***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.
Ana says
WEST ME!!!!
New baby, new home, new jobs both for me and my husband!! What can I say – it’s interesting around here!
Cori says
West ME!! Four years ago, I had my first baby-a girl…now I have 2 girls and a boy and am busy, busy!
Sarah says
West Me!! A lot has changed since 2007. Two children, new house, new job for me as a stay at home mom.
Kim B says
WEST ME!
My life is different from 4 years ago, our oldest son bought a house last fall, our daughter got married this past summer and our youngest son is off at college, so my husband & I are now empty nesters.
Alicia says
WEST ME!!
We have a new house and our marriage is 4 years stronger!
Rachel says
WEST ME! Back in 2007, my life was my job. Since then, I quit that job, moved to Thailand, volunteered with a nonprofit, then moved back to the States to start anew. And now… my life is my life, complete with an amazing boyfriend and time to actually see my friends and learn new things!
Connie says
WEST ME!
I live in a new city, with a new job, lacking a car and starting a new company!
Carly Wright says
West me! Four years ago I was far from thinking of making a home, but now I am excited at the prospect, and could use all the help I could get! Thanks for all of your helpful tips – I’m definitely storing them away for future use.
Amanda says
West me! My whole life is different than it was 4 years ago! But the biggest change is my daughter, who is 14 months old.
Happy Blogiversary!
Bethany says
WEST ME!!
2007 living in London with hubby and 2 year old. Now living back in the states with hubby, 2 year old and 4 year old! :)
Celia says
WEST ME!!! Since ’07, I graduated college, moved from Boston to DC. I have changed jobs three times since being in DC/VA and moved 5 times!!! I am now a proud home owner, whoop whoop, anxious to beautify it and settle down before purchasing a pooch (to be named Sunny)! Phew!
sweetnova says
WEST ME!!
New home, New job, New Baby…nothing’s the same, but loving every minute of it.
Mandi W says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was living in Florida, and teaching elementary school. In 2011, I’m living in Boston, food-blogging, and back in school to become a reading specialist! Love your blog!
Kirsten says
WEST ME…four years ago I was still in my undergraduate program…and now I’m out in the real world with a real job. Reality check!
Kristen says
West Me!
New house, new job, live in an entirely new time zone!!! LOTS’s of new!
allison @ thesundayflog says
west meeeeeeee please!
4 years ago i was still in college. now i have my own apartment (sad, empty walls…) and working full time. it’s a change, but change isn’t always a bad thing :) !!
Christina T says
West me, please! :)
From then to now, college grad, new job, new car, new house!
Kelly M says
WEST ME!
New puppy!
Sarah C. says
WEST ME: In 2007 I didnt have a masters degree, a husband (or boyfriend for that matter), any cats (3), any dogs (2), or a house to call home.
I guess you could say that quite a bit has changed since 2007!
Jessi E says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, I was beginning my last semester of college and I hopped cars at Sonic to pay rent. Now, I have a career I love and am married to the most amazing man I’ve ever met.
Bri says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, I was in college and dating a guy I met at a birthday party. Today I have 2 degrees, a great job and I’m planning our wedding :)
winny says
WEST ME!!!! PLS
New pixie haircut, new boyfriend, and new job. :)
Sarah R. says
WEST ME! I got married and moved to a new city!
Lauren says
WEST ME!
I was married in 2007, so just about everything has changed … husband, two dogs, house, and a precious baby (err … toddler) girl!
Emily Jones says
WEST ME!!!!
Well, I live in a different city and my husband and I are finishing grad school instead of college like in 2007. And I’m four years more in love with my husband!
Meg A. says
WEST ME!
Wow, 4 years ago I was living on fast food & beer and had just graduated from college. Now I am married, pregnant with our first child (a boy) and the mom of a 5-month-old black lab. Time flies!
Mary says
WEST ME!! One kid out of college the other in, so became an empty nester….not so bad miss them but found lots of new hobbies and time.:)
candace @ thecandace.com says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I got married, quit my job, sold our town home, moved to Colorado and starting working from home with my husband. :) Life is always full of changes!
Kaydee says
WEST ME! In 2007, I was a college student living in an awfully decorated apartment full of hand-me-down furniture from my parents. Now, I am a working young professional and live in a beautiful house with my SO and our two pets! West Elm is my favorite store so this is an ESPECIALLY exciting giveaway. Thanks!
Dawn says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve moved, changed jobs, lost one beloved dog and gained another!
Tracy says
West me!
Since 2007 I have graduated college, gotten married, bought a house and gotten a new job. Shewee! I’ve been busy!
Andrea B says
West me!!!
Since 2007..graduated college..moved..got my first big girl job..new boyfriend..bought a house..discovered and developed an addiction to YHL..started asking for gift cards to Lowe’s instead of the mall..love every minute of it!!
deb says
WEST ME! Biggest change: I’m now a gramma!!
Nicole says
WEST ME!! For me the best thing was my husband being able to retire after 45 years of construction and now he can get to my HONEY DO list,ha ha…
steph says
West Me! Marriage, baby, many changes (jobs, cars, etc.). Still kicking :-)
Melissa says
Please WEST ME!
4 years ago I was preparing for my boyfriend to move in, we had plans to get married, have kids and live happily ever after and a year later he did all that with someone else! Now present, I have 1 more tattoo, 1 more dog, long brown hair instead of short blonde and the decor is still more “his” taste. Depressing I know! Help me! :) I mean WEST ME!
Jill says
WEST ME!
I have gotten 4 years older and wiser since 2007 :)
sarah says
WEST ME! new zip code!
btw, cute write-up on Front & Main!
catherine says
west me!
4 years ago, my husband was getting laid off from his job – we subsequently lost our house, and went back to college. i’m about to graduate with my bachelors and head to grad school, and our daughter is headed to kindergarten. we lost everything – house, cars, credit cards, credit score, and gained the knowledge that we can make it through just about anything, as long we’re together as a family. cliche for sure, but still truth we learned painfully.
Lucia says
WEST ME, please!!!
Oh man, four years ago I was still in school. Since then I moved to the city and in with the bf, got a new job and a new puppy.
Love everything West Elm. Love your blog!
Dustin says
West me!
Laura says
WEST ME!
2007 vs. 2011. Now married and almost done with medical school, yay!
Meg says
WEST ME! (Awesome! I was just snooping around the West Elm web site!)
In four years, I have finished my masters, had several jobs, found “the one” and gotten married, found “the other one” (our house) and are still working on it, and have rescued our 3 cats. Wow. I wonder what the NEXT 4 will bring! ;-) Thanks for helping me to reflect!
Lauren says
West me! Why? Because I have a new apartment with my “new” fiance (we were dating in 2007 – go us!) that seriously needs to be decorated. I’m also in a new job with a new cat. Life is pretty good, but this would make it even better ;)
Harper says
WEST ME! I am married and a happy homeowner now. My how time flies!!
Jen says
WEST ME! I’ve pinned so many WE items, would love to actually have them. :)
Serena says
West Me!!!!
Let’s see…since 2007 I’ve married my high school sweetheart, quit my job to go back to grad school full time, moved from a city to a tiny country town, and….finally got that puppy I’ve been begging the hubs for since we moved into together in 2003. Here’s hoping the next four years are just as good to me :-).
David says
WEST ME, please! My life is different because I live in a 1915 house that needs a lot of work, and I was so overwhelmed that for a long time I didn’t think I could do anything without hiring a contractor and having professionals start from the ground up, which I couldn’t afford.
But a couple of years ago, I finally got the clarity just to start one project at a time, ignoring everything else while I work on that one thing.
Now the kitchen floor is done, the kitchen countertop is in progress, and my skills improve with every project.
denise says
WEST ME!
2007 was the beginning of our homeschooling journey. We pulled our 5th grader out of public school beginning in fall and our 2nd grader out after Christmas that year. Now I homeschool all 3 kids and our oldest is currently in 9th grade! Good times.
Victoria says
“WEST ME”