***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.
Christina Y says
WEST ME!!
Ahh, 2007. Everything has changed. A new job, then a newer job, a husband, a move to the desert for grad school, a joy of a baby boy, a newly minted MBA of a husband and a move back to the East Coast.
Geez. Makes me wonder what will happen in the next four.
(and new since last week: a new 11.2 lb, 24 inch!!) niece named Clara!)
Jody says
WEST ME!
We’ve gone from being newlyweds in a rental to tired parents working on our second house since 2007.
Amy says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve had 3 children, a house, and my husband and I both have new job directions!
Emma says
West Me!
Since 2007: a college degree, a husband and a house!
caitlin says
WEST ME
love your blog. as of 2007 ive left the awesomeness of richmond for the craziness of fairfax :) i miss the RIC everytime i read your posts!
Jill says
WEST ME! West the crap out of me!
My partner and I actually celebrated OUR 4th anniversary this weekend as well! Congrats to you and thanks for your fun and fabulous blog.
Pammy says
WEST ME PLEASE!
Wow, when I read the question and then thought about it for a second, it is crazy how much has changed in my life since 2007. I graduated college in 2007. Since then, i’ve gotten married, adopted two adorable cats, gotten a new job, and bought a house! Phew!!
Karen says
WEST ME!!
pretty please??
Geez- in ’07 I was unmarried (although dating Hubby), living alone, at my old job, and a gym-a-holic. Now I’m all domesticated with a hubby, house, new job, and 2 fur-babies. That West Elm card would REALLY help feed my house obsession.
Amber says
WEST ME!!!
New house, new spouse. Well, first spouse. But still new. :)
Amanda R. says
West Me, pretty please!
Since 2007, I have graduated from college, got Married, bought a house, got a puppy, and had some great times traveling! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!
katie says
West Me!
I’m married, out of school and expecting a baby within the month, so life’s pretty different now!
Anne L. says
WEST ME! I have a completely new job in a very different industry!
Laura V says
West me!
So much has changed since 2007! I got a new job, got married, bought a house, adopted a dog, and had our son! Crazy!!!
Lauren Q. says
WEST ME!!!!
Different life since 2007: first home, new husband, new doggy and baby on the way!
celeste says
WEST ME!
New furniture!(well new to us anyway)
Jenna says
WEST ME, PLEASE!!
In 2007, I graduated from college, bought a house, got married, and lived happily ever after. Yeah, it was a big year for me.
Caitlin says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was just finishing nursing school. Now I’m in a new city, working as a nurse, and working on grad school!
Hilary says
WEST ME!
Pretty much everything is different from 2007! I graduated college that year, and since then have built a career in publishing, ended a very long relationship and began a new one with the man I know I’ll marry, bought and completely renovated our first house, aaand brought home a Saint Bernard puppy who has grown into a 150-pound monster. Lots of wonderful changes!
Jen says
WEST ME!!
Changes since 2007 — I now have a husband, a home and a sweet kitty. Life is good!
Kelly says
West ME!
Then…Lived in Japan, pregnant w/ 1st kid, teacher.
Now…Live in Virginia, w/ my 2 kids and MIL, wrote a kids book!, found your great blog!
Adriane says
WEST ME!
New city, house, pets, job and fiance! I think that is more different than you can get!
Brittany S. says
West Me Please! I’m a big kid now with a job, house, and hubby.
elaine K says
WEST ME!
Not much is new here since 2007.
Erica says
WEST ME!
What a fantastic giveaway!
In 2007 I was still in college, and didn’t know that in a month my long time boyfriend was going to propose.
4 years later, we’re still happily married, getting ready to celebrate our 3rd wedding anniversary :)
Jessica P. says
WEST ME!
Bought a “new to me” house in 2008- my world is now full of renos and diy projects :)
Leslie @ Frugal Nashville says
WEST ME! So much has changed… graduated law school, moved from Knoxville to Memphis to Nashville, got married, got a grown-up job, bought a house!
Cara! says
WEST ME!!!!
I have graduated college, grad school, moved back to from DC to Charleston to DC to New York and BACK to DC since 2007. Ready for some West Elm to keep me grounded!
Mariel Keppler says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was just starting my career as a graphic designer. Many moves later including a new love of my life and a recent house purchase here I am. Who knew so much could happen in 4 years worth of time! Looking forward to the next four years and seeing what they bring me.
Brian Cummings says
WEST ME!
Lindsay says
West ME!!!..
In 2007 my boyfriend (not husband) and I were buying our first house. It was not something we planned, more like a house we drove by, liked, put in an offer, and moved in 1 month later! I am just not starting to paint all the rooms and kitchen cabinets and I love it!
jules says
WEST ME!
Wow, since 2007, I have…
– moved twice (the last time into a brand new condo that’s all ours!)
– gotten engaged (wedding is next week!)
– graduated from law school
– gotten 2 new jobs (this one is the best yet)
ooh, all the things I could do with that gift card…
RCCola says
West Me, pretty please
Monica says
WEST ME!
And there have been HUGE changes in my life since 2007. Frankly, its all be challenges that I truly hope none of the other readers have to go through.
Ally says
ahhh i love west elm! I’m so sad that this is only available in the States. Sad face. west meEeeeeEEEEeee…..
Still a good question though – In 2007 I was 18/19 and in my 2nd year of university. I had just started dating the guy I married this past summer :)
…also, different house, city, hair…but no tatoos then, and no tatoos now
Rosemary Fisher says
West Me!
Since 2007, my daughter has graduated from JMU, moved to NYC, gotten engaged, and is now planning a wedding for 2012.
Michelle says
WEST ME….
I’m married now!
Elaine says
WEST ME!!! Wow, so much has changed since 2007. The biggest thing is we have 2.5 more kids than we did in 2007. That makes a total of 4.5! (Will be 5 in March)
Erin says
WEST ME….please..
I got married in 2007 so lots has changed since then including our 2 year old son and the other peanut that is on the way.
Karla says
WEST ME! WEST ME! WEST ME! Oh man – my hubby and I have been saving up for the diamond tufted head board. oooh – this would help SO much. Excited – fingers and toes crossed!
Rebecca says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was busy planning my wedding…now, I’m busy taking care of my 10 week old baby:)
MB says
West Me!
Same house, same job, same hubby, same kids (although now it’s two teenagers and a 9 year old.) Feeling pretty lucky for the stability of it all.
Negative Nancy says
WEST ME
In a word – everything!!! Marriage, puppy, new tattoo, major career/life direction change… I can’t think of anything big that _hasn’t_ changed.
Cindy Jones says
West Me…my life is different I went from living in FL to living in MI. We are also just about to close on our very first house!
Megan says
WEST ME please!
I moved from Greeneville, TN to San Francisco, CA January 2007 for art school. I’m back in TN, and I just started my freshman year this fall (none of my credits transferred) hoping to get into a Nursing program. :)
Lela says
West Me! How about all of the above? Since 2007, I’ve gotten a new job, a new place, a new relationship, AND a new tattoo. Sadly, the hairstyle is still the same…
Amanda says
WEST ME!! I just got married 2 weeks ago!
Arlene says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was in a abusive relationship, working a miserable job to support two people and generally just sad with life…I’m now (happily) single, working a job I LOVE with Senior Citizens who make me so happy, living in a beautiful home and overall just happy with my life! :)
Lindsay says
Eeeek ment to say “now husband”
Rachel says
West ME!
Barbara says
West Me!!! Please!
Love this store!