***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.
Camby says
WEST ME!
Just older!
Emily Geyer says
WEST ME!
Well, since 2007 I’ve graduated from college, gotten married, moved to Tennessee and now we’re expecting our first child! So, pretty much everything!!
Avery says
West me…
4 years ago I was still living with to many roommates, eating to much ramen and taking to many classes….now I’m still living with to many roommates, eating to much ramen, and working in addition to the classes.
Jenna says
WEST ME!
Everything has changed since 2007! Everything has changed since this past July. I now have a hubby, moving to a new city, and will be buying a new house soon. That West Elm GC will come in mighty handy for the new home.
becca says
WEST ME please!
At this time in 2007, we just finalized our wedding date and location. Now we’re expecting our first baby!
Sara says
WEST ME – new job, new husband, new house!!!
Kasey Befeler says
WEST ME!!!!!
We salvaged/rebuilt our new home (after two house moves) and moved in this July, had two little boys (one in 2007, one in 2009), and started a new job in 2009!
Maralee says
West Me!
Beth says
West Me!
In 2007 I was still in high school. Now I’m a junior at VCU with an apartment and an awesome girlfriend and cat :)
Kimberly says
WEST ME!!
everything is different from 2007. Married, house payment, dog, baby soon…:)
Happy Blogiversary to you!
kristin says
WEST ME!!!
I graduated from college in 2007, so a lot has changed since then!
Aimee says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007 jeez… I got myself a masters, a husband, a house, a new job and live in a new city! Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration!
Kathleen says
Aw, WEST ME please!
In the year 2007 I had just graduated college and had hardly a piece of furniture. Now I’m slowly accumulating big girl things, and loving DIY-ing, thrifting, and finding treasures everywhere (with some new pieces to boot)!
Tarynn says
West Me! West Me! Pretty Please :)
A lot has happened in 4 years! I graduated from college, got married to my high school sweetheart, bought a home that we have been renovating, adopted our four legged fur baby, and unfortunately lost my job. Trying to renovate on only one income has its challenges so a gift card to West Elm (my favorite store) would be Amazing!!
Jackie E. says
“WEST ME”, please!!!
The more things change the more they stay the same. So much as changed and yet a lot has stayed the same. Still married and still working on our “This Old House”.
Nicole says
WEST ME! Please
Graduated from college, moved across the country, got a ‘real’ job.
Katie says
WEST ME PLEASE!….
and bonus…in the past four years I have met, dated and married the love of my life, graduated from college and started grad school, gotten my first big girl job and moved to a brand spanking new place. Love love love these past four years! And you guys! <3
Amanda says
West Me!!!
4 years ago we weren’t even thinking about kids and now we can’t remember what life was like before our baby girl!
Christine says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was finishing up with law school. I am now a practicing attorney, and engaged to be married!
Janet says
WEST ME!!!
Jaclyn Brownell says
WEST ME!! Pretty please!
My life was pretty great back in the “0-7” but it’s even better now. New job, new tattoo, new (well different) hairdo, I’m engaged!, new cat!
Love, love, love your little family and your little blog!
Linda says
WEST ME PLEASE!!!
Since 2007, I received a promotion at my job and I have my first brand new car ever!
Charity says
WEST ME please!!!
In 2007 things were a lot different. I am now married and a homeowner. Also started a new job in may! 2011 has been great so far…
Anne M. says
WEST ME please!
Man lots of changes!! I was getting married 4 years ago (20th Sept). Working on the house all the time. And now expecting our 1st baby!
Lea says
WEST ME!!
And since 2007 I had 2 adorable kiddos and a new house to make our home!
Ava says
West me
Leila says
WEST ME!
My whole life has changed.. new state, new job, new everything. But it’s great! (It could change a whole lot more with $500 from West Elm ;D)
Steve says
WEST ME – thanks!
Stephanie B says
WEST ME!!
2007: I graduated from high school… now I’m a college grad and busy looking for a job!
Mary says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I went to New Zealand, broke up with my long-time boyfriend, bought a house, got a tattoo, met a man, tore my ACL and had it replaced, lost my job, went to India, proposed to the new man and got married!
Oh, and a few little things like ripping down all the walls in my living room to re-insulate. And tearing the bathroom down to the studs. We’re going to finish both those projects soon, I swear!
Sarah says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve headed to law school!
Lindsay says
West me!!
Since 2007, we traveled to Africa, I worked for a university, my hubby graduated from grad school, we moved to South Texas, lived in a duplex, bought our first house, got our first dog, had our first baby (a boy in June!) and now we are so full and happy.
A West Elm shopping spree would be the icing on the already fabulous cake!
Sarah says
West me!
In 2007, I was living in rural Peru, teaching sports to girls. Since then, I’ve adopted a Peruvian mutt, moved to Washington DC, completely grad school, moved to NYC and gotten engaged! It’s been a busy 4 years!!
Sarah says
WEST ME, thank you!
When I started thinking about what the last four years have brought, nothing came to mind. Which made me seem really boring. I do have a dog now though, when previously I only had cats! My dog likes nice design, so I’m sure she’d appreciate some new stuff from West Elm…my favorite store.
Quinn says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007, we were blessed with the birth of our daughter who is the light of our life!
Deb says
WEST ME!
Let’s see, since 2007 we’ve upgraded into a new (to us) home, our youngest daughter started school (*sniff* they grow so fast!) and I got my Masters in Real Estate. Quite a lot of changes!
Ashleigh says
WEST ME! would love to add “bought a new headboard from west elm” to my list of things that have changed since 2007!
Sara B. says
West Me!
So much is different! I’m married, a college graduate, living in a new city, and a blogger. Life is crazy, huh?
Mayhem (Amanda) says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 we bought our bed from West Elm and would love to add more to our home!
Amanda
Brett says
WEST ME
Kimberly Benne says
WEST ME!
2007 seems like forever ago. Since then, I have graduated college, started a job and moved into a new place (no more college housing!)
Amanda says
WEST ME!!!!
In 2007 I was single and living it up in my last year of college. Now I am working in a career that has nothing to do with my degree and just got engaged!
Julia says
WEST ME! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!
Since 2007 I have had a drastic career change (from Roadie to Librarian), I have moved from a city condo to a house in a small town, and biggest change is that my husband and I now have a daughter, Juliet.
Holly says
WEST ME please!!
2007 is the year my husband and I got married, each year you celebrate this blog, we celebrate our marriage………….and a lot of new tattoos.
Marie says
WEST ME!
Lots has changed since 2007. Where do I begin! New house, new job, two kids! Lots of fun!
Danielle says
West Me!
In 2007 I was still in college but the past 4 years I have graduated from college, had my baby girl, got married, and bought a house!
Alisa says
WEST ME!
The biggest changes in these 4 years would be with my kids and how much they’ve grown…my youngest is no longer a sweet 8-yr-old but now a temperamental 12-yr-old teen, my middle daughter is now in her first year of HS, and my son is a big 16-yr-old with a learner’s permit to drive (that scares me more than you know!!!). Other than that same house, same job, and same husband (married 20 years this year).
carissa says
WEST ME!!
So much has changed since 2007…I met the love of my life, graduated college, moved to a new city, started a real job, but best of all…got married and bought a house!! :)
Stephanie says
WEST ME!!!
Emily says
West Me!
Since 2007 I bought a new house which needs some furniture from West elm real bad!