***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.
Hazel says
WEST ME!
So much has changed since 2007! Since then I dumped my loser on-again, off-again boyfriend, met my now-husband, got engaged, got married, bought a house, started grad school and have changed jobs (a few times)!
Sarah says
WEST ME! 2007 I was in a new relationship, living in my college apartment. Now I’m married and in our own place!
LKG says
WEST ME
Sarah V. says
WEST ME! (please!) So many things are different since 2007… I’ve got a new husband, a new job, a new place to live, and a baby on the way! What a wonderful four years it’s been! Happy blogaversary to you!
Isabel says
WEST ME! :)
Jessica says
West me! I am now married and my baby is due next month!
Danielle says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had just graduated from college… Now I have a husband, a dog, a home, and live in a new state!
AnnaW says
West Me please! When I actually thought about it, it was crazy how many things are different now! All of the above :)
Tiffany says
WEST ME! I’ve changed everything basically… lost weight, live in a new state, new job, new relationship, it’s great!
Angela Starosta says
West Me please!
This time in 2007, I had just graduated college and gotten married. We were renting an apartment in Ohio.
Now we own a house in PA and infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss has turned my world upside down. Oh, and ive got a tattoo now too.
k says
WEST MEEEEE!
EVERYTHING is different since 2007. Have a new job, am engaged to be married, bought a house, got a puppy….ahhhh!
Michelle says
WestMe! (please!)
Much has changed since 07! New house, new husband!
maddy says
WEST ELM ME!
i finally feel settled in my brooklyn apartment, after moving from one apartment to the next over the past few years. i love where i am so much and feel lucky to be there.
Courtney says
WEST ME!
Husband…New State…New School
Bethany says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was a junior in college. Since then I’ve gotten my Master’s degree, gotten a job, and moved to a new city. Time flies!
Molly says
WEST ME! Please.
In 2007, I moved from FL to GA, transferring with my company and was in a long distance relationship. Now I am starting a new job in 2 weeks, married my long distance boyfriend, live in a home I own and stay busy with a blog on the side!
http://www.thenestinggame.com
Big changes. Hooray.
Congrats on 4 years!
Dee says
WEST ME!
My world is *very* different in some ways and notsomuch in other ways. The three biggest differences are that I have a new niece who has brought much joy to our lives, my mom was diagnosed and and is in treatment for breast cancer and I am now much more responsible for my grandparents care.
Btw, I love all the stuff you picked out except for the ram head. :)
Thao says
WEST ME
I was still in college during 2007. Now I’m all graduated and have a full time job WITH HEALTH BENEFITS!
Laural says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have moved twice (about to be a third) and started adding a lot more freelance work to the table!
Rachel says
WEST ME!
2007 meant a new job and new flooring in the house :)
Natalie says
WEST ME
4 years ago we bought our first home, and got engaged! Happy blogoversary!!
Megan says
West Me!
In 2007, I was just about to get married. Now my husband and I are about to celebrate our baby boy’s first birthday!
Cat says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve finished school, changed cities, had three different jobs, gotten married, had a baby and moved into a new house (this weekend!)!
brittney says
WEST ME!! I graduated in 2007, so I have a paycheck now!! Yay!
Michelle says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had just moved in with my boyfriend, now we’re married and in our 2nd house!
Melissa S. says
WEST ME!!
Let’s see…in 2007 I had my third child, but my first girl. So that changed a lot of things for us. And since then we added another boy and a dog. I think we’re done now! :)
Claire says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was 21, in college and living in student housing. Now I’m lucky enough to have my own place, a real job. Essentially everything is different! :)
Kate says
WEST ME! What an awesome giveaway!
In 2007 we were preparing for our first baby. Now, 4 years later, we have moved 3 times, my husband got his Master’s in Chemical Engineering, we bought our first real house and are preparing for baby #2. Whew, how time flies!
Laura says
WEST ME!! Since 2007, I live in a new house and have a 19 month old baby girl and a lot less money! (thanks daycare!)
Tara says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I was about to give birth to my first baby and worked full-time. Now I have three kids under the age of 4 and stay at home. Whoa….life is different!
Kay Vick says
West Me! Differences: New son in law and daughter in law -also new grandbaby that is the apple of our eyes! He has been such a blessing to our family!
Jessie says
West Me!
SO many things are different than 2007! Took a new job, hubby went back to school, we moved across the country, and I’m about to have our first baby. So different, and so much more wonderful!
Nikki @ from MRS to MOMMA says
WEST ME!!
Oh man would I LOOOOOVE to win this prize! Hmm..let’s see, in 2007 we were fresh off celebrating our one year wedding anniversary & we had just bought our first house. Fast forward 4 years, we have since sold that home and bought another (just closed last month, so $500 smackeroonie’s to West Elm would be DIVINE). Our family has also grown and now includes 2 sets of paws & 2 lovely little ladies. So please, please, please pick me :)
Smooches & big, wet doggy kisses,
Nikki :)
PS: seriously, did I just type “smackeroonie’s” — the excitement of this giveaway is eating my brain! LOL
Traci says
WEST ME!
New city, new house, new life, new friends, new baby…!
Megan says
WEST ME! WEST MEEEEEEE!
The biggest change since 2007 is moving out of the apartment that was our first home together and into our first house – the experience of being homeowners is awesome and hard all at once.
Kristin Vinagro says
WEST ME…
My life is COMPLETELY different from 2007! Back then I was just finishing up my Master’s degree in Elementary Education in Fredericksburg, VA! Now I’m not teaching, working for a nonprofit in Richmond!
Leah says
WEST ME. new job. better perspective on life.
Stacy says
WEST ME!!
I was married in 2007 and my niece Linda was born the same month. Definitely made everything better :)
Lisa says
WEST ME! My life is very different than 2007. I’ve moved to two different states and have had two different jobs since then. Hopefully all that moving is behind me and we can look forward to new (different) changes in the next four years.
Ybarba says
WEST ME!!!!!
New job and family!
Carrie says
WEST ME!
Congratulations on four successful years!
In 2007 we had a one year old boy. Four years later, that boy is a BIG boy – attending Kindergarten and taking care of his baby brother. What a wonderful four years it has been!
Shanna says
WEST ME!
Graduated from college and now work a job I love!
reta says
west me!
since 2007 my 3 kids moved out of the house, and i got a new job and travel constantly!
Mike says
WEST ME!
Elaina says
WEST ME!!!
To answer your questions… YES! New place, new job, new relationship, new hairdo! Also… new car, new cell phone, and a new college diploma!! ;)
Stacey says
WEST ME! (Please!) :)
Let’s see…in 2007 I was a 21 year old sophomore at college and now I am a new homeowner! I flipped my current home and used many of your DIY tricks-thank you!!
Dawne says
WEST ME … love, love, love that store.
In the last 4 years, new job, new mortgage, new dreams.
Morgan says
West Me!!!!
In 2007 I was an undergrad college student, renting a TINY house with 3 other girls….NOWWWW…I’m married, we are both finishing grad school and I have my first full-time job that’s actually related to my career! We also own a condo and are in the process of trying to renovate and redecorate on a major budget :)
Meg says
WEST ME! :) In 2007, I was finishing up college and had little idea what I wanted for my life. Since then I’ve gotten a Master’s Degree in my subject area, and I’m now getting certified to teach. I’ve also figured out a lot about my interests and my values!
Nicole Ledford says
WEST ME!!!
I’m sad to say that I am no longer with my partner of 8 years but it feels like I’m starting a new phase in my life in 2011 because I am going to art school!!! It’s a long time coming and it’s helping me deal with the loss of this relationship. Some new furniture would go great with this new phase!!