***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.
Laura says
WEST ME! I got married in 2007 and have since moved, had a baby, gone through a kidney transplant for said baby and now have another on the way. It’s like a different universe from 4 years ago!
Andy says
“WEST ME” Happy Blogiversary!
Heather says
{please} WEST ME!
My life is very different from 4 years ago. I graduated college, moved to a new city, started my first job {which has since changed as well!}, moved 3 times {second apartment had a fly-by bullet shot through the wall -no, I wasn’t living in the ghetto :\ it was completely random}, ended a long-term relationship but now find myself happily involved in another :)
PS: Am I just seeing things or is there a teeny-tiny smiley face at the bottom of the page? Down the line from your “LIFE” link…
Kaitlin H. says
West Me!
4 years ago we had just moved into our fixer-upper and now we just added a baby to the house!
Jessie B. says
WEST ME!
I just had my first baby two months ago – life is much different than 4 years ago!
Christa says
WEST ME!
So many things! New house, new fiance, new baby, and new job. Lots of changes these last few years! :)
Rachel says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I was still in college! Since then I married my amazing husband and we bought our own fixer-upper!
SarahMommy says
West Me! My world has changed a lot since 2007, we added our third and final little one to the family :) Life is good!
Giselle Medina says
WEST ME
Since 2007, we’ve gotten married and are planning on buying a house next year.
Erin says
WEST ME! New house, new car, second cat, new puppy! I can hardly keep up!
amylinn says
West ME! 4 years ago brought my family a big move that was sad. Now, happy decorating in my place and enjoying my “new” city.
Becky says
West me! I moved from MI to CO!
Stephanie says
WEST ME!
New school, New job, New state, a marriage and 3 pets! Seems like 2007 was such a long time ago. I am a totally different person now and it is all for good!
Congrats on four years and thanks for the giveaway!
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Carolyn says
WEST ME!
In 2007 – I was graduating college and entering the
real world. Now I am working and renting an apt with my college friend and hoping to buy my first place next year…xoxo
Terra says
WEST ME!!
In the past 4 years, I have: moved out of my parents house, graduated from college, started my first real job, got married and moved into our first home! A LOT has happened in 4 short years :)
Beth says
WEST ME! And, happy blogiversary! Since 2007 I have started and almost finished a graduate degree. Life is not as different since then as I’d like, but I’m working on it. Here’s to more big changes in the year to come!
Kaitlin G says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had graduated from college the year before and was desperately saving to live on my own! I made it and have been decorating my new home ever since :)
Lauren says
WEST ME! I’ve since been married and moved from Atlanta to New York to Miami!
Kristen says
West Me! I have a new job and new (to me) car since ’07. Happy Blogiversary!
Jennifer W says
West me!
This time in 2007, I had just finished college and was moving into an apartment with my boyfriend, I had no job prospects and was afraid I’d have to waitress for all of time. Four years later, my boyfriend is now my fiancee, we’re homeowners,and I have a thriving career as a photographer.
Lane says
In 2007 I would have never imagined that in four short years I would be planning to buy my first HOUSE! That $500 would definitely help me in the next few months. WEST ME :)
Elizabeth says
West Me!!! Please!
I’d say that my biggest change in the last 4 years is that I am now a homeowner, in 2007 I had just moved into my first all on my own grown up apartment. My how the times have changed!
Erika W says
WEST ME!
Jenny says
West me!
My life has changed so much since 2007 — I married, moved to the burbs with my husband, and got pregnant. I’m due any day now, so I imagine next month will be even more different!
Donna Jean says
WEST ME!!!
In the summer of 2007 I got married and moved 450 miles away from my family (to good ole’ RVA) and since then we have added a son to our little family along with little changes here and there around the house!
Jessica says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve married, moved cross country, gained a dog, and got a real job. Things are pretty different, but good, and getting better!
Laura Irwin says
WEST ME
In 2007, my husband and I weren’t even dating yet. He was fixing my car at that point. I was still living at home. Since then we’ve gotten married, lived in another city for a year and half, moved back to our hometown, lived in 3 different apartments, had our 1st and 2nd year anniversaries, experienced our first cruise, bought our first truck together (which I totaled about 2 months ago *sad face*)We also got our first puppy, Carabelle, whom we ADORE! She is just so stinkin’ cute. Almost every area of my life has changed since 2007. What a crazy four years!!! =)
Aislinn Mueller says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve added a husband, a few new jobs and another dog. It’s a full house!
Jessica W says
West Me!
In 2007, I was still living with my parents. I was attending community college and working part time as a bank teller. Since then my boyfriend and I have moved to Austin, and I both transferred to and graduated from UT Austin.
Luckily for me, about a year ago West Elm opened up a store in Austin.
Kimberly says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I was single and working at a job I didn’t love. Now I’m married and I’ll get a graduate degree in the spring. Moving on to a career I’m really excited about!
Linda J Burton says
West Me! :)
Since 2007 my daughter moved out of our home and is a kindergarten teacher, my son moved out and is married and my youngest son got his permit and a Westie puppy (that is adorable). I also started following your BLOG (which I love).
jana says
WEST ME!
Great minds think alike…I was just leafing through a West Elm catalog this weekend and pretty much duplicated your drool-worthy selections-their on my fanatsy decor team too.
Since 2007, I am grayer. And I discovered your blog. And perhaps I’m more grateful for the same husband, kids, home, job, dog, etc…
Meg says
West Me!
It has been a long four years! I am in a job that I love (as opposed to a p/t gig that I took so that I could justify leaving one that I hated) am almost finished the degree that I started when I left said hated job, and I’m a few days away from closing on our first house!
Laine says
West Me! Husband, finished grad school and brand new job, pretty much the happiest person on the planet right now :)
Kellie says
WEST ME!
Let’s see, 4 years ago I had just met a guy named Kevin in San Diego. Now we’re married with a three month old daughter!
Vanessa says
WEST ME!!
Four years ago I was in my second year of college dating my now-husband, playing in marching band, taking lots of English classes and being a lazy college student. I miss all that relaxation/down time in college, but I don’t miss the dorms!
Alisha says
WEST ME!
The biggest change is that we went from a small rental to a much larger 1920 Bungalow in desperate need of some sprucing – still working on that part. =)
Melissa says
West Me
In 2007 I worked for our small family business, had been living in and buying the same home for 8 years. Today I’m unemployed and living in a rental… The economy downswing has hit our family hard…
sarah says
WEST ME!
Of course life is quite diff now then in 2007. We’re married and we’re home-owners! AND our home is screaming for a little west elm love! I’ve trolled their site for years and on Saturday, had the pleasure to step into their brick and mortar! Droooool…
Heather says
West Me! A lot has changed since 2007, a fourth child, buying our first home and the start of my husband’s business. Life is good!
Jackie says
WEST ME! In the past four years I have graduated college, earned my MBA, gotten engaged and bought a house! PHEW.
Frank says
WEST ME!
In the past for years I have met the love of my life, asked her to marry me, started a career and bought a house!
Tara says
WEST ME! The past 4 years have given me a new home, a new car and a new Nephew. Thanks for an amazing giveaway. Love the blog!
Sarah says
West me! I’d love a gift card to West Elm.
Kathy says
WEST ME! Wow, I didn’t realize that in 4 years, so much has happened. I have a new place and a new relationship! And am happier than ever…if only I could win and complete our bedroom.
Tricia says
West Me!!!
Love your blog! You guys inspire me to make my house a home :)
Torey says
West ME!
4 years ago both of my parents were still alive. My mother died of cancer in 2008 and my dad had a sudden fatal heart attack in Feb of 2011. In better news, we bought our first house and had another baby. Life changes so quickly and so many things are really out of your control….
Rebekah says
Um. Seriously. Please WEST ME! My world is much sweeter now than it was in ’07, but you know what would make it sweeter? Sweet stuff from West Elm!
Jenny says
West me. :) 8 months preggo…
Dorothy says
West me!
I have two amazing daughters and could not be happier!