEST ME!!!
What has happened in 4 years…too much to name…but the first thing that popped into my head…I now have bangs, and I love them!
Betsy says
WEST ME. Since 2007 I graduated college, bought my first house, got married, and started a new job.
Lora says
WEST ME! Since 4 years ago? New house, new marriage, new job!
Jobie says
West Me Please!
Since 2007 I married my best friend, became a mom to the best puppy and am planning on a big move across the country next month!
Darcie says
WEST ME! new job, hadn’t yet met my hubby!
Laurenb says
West me!
I’ve graduated from college and have a ‘real’ job now. Which means more money for all things home related.
CinnyS says
Four years ago I was fresh out of college (not in the “I graduated” way, but in the “Family problems forced me to come home without a degree kind of way) and struggling with what to do. I sat on the couch and watched Young & the Restless. Now I have a great job as a legal assistant at one of the big law firms in our town, and a great long term boyfriend who owns his own home…who might need a little a little bit of a femine touch in his home! :)
JennP says
WEST ME :-)
I graduated college in ’07. Since then I’ve added a husband, a house and a baby to the list of accomplishments and acquisitions. It’s been an eventful 4 years!
Jennifer /raulet says
WEST ME!!! Oh and yes, many changes have occurred in my abode since we moved in! We have brightened it and thus made it such a happy home. West Elm sure could help with some other changes /additions we ‘d like to make!
chris says
west me… i’ve lived in detroit, chicago, ann arbor, nashville, portland, and pittsburgh since 2007… and my newest place could definitely use some west elm!
Adam says
west me
I married the love of my life within the last 4 years
Miriam says
West me please!
New house, husband and two kids!!!!
Chrissy says
WEST ME!
2007 was a bittersweet because I graduated college which was exciting, but also sad (I loved college!) I have lived in 3 different states since and am on the third year of my career as a teacher in Richmond!
Sarah S says
WEST ME!!
4 years ago I was into my first month of college in a different state. I hated it and wanted to transfer closer to home ASAP. now I’m a college graduate and married to my best friend- who I met at that college out of state :)
Laura says
West Me!!!!
New baby
Bethany J. says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have moved from Iowa to Georgia, started seminary, graduated from seminary, moved from Georgia to Iowa, worked as a hospital chaplain for a year and now I’m in my first full time appointment as a pastor of a church, and I have my own house for the first time! Whew, a lot changes in 4 years.
Rupa says
WEST ME!
Got married in 2007 and moved cross country, got a new job, moved to 2 different apartments, bought a house, decorated it, had a baby, still decorating the house, will probably do it forever! I love decorating on a dime and changing things around often. Love your blog guys.
elizabeth says
WEST ME!!!
In the last four years I moved back to the US, got married, adopted a puppy and bought a condo… it’s been busy!
Maureen says
West me! Please! 2007 would find us with a house full of almost adult children–2011 finds us almost empty nesters who are enjoying decorating all over again.
Denise says
WEST ME!
Added another puppy to the household. Now we have two… Luna & Bailey. We love them!
Amanda says
WEST ME! 4 years ago, my husband and I were impatiently waiting for our daughter to arrive home from Korea. 4 years later and our daughter is now 4 years old and she has a 1 year old little brother!
Ashley says
West me! I looove West Elm.
Since 2007… graduated nursing school, changed jobs 3 times, changed relationships many times & now have met THE ONE. :) Changed hairstyles, changed contacts, changed cars…. I can go on & on.
Becky W says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have moved to a new state, sent my youngest child to Elementary school and my oldest to high school, started nursing school, and gained a few grey hairs.
Andrea Stryd says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007 I graduated grad school and, much more awesomely, married the love of my life. We are now expecting our first baby and could not be more excited (except maybe if we were expecting our first baby and had $500 to spend on getting our house ready:).
Alia Truex says
WEST ME!! I now have a mortgage, dog, and toddler!
cassie says
West Me!
New house plus one daughter. Life is good!
Leslie says
West me!
Lisa Woolsey Box says
West me!
Since 2007, I have had two babies and have moved twice…life has changed quite a bit, but for the better!
Jenna says
WEST ME!
a lot has changed since 2007 but the most noteworthy are getting married, buying a house, getting a better job and we now have a baby on the way!
Lisa F says
WEST ME! The biggest change is that I have a new baby! Currently in my arms ‘resting’ after his 2 month shots. :(
Audrey says
WEST ME!
I WAS PREGGERS WITH MY FIRST CHILD-A LOT WAS CHANGING AT OUR PLACE GETTING READY FOR OUR SWEET, BABY BOY!
Sara Barschdorf says
West Me!
My entire life has changed since 2007. I’ve gotten my business degree, got married, moved across the state of Massachusetts, held 2 jobs (my most current being my dream job), and started an incredible hobby – photography. All I need now is some more moolah to keep decorating my home to be more adult chic and less college kid on a budget :)
Christy Lynn says
WEST ME!
I’m married and we just bought our first house! I certainly had neither of these back in 2007 :)
Ashley says
WEST ME!
Moved out west with the husband and have since had two children. Let’s just say life is a little different than it was four years ago.
Crystal says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was a Sophomore in High School! Now I’m a married Junior in college, in an amaXIng sorority, and I read blogs all the time (which in 2007, I didn’t even know really what a blog was lol)! :)
Kelli says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I moved 3 times and had a great time doing it! I was still young, so I did a lot of life learning.
Madison W says
“WEST ME” and…
4- number of years it took me to finish undergrad!
Y- Young, I felt so young and didn’t think I would ever move out of my parents house!
E- Eventually my boyfriend ( now fiance) moved out into our own apt then house!
A- Average time spent painting in new house-4 hours a day for about a month! I painted everything in sight!
R- Realized that decorating a house is hard work and expensivE
S-Still need so many things to make our new house feel like a home!
A- Aging home, our home is aging ( it was built in the 70’s) but we love it and can’t wait to continue to make improvements and upgrades
G- Guarnteed that we will live here for many years to come!
O- Oh come onnnn give us this give us this shopping spree so we can decorate and live in style :)
Ps. I am a teacher and love acrostics :)
•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?
Allison says
WEST ME!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE WEST ME!!!!
My life is different because I now have a three and a half year old son, and son number two due any day now. . .And our house has been freshly painted by my dutiful hubby while I sit here on bedrest. A gift certificate to West Elm would really help me accessorize with the new color!!!
erica says
west me! new job…same old house that still needs a total overhaul.
CJK says
WEST ME!:)
Whats changed since 07…nearly everything! quit my job, went back to university for a social work degree and am in the last year of finishing that up. Met a few guys, had a few heartbreaks, met my fiancee in the last two years and hope to get married next year! Things are well:)
Happy Blogiversary!:)
Naomi says
WEST ME!
.. please