***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.
Michele H says
WEST ME! 2 cities, 2 houses, and 2 kids later, I think 4 years has done plenty!
Danielle says
WEST ME!!
Completely different! I have graduated from college, started a big girl job, engaged, & going to graduate school. It’s been a busy 4 years :)
Jazleen says
WEST ME! Please. I’m now married and have two pooches :)
Angela says
WEST ME!!
My life is pretty different. My boyfriend of 2007 is now my husband, we bought a house, had a baby, I’ve changed careers…I love my life now and couldn’t imagine it being any more awesome (except for what I could put in my house with that West Elm giftcard!!).
Grace says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I was married and widowed. Miss my sweet husband so much, but know he’s in a better place! Looking forward to new beginnings and new decor!
Shannon says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was planning my wedding and A LOT has changed since then. I have a husband now, MH and I purchased our first home, I have changed jobs, got pregnant and had our beautiful baby girl and just recently started grad school!
I would love the giftcard to help furnish our new play room for my little girl!
Casey says
WEST ME!
This time 4 years ago I was entering my senior year of college, convinced it was the hardest thing ever. Now I look back and would give anything to be at a school desk versus a corporate desk!
Erin says
West Me
I have a different job that I love and I’ve finally been able to invest some money into our home for some upgrades!
RYan Yardley says
West Me!
I got married and have a beautiful baby girl. I also have a new home that I would love to “west-ify”!
aliciajuliane says
WEST ME!
Stacie says
WEST ME!
In the last four years I have graduated college, moved across the country, bought a house and gotten married to the most amazing man. It’s been a pretty successful four years, I think.
Lauren says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007, I’ve graduated from college, gotten married and found a job that I love and a house that needs some sprucing =)
Ronica says
WEST ME!
Big changes–two daughters born, moved halfway across the country, on our second (but most awesome) home–which has one paint color: greige. We could use some West Elm help (and some people to help us paint!)
Danielle says
WEST ME!
Congrats on 4 years!! I just discovered your blog about a year ago or maybe less, and I am addicted. You guys are very inspiring!
Let’s see, in 2007 I got engaged and moved from Florida to Indiana with my husband. We got married in 2008 and bought our first house, and we’ve since moved out of that and bought our second house which is hopefully the one we will raise kids in when we have them. To top that all off, I was promoted at work and my husband started his own business. It’s been a busy 4 years! :)
Mary says
WEST ME!
I now own a house!! And I love it!
Miranda says
WEST ME!!!!
(pleeease haha) Since 2007 I have gotten married, had 2 little girls, a dog and bought a house!! :) woohoo!
Cara says
West me. In 2007 I worked, wasn’t married, didn’t have the cutest baby girl, and wasn’t a home owner. Lot’s of change.
Cindy says
WEST ME!
Awesome giveaway! Both of my girls are in middle school now, a big change from the elementary school days.
Elizabeth says
WEST ME.
Since 2007 – new homeowner
Kristi says
WEST ME – PLEASE! :-)
4 years ago I was in a 1 year, long distance relationship. Now I am married to my then-boyfriend, and we are closing on our first house in 10 days! Definitely could use some extra money to decorate it!
Megan A. says
West Me!
4 years ago I was still in college with no idea of what the “real world” would be like! Oh how a person can change in 4 seemingly short years!
Jessieomc says
WEST ME!!!! I have a new baby that was born in Feb of this year….so my entire life is different than it was in 2007!
michelle f says
West Me!
Since 2007 I’ve gone from having 1 child to 3! :)
Amy says
West Me!
My kids are all in high school, I have more wrinkles and two new pups keeping me busy :)
Tracy says
WEST ME!
Gosh… 4 years ago? My oldest child was in Kindergarten (now my youngest is in Kindergarten)! We lived in a different house (until December of 2007).
Robin says
WEST ME!
4 years ago today I was engaged to my husband. Today we are happily married with a 17 month old daughter.
Pamela says
WEST ME!!!!
Wow, 4 years reflection, huh? Well, I’m now married and we just bought a townhouse that we want to fill up with lovelies from West Elm!!!
kim says
WEST ME!!!!
Since 2007 I have gotten a Chihuahua much like Burger-His name is Berekiah (“God blesses” in Hebrew)…I have graduated college and am now applying to law school!!!! WHOOHOO!!! :D
I heart this blog!!!!!
Jordan@the2seasons says
WEST ME!
I now have a husband, dog, and house!
Kirsten says
WEST ME!!!
4 years…I met my husband almost exactly 4 years ago. We have been married for just over 3. And we are expecting our first baby in March. What a difference a little time makes. :)
Mollie S says
WEST ME!
New job, new apartment, new school…
Rose says
WEST ME!! Please (:
Lots of changes since 2007! Both of my children in middle school, new dog, new house, AND went back to school to finish up my degree!
Mandy Aust says
WEST ME
SO much is different…not in grad school, working now, new state, married instead of dating, and a baby on the way in March! Would love to re-decorate/spruce up the place with this lovely giveaway!
Happy blogiversary!
Donna says
West me, please o please…
Cheryl Austin says
WEST ME!
Kids are just getting older! from a 1 year old to a 5 year old and 8 year old to a 12 year old! Life is happening!
Kelly says
WEST ME!
Married and now have a baby on the way. Would love to use this prize to help decorate the nursery!
Anna says
West me!
New house, first baby, husband! And new car and two new dogs! Basically a completely different and new life!
Anna Rowland says
WEST ME!! :)
Nastassja says
WEST ME! I love West Elm (our entire family room is from there)
4 years ago I had just started dating my now husband. We’ve moved from Texas up to the East Coast and back, taking totally different jobs, and we now have our first home (which we’ve been decorating…one step at a time…) and our first baby on the way November 1st. :) Wow, how much can change.
Camille says
WEST ME!!
In 2007, I was still in college. Four years later, i am married and a homeowner!
Val says
WEST ME!
Purchased a major fix-er upper. Life couldn’t be better!
Melissa says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was a recent college graduate. Today everything is quite different–the city I live in, my job, and my boyfriend are all “new additions” to my life since 2007. :)
johanna Fonkert says
WEST ME
Many things have changed since 07′. Graduated from college, got married, bought a house and a puppy!
alexis smith says
WEST ME!!!
Denise says
OMG, OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WEST ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are closing this Friday on our new home and we have already selected sooooooooooooo many items that we would love to buy to decorate our new home. This would be great!!!
Courtney O says
WEST ME!
I married my best friend 3 weeks ago and we are settling into our new home together! It is in desperate need of some goodies from West Elm!! :)
Nichole says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve acquired a husband, 2 stepsons, 2 cats, and a new house.
Jessica says
west me! changed since 2007?! I graduated college, have a job where i get to travel all over and i’m living on my own, woot!
Michael says
WEST ME! Oh, man, do I need a bedroom makeover, that 5 spot should cover it! ;)
Whitney Flint says
WEST ME please!