***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.
Chantelle Lassak says
WEST ME!!!!!
I a.d.o.r.e. West Elm….and you guys!!!
I found you via an infertility blog (go figure!) and am in loves! Yes, loveS!!
How has my life changed in 4 years? Well, I married in 2007, had a baby girl in 2008, miscarried another precious baby girl in 2011 and am struggling with infertility to get another child. Yep, lots has happened.
I could use some West Elm love.
Congrats on 4 years….and here’s to 400 more…well, at least 40, please!
Colleen says
WEST ME, too!
In 2007 our daughter was in high school and our son was in middle school. Now they are both seniors — she in college and he in high school! Boy, those years flew by too quickly!!
Margaret J says
WEST ME!!!!
Me, Me, ME!
megan says
WEST ME! Everything has changed since 2007. I bought a home, married my hubby, and had a beautiful baby girl (who will be one next month)!
Meghan says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was one year out of college, and just starting to get the hang of “real life.” Now, I have my masters degree in library science, started my first professional level job in the career, and my boyfriend and I are living together. Oh what a difference 4 years makes.
If I happen to win this giveaway, I’m buying that duvet cover. I’ve had my eye on it for weeks.
Audrey says
WEST ME!!
I now have a 2 year old niece (joining my 6 year old niece) and she is fantastic and has brought so much joy. I am also in the process of adopting!!
Betsy says
West ME, In the past four years we went from having two boys to having two boys and two girls! Life is crazy, it is beautiful chaos, we are blessed!
Julie W says
WEST ME!! In Jan 2007 we had just moved into our house.
courtney says
WEST ME!!!
In the last 4 years I have moved cites, jobs, and gotten married!
jessica says
WEST ME!
new house, new husband, and new baby since 2007!
Lindsay says
WEST ME!
Graduated from college and have my first job!
Shannon says
WEST ME…
In 2007 I was still in college with hand-me-down everything in my apartment, I’m still slowly replacing it with things of my own taste :)
Rebecca Wall says
West Me.
New home owner as of this year.
Rachel E. says
WEST ME!
Almost everything is different.
Brandie says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had 0 children, now I have 2. Waaaaay different. :)
Sheri says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I quit a full-time job and went back to school full-time to complete a BFA. No regrets!
Shelby says
‘West me’
Bought a house and landed my dream job!
jk friesen says
west me :)
I have a new baby, born this year!
Caroline H. says
WEST ME!
I have changed jobs twice!
devonna S. says
West Me Please!!
Since 2007 we are still in the same home but am finding everything needs to be spruced up! Gift card will be a big help.
Kristina M says
WEST ME!! What hasn’t changed. I have a new job, home and son!
Joanne says
WEST ME!!!!
Since 2007 – oh, my! – Wedding, First Home, New Job – Lots of good stuff!
Kim Corazzini says
WEST ME.
Pick me, Pick me :-)
Staci DeVries says
WEST ME!!
i love you guys!
Rachael says
West me!!!!
In 2007…wow. A lot has changed. I have an amazing 3 yr old now that I didn’t have then. :)
katie says
WEST ME!!!
Our biggest change right now is two kids in school all day after homeschooling for 3 years… we are all still adjusting!
trixie says
West Me!!! Lots of changes since 2007: a husband, new city, new job, new house!
Morgan says
WEST ME
And my life is very different now than it was in 2007, now I’ve been married just over a year, and about 5 months ago we moved cross-country from San Francisco to Raleigh!
KCatGU says
WEST ME! oh pretty please
My life isn’t all that different from 2007. But that is ok, since it was a good life then and still a good life. Our family has grown by 1 furry four legged friend since then, that was a fun change.
Alison says
West me!
Kelly K. says
West Me!
Although I’m still doing the same job, I’m now married with a one-year-old baby! What a life change!
Marcy says
WEST ME!
My daughter was 1 and my son was 5 – man things are so different with a 5 and 9 year old. Same house, same job but life if moving 100% faster as the kids get older.
mel says
WEST ME Please!
In 2007, I was just starting law school and I met a new boy. Now I’m an attorney whose married to that boy :)
Brianne Drlich says
West me!
I think EVERYTHING is different :) Most notably, the addition of our second child, Sam!
Mike says
West Me!
graduated college, got a real job, and married my high school sweetheart.
Andrew says
WEST ME
We have a new baby named Olivia. She’s the cutest thing ever and at 4 months old she likes nice things. This West Elm gift card would make her every happy.
Thanks in advance
Andrew
Jen says
WEST ME!
in 2007 i was a sr. in college, just married and in an apartment.
four years later i’m a stay-at-home wife & mom of two and living in house!
Mel Bean says
WEST ME!
Wow, now that you mention it a lot has changed! I now have twin boys, live in a different home, and have very different priorities and goals than I did! Happy anniversary!
Lauren P says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I graduated, bought a house, and got married. Yay!
Eli S. says
WEST ME!
I’ve gotten moved to a new state/job since 2007 and also gotten married to the love of my life!
Nicole says
WEST ME!!! I now live with my sister and rent my home out…live with a few girls and have a blast!!
Kara says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was living in a college apartment, enough said!
t says
WEST ME!
How fun to go on a shopping spree!
Melissa says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was graduating college and just starting to date this handsome guy I met online… now we’re married and live across town and have a radically different, infinitely more awesome life together.
Tracy L says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007 I have gotten married, gotten pregnant and started following your incredible blog (which now has me mentally re-designing our entire home!) Happy Blog-iversary! You guys are amazing!!
Nicole says
West Me!
In 2007 I had just graduated from college. I’m now in a new town, back in school for my masters and recently married! Good thinks in the past 4 years!
Nicole says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was living in NYC and decided at the end of that year to move to Boston to be with my now husband!
Brittney says
WEST ME! Please :)
A lot has changed since 2007 – back then I was just an intern at my current job, now I’m a Sr. Designer! Since 2007 I also got married and we bought our first house!
Erin says
WEST ME!
2007 – managing an apartment building in West LA while hubby was in school. We had 2 boys at the time.
Today – Hubby has a real job, we own a home in TX, we’ve added a little girl to the family, and we’re expecting another baby in the spring. Life is so good!
Rachel says
This is a pretty amazing giveaway! Please WEST ME!
And the biggest/best change since 2007 has been getting married. Ironically, my married name is WEST.