***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.
Emily says
Ohh since 2007 how has life changed?! I was a single gal living it up in Dallas in 07. Met my husband in 08. Was living with a roomie in 07 in an apt, now have a house. Have a dog now! A new job! Lots of changes!
Jordan says
West me! Lots of changes since 2007 – new husband, new house, new job…I could go on forever.
Kathleen says
West me!! Since 2007, I’ve moved states, have a new job, new hairdo, and a new guy!
tia says
WEST ME!!
and as a matter of fact i do have a new hairdo…and TIVO!! lol yes, yes…since 2007 (and before then)i have been using my vcr to record my shows but this weekend my friends gifted me with tivo for my birthday. i am moving up in the world!
Katie M says
WEST ME!
My decorating style has changed since 2007!I’m trying to revamp my house and my go-to style now is definitely West Elm…and I’m not just saying that…I told my mom a couple weeks ago that she should look at thier website because that is what I’m trying to accomplish! What a coincidence!
Dee says
West Me!
Since 2007 I’ve gotten moved three times, bought a house and got married.
ashley says
WEST ME! Since 2007 (actually since 2009) I have started a new job, gotten married, had a baby, bought a house and lost a parent. I am exhausted!
Lindsay@Tell'er All About It says
WEST ME
Since 2007, I’ve moved cross country from Ohio to Oregon with my hubby and dog, bought a house and have been remaking it ever since and even changed jobs (more than once, actually – le sigh!). Wow, what a change!
Heather says
WEST ME
Let’s see – at this time four years ago I was not in a relationship (let alone even slightly interested in anyone). This year I’m newly engaged, planning a wedding for next summer, finishing up my (2nd) undergrad program and relocating to the south!!
Laura says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have 2 more college degrees, a husband, a baby, and a dog. Oh, and I’ve lived in 3 different states. Holy moly.
joanne says
WEST ME!
in 2007, I got my first “grown up” job (which was awful in the long run) but it was exciting to be a working lady for the first time
Carrie says
WEST ME!
Everything is different 4 years ago. Now I’m married and have 3 dogs and a house!
Carter says
WEST ME! I was a senior in college in 2007, so life is VERY different!
Caitlyn says
WEST ME!
Beth says
West Me!
A lot has changed since 2007, including transitioning from an office job to working at home. $500 could really improve my home office!
Sara D says
WEST ME!!!!
SO many differences…new city, new job, new boyfriend, AND brand new blog of my own! Good times! and SOON to be new apartment :)
Melissa says
WEST ME!
In 2007, we lived in Atlanta, but have since moved to SW Florida. New home = need for lots of new stuff. And I have my eye on West Elm’s sweet, sweet Industrial Dining Table.
Congrats on your blogiversary! Long may you blog….
Megan says
West me!!
My life has changed SO MUCH in the past 4 years – new city, new house with boyfriend, new job, and new kitten most recently – it has been a great four years, and now I’m looking forward to some stability (i.e., no more big changes for a while).
Angela Lang says
WEST ME!
Kate says
WEST ME! Not too much has changed around our house other than the size of the kids. :)
laura says
WEST ME!
I’m four years closer to a PhD!
Renee says
WEST ME!
2007 seems like a long time ago. Since then I have graduated college, married my sweet husband (celebrating a year on Sunday), and got a little puppy. I love change!
Allison D says
WEST ME!!! Please! Since 2007 I have gotten married and we purchased a house AND I have my eye on a rug from West Elm!!! Yay!
Monique says
WEST ME!
I’m a mother and no longer in school of any sort.
Stephanie says
West Me!
Julie says
West me, please!
geeze, since 2007? … married, own a home, and have two rescued dogs.
Laura says
WEST ME, please! Thank you! I 2007 I had just switched to a job that was perfect for me after four years in one that was miserable. And I’m happy to report that I’m still thrilled to come to work everyday.
Katie says
WEST ME!! : )
So much has changed! New home, marriage, job, new car…It’s been wonderful! : )
Amy Wolff says
West Me Please!!!
I got married, had two little girls who I adore, bought a fix-me-up kind of house and a new job. I can’t believe all of this happened since November 2007!
Johannah says
West me, please! In 2007, I had one child. Now I have two!
Karleigh says
West Me!
Engaged..married..and a baby on the way since then. Wow…Time flies!
Alison says
WEST ME!
My life is totally different… In the past four years, I got my first apartment, a new dog, a new boyfriend, and I graduated college!
Dee says
wEST ME! New house, new job and new hair!
Riva says
WEST ME!!!!
2007 started with my college diploma arriving in the mail. Since then I got married, entered the world of grown-up jobs with benefits packages, lost 40 pounds, bought a house, got a dog… the list goes on and on!!!!
Happy blogaversary Petersiks!!!
Beth @ 990 Square says
West Me! I’m in a much happier job place than I was in 2007!
Andrea says
WEST ME!
My life is a lot different (and a lot better!) than it was four years ago- I am now a stay at home mom with a beautiful 16 month old daughter.
Stef A says
WEST ME!
Tammy says
WILD WILD WEST ME!!!
Hermm, since 2007 – I’ve graduated college, started a job, left and started a new job, met and married the man I love today and have experimented with several long and short hairdoes.
Julia D says
West Me!
In 2007, I had just graduated college. Now I am finishing up graduate school and planning a wedding!
Pamela says
WEST ME, please! Since 2007, we’ve added our 4th child to our team — our precious Quinn Thomas, QT for short!
Ashley says
West ME!! Since 2007, new job, new house, and baby! Wow – lots of change.
Danielle says
West Me!!
In 2007, I was still in college in Louisiana…
Now I’m living and working (and in love) in Washington, DC!
Marta says
WEST ME por favor!
Do even remember what I was doing back in 2007. Hmmmm…this Midwestern, country girl had just finished up a year out of college as a career girl in sunny CA. Fast forward to now and I’m married, with a baby and living in Tempe, AZ. Interesting to see the places life takes us!
Kacey says
WEST ME! Since 2007 – new job, new house, married, new baby.. pretty much everything is different!
holly | bijou lovely says
WEST ME!
So much has changed since 2007…I have a husband now, own a house, and I’m living in a different state!
Ashley says
WEST ME, Please!
Since 2007, I’ve graduated from college, gotten married, and moved to the other side of the country. Tons of good changes :)
Elizabeth says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve had three babies and we moved to a farm. Oh, and I have a new job. Life has been busy!
Courtney says
WEST ME, pretty please!
Life is VERY different! Since 2007, I’ve graduated college, married my best friend, bought our first house, and brought home our first pet, a sweet Corgi named Solo.
MichelleM says
WEST ME! A LOT has changed in 4 years, a new town, a husband, and a college degree!
Erin says
WEST ME !!!
I am in LOVE with all the owl accessories & lamps they have right now.
Since 2007 I have a new job, a new city (Washington, DC), and a new relationship (a very wonderful man who very well end up my Mister). Should I feel bad that I still have the same hairdo? The same one since, oh, 1999? Oh well, it works for me. Maybe I’ll celebrate my $500 West Elm card with a new hairdo. :)
xo