***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.
Joanne F says
“WEST ME”
Turquoise hair and a cow valve in my heart!
christie dehoff says
west me! in 2007, my kids were tiny and attached to me at the hip! now they are both in school and i am getting my groove back!
Venessa says
WEST ME PLEASE!!!
In 2007 I was newly married, no kids, no minivan…
Michelle says
WEST ME!!!
You guys have no idea…literally 75% of the things in my apartment are from West Elm. Love love love! Pretty much everything in my life is different than it was in 2007…graduated college, moved across the country, started a new job, got a new apartment, (and proceeded to decorate that apartment with tons of West Elm)!
Mariah says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was sitting in Eastern Afghanistan with my Army unit…since then I returned to North Carolina, met my husband, moved to Maryland, bought an old house, we kept up our long distance relationship, he moved to MD to join me, we got married(!), we both went back to Afghanistan, we came home to MD, we got a kitten (to join our two dogs), and he started a new job TODAY :)
Shaun says
WEST ME!!! please we have a new house waiting to be decorated
ryan says
WEST ME!
Emily says
WEST ME….and make it a good one;-)
Tiffany says
West Me!!
EVERYTHING is different. We bought a new house. I quit doing what I didn’t want to be doing and went back to school. My kids are about a foot taller- each. And I started building my own furniture and such.
OH YEAH! And I discovered West Elm and Young House Love. BONUS!
Amy S. says
WEST ME!
A ton of things have changed for me since 2007…I got my doctoral degree, got married, got my first “real” job, and have lived in 4 different states (MD, TN, OR, NC). A little crazy to think about really.
Michelle says
WEST ME
New state, new house, 3rd child, my weight lol…the list goes on and on.
Congrats on Front and Main! Keep up the great work!
Nadia says
WEST ME!!
In 2007 went in to grad school, this year I emerged out of it. Looking forward to new changes and challenges!
Valerie says
WEST ME!! Pretty please!
In 2007 I was just graduating from high school. Now I am in graduate school and engaged to my best friend!
Jen B says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I got married and last year we bought a house!
kristin says
WEST ME!!
I bought my first house and really could use this giftcard! :)
Angela says
WEST ME! So much has changed – became a homeowner, rescued a dog, got married… and loving every minute of it!
Rhiannon says
West Me!
In 2007 we were living in a tiny one room beach bungalow without a care in the world. Fast forward four years and we are married, own a home and have become master painters, landscapers, and pro demolition men/women!
Casey Ballard says
West Me!
Happy blogiversary! What’s different from 2007? Much like you, in 2007 I was newly married (we got married 2 or 3 weeks before you did). Since then, hubby and I have bought our 2nd house and completely renovated it, had two kids, and both changed jobs. What isn’t different is really the question. :)
Mindi says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve gotten married, left NYC for VT, changed jobs, bought a house (and car), adopted a dog, and had a baby! Wow—when you write it down….
Lori says
West me!!!
Since 2007 I have a new daughter and a new job. It doesn’t seem like much but somehow I feel like 2007 was a very long time ago!!!
Rachael says
WEST ME!
Well in 2007 I was turning 21 — and we all know what that means… we can all “legally” drink now :)
Heather says
WEST ME!
I started a non profit bat conservation organization! (the furry, flying kind of bat=)
Caroline says
WEST ME!
So many things have happened since 2007. I have a college degree, using said degree in a real job, and have a stellar boyfriend. On the up and up!
Heather Whisenant says
WEST ME
In 2007 I was a senior in high school. Since then a lot has changed: I received my bachelor’s degree, moved to a new city, got married, and we are in the process of buying a house!
Betsy says
WEST ME! Happy blogiversary!
Got married, moved to a new city (and was able to keep my job and work from home), and started our own blog to track our DIY adventures at our new house.
Erica says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve complete my bachelor’s degree, had another child with my husband, moved into a new house, and started my MBA. WOW!
Kim Dunn says
WEST ME!! I got married in 2007 and since then we’ve lived in 3 different homes in 2 different cities and got 1 sweet little beagle puppy named Amos. Life has changed a lot, but it’s still good!
Casey says
WEST ME! Pleeeease say this GC will work at the Toronto Store. I am in love with West Elm!!! If not, I will find someone in the states to accept it for me and I will drive down there to shop! haha
in 2007 I was in university. Now im working and own my own place!!!
Heather says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had a job that made me and my family miserable.
Sarah @ Redhead in Ruffled Flats says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, I was just starting my freshman year of college and living on campus. I was trying to find a job. Now I’m starting grad school, am newly married, and am living with my husband far away from campus in little townhouse apartment we’re trying to spruce up. I guess four years is a long time!
Nancy says
West me, please!
NettyC says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was happily married, had a gorgeous new baby boy, an awesome job, and lived in my favorite city in the U.S. Now, I am divorced, have a dead-end job, live in a dead-end city, but I have my wonderful son and hey, things can only get better, right? Like a gift certificate to W.E.?
Katie says
West me! 2007 is when i met my now fiancee – this year we are getting married!!
Nicole C. says
West Me!!! Pretty please! : )
Let’s see, what’s different than 2007? I’m married now… have a dog and three cats (all came at the end of 2007, though). And I’m a brunette now.
Happy blogiversary!! Thank you for all you do – best blog ever!
And thanks to West Elm, what a great giveaway!
Kendra says
WEST ME!
Amazing what can change in four years! This time four years ago, I had just started dating my now-husband. Now I’m married, moved to a new town, finally living in our own house and working on that elusive first baby.
Rebecca says
WEST ME
Since 2007 I have graduated from college. Started a new job been there a year so far! And wishing for a cute english bulldog for Christmas from the hubby! That would just make it even better. Our lives have been though a lot of trials in the past, but thankfully we are on the road to better days.
Happy 4 years to you guys!
Amy says
WEST ME PLEASE!
Jackie says
West Me :)
In 2007 I was in college…Now I have a career, a masters degree and a great fiance!
Leeanne says
West Me!! We now have a beautiful 18 month old that has changed our lives in every wonderful way!
Jamie says
West me!!! Pretty please!,
vks says
I am one husband, one house, and two dogs richer than I was in 2007. :)
Kate B says
WEST ME please!
Since 2007, I’ve gotten married, moved to another state, started a new job, purchased our first home and had a baby!
Jackie says
WEST ME! I am no longer a recent college grad, I know own my own home.
Breanna says
WEST ME! Pretty please.
I’m more awesome than I was in 2007.
Jennifer Franke says
I will start with what has stayed the same…my hair color. Pretty much everything else has changed; new location, husband, 2 cats and a dog, new house, new job in a new industry, new car AND new hair style…PHEW!
Clare says
WEST ME! 4 years ago I was still a year away from graduating college and now I’m living in another state married to my best friend!
RC says
WEST ME please!
I have twins on the way! That’s a huge life change for me.
Carlie says
West mE!
tiffany says
WEST ME, please.
A lot more wrinkles and gray hairs since 2007.
Liz says
WEST ME!
Sorry to shout. It’s just so exciting. In the last four years, I’ve starting dating a wonderful guy. Maybe soon we’ll be looking back on things as a married couple.