***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.
Rachel L. says
West Me, please!
I am a fairly new reader and I love what I see. One day, I hope to also have my own blog, but a few things need to fall into place first, namely a house.
Since 2007 I graduated from college, moved to Chicago, got married, got a masters, a dog, a new job, and have become obsessed with mid-century design. Yeesh.
sarah says
WEST ME!
I’m all grown up now (since 2007)–house, dog, husband, kid on the way.
Erin says
West me, please!
A lot of things are different from 2007. This time in 2007, I was about to turn 18 and now I’m about to turn 22. I have the same wonderful man by my side and we are currently going through our own home renovations and decorating.
Thank you so much for the inspiration and very happy blogoversary.
Carrie H. says
WEST ME!
Still settling into this house, working on adopting a healthier lifestyle!
shana says
WEST ME, please!
Since 2007… yeesh, I have a new boyfriend, a new job, a new house to live in, and a new positive outlook!
Bridget says
WEST ME! 4 years ago, I was just starting my first job after graduating from college. Since then, I’ve gotten engaged, bought our first house, got married and had a baby! Wow- a lot CAN happen in 4 years!
Michelle says
WEST ME!
My life is soooo different from 2007. I’m married, have a 6 month old little baby, I’m almost done with my PhD, I’m in the middle of a move! And I’m looking forward to finally owning my own place to put all your decorating tips to good use! In 2007, I was just finishing up my college. Wow! Times sure have changed.
Chris B says
WEST ME! 2007 seems like SOOO long ago. My wife and I have met, got a puppy, got married, bought a house, she’s going back to school, I’ve got a new job… wow, lots of changes!
Lauren says
West Me!
So much is different. New city, married, new house, toddler, 2 dogs and that’s just the beginning
Michal says
WEST ME!
We bought our first house since 2007.
aimee says
WEST ME!
Everything is different from 2007: I live in a new place, pay my own bills, am married, have a real job, have a dog…the list goes on.
Lizzy says
West Me!!!
Mike says
WEST ME!
Since 2007… I have a new job, a new apartment, and a wonderful girlfriend to share it with! Not to mention I’ve shaved my head and grown a beard… Your blog is definitely more useful to me now than it ever would have been four years ago.
Keep up the good work!
Sarah says
WEST ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Since 2007, I’ve had 2 children, lost both my parents, and am currently in the process of buying a home! Needless to say my life has changed completely.
Marcela says
WEST ME!
A lot has happened since 2007. That was my sophomore year of college…since then I have graduated college, married my best friend and high school sweetheart who I’ve known for 10 years, and I started real life! Crazy how things change in only 4 years!
Z says
WEST ME! WEST ME! WEST ME!
new job, new city, married, home…still need that west elm sofa though :)
Jen says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007, I finished school, got married, moved (back) to NYC.
angel p says
“West Me”.
My life is different because now my youngest daughter is now healthy and thriving. We also built our current house and have been in it just a few weeks over the 4 year mark so it has really changed and evolved. It’s fun to watch the progress. We should’ve taken pics like you guys.
Kim says
WEST ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!
Heidi P. says
West me!
In 2007 I was finishing/graduating from college (it took me a long time) and getting married. Now we have a little boy and a house.
Kelley says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I’ve picked up a freelance gig and we have made improvements around our home!
Callie says
WEST ME!
Love your blog and West Elm!!! :)
Heather says
WEST ME pretty please! Lots has changed, but the best change is being married.
Sarah says
WEST ME! please!
In 2007 I was a sophomore in college, now I’m living on my own with no cash in NYC. Would LOVE LOVE a spree at my favorite store
Shareen says
WEST ME!
I keep thinking that not much has changed since 2007 but really, since then we’ve bought a home, got a (perfect) dog, made countless new friends, welcomed a nephew and any day now a new little one into the family…things are definitely different. And wonderful.
Lara says
WEST ME!
New house, 2 new cities, new hubby, new dogS, new baby on the way. Lots o’ fun.
J&JHome says
West me! Well, let’s see. I started a blog and now I’m all kinds of crafty. I’d love to win this!
Farmer says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I quit my job and went back to school full time at 42. I’ll graduate in Feb 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Looking forward to starting a new career.
Kristen says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, we were newlyweds living in an apartment, just the two of us. Now we own a home and two crazy dogs help us fill it up!
Happy blogiversary!
Brandi says
WEST ME!
I have gone from a fam of 4 to a fam of 5 and from a working mom to a part time work at home mom.
Jen says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I had just moved into my home with my new husband. Now we have made it our own and added a little guy to the mix to spice it up!
Colette says
WEST ME!
Emily Caltagirone says
WEST ME!!
In 2007. . .I was still in my Master’s program, unmarried (just moved in with the soon to be husband in the townhouse he owned), working in a restaurant and had a scholarship for the rest of my living expenses.
In 2011. . .we just bought OUR FIRST HOUSE!!!! we’ve been married for a little over a year, I was laid off from a job I detested but now am working for a job I LOVE LOVE LOVE for significantly less money.
I wouldn’t want be anywhere else!!!
Kimberly says
“Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance . . . Silver moon’s sparkling . . . So WEST ME!”
Since 2007, let’s see. My mom died, I got married, I moved countries, started a new job, am leaving said job, and the cat is now middle-aged. :)
Congrats on four years in this space! (Even though it’s a newish one, both in real life and on the interwebz.)
Dawn Ritchie says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I got married and, as of 2 weeks ago, have a sweet family of 4! =D
Elizabeth says
WEST ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Holy beans, this might just be the best giveaway EVAR!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a board on Pinterest that is chock full of things I want to buy at West Elm.
In 2007 I married my awesome husband John. We adopted our dog Lucy and purchased our first home. In the four years since I gave birth to our twin girls, lost my job, lost our first home (still going through that awful experience) and found out one of our girls is autistic. Now, I know that sounds super sad, but to be honest I think it was all meant to be. Not our daughter being autistic but the rest of it. We are happier where we are now and being forced to move put us in the best school district to help our Gracie with her needs. Now I call that a great reason to lose your job and home. Plus, I just started a new blog and re-opened my photography business. So, all in all this four years has been tough but we are exactly where we should be. We look forward to the next four!
And this is way too long of a comment for this giveaway. :)
Jenny V says
WEST ME!
2007 – had a baby, got a new job, everything has changed!
Lisa says
WEST ME! Woo to the Hoo! We have been DIY-ing every room in our house. Our bathroom fell into our kitchen, but now we have a gorgeous bathroom and kitchen compliments of our hard work!
Debbie says
West me!
Since 2007, I graduated from college, got my first real job, moved three times, and got married! Best few years of my life so far!
Aimee Anderson says
WEST ME!!!
WOW!!! 4 Years ago… I was in a different Job, had a different House, a Different Car, and I was a blonde!
:)
Sarah says
“WEST ME!”
Since 2007 I’ve moved twice (CA to GA to MA!) and love my current apartment that you’ve helped inspire me to decorate!
Happy Blogiversary!
Erin says
WEST ME!
I got married in 2007 :) And bought a house!!
Lacey says
West Me!
Kelly.R says
West Me!
In Oh Seven I was a junior at Texas A&M (whoop.) and finally out of a dorm and into a “3” bedroom townhouse. I got the questionable third bedroom with no window! It was about 9×9 ft of napping heaven! My roomies and I painted the kitchen cabinets cranberry (from a horrid sad grey) and one wall in the living room pink!
Amber says
WEST ME!
Bought our 1st home and have been non stop ever since! Thanks to you guys for all the inspiration and great advice along the way!
Walnut says
WEST ME!
In the past four years…awesome S/O, own my house, rockin’ a job I love, finished undergrad, nearly finished MBA, life is good.
Amanda says
West me!
So much has changed= new job, new city, new home, new boyfriend, new dog, new cat. A lot can happen in 4 years.
Suzanne says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007 I was in college (undergrad), life was easy and care free. Four years later I am back in school (graduate) and life is not so care free! House, relationship, dog, career, etc. but I wouldn’t change it for the world!
Brittany says
“WEST ME”
In 2007 I graduated from law school and was living in Brooklyn in Dumbo, 2 blocks away from the original West Elm store. Now I’m in Jersey and working as a law librarian.
Lindsay says
WEST ME!!!
We have had the cutest little boy to our family since 2007, to add to our two cute kids.