***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.
Laura Martin says
“WEST ME” What had changed since 2007? My roommate, my dog, my hair color, and my hobbies! That is quite a bit!
Caroline says
West Me! I think my changes from 2007 are more obvious internally than externally. I’ve gotten much more confident and comfortable in my skin, while much less angsty. Externally, my husband and I bought a house and I’ve gained five pounds, which I’m ok with, given the extra confidence :).
Kelly H says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was a newlywed…now we’re expecting our first baby. :)
Jacki says
WEST ME
In 2007 I was renting a nasty, tiny house. Now I own my own.
Jessica Dvorscak says
WEST ME! Let’s see, um, EVERYTHING is different than it was 4 years ago! I got married, bought a house and am due with my first baby in 6 weeks. I’m sure I could find something to spend that $500 gift card on. :) Happy Blogiversary!
Ashley says
WEST ME PLEEAAASSSEEE!!!!!!!!
Since 2007, I’m still married to my best friend and we live in the same lovely house with same little dog BUT we are getting ready to add a kiddo to the mix. So things are real different :).
Nina says
WEST ME!
I finished undergrad and grad school! Now I have A LOT of time on my hands. I’ve been getting to all the DIY projects that’s been on my list for over 5 years!
michelle says
WEST ME!!
in the last 4 years i have added a baby to our family, greatly improve my relationship with my mother, started my eldest in kindergarten, taken care of a sick hubby and started working for a new company…no wonder i am tired!
Anne says
WEST ME, please. In 2007, I lived in a different city and had yet to meet my now husband so a lot has changed for me since then. We’re decorating our house now and your blog has been a big inspiration and a little West Elm-ing would go a long way!
Erica says
WEST ME!!!
My life is totally different than it was in 2007. I’m now a married mommy of one! :)
Michelle Kemper says
West Me! 4 years ago I wasn’t married and didn’t have a house! 2 things I am very blessed to have, Happy blogiversary!
Shannon says
WEST ME!!!
So exciting! Love your blog. Since 2007: 2 new states, 1 new daughter, no longer a home owner.
Teryl says
West me {pretty please}
In 2007 we had one child in elementary school, one in middle school and one in high school – that was a crazy year. Today two are away in college (in VA!) and the youngest is a junior in high school.
Maddie says
What a great giveaway! Thanks so much for hosting!
WEST ME!
And this are super different! How about a new house and a new husband?!
Carly says
WEST ME!!!
Since this time in 2007, I have graduated graduate school, had a baby, changed jobs and gotten a new dog to name a few.
Rach says
WEST ME! Please. : ) The closing date for entries is my 32nd birthday!! I’ve purchased my very first place since 2007 and have been inspired by so many of your ideas. I completely stole your IKEA frame idea (above your Karl) but I put in photos that I took in Paris of different colored doors. Thanks so much for a great four years!!
Meredith says
West Me!
These last four years have been pretty big – I’ve graduated from college, attended and graduated from law school, taken the bar, met and married my husband, got my first dog, moved to Colorado and back, and done so many other wonderful things!
Whitney says
West Me!!
Jill says
WEST ME!!
2007 was a crazy year!! A lot of things are better for me now and that’s all that matters. I wouldn’t want to bore you of the deets. :-P
Elaine says
WEST ME! My baby was born almost four years ago, and now we have two little ones. Needless to say, life is VERY different, but we wouldn’t have it any other way!
Selina says
WEST ME pleeeeeaaaaase!!!
Since ’07, our fam has moves across the country and got two wonderful dogs we can’t imagine life without!
Jenn says
WEST ME :-)
Margo K says
WEST ME! I love West Elm. Thanks for sharing such a generous giveaway. Life is everchanging and the past four years have been no different, children just keep getting older too fast!
Bert says
WEST ME!
I was just starting to date my (now) wife!
Mary M. says
West Me!
New house, new job, graduated school, got married…wow, what isn’t different?!?!
Audrey says
West me!!
Since ’07, I have a husband, new house, new dog, new job! Lots has changed but my love for West Elm remains the same. PICK ME!!!
Kait says
WEST ME! Please!
My life is much different; new house in a new town, new job (and even newer job starting Wednesday!).
Happy Blogiversary!
Chelsea says
West me! In 2007 I was preparing to start medical school and now I am about to graduate
Meghan says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007, I got married and then graduated from college, so it was a good year!
Shani says
WEST ME!
I had my second child in 2007, so we turned his big brother’s room into a space for two!
Jane says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 ?
New husband – check
New country -check
New job – check
New own house – check :)
I am thankful for everything god has given me!
Amy says
West me too please! Just graduated from college – now looking for a new job!
Jill says
West Me!!!!
Julie T. says
WEST ME. A lot has changed since 2007… I have a new job, newly married, bought a house and had a baby! whoa!
Sarah says
WEST ME!
A lot has changed since 2007! I graduated from college in 2007 and now I’m married with a baby on the way!
Jeannette says
WEST ME!
This time in 2007 I had just graduated college. In the past four years I have moved to Los Angeles, worked on my dream jobs in Hollywood, traveled all over California and lived with the love of my life. Now, I have relocated to Washington, D.C. to pursue new dreams, new travel, and new loves :)
Kari says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was still undergoing IF treatment, was in a job that sucked the life out of me, m7y husband was in a job with a CRAZY boss, and we lived four time zones away from my nearest family member (aside from my spouse, of course).
Now I’m a mom, in a new job, my husband has a new job, and my entire nuclear family has moved to within five miles of me.
Thank you for making me stop and appreciate what the past four years (which, believe it or not, I had just typed as the “fast pour years”) have been for me. I’m a little teary eyed right now.
Christine says
WEST ME!
At the beginning of 2007 I was in a brand new relationship with this great guy named Greg. I was living in a tiny studio apartment in the Upper East Side and working at Estee Lauder.
At the end of 2007 I was looking at engagement rings with the aforementioned Greg, I had moved into his apartment in Queens mid-year, and was leaving 5 years of Lauder for a better opportunity at Avon.
TODAY, in 2011, I have been happily married to Greg for three years, we live in a lovely four-bedroom house in the suburbs, and we’re expecting our first child in February. :) I have left the beauty biz and now work for a candy company (good freebies are an essential in my career). Couldn’t be happier with where the past four years have taken me, and 2007 was the beginning of it all!
Brittany says
WEST ME, I beg you! I’ve been eyeing a rug there for months…and I need it badly. I’m sure you understand!
Different from 2007? Well, in 2007, I lived in colorful, beautiful, chaotic India. I miss it everyday.
Emily says
WEST ME!
Same job, same house, same boyfriend since long before 2007! The only difference I can remember is that I was going to school at night working towards my AA degree.
Monica says
West Me!!! So much has changed since 2007…new job, new husband, new baby, new house – the list goes on and on!
Helen says
WEST ME
Yippee! I love West Elm! Since 2007 I’ve changed careers, gotten married, and bought a house.
Pamela says
West Me!
In 2007, I just finished grad school and moved from NYC to DC to move in with my long distance boyfriend. Four years later, I work in a different industry, we’re married, and we just bought our first place! Time flies :)
annie says
WEST ME!!
In 2007 I was in my serior year of college studying abroad in Europe…so everything is different!!
Amy says
WEST ME!!
Mary says
WEST ME! In 2007 I lived across the country from where I am now and I had finished completely renovating that house. Now I live in the west and am two years into the new house project.
Sarah C. says
West Me!!!
Four years = new job, new home and now a new family member on the way!
beth says
West me!!
My 2007 boyfriend is now my husband and we are in the process of fixing up our new home…with many key pieces coming from West Elm!
Kris says
WEST ME! 2007 was my worst year ever (job strife, family illness, etc.) but things have gotten much, much better since then!
Sarah says
WEST ME please!
Everything about my life is different now – different job, bought my first house and am in a new relationship. oh what a difference 4 years makes!