***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.
Courtney Renegar says
West Me!!
Paulina J! says
WEST ME!
We’re on our second home and my husband FINALLY graduated from college and works for a major corporation. I always thought we would be in our first house much longer.
karen says
WEST ME!!!! New look on life.
Brooke says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was entering junior year of college and today I’ve got my dream job in Marketing and PR. All of the hard work was worth it!!
Sara says
West Me!
We moved long distance!
Anna B says
WEST ME!!! In 2007, i had a newborn, and now he’s 4!! so that’s a lot different LOL
Katie says
west me!
I was graduating college 4 years ago..i wish i could go back!
Andrea Weber says
WEST ME!
New husband, new job, new dog…. good things!!
Kristin says
West Me! Please :)
Let’s see 4 years ago – had not meet my husband, was teaching high school and now I’m not working and waiting on our first little one to arrive in a few short weeks!
Vica Bourque says
West Me!!!
Since 2007 we have moved to Atlanta and had a baby.
jenny says
west me!
wow, how is my life the same??? i can barely even remember what life was like in 2007 :))
Kathi says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007, I have moved to a new home, started a photography business, and had a beautiful baby boy! Lots of changes!
Emily Baer says
WEST ME!
Well, we are coming up on our four year anniversary as well, and will be welcoming our first baby around that same time!!! We live in a new house that we have been remodeling, and I went back to school for a career change…so I guess a lot has changed in past four years :-)
shana says
west me! I love your blog.
Jessica says
WEST ME!
4 years ago, I was beginning my first year of teaching and recently engaged. Fast forward to today, where I’ve been married for 3+ years and just began my 5th year of teaching!
Kelley says
WEST ME!
So much has changed….married, moved across the country and started new job.
Kristen says
WEST ME! Same house, same job. But I have a 16-month old son. Didn’t have him 4 years ago! :-)
Mary Pat says
West Me!!
Since 2007… New baby, new house, masters degree. It’s been busy!
Anneliese says
West me!!
Four years ago, I was single, with no child, and lived in NM. Now I live in NM with the sweetest husband and chubbiest, happiest 3 month old baby boy in OK!
Deanna says
WEST ME! :)
Since 2007 I have finished college, gotten married, and bought a house!
Lauren says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007 I was a student at Virginia Tech living in my first apartment. Today I am living in a house with my boyfriend and two dogs and nothing would make us happier that some new stuff from West Elm!!!
Skeeter says
West Me!
Geez, I hadn’t realize how busy I have been since 2007 until I thought about it. I’ve finished my masters, moved to yellowstone, salt lake city, new zealand, and finally to idaho, got married, and bought a house. woooh, I can’t image what this next four years holds!
Erin says
West Me! Ive graduated college since then and began dental school :)
hayley says
WEST ME!
4 years ago, I wasn’t married, didn’t have a baby girl and lived at home with my parents!
Denise says
West Me!
We updated our farmhouse to a 4 season home, added 2 new bathrooms and a wrap around porch! Plus, our teenage son started a hybrid high school and early college program. And we added a new dog and 2 cats to our family!
Susan Getter says
West Me!
Let’s see, so many things but the main things are a new baby girl and another on the way, live in a new town and husband finally has a job after 12 years of being together! (He was in school the whole time).
Maria says
WEST ME
In 2007, I was in high school, now I’m in my senior year of college!
Tracy says
West me
Life In 2007 was so easy compared to now, sleep is underrated! I have a three year old and another little one coming in 3 weeks!
Aimee Gaston says
WEST ME!
Michelle says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007 I have found my style and am rolling with it!
Monica says
WEST ME!!!
Wow, almost 10,000 comments! I NEED that capiz chandy and a new duvet cover. 2007 was a huge year for me as it is when I had my first child. The last 4.5 years have been wonderful and very busy.
ATLkristen says
“WEST ME”! In 2007, I was living in NC wanting to move to Atlanta. I finally made it and purchased my first home here a year ago!
Ashley Sandefer says
West ME!
Wren says
WEST ME!
The last for years have been tough ones. We had to sell our dream house due to economy and our income being slashed by 2/3. On the upside – we are healthy, strong and have 4 amazing kids. They put life in perspective for me every single day.
Brandi says
West Me!!
I graduated in 2007 and have since then gained a life in suburbia… A dog, house, job, and husband:)
Charity says
WEST ME
I’m now married!
Shannah says
WEST ME!
2007 – we’d just moved back stateside from the UK and were getting readjusted to the crazy US lifestyle. Now here we are 4 years later in a new house!
tiffany a. says
WEST ME… since 2007 I got married to my soulmate, graduated with my masters, started a new job, my husband and I bought our first house, we got a new dog, and now we are trying to grow our family!!!
adam says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve moved to San Francisco, got married, bought a house, and had a baby.
Miquel says
West Me!
Raina says
West Me! Since 2007, my toddler became a big boy and a big brother! Also, I have new paint on my walls :)
Sarah says
“WEST ME”
Since 2007, I’ve had a baby and moved into a new house!
Natalie says
WEST ME!! my life is so much different from 2007. college graduate, first time home owner, new job that will (hopefully) lead to a workplace career, and continually renovating my home I got as a foreclosure 18 months ago :)
Erika says
WEST ME! (please)
Since 20007, I moved to the best city in the world – Richmond, VA! (This statement is no way scientific-will except funds to travel the world and test theory.)
Bethany says
WEST ME!
I was a wittle baby still in high school! And now I’m finishing college!
Kristi says
WEST ME!!!
My husband and I have remodeled our kitchen since 2007. I’m sure there are other things, but I can’t think of any “major” life changes right now! HA!
JennyRed says
Yes please, WEST ME too!!! Lots of good changes for me that year. Started getting serious with my (now) husband, he moved in with me around that time after dating long distance. We just celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary. AWWWWWWWW.
Linda says
West me! Congratulations on your anniversary – wishing you many years of love, healthy, and prosperity.
Elise says
West Me! Over the past few years, I’ve gotten my master’s degree, my first job, and gotten married!
Laura says
West Me…please please please please please.
Four years later, I’m married with a fabulous dog, an awesome house, and an MBA. Wow, times does fly!