***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.
Sarah says
WEST ME!
In our case, the question is – what hasn’t changed. We moved to a new town, into a new home (rental), started new jobs, had a baby, and my husband graduation with is masters. Change is good! :-)
Michelle says
WEST ME!
I got married about a year ago and just graduated from college. :)
Cate says
WEST ME!
My life has changed a ton. Instead of being a single girl in college (just graduated high school!), I am now married, have a kid, a dog, three cats, and a home. Wow!
Corey says
West Me!!!!
Becca says
West me! I sold an apartment and bought a new apartment!
Mary Kate C. says
WEST ME!!! Please :)
In 2007 I was a freshman in college, bright-eyed with my future unknown. After changing majors 3 times, today I’m working as a social media associate. I also just got my first apartment with my boyfriend of 3 years. Life’s good :)
Rachel says
WEST ME! Wow, I guess I haven’t thought about it, but it was a big year for me. I was in a new relationship, got engaged, cut my hair pretty drastically, turned 23, and graduated college. It was a good year.
Rachel says
WEST ME!
2009 gifted my husband and I with a son. I know YOU know how life changing that is! Happy Blogiversary!
Christine says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have graduated college, entered the work force and moved in with my boyfriend!
Shannon says
WEST ME PLEASE!
Since 2007 I’ve moved to CA, graduated college, gotten married, started a “real job” and just moved into a new apartment that is in desperate need of some West Elm love!
Sarah says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007, I had just completed my first year of grad school… Since then, I’ve finished school, bought my first condo, and started two new jobs, but kept the same guy. :)
jean says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007, my husband and I moved from NC (husband was in gradschool at Duke) back home to TX and grew our family of two to FIVE! We adopted Boaz the super-dog in 2008 and welcomed our precious twin girls in July of 2010. We are definitely blessed!
Carrie says
WEST ME, please please West Me!
deborah says
WEST ME!!!!
Gosh–in 2007 we were celebrating that we kept our first born alive for a year :) Since then we have added another little cuddle bug, finally started making our builder basic home our own (which is why we need the west elm gc) and fell more in love……
Melanie says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have gotten my PhD, I got engaged and then married, we bought a house, and had a little girl!
Abby says
WEST ME!
Amy says
WEST ME!
I can’t think of anything that hasn’t changed since 2007
Nancy says
West me!
Jordan says
WEST ME!
What’s different since 2007? Well, I’m getting married in 26 days, I have a degree in advertising and PR, and I have a blue MINI Cooper :)
Megan says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, I had just starting hanging out with this cute guy, and since then, we’ve married each other and moved halfway across the country together! It’s been quite the adventure. :)
Kirsten says
WEST ME, please!
Stephanie Baker says
WEST ME! This time back in 2007 I was all big and pregnant with my first baby. A couple of weeks ago my second baby celebated his first birthday. So yeah- things have changed a lot!!!
Sarah W. says
West me! Please!
oh wow…2007, that was not one, but two jobs ago. And I’ve bought a house since then!
Stephanie says
WEST ME! Wow oh wow that would be a great prize to win… anyway. In 2007 I was an undergrad student in Canada… since then I have graduated, moved to Ohio, worked at a job related to my major, hated it, moved to another city, got a new job not at all related to my major, got married, bought a house… I guess it’s been a little busy, haha.
Elizabeth says
West me!
I’m in a new apartment! (Actually my second new apartment since 2007.) Think of all the good West Elm could do in the housewarming department!
Katie says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007, I graduated college, got a grown-up job, met and married an amazing man and moved from my adorable apartment to his jillion-year-old house in the country! And it could SERIOUSLY use some help…..
Alexandra says
WEST ME!!
My life now is completely different from my life in 2007. Heck my life now is entirely different from my life in 2010! Since 2007 I got a new job, I got married, moved out of state with my husband for the first time, we’re also expecting our first baby in January, we just adopted a dog to go along with the two cats we adopted since 2007 and we moved from an apartment to a house. And those are just the major changes!
Jess R says
West Me!
In 2007 I was living in Thailand, now I’m settled down in the US with a stable job.
Susan says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was graduating from college and getting ready for “the real world.” Four years later, I’m in a new job dating someone new and can’t believe I’m so lucky!
Christina says
WEST ME! please :)
Gabi says
WEST ME, beezies!
Wow, my life could not be more different than it was four years ago. Four years ago I met a boy named Michael (who is now my fiance), lived in the town where I grew up, and was starting my junior year of college and moved into my first apartment. Now, I’m on my fourth apartment on the opposite side of the country (I’m a Virginian now, too!), started my Master’s program, gotten engaged, and seen my fiance enlist in the Army. This gift card could be pretty sweet, seeing as I left all my awesome thrift store finds back in Arizona.
Laura T says
WEST ME!
Things are VERY different than 4 years ago…I bought a house, and got married!
Melissa says
WEST ME!
4 years ago my fiance and I were moving into our first home with our pup. One dog, one wedding and 4 years later we are still in the same house but have filled it up with lots of love
Jen says
WEST ME please!
Since 2007, I have moved twice, got engaged, got married, bought a house, and changed jobs. Whew! Busy, busy!
Penny says
WEST ME!
My life has taken a whirlwind change since 2007. I was living in a different city and had a whole different life. Now I am happily married, DIY’ing my house (that I love!), and I have guardianship of my fantastic 14 year old sister!
Katie G says
WEST ME!!!
This time 4 years ago I was beginning to date my now husband. Now we live across the country with a 14 month old, and a new one on the way. Such a blessed life we live :)
TAYLOR says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I have moved from LA to Sacramento, married the man I met in Sacramento, bought a condo with that man and adopted two cats named Ninja and Wookie. :) Life has been good to me since 2007!
Charlotte says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have graduated college, started one career and changed to another, adopted a dog, and lived in four different homes!
Margaret says
WEST ME, please!
Hmm…married, new place, and the most new…a new pup (just 4 months old)! Happy Blogiversary, I love reading along everyday!
Stephanie says
WEST ME! Please
Since 2007
– Graduated College (Magna Cum Laude B.F.A)
– New relationship (4 years! fyi)
– New home purchase in Richmond
– New Puppy
– Home upgrades
– New job(s)
(and some sad happenings)
Allison says
WEST ME…. alot has changed since 2007… new house, a baby born in May 2010 and another on the way! We were also married on 7/7/07
Sara G. says
WEST ME
Summer of 2007 I met the man I would eventually marry and since then have become a wife, step-mom, homeowner, and switched job positions at my work. Some things are the same but SO MUCH has changed! This gift card would come in handy for the new homeowner part. :)
Bridgette says
WEST ME!!!! Since 2007 I have moved to a new city/new job/new career path!
Rachel says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007–graduated from college, moved to new york city, lived in two separate apartments, got full time employment…a lot!
Robyn says
WEST ME!!!!!
In 2007 I finally had my girl after 2 boys & were in constant renovation mode at our house… now we have one in jr high, middle school & preschool, I have a new design job working from home & being a stay at home mom… & we’re STILL in constant renovation mode :)
Suzanne says
WEST ME, please.
We have one more daughter now than we did back in 2007 for a grand total of four:)
Hollienoel says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I have gotten engaged, then married, had a baby, traveled to Europe and Mexico, taken a leave of absence from teaching, moved three times… and gotten my haircut, ha ha.
Cat says
WEST ME!!
Jennifer F says
WEST ME!
I’ve graduated from college, been laid off a few times (oh the economy!), gotten married, bought a house, become an aunt… and the list continues to grow everyday! I am so blessed :)
kate says
WEST ME!
i have had 2 girls in the last 4 years… no other explanation necessary!