***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.
Elizabeth says
WEST ME!!
My life is very different from 2007. I have a tattoo and belly ring now (yep…), I got another degree, I’ve moved 5 times, and I now have an awesome apartment all by myself (well, except for my dog, Snoopy). That needs decorating….
Alison Brough says
West Me! New Doggie, Penelope; New Job, Teacher; New City, Los Angeles!
Emily says
West Me
Amanda says
West Me!
4 years ago my husband just came back from a deployment and we’re living a military life. Now we’re no longer military and own a house decorating it for our toddler kiddo!
Jody says
West me (but leave me east…) 4 years ago I moved back across the country from Oregon to Mass., changed jobs, got a dog, had a baby, built a house…and now I’m ready to chillax a bit.
Hattie Mandan says
WEST ME!!!
4 years ago I lived in a glorious tiny 3 bedroom apartment with great sun slanted ceilings and 4 roommates. LOVED that time of life! Now I graduated college, have a wonderful husband and a gorgeous daughter who’s right about your daughter’s age!!!
Hayley says
WEST ME!
Four years ago today I was just starting grad school, a big relationship had just ended, and I was frantically searching for a job. Now I’ve finished grad school (two years ago), am engaged, have a dog, purple hair, and a tattoo. Oh, and I’m a librarian.
amanda d. says
West me. Pretty please.
A new baby, husband, house & puppy.
Not particularly in that order ;)
paula says
WEST ME!!
Different job, moved to florida, downsized from house to condo
Meaghan S. says
WEST ME!
Let’s see…since 2007, I:
-Got engaged
-Moved to Massachusetts (from Minnesota)
-Got a new job
-Got married
-Moved back to Minnesota
-Got a new job
I hope the next four years are just as exciting!
Kristin says
WEST ME
Totally different. I was renting, a couple years out of college and in a totally different line of work. Now I have a 1 year old, a newer job and a house and am sooo happy with both.
Katy says
WEST ME BABY! WhoooooooT!
Jeezly. Since 2007: I blew out an old knee, and got a new one, and ran a half marathon just to stick it to karma real good. I was fired, and hired, and hired again. I married my best bud (a Richmond VA boy). We bought a house. And now…we’re adding a little baby to the mix. He calls it “a joey” and it really is.
Love your blog. Come on Random.org! Yeahwhoooo!
Kelly S says
WEST ME!
4 years ago we bought our first house! We are still in that house but quickly growing out of it.
Kirstin says
WEST ME!
At this time four years ago I was less than a month away from getting married. Since then I’ve gotten married (of course), moved twice, earned a promotion at work, and had a beautiful baby boy. Life is just a smidge different now :)
Rachel says
WEST ME! My world is different now than it was in 2007 because I am now married and a home owner! I live in a different city, but still the same state. I also have since graduated from Virginia Tech! Go Hokies!!!
Lauren J. says
West Me please! Married in 2007. 2008 husband losses his job and we move from AZ to MD. Last year my husband broke his leg in 4 places and ACL replacement. Oh yeah, 4 car accidents and a house flood during snowmageddon! Need some house love since I don’t want to leave the house… Haha!!
Mercedes says
WEST ME, please!
Most crazy of all…I now have a child that can drive to the store to pick up milk. Still can’t believe it.
Ashley says
Last four years! SO much has changed. Done with school living across country and have kids.
geraldine says
WEST ME!
2007…became a stay-at-home mom to my two beautiful girls. Best thing ever!
Fallon says
West Me! Everything in my life is different from 2007 but the biggest thing would have to be my city – we went from NYC to ATL!
Robyn Gearey says
West Me! I am dying for some new curtains from WE :)
Let’s see, since 2007 …
new house
new relationship
same great kids
same job
Melissa says
WEST ME!! Added two more boys to the family, for a total of three!
Jane says
West Me (please!)
2007 was the year I had to stop working due to heart problems. That was the bad part. The good part was that I got to become a stay at home mom to my (now)10 year old son.
Lauren says
west me! I met my husband 4 years ago
Katie says
West me!
My life = so different since 2007. New city (twice over), new digs (thrice over), new job (also thrice over), first experience buying a house, got married, am in the midst of a master’s degree, and am in the process of adopting a new four-legged friend.
mzb says
West me!
My life is different now than 2007 because I know the difference between ten different shades of white
Amy says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007 I’ve got a new haircut/hair color, I’m going back to school for a second degree and my oldest daughter is now a teenager! can’t believe how time flies.
Lisa says
WEST ME! Please please please!
Ashley says
WEST ME
Big changes since 2007. Just moved from Nashville back to the MS Gulf Coast to be nearer family and the water.
Michelle says
WEST ME!
Past 4 years?……new baby (my 3rd) and new home! Plus…got a doctorate.
Not bad for 4 years!!
Misty says
west me! 2 kids since 2007. one this month and one born 2009!
Jordana says
West me, pleeeeeeeeeeeease!!!!!
Many things happened since 2007…I’m married, graduated, moved to the US and became a mother, the most worthwhile experience ever!!!! I’d love winning the prize to help us decorate our new home.
Joyce says
West Me!
Since 2007, I started dating and married the man who became my husband and we purchased our first house together!
Taryn Blake says
WEST ME! In 2007, I was only months away from meeting my love….and 4 years away from being married and owning our own home full of projects!
Cameron says
West Me! Since 2007 I got married, finished a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s degree. Next step, buy a house!
Cecilia says
West me! My big changes include a hubby and a preschooler!
Mae Anunciado says
WEST ME Pretty please!
Life is whole lotta different from 07 – got married, new car, new house and had a baby the following year! Life has been good!
Danene says
West Me!
In April 2010 my daughter was born and it’s changed my life!
Jessica says
West Me!
In 2007 I had just moved to Richmond, and was living in an apartment with my boyfriend (now husband)in Tobacco Row. Now we live 6 whole blocks away in Church Hill in a historic rowhouse of our very own.
Carly Frates says
WEST ME! West Elm makes me all warm and fuzzy.
Since 2007 I have: gotten a job as a performer at Disney World, graduated college, traveled the world as a performer for Disney Live!, started grad school for speech-language pathology, found an amazing guy, and became remotely obsessed with YHL. (By saying “remotely” it makes it sound way less creepy… right?….)
Lindsey says
WEST ME!!!! In 2007 I was wishing my time away to get through college…now I’m always wishing to go back to those carefree days!!
Lisa says
WEST ME! In 2007 I graduated from college and moved to Charleston as a single lady. Now I have a career, a home, and a fiance!
Lelia says
West me! Since 2007, I’ve gotten married, moved to a new city, gotten a new job, launched a freelance career, bought a house and a car, and I fall in love more and more every day! Thanks for sharing your lives and your home with us!
Frances says
WEST ME
My husband and I had moved into our first house and had a HUGE project list!
Erin H. says
West Me!!!
I was a (very) single college girl living in Texas, and now I am a married (2 years) program director living in Georgia!
Meggan C says
West me – now married with a sweet baby boy
Jill says
WEST ME! In 2007 I didn’t have this wonderful baby or this wonderful job. <3
Elise says
WEST ME! :D On the surface, my world in 2007 was profoundly different from my world now: different stage in my education (I was just starting college), different stage in a relationship (we had been dating for exactly a year and a half), new and different place to live . . . But in a lot of ways, that’s where I am again now, and I love it! I’m now (newly) married to that same wonderful guy, I’m just starting graduate school, and we’re making a new home together in a totally new part of the country. Life was good in 2007, and it’s certainly good now! Congratulations on four wonderful years of blogging, John and Sherry – it’s such a pleasure to follow your family. <3
Megan says
Since 2007 – I am living back in my hometown and in a serious relationship. how I miss Columbus though :)
Danielle says
“WEST Me” Please!