***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.
Stephanie says
WEST ME! I’m sure everyone says this, but 2007 is different than 2011 because at the beginning of 2007, we were a family of 2, now we’re a family of 4! Definitely the biggest and best change of all!
Julie says
WEST ME! I turned 40 in the past 4 years and went to Disneyland to celebrate!
Carole says
West me!
Four years ago I was a sophomore in college, now I’m getting ready to go back to grad school.
Anne says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I was starting nursing school and moving into a crappy apartment. Now I’m a cardiac nurse and soon to be homeowner. How times change!
Madelin says
West me!
Kate says
WEST ME! 4 years ago I was a senior in college! Miss those days.. but I’m happily married and loving my life much more now!
Vanessa says
West me! New hubby. New house. New baby. It’s been a crazy fun four years!
Amanda C says
WEST ME!!! My world has changed a lot since 2007. I graduated from college, had 2 babies and moved 2 times! Whew! What a ride the past few years have been!
Shannon Welch says
WEST ME! 4 years can certainly change your priorities… I’ve since had my second son and quit the full-time gig for contract design work. Loving every minute of it !
Phyllis says
West Me!
The biggest change was our family went from a family of 4 to a family of 5…and everything that comes along with it…room reassignments….painting…a minivan or the mom mobile…and all the fun exciting things that go along with it…
Janda says
WEST ME!
Since 2007….I got married, bought my first house, and am now 9 months pregnant with my first child!
Jen says
WEST ME!
Gah… since 2007 I have:
-Moved into a new place
-Gotten engaged and married
-Changed jobs (switching from publishing to advertising in NYC :)
-Chopped my hair (several times, really…)
-Ran a half-marathon (yesterday!)
Amanda says
WEST ME!
Yikes. Lots of changes since 2007. New (very old) house. New job. New city. To name just a few…
Megan O'Neal says
West Me! I have 2 more children since 2007. That’s pretty life changing. ;)
Dan says
West me!
Kirstie says
West me! Since 2007 I have graduated from college, gotten married (to my best friend!), moved to a new city, and begun working at my dream job. It’s been an amazing four years!
Arianna says
WEST ME WITH A CHERRY ON TOP!
4 years ago I went through a heartbreaking experience but today my heart is restored and I am planning my wedding to my best and favorite friend.
Brittany says
WEST ME!!! My life is so different from 2007—- I’m now a college grad, a teacher, a newlywed, and a homeowner! Life is awesome and thankfully so different from what I was picturing back in 2007!
Rena says
West Me!
Second daughter married, 4 grandchildren, moved, new job and the death of my mom since 2007.
Myriah says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have had a few new jobs, new car, new doggie, new baby and we are moving to a new place! It has been a pretty terrific four years :)
Bryan W. says
“WEST ME!”
I got a dog, graduated college, got married, started law school, and bought a house!
monica says
West me! In 2007 we had our first child and were celebrating our first year of marriage. We just celebrated our 5th anniversary and our family now numbers 5!
Brittany says
WEST ME!
How is my life different since 2007? Let me count the ways, ha! New degree, new city, new relationship, new pets, new responsibilities. But I wouldn’t change a thing. Ok, maybe I would change the number of West Elm gift cards I currently have from zero to one…
Stefani @ Try To Enjoy says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I met the love of my life. Now we are married! Just got married a few months ago. In 2007 I was selling townhouses. Since then I’ve had several other jobs, and am now in graduate school working towards becoming a career counselor.
Emily Glicksman says
West me!!!! New city, house, same husband (thankfully!!!) and best of all – new baby!!! Same age as Clara – such a fun age, isn’t it???
Lily Adams says
WEST ME!!
4 years ago I wasn’t married, I didn’t have my MBA, I had no job, I lived on the other side of the country, and I was 20 lbs lighter. I’m happier now and wouldn’t change a thing… except 10 lbs… maybe.
Magdalene says
“west elm” new since 2007 is new job, new classes and great friends. Blessed.
Abigail says
West me! I got married and got my Masters!
andrea p says
“WEST ME”
Since 2007 I have gone from single & not looking….to present day married & prego! Quite the opposite of where I thought I would be at the time! But I wouldn’t change a thing :)
Jeff says
WEST ME!
I got married to my high school sweetheart :)
Wendy says
West me!
Got married, moved to a different a country, and expecting a little one next year.
Elizabeth says
west me! I’m married now, but I’m still reading the same great blog I discovered in 07!
Mary S. says
West Me!
In 2007, we lived in Tucson. Now, we live in Carlsbad, CA!
Jacquelyn says
West me!!
I graduated medical school. Got married. Moved from Texas to Oregon to oklahoma. And started residency.
Kristin says
WEST ME!!!
So much is different….I’m now married with two little boys! How life changes :)
L says
West me!
Pretty much everything has changed–I finished grad school, got married, moved several hundred miles, bought our first house, have two lovely nephews–life is good!
Heidi says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I…
-Got Married 12/29/07
-Moved 2x
-Graduated from 2 colleges w/ my Bachelor of Arts & Science
-Got my first “big girl job” :) as a teacher
-Gave birth to our baby boy.
-Started reading your blog! :)
amy says
WEST ME!!
Everything is different… I live in a different state, am married, in a new career, have 2 dogs… what hasn’t changed is a better question!
Pamela says
WEST ME!! please please WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have earned my Master’s degree, become a midwife, moved to the beach in Wilmington, NC, helped 300 babies come into the world, have transitioned into being the mom of a teenager, have my first pets (2 cute doggies), and had fun living my life in our first house we have owned together with my best friend and hubby.
Carrie M. says
West me and my future house!
A marriage, 2 babies, 1 house, and 2 moves since 2007 and loving life!
Laurie says
West me! Please!
Melissa says
Oh my goodness, you can just about WEST ME anything! :)
4 years ago, I was confused and scared–my boyfriend was a Marine fighting in Iraq! Glad that time in my life is behind me!
Kimberly Meeks says
WEST ME!!! LOVE West Elm! :)
I actually got married September 8, 2007 so we recently celebrated our own 4 year anniversary. :) Since then I am obviously a married woman, have since gotten my master’s degree in education, and my husband and I are in our own house that we have enjoyed and that we continue to enjoy renovating and decorating.
So enjoy reading your blog!
Cara says
West Me :)
Grace says
WEST ME!!!
since 2007, I have been at THREE different college campuses! I now know that I want to become a pharmacist! Also, I have moved into an apartment that desperately needs some home decor :)
Phoebe says
West me! In 2007 I was in my first year of college, now I have a job, am happily married, and am looking to buy a house!
rennie says
WEST ME, please!
2007 feels forever ago. Same house, same spouse (love them both!), but our family has grown (more kids, more pets) along with the need to creatively adapt our space to fit all of us! Latest project is finishing the basement and hopefully carving out some space for a guest nook so guests aren’t sharing space with our 18 month old!
Karen says
West Me!!!
In 2007 I had 3 roommates and now I live alone:) Still working on decorating the new place!
Tae says
WEST ME!
I got married to my high school sweetheart! And we have an adorable, almost-four-year-old pup.
Carrie says
WEST ME
I’m now a homeowner, a wife and a manager