***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.
Megan says
West me!!! I live in a new city, graduated college, and found a new job :)
Jenee' says
WEST ME (Pretty please with sugar on top)!!!!
2007 is when I met my boyfriend (of four years in July), and I was still in college. So a lot has changed since then!
Erin says
West Me! Please!
My life is so different from 2007..I’m married now, moved to a new city, new job (librarian), and new hairdo! short pixie cut)
Lauren says
I’m a mommy now…way different than in 2007.
Christine C says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007, we were busy planning a wedding. Today, we are hoping to be busy planning a nursery!
molly says
WEST ME please! So much has changed since ’07. Got married, bought a house, got TWO tattoos and had a baby :) Life is good!
ps. LOVE your blog!
cate says
West Me!!
Lots is different from 2007…new city, new house, and a 2 year old :)
Summer says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was a newlywed living in a little apartment- now we have a baby boy and a new home!
Roberta says
WEST ME! the biggest difference for me between 2007 and today is that my husband is unemployed and has been for 3 years. Puts a bit of a crimp in being able to do much decorating! But like you guys, I’m always on the hunt for a good bargain, so I’ve been making do.
Cristen says
west me!!!
4 years ago I was teaching, sad, and stressed out. Now I am a stay at home mom with a 2 1/2 year old and another due next month. I could not be happier with how different my life is from 4 years ago!
Meg says
West me! A lot is different: new degree, new job, got married, moved into a new house & have a new baby!
Suzanne says
WEST ME!!! Four years ago, I had only two nephews. Now I have four nephews, one niece and two daughters!!! No new house, just remodeling many rooms!
Ironygirl says
West me! I could use it for the new house we’re hopefully buying. SOON!
Cailyn says
West Me.
I’m a lawyer now instead of dreaming of being one. Engaged to someone I had never heard of 5 years ago. Living in a place I would never imagine that I would live. In total, absolutely wonderful :)
Megan S. says
WEST ME! (please)
In 2007 I was finishing school. Now I am married, in a new state, new puppy, new haircut, and ironically a new tattoo too ;)
Kelly says
WEST ME! Wow a lot has happened over the past four years, 2 new kids, 2 new houses…just thinking about all of it makes me tired;)
Abby says
WEST ME!!!
4 years ago I moved to the Twin Cities for law school. Now, I’m in Kansas City and an attorney with 2 law licenses. Things are waaaaay different!
Jen R. says
West Me!!!
Since 2007 I have gotten married and had a son whose 1st birthday we will be celebrating this Wednesday!
Thomas says
West Me! New career.
Sophie says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 all three of my kids have started school, my youngest just a few weeks back. Now that’s a huge life change :-)
Erin says
WEST ME! (Please.)
Let’s see…4 years ago this fall I was engaged, student teaching for the first time (YIKES), and still living in an apartment. Now, I’m happily married, beginning my 4th year of teaching (STILL YIKES) and a proud homeowner.
Thanks for the chance to win! :)
Lexi R says
WEST ME!
Got married!!! Along with…new city, new *totally awesome* job, new house, new dog. It’s been a good 4 years!
Ashley says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, I was starting my master’s degree and living the single life. Today, I work in a completely unrelated field and have a beautiful daughter and fiance. Two more weeks til the wedding, and we could definitely use a design update!
Emily @ NewlyWife says
West me! Technically I am already “wested” by last name and location… But I could sure use some more! I have gotten married, a new job, a new house and a blog. It’s been busy!
Kristen J. says
WEST ME!
It is amazing what can change in 4 years: city, house, job, got a hubby, and a puppy. Happy Blogiversary!
theresa says
west me! had a one year old in 2007 – ugh a year of no sleep! now we are sleeping but of course have other issues :) this would be perfect to use at the new west elm opening in seattle next month!
OrangePekoe says
WEST ME!
Moved cities, started grad school, and bought my first house. :)
dani says
WEST ME!
in 2007 we were moving from school in UT to life in Texas…now we have an old house with endless projects and a baby almost here!
Naomi says
WeSt Me!! My daughter was born in July 2007! So since that date our lives are totally, completely, and wonderfully different!
Meg says
“WEST ME”
In 2007… I had just graduated from college and started dating my soulmate!
laurac in indy says
West me!
Amy says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was cuddling my 1 week old first born son. Since then we’ve had two more sons and bought our first house. We feel very blessed!
Chnatelle says
WEST ME!
4 years have completely changed my life. I graduated from college, got my first “Big Girl” job, got married and bought our first house. Who knows what the next 4 will bring.
Happy Blogiversary!
Tabitha says
WEST ME…I had started dated the guy that I married that I married 3 years later!
AmyW says
West Me! New baby, new coast, new state, and new house.
Natalie says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was in college, BEGGING my BF to propose and ready to take on the world. Now, we’ve been married almost two years and I just started a BOMB job and we are trying to find our second home (the new job requires it) and we will rent out our first. Crizazy!
Congrat’s on your ann.! keep up the great work. I <3 YHL!
Megan says
West me!
Graduated college, bought a house, got married, adopted two kittens, among a thousand other changes.
Chelsea says
WEST ME!
Four years brings two kids, a cross-country move, and MBA school for the hubs.
Carol S. says
WEST ME! New house, new boyfriend, new job. Everything is different!
Elizabeth says
WEST ME! I’m now out of college, have a house, a new puppy and a full-time job!
Adeline says
WEST ME!
Got married in ’07, bought a house in 2010, have a cute little baby boy in 2011!!! So much have changed since 2007.
Angie says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I had a second child. A baby boy named Aiden. I hardly heard the name before I had him and then it became the number 1 boy name of 2008. Go figure! My family and I also bought our first house at the beginning of this year. And I have had many new hair do’s in between now and then. ;)
Hannah j says
West me!
I was in college in 2007. Now married with a 9 month old. Slightly different :)
Marissa says
WEST ME!
I married my husband in May of 2007 in California and now we are living in Texas and have an 11 month old son. Four years ago I was dreaming of the life I have now and it is so good.
Morgan says
WEST ME!!!!
I’m not in high school anymore! Thank God!
Sarah says
WEST ME!!
4 years ago, oh man! I was still in high school, I had no idea where I wanted to go to college, I didn’t have my current boyfriend, and I was still in my emo phase. XD
carrie w says
WEST ME por favor!
In 2007, our house was drab and I still liked my job. Now, I am in nursing school (!) and my house is much happier!
Erika says
WEST ME!
Unfortunately not much has changed in the last four years. I did move during that time, and also managed to pack on a few pounds, but other than that not much different! My life is a good life though.
Kristy says
WEST ME, PLEASE!
Oh the damage I could do!
Only difference is new job and new puppy! And a few tweaks around the house. :-)
cjspenc says
WEST ME!
4 years ago, I went on a blind date with the man that I would eventually marry 2 years later. Now we’re expecting our first!!