***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.
Stefanie D says
West me…nothing new..same ole song and dance…oh..my friends
Cat M. says
WEST ME!
We have a new pup since 2007, and I have a new graduate degree!
John says
WEST ME
Getting married, moving to California!
Amanda says
WEST ME please!
In early 2007 I was recently engaged. Now we’re married, graduated and have real jobs, bought our first house (all 3 of those in a matter of 3months…that was a crazy summer!) and our proudest and newest accomplishment is our daughter…couldn’t be happier with all the changes that have happened.
Ali says
WEST ME!
All of the above! Minus the tattoo… But my favorite? Getting hitched in April to someone I didn’t even know in 2007.
Emily says
West Me!
Since 2007…I’ve married the guy I had just started dating, bought a house with him, a cat, a dog and am due to have our first baby 1 week from today! :)
Joy says
WEST ME PLEASE! My whole life has changed since 2007, changed careers, moved to a small town, had a kid…which is enough change for anybody!
Sophia says
WEST ME! Got a dog, got a condo, went back to grad school, and met my husband, in that order.
torrie says
WEST ME!
biggest change since 2007 has been getting married and moving out! LOVE it.
Ashley says
WEST ME!!!!!
In 2007 I was throughly enjoying the college life. Now, married with a husband in law school, a $500 west elm gift card would be amazing for our new home!
Erica says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I had just started dating my now husband and we were living in Richmond. 3 moves and 4 years later :)
Cheryl says
WEST ME!!
Oh..yes, WEST ME!!
My life is different simply because 4 years ago I realized a happy healthy parent, equals a happy healthy child.
Gwenalyn says
WEST ME!
My world is totally different fro 2007! I am happily married, own my own home, I’m a stay at home mom, college graduate, and I have a beautiful baby (er… toddler) daughter. Life is good. :D
Happy blogiversary!
Megan says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007 I’ve gotten married, bought a house, got a puppy, and attained my FSA! Whew! Love your blog! :)
Ryan says
WEST ME!
I am married now!
Kim @ Wonderings says
WEST ME!!
In 2007 I was renting in Iowa. In 2011, I own my home in Colorado!
Kelly says
WEST ME! Let’s see… New job, new relationship, new home, new hair, new body (lost 30+ lbs.!), new outlook on life! I’m very grateful.
Steph says
WEST ME!
Since 2007… I have been in 3 different states, got married, and our adopted rescue dog has bloomed from a shy, scared stuffed animal into a feisty, barking mutt :)
Kelsey says
WEST ME
2007 was a great year for me, the year I decided to move to Hawai’i. Back on the continent now but those years in Hawai’i changed my life forever. I’ll be making my way back there some day soon.
kylee says
WEST ME!!! How hasn’t my life changed in four years?? I graduated college, moved to a new state – for a new job, got married, bought a house, and had a baby! Phew…that’s a busy four years!
Penni McNamara says
WEST ME! I’ve had another kid and we bought a new house (all within 10 days of each other!).
Intisar says
WEST ME!!
I 2007 we were still newly weds, now we have been married 5+ years and have a lovely 17 month old little girl!
Hillary Alford says
West me!
In 4 years, I’ve gotten a job that I love, bought my first home and gotten married — lots of good stuff!
Colleen C. says
WEST ME!…A lot has changed since 2007 but the best thing I would have to say is finding my love, Thomas.
Laura Herring says
West Me, please! In 2007 I was just starting college and had no clue what life was. Now I’m a year and a half into my first “adult” job and still trying to make my tiny apartment my home.
Emily W. says
WEST ME!
Hmm, a heck-of-a lot. Graduated college, got married, graduated grad-school, got a job … wowsers
Jeremiah says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007, well just about everything :) Now I am married to my West Elm-loving, brilliant decorator wife Yiqian… who really wants to win this…so please pick me for both of our sakes :)
Ally says
WEST ME! <3
since 2007, I met and married my husband and developed a wicked home improvement/interior design addiction…which is why I'm here commenting on this lovely blog! :)
Angelique says
WEST ME! :)
Let’s see…lots has changed! I graduated with my Bachelor’s (’07) and Master’s (’09). I’ve started my first “real” job (aka full-time permanent position). I have moved 3 times (for school, internship, and work). Bought a car and logged 30,000+ miles on it. It’s been a busy 4 years!
Heather Miller says
WEST ME!
I have an amazing 3 year old boy now. He is such a blessing and totally changed our lives since 2007.
Tarah says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I have changed careers, but the biggest change has been having a baby. Back in 2007 I wasn’t even thinking of having kids, but now I have a sweet newborn daughter and I’m happier than ever!
Courtney says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was still at VCU go Rams!!
Now I’m just a former Richmonder praying to find a job in the RVA so I can finally move back home!
Cross your fingers for me!
Deidra says
West Me!
2007- I’d just barely graduated from college and was spending lots of time mugging on my nephew! Now he’s in kindergarten and I live 2/3 of a continent away, but have my own little baby to mug on now! Life marches on, and all for the better!
jessica says
west me!
i got married in 2007 and since then we’ve bought a house and had a baby! lots of changes, but all good!
Lynne says
West Me please!
A lot has changed since 2007..got married and bought our first house in 2009 and had a beautiful baby girl in 2010!
Tessa says
WEST ME!!
Four years ago I didn’t have a house, a husband, or all these projects that keep us busy!
Emily says
WEST ME!
So much has changed since 2007: I’ve graduated from college, started my first job, and moved to a new apartment.
Happy blogiversary!
Megan says
WEST ME!!
2007 seems like a lifetime ago…graduated from grad school, new job, new house(which we’ve made lots of upgrades to), and a husband!
allison says
WEST ME!
whats new since 2007?
-new job
-new boyfriend
-a couple new cars
– now engaged
-moved out of my parents house
– 2 new puppies
– new tattoos and piercings
my list could go on for days!
Laura says
WEST ME please!
Since 2007 I’ve gotten through college, started grad school in a new state, and spend my free time looking at wonderful decorating blogs like yours.
Christa says
WEST ME! Love your site! Lots of wonderful inspiration, and lots of laughs. Life really is about change isn’t it? We’re in a different part of the country than 2007. Still working on loving that.
AshleyD says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have a new job, new car, new boyfriend, and live in a different country!
Jennie W says
West Me!!
A lot has changed since 2007. I am out of college, in graduate school, and getting ready to get married in 3 weeks! :)
S says
WEST ME
Jane N says
WEST ME! This time 4 years ago I was planning my wedding and living in a new-to-me house with the former owner’s (not very attractive) style. 4 years later I’m married, our house is updated to OUR style, we both have different jobs, and we have our first baby on the way. Our lives are TOTALLY different than they were in 2007!
Jessica P says
WEST ME!
Emily G. says
“WEST ME”
In the past 4 years I’ve gotten married, moved through 3 states and two jobs! <3
Tracy says
West me!
2007 was the year I graduated college. Since 2007, I have gotten a new job, a fiance and a new house (all the major life changes!). It’s crazy to look back on that! For your 5-year bloggiversary, I can add “getting married” to the list! West Elm could help feather our newly wed nest! :)
Kate says
WEST ME! In 2007 we were newly moved to Portland, OR and didn’t even own our current fixer upper. And let’s just say you guys are WAY faster at home improvement than we are!
Megan says
WEST ME and….
In 2007, I was a newlywed (as in for one month). Now, we have a beautiful daughter, a dog, and a home (in a different state than where we were when we got married!). :)