***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.
shaelan says
West me ! I am now married!
Andrea says
West me…moved from Ireland to New York since 2007!
Kristen says
WEST ME!
Oh my goodness how things have changed since 2007! Our one year daughter is now a 5 year old who we learned has some autism going on about 6 months ago. She now gets all the help she needs and we understand her struggles much better which makes this momma happy! She also has a two year old sister that didn’t exist in 2007, and since the birth of our youngest daughter my husband started staying home with the kids. Life is good!
sarah says
West me!
So much has changed since 2007!!! The biggest and best change – I met my forever person in 2009 and we are now living together!
Alison says
West Me Please!
A lot has changed, I’m living in a new city, with my boyfriend I didn’t have in 2007 and am super happy!
Vallie says
W.E.S.T M.E! This is amazing!
Since 2007, I think the biggest change is me really taking school seriously. I re-enrolled this fall and am finally graduating THIS year (well, 2012), instead of my original date, 2009. I’ve been through a long, tumultuous journey, but I’m finally committing and I’m so excited!
Jessi says
WEST ME, please!!!!
I could use the money to collect some finishing touches for our kitchen — the last project on our home remodel list. Thank heavens! Over the last four years, we’ve painted the entire house (some rooms twice, including ALL — and I mean all — the trim, redone closets, installed lights and removed a 13-foot wall ‘o mirrors. I’d like to request a head examination for whoever thought a floor-to-ceiling alternating pattern of regular and amber colored mirror with faux gold trim was a good idea. Yikes!
Jessica Anderson says
WEST ME please!!!!
In 2007, My daughter Sienna was born…..she starts preschool tomorrow!
Sarah A. says
WEST ME!
In 2007, we lived in a 9th floor, rented, two-bedroom apartment and I watched lots of HGTV and dreamed big. Now we have a house and yard, not enough time or energy to do everything, and I read your blog while dreaming big about all the things I could do if I had more time or energy.
Jenn says
WEST ME !!!
In 2007 my husband and I had a 4 year old and a 2 year old. We were living in an old house with a wet, moldy basement. Now our boys are 8 and 6 and we’re living in a brand new house that desperately needs decorating. This gift card would sure come in handy :)
Mike says
WEST ME!
I have 1.5 more kids than I had in 2007.
Katie says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I’ve graduated from college,gotten married, bought a house and got a new job.
Heather says
WEST ME!
My third child was born in 2007. Now, we have #4 on the way!
Amy B. says
WEST ME!
Oh, my. New to me since 2007: Parenthood (two precious little girls) and a move from city to rural island living off the coast of Alaska.
Sharon says
WEST ME, Please!
We move to our new home in Sept of 07!! Yes, it’s a work in progress and I LOVE all the inspiration and determination you guys provided – THNX!! (oh a yeah, I have some new ink, how’d ya know ??)
Tiffany says
WEST ME!
2007- Yikes a long time ago! I was decorating my first apartment! Looking back on the things I bought… yeesh… good thing updating some things are easy!
JB says
West me!!!!!!
Adrienne says
WEST ME please!
SO much is different from 2007, including a new house and a little boy that I adore. :)
Karin says
WEST ME! Speaking of “versaries,” today marks eleven years since my then-boyfriend-now-husband asked me to be his high-school girlfriend. : ) In 2007 we were just getting hitched and lived in SC, and now we’re in MD with a toddler!
Katie says
WEST ME!
Our first little baby is due Monday. I have a feeling that will be the biggest change of all since 2007 :)
Happy Blogoversary!
Vicki says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was living in Chicago (Lakeview neighborhood) with my best girl friend that I met in college. Everything was super girly and the furniture was mostly hand-me-downs from family. Now I’m living in DC with my boyfriend in an apartment we moved into 3 weeks ago and is in some SERIOUS need of redecorating. Who knew living with a boy meant you can’t have all your girly things…and that they’d want to hang football things everywhere :)
Amber says
WEST ME
Geeze, since 2007 I have a new home, new job, new car, and even a new husband (the best change of all)!
savuryandsweet says
WEST ME – what is this supposed to mean?! :)
Nothing too exciting to report in the last four years, married to the same guy, living in the same house, we now have a beagle, and I’m now making our house a home thanks to you guys.
happy blogiversary! xoxo,me
Faith says
WEST MEEEEEEEEE!!!!
In 2007 we had just celebrated one year of marriage by buying our first place. I was starting graduate school and we had only one lab instead of two. :)
Becky says
WEST ME! Since 2007 we’ve had two babies…two now not so babyish boys who rock our world!
Cate says
WEST ME!
So many things have changed since 2007 – I’ve graduated college, started medical school, moved cities, and met a great guy! I’m now ridiculously in debt and would love to decorate my new apartment from West Elm!
Sasha Robinson says
WEST ME!
New since 2007: city, job, house (actually been through 6 houses since 07!), friends.
Jade says
WEST ME!!!
Four years ago, we were planning our wedding. Now we are happily married with a dog and a forever evolving home. :)
Melissa says
WEST ME, please!
In 2007 I was in college and working a job I HATED to get through school, now I live with my boyfriend, have a job I love, and I couldn’t be happier! Well, except if you gave me the $500 gift card, of course :)
Lara says
West me!
Lauren says
WEST ME!!!!!
Since 2007 – I have the same job, have moved, and am planning a wedding. yay!!!
terra says
West me! And, I have a new house, another kiddo w/another on the way!
Nicole says
west me! in 2007 i was in college!
Laura says
WEST ME…
Beth says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I got a new job and I got married. We’re hoping this year will bring us HOME OWNERSHIP! Which is why I would love this gift card to have some money to spend!
Cathy says
WEST ME.
I got married in 2007.
Robin M. says
WEST ME! Wow, in 2007 I had my first kid and 14 months later, my second. Needless to say, everything’s changed!
LARY says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007 I was in Florida, now I’m California dreaming :)
Rebekah says
WEST ME! Happy Blogiversary – I seriously look forward to your blog everyday. Always such a nice break from work. Since 2007, my family has moved to a new state.
Jonathan Mc says
West Me!
I got married and we’ve bought a house!
Kristen Hansen says
WEST ME
Since 2007, I’ve:
1. Started a new job (and love it)
2. Met and married my awesome husband (and love him)
3. Bought a house with my husband (and am working on fixing it up!)
Jennifer says
West Me! Pretty, Pretty, Please!!!
Jennifer D. says
WEST ME PLEASE!
I married the man of my dreams!
Brianna says
WEST ME!! It sounds like we’re all in a similar demographic! Since 2007, I’ve gotten married, graduated law school, got my masters degree, got a puppy, bought a house, and started a career (and my own house blog!)
SShaw says
WEST ME!
There were some life changes IN 2007, but I can’t think of a single major thing since 2007. I guess it’s high time to shake things up!
Allison says
WEST ME! Life is so different from 2007! 2 kids and a new home!
Cheryl says
WEST ME!!
In the past four years, I moved in with and married my guy, switched jobs, paid off all of my debt, bought a car, lost my brother, lost my dad, etc etc….. Wow that’s a lot. Now I know why time has just flown by!
jennifer says
west me!!!
since 2007… i got married [july 2007], moved into our first house [july 2008], had our first child [april 2009] and our second child will arrive any day!
Sarah Wilcox says
WEST ME! I’ve gotten engaged, married, lived in 4 different apartments within a mile of each other :), and now I just found out I’m preggo! So this would be awesome for the new apartment and baby room!
Cherie says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was just dating my boyfriend. Now we are married and about to celebrate our 1st anniversary.