***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.
Sarah says
west me!
oh how life has changed since 2007. We were DINKs living on the east coast, now we have a one year old with one on the way living in the rocky mountains!
Sara says
West Me! Please.
Sara says
Oh, and 4 years ago I was unhappily living in Texas. We moved this summer to Southern California and are so happy here! BUT, sold a lot of our stuff before moving, and went from a large house to a small apartment. So, some west elm love could sure come in handy in getting our new place looking and feeling like a new home sweet home in CA.
justine says
WEST ME!
This is the best giveaway EVER! Love West Elm. Let’s see…I have a new job, I am no longer a girlfriend but am a wife, I have a dog that is my baby and I’m living in a new place. 4 years is a long time…Happy Anniversary!
p.s. the Portico mirror is FABULOUS. It was just delivered the other day and it’s even more gorgeous in person. They don’t show you the mango wood side online, and it’s gorge.
Jenn Petko says
West Me!!!
I moved from San Diego to Northern Virgina…got a new place to live, a new job, new car…I can’t believe that 4 years has passed!! Time flies!
Rupa says
WEST ME please!
Since 2007, I have gotten married, moved from Boston to Honolulu, finished my surgical training (finally!), bought our first house (after 10 years of living in studio apartments and 1 bedrooms in NYC and Boston), opened my own ophthalmology practice (with my husband), had a son, and am pregnant expecting our 2nd son in 6 weeks.
I love your site as we try to improve our own house!
Michele says
WEST ME!!! Love West Elm! In last four years, went back to work once kids were both in school full time. Decided I’d rather work out of home instead. Discovered blogs over a year ago and am hooked. Keeping my fingers crossed to win since I am currently re-doing our home decor. Thanks for the opportunity!
emily smith says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I met the man would would become my husband…and now we’re expecting a little one and are 3 weeks away from moving into a home of our own : )
Michael says
West me!
Sarah says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I had just moved in with my boyfriend. Since that first big leap,, we have relocated to a new city and started new jobs including launching my own company. Plus, we bought our first house and then completely remodeled it. We also have an adorable baby girl who turns one year next month. Whew! We’ve been busy!
Emily @ Our Waldo Bungie says
WEST ME! My life is very different now – in 2007, I was in a job I hated and fretting about whether or not I should go to grad school. Now I am in grad school and getting PAID to do by being a graduate teaching assistant! So I have a job I love and am getting my masters for free! Talk about a total change!
Amanda says
WEST ME
Emily says
WEST ME!!!
Four years later…new state, new job, new house (in need of west elm love), new and 3rd baby, and I’m sure more than 4 new pounds on the old bod!
I wanna win!!!
Regan Wood says
WEST ME!
Wonderful giveaway! In 2007 I had no children and worked at an advertising agency. Now I have 2 kids (a 3yr old and a 10 wk old!) and I’m a stay-at-home-mom. I love it! :)
Emily P says
WEST ME!
Life is definitely a lot different than it was four years ago! Now I’m a college graduate with a low paying job and a wonderful place to furnish.
Jaime G. says
West Me! Fall 2007…two months out from our engagement and my surprise 27th birthday. Fall 2011…married, house, master’s degree, now teaching 3rd grade (down from 5th). It’s been a busy 4! :)
Katie K says
WEST ME! Since 2007 we’ve had a baby, and now have another on the way. Also my hubby is 4 years closer to completing his post-graduate training and getting a real job!
Diana says
West Me!
Since 2007
Have changed jobs and moved into a new home!
Marisa says
WEST ME! Oh man, this would go to gooood use! Woop woop!
Laura says
West Me!
My whole life has changed since 2007. graduated from college, moved to san diego, and have a great boyfriend! cant ask for much more than that!
Janell says
West Me!
And my life is so so so different than it was in 2007
Some of the highlights…
Met a boy
got a dog
bought a house
got married
started working for myself.
Yay Change!
Robyn says
West me! New marriage, new baby and so much wiser :)
Wendy says
West me! I now have two adorable sons!
Kim says
West me
Four years ago I got married, today we have an adorable baby boy.
LeeAnn says
West me!!!
So much has changed for me in the last four years – school ending, dream job aquired, had my son :), had to sell my motorcycle :(, the list goes on!!
Sara says
West me! Let’s see… a lot has changed! I have a new job, a new house, a new car, a dog, an almost two-year old, and a new baby on the way!
Jill says
West me! In 2007 I was single, in college, and waitressing. Now I’m getting married in October, just bought our first house, and Just started my second “real” job.
Carleigh says
(west me)
A lot has changed. I’m in 3/4 done with med school, and I am now a married lady!! Life couldn’t be more different.
Tracy says
West me!!!!
4 years ago I lived in my parents basement.. Now, I am married, a homeowner and a mother to the most precious 2.5 month old baby girl.
Kris says
WEST ME!!
(West Elm is my fav!!!)
Since 2007 I have….bought a house, gotten married, graduated college, worked on some really cool projects, had a precious little girl (who is screaming right how because she does not want to take a nap). All in that order. Life is wonderful!
Chris says
WEST ME!!!
New job and just bought a new house.
ChristineS says
WEST ME
Raquel says
Congrats on your 4 years! How the world has changed, no? All the best as you move into year 5. WEST ME! Four years ago we were very unhappy after a move that was a mistake. We are glad to be back home!
Sarah says
West me!! In 2007 my husband and I were renting the crappy apartment above their house. Now we’re enjoying this crisp fall weather with our son Quinn, who was born may 21, and living in our first and dream house in a lovely lil tree lined neighborhood. Hooray for progress!
Larissa says
West me!
In 2007 I was finishing up undergraduate. Now I am married and finished with graduate school and we are planning a house of our own!
Adam says
WEST ME! My wife would LOVE this. :)
Kristin says
WEST ME pleaseeeeee!
2007? What a long time ago. Now I am out of college, new job, married, moved into a new house. Oh, fun!
aubrey says
West Me!
A graduate degree, a cat, and a husband. Not to shabby!
Erin F says
WEST ME!!! Please! Four years ago I was finishing up college…now I’m married with a house, dog and big girl job. Whew!
Darcy says
WEST ME!!!!! New house, new car, married…life is much grander than it was in 2007:)
Anna Blount says
West Me
So much is different, different job, home, life, husband,
Heidi says
WEST ME!!!!
The hubs and I were married on August 11, 2007 and I was finishing up grad school. Life was full of promise at that time. Now, we’re both involved in our careers, bought our first house in June and life is full of more promise than ever. Sure, we have a few wrinkles, but they’re from laughing all the time.
Kendra Randall says
WEST ME
since 2007 the hubby and I have bought our first home and have two new jobs that we love!
Joy says
WEST ME!!
There is a new baby a new house on the horizon and my mother has moved to town as of today!
jeanna says
WEST ME!! Four years ago I had a new baby, was living in a different state, and working. Now we have a second child, and just bought a home, would love the gift card to help with decorating.
Wendy says
West me! I now have two adorable boys!
Jan says
WEST ME! Kids all out on their own. Redecorating for ME! (-:
Chris S. says
WEST ME!!!
Living in a new city with a new job.
Katie B. says
West Me! 4 years ago I was living in a different place (apartment) and now I have a house I love decorating and doing home improvements…also our family is expanding with the first baby on the way!
Rosi says
WEST ME!
In four years my life has changed for the better. I found the love of my life, got my bachelors degree in Marketing (no job in the field I want though (Marketing Coordinator)) and even moved between 3 states. :)
Christine says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was preparing to marry my husband, in the midst of a move across the country, and starting graduate school.