***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.
Judith Post says
West Me please!!
What’s different: finished a deployment, had a second deployment, had a girl, and another baby on the way, did two moves, new car, new job, new, new, new…
April says
West Me!
New apartment
Veronica says
WEST ME!!!! Happy blogiversary! 4 years ago, I was a full time working mom, trying to do it all, now I am a full time stay-at-home mom and loving it!
DeeDee says
West me . . . please.
Megan says
West me!
4 years ago I was about ready to be done with college “forever”… now I’m about ready to go back for my Masters.
Katherine says
WEST ME!!!
4 years ago.. wow a lot has changed! I have graduated college, moved into a new house, got married and started a new job :)
Angie says
West me!
Life as changed with a husband, house, second doggy, and a baby! In that order!!
Holly says
West Me!
Things have stayed pretty consistent for us other than adding our third daughter to the mix, oh, and our house is for sale. Hoping to start a new chapter in our lives (with a new house to make a home) soon!
Megan says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have graduated from high school (one more year of college!), moved into an apartment that desperately needs some help, and got engaged!!! Good four years :)
Jennifer T. says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I got married and started a great job. Still going strong in both! :)
Annie says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 we now have had two kids, graduated grad school, bought a home and are planning on buying another! We would love this to help furnish our new home!
Alyssa says
WEST ME!
4 years ago my husband and I were a month away from marriage & living in an apartment over a family friend’s garage. This week we are moving to our second home together and we have a 2 year old son. I guess you could say a lot has changed in the past four years!
Erin says
WEST ME
In 2007 I was ok with being single and thought I would perhaps be single forever. Now I am married and can’t imagine my life without my husband. :)
Ginny says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was backpacking SE Asia with the love of my life…now I am married to that love and backpacking Europe!
Jessica C. says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, I was dating my husband and still in school. Today, I am happily married and starting month 4 at a great job!
Rachel Strisik says
WEST ME!! PLEASE!! :)
Things that are different since 2007-My husband and I have moved into a new home (that needs some more WEST ELM!), I gave birth to surprise identical twin girls, I was able to work for a celebrity stylist and I started back up my own business. So, basically everything. Life is something you can’t plan and the past four years have been such a blessing.
Sarah says
WEST ME! and happy blogiversary! 2011 vs. 2007– diff car, diff job, and diff hair style!
Jess says
WEST ME!! :)
My life is drastically different than 2007 and I couldn’t imagine being any happier! So much has changed…but most importantly I met and married my best friend. He and I are enjoying being first time homeowners (and all the DIY that comes along with it!)
Happy Blogiversary! Here’s to many many more!!
Leah says
West me, please!
2007 feels like forever ago! I’ve graduated from college, been dating a wonderful man, adopted the sweetest and fluffiest cat, and am slowly getting through law school. Not to mention the sweet little attic apartment I’ve been living in for the past year :]
I can only wonder at what the next four years will bring! Happy blogiversary!
Will H says
West Me!
Four years and I have a new house, new dog, and wife.
Ashley says
West Me!!!
In 2007 life was so different…I have a husband and one kid with one on the way…so very different. I sure would like to have that gift card to my our home pretty{ier?}.
Rach says
WEST ME!
Let’s see, four years ago, I made a cross-country move after a ridiculously dramatic relationship ended. I then got my first super nice apartment and loved it.
Now, another move later (for work), I’m in a new town with a tiny apartment that *desperately* needs some charm!
Laura says
WEST ME
:)
Congratulations on 4 years!
Ashley Bitting says
WEST ME!!
4 years ago I was a sales rep for Red Bull, I’d just met my husband and was contemplating breaking up with my Army boyfriend. Now, I work in Marketing for a great company, I’m married and expecting our first child! Talk about growing up in 4 years!
Corrie says
West Me!!!
We have one more kid, new house, new job and new minivan.
mae says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was pregnant, now I’m not (thank heavens!!)
Jessica @ Decor Adventures says
Wow, what an amazing gift! West Elm was the most recent “new catalog” we got in the mail and their look is just my style. I love their curtains and that capiz chandy for sure.
WEST ME!
In the fall of 2007 I started dating my husband. We celebrated our first wedding anniversary yesterday :-) Life is VERY different, and wonderful!
Meaghan says
OMG, WEST ME!!! Phu-leeeeese!!!
Uh- my whole world is different! Graduated from dental school in 2007, moved to Florida for residency, had our first baby, completed residency, moved back to Georgia, started my real job, had our second baby…and here we are!
Meg says
WEST ME!!
In 2007 I lived in Washington State, and now I live in Boone, NC! Quite a change!
GreenInOC says
WEST ME!
Things I have today that I didn’t have in 2007:
1. Yoda (my dog)!
2. Some new friends in addition to the old standbys
3. New family (yay for babies!)
4. Surely my behind wasn’t this big 4 years ago!
5. One less person & their dog living on my couch
6. One new couch!
Molly says
West Me! New job, new city, new husband, two new step-kids…new smile!
Melissa says
west me!
living in new state, new job, husband… how things change!
Francesca says
WEST ME, please:) My world has drastically changed since 2007. I have been blessed with a positive life changing event every year. Engaged, married, bought a home and now are expecting our first child!!! Time does fly when youre having fun!
Jessena says
WEST ME
I moved to Arizona and met my now husband…fantastic year!
Shana says
“WEST ME” New Town, New Home, New Marriage and learned a lot learned from reading your blog over the past year…looking forward to tuning in for many more years!
Jen D. says
West Me!
Since 2007, I became a sahm, we bought our forever home and added our adorable little two year boy to our family.
Angela says
WEST ME! graduated from college, got married, became a homeowner. life is good.
Aymee says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was still living at home with my parents and worked in a different company. Now I own my own little apartment which I am slowly doing work to. My floors are still bare concrete! I also work someplace else. My favorite thing about it? The people :)
Lora says
WEST ME
West Elm in a great thing!
Caitlin says
WEST ME! i heart west elm!!
in 2007 I was single and living in the carribbean, now I am married and live in the burbs, such a completely different life!
Jayme says
WEST ME please :)
I could never have imagined the joy our 2 children have brought to our lives…it’s been a great 4 years!
Becky says
WEST ME!
JillM says
WEST ME!
4 years ago my husband and I were deciding on house plans to begin the build. We’ll be in the house 3 years this winter!
Oh, and I’ve been eyeballing that light fixture for a while now….
Brooke says
West Me please! I moved to another state, opened a furniture store, met my husband, got married, closed my furniture store and started a whole new life. The difference 4 years makes….
Christina says
WEST ME…PLEASE!! What an amazing giveaway. Happy blog anniversary…the things I could do with $500 to West Elm!
Kelly says
WEST ME please! Happy Blogiversary!
Since 2007 I’ve moved from MA to WA and from WA to FL and I’m 2 months away from marrying an amazing guy. We will begin our military life when he commissions as an Army officer in May!
Alison says
WEST ME
Since ’07, I’ve moved multiple times, had two jobs, had a baby, become a stay at home mom, and been diagnosed with a chronic illness. Can’t win ’em all. But, I sure would like to win this prize!
Kate B says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was planning my wedding and working in a job that made me craaaazy. In 2011, I am married to a dude I totally love, working a different job which makes me slightly less crazy. Also, we own a house now!
Lisa says
West Me!!! Hmm where do I start?! So many things have changed.. I discovered your blog and am now hopelessly addicted :) My husband and I moved to a new city and are hoping to buy a home here sometime this year. And we adopted a yorktese which we are madly in love with.
Josh says
West Me.
Since 2007, I have graduated grad school, got engaged to the most wonderful woman in the world, we bought house, rescued a Great Dane, and she went back to Nursing School 4 weeks ago.