***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.
Megan says
WEST ME Please!
Married… with a puppy. :)
Jennifer H. says
WEST ME!
I’ve married and we’ve lived in 4 different places together. Much has changed! I also got a promotion and huge raise!
Lori says
West me!!!
I graduated from college that year…now I have a career, home, and husband!
Mallory says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve moved from Amish country PA to Los Angeles, completed an MFA program, gained a job working in TV development (for which we just won an Emmy last night!), lived in 2 apartments, and found a fabulous boyfriend whom I’ve been with for 1.5 years.
Wow, no wonder I’m exhausted….
Morgan says
WEST ME please!
I met my hubby at 2007…
Matt says
west me!
Lauren says
WEST ME , please!
In 2007, I had just started dating my husband & moved to VA Beach. Now, we’re married, have two children & we moved to Michigan. Crazy! Happy blogiversary :)
Catherine says
WEST ME, please!
Since 2007, I have received my MBA, got married, bought a house, started my own company and am now anxiously awaiting the arrival of my first child who will be joining our family any day now!
Beth says
West me! In 2007 I had a six month year old and 4 year old and just beginning to feel like I could handle everything again…the second one is tough at first!
TUWABVB says
WEST ME (pretty please)!
I live in a new city, in my third home since 2007, with a new dog BUT some old furnishings….so the gift certificate would sure come in handy!
Shauna says
Live in a new country. Never would have guessed.
Still have a US postal address so west me!
Liz says
West Me!
At this time 4 years ago I had just gave up my full time job to work with my then fiance! We were less than 2 months from getting married and now we’ll be celebrating our 4th wedding anniversary on Nov. 2nd. We still work together and everything is going great!
Kate says
WEST ME! No, really, I mean it! I love this store. The hubs busted me yesterday staring longingly at the pages of the last catalog.
Since 2007, new job, new town, new apartment. Thankfully, the same sweet, understanding husband!
kate g. says
WEST ME!
It’s not hard to remember four years ago to the day because tomorrow is my daughter’s birthday. So I remember hoping to go into labor (two weeks late and I never did) and chasing our dog around the neighborhood as he had gotten out of the not yet secured fence in our new home. Wow, so much has changed:)
Laura says
WEST ME!!! Since 2007 I’ve moved from Minnesota to Arizona, gotten married, bought a house, and started a new job! Lots of change!
Karen says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have graduated high school, started college, ended a relationship, started a new relationship, ended that relationship, started a new relationship (which has stuck!), and moved 6 times. whew.
Gina says
WEST ME!
Wow, pretty much everything is different than it was in 2007. Funny how short a time 4 years is, but how many things can change!
Lisa says
WEST ME! Sweet giveaway! I had my second child, at home on accident, since 2007 and he has been blessing us with spontenaity ever since!
Renee says
WEST ME please! and happy blogiversary! four years ago i had a different apartment, different job, and a boyfriend instead of a fiance! :)
Carly says
WEST ME please!
Since 2007, I have a new job, have moved to 3 different states, got married, have a new puppy and just bought our first home. So I could REALLY use this gift card :)
Renee says
West me!
Oh West Elm, I finally found you in Denver, Colorado. I had only heard of you from blog land, but Alaska was not blessed to have you there. So it was finally with a move to Colorado that I entered the doors to your amazing store-and walked out with that “I’ve gotta have it all feeling!”
Laura S says
WEST ME!!
Four years ago I was finishing college, wondering where on earth I’d go once after the diploma made me a “real adult.” Four years later, I’m 1500 miles from where I grew up… and couldn’t be happier as my husband and I celebrate our first anniversary in our new home!
TDaniels says
WEST ME please!
Many things have changed since 2007, growing older thats for sure!
Beth says
West Me please! Some things that have changed in 4yrs for me- 3rd son was born, new building for my hub’s business was built, and I’m different. More relaxed and trying to focus on what really matters.
Belle says
WEST MEEEE!!!
Well, I’m in my thirties now – and quite excited to get married and move to the west coast from Virginia in the next 2 months. :) I’d say those are pretty big changes since 2007!
Suzy C says
WEST ME!!! In 2007 I got married!
Since then both hubby and I have new jobs, and a new baby in a new place.
Moira says
WEST ME! My husband and I went from working out and working together to being married. I guess that counts as change… :)
Christina says
West Me!
In 2007 I graduated from college. Since then I’ve moved, married, bought a house and have two fur babies!
Leslie says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I graduated college, have moved 4 times, have a new man, new dog and 4 new jobs!
Amanda says
WEST ME!!!
Wow….things change so fast, I met an amazing man – we have a beautiful daughter and bought a home. Life is so fast, fun and fantastic.
Colleen says
WEST ME! So much has changed since 2007! I’ve married, moved across the country (a couple of times), new job, first house, and now a baby girl on the way! It’s all been great!
Stephanie Marsh says
WEST ME! My life is nothing like it was in 2007. I moved to Texas from Indiana, got married, my husband passed away, reconnected with my first fiance, lived in Ireland for 3 months, got married again, moved to Canada, and now expecting a baby in less than 3 weeks!
Taly says
West Me!
Went from student to real life adult, and couldn’t be happier with the changes!
Carrie says
WEST ME!!! Since 2007, I’ve graduated college, gotten married, and had a beautiful little girl!
Wendy says
WEST ME!
In 2007, we were dealing with our emotions after our miscarriage. Not a happy time in our lives… Now, we’re loving life with our 17 month old daughter!
:o)
Jenni says
West Me Please!
Kerry says
WEST ME!
Pretty much everything in my life has changed since 2007- new boyfriend, new job, new studio (which I would love to decorate with this prize….)!
Rachel says
“WEST ME”
Looking back at 2007 I really realize how goals and priorities change when we age… The biggest change is I am now living in my own home and we have recently become dog parents… They annoying kind that only post pics of their dog on FB.
KatieRice says
WEST ME!!
I graduated from college in 2007! 4 years in school and now 4 years after that have put me back in my hometown, with a steady job, a cute apartment and a WONDERFUL boyfriend! :)
Blair says
WEST ME! In 2007 I had just moved to Virginia to start my new job. I’ll be celebrating my 4 year work anniversary in November!
Bernadette says
WEST ME please! Since 2007, I have graduated college, moved from NJ to Chicago, started law school, and married my high school sweetheart! And fallen in love with the entire West Elm catalog :)
Marissa says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was living in a studio apt and dating my future husband… now we live in a lovely home, and are expecting our first child in 7 weeks :)
elizabeth says
West me!
Beth says
West Me!
So much has changed in four years. New job (same company, though), new house, new pooch. Maybe a new tatoo is in order. :)
CM says
WEST ME!
Elisabeth says
West me! I heart West Elm. Thank you!
Jenn says
WEST ME!
hmm, at the very end of 2007 i married my most favorite person ever. we moved back to maryland, both enrolled in grad school, he’s finished and i’m done this winter. i started a job in the field that i’m passionate about, got a promotion to a job i that i love, and we bought a house last year and are officially ready to start a family! whew- when you put it that way, what a good 4 years!
Renee says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I have gotten married, bought a house and added the cutest dog to our family!
Heather says
WEST ME!!! PLEEEEASE WEST ME!
In 2007 I was a girl looking for a good guy. In 2011, I am a newlywed (since June)!
maribeth says
WEST ME!!!! in 2007 i was in my college dorm room, sharing a small room. now that i’ve just moved into my man’s place, i need that $500 to help transform this bachelor pad :)