***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.
Shane says
WEST ME!
My life has completely changed in 4 years! I graduated from college in 2007, so since then I’ve gotten engaged, gotten married, moved twice, bought a house, worked at three different places, and got some pretty big promotions! It’s been a really great past few years :-).
Dory says
WEST ME!
4 year ago I had just moved to Charlotte, NC. Since then, I’ve had two jobs, two houses, got a new dog, and am celebrating 3 glorious years of marriage TOMORROW! A lot can happen in 4 years!
KimberlyL says
WEST ME!
Many, many changes since 2007. The best being, my boyfriend since 2008 and I will be moving into a house by the end of this year! And a West Elm opening up in Seattle very soon – yay!
Andrea says
West Me (please). Since 2007…stopped teaching, had two kids, moved, started a blog and read a TON of blogs.
Amanda C. says
West me PLEASE!!!!
Wow – since 2007? New graduate degree in counseling psychology, new house, new car, new baby boy, new baby girl. Guess we’ve been busy!!
Holli says
WEST ME! … pretty please!
i now like guacamole : )
Christie says
WEST ME!
Lots has changed … three houses later, one new baby, another job, parents moved away. I’m nesting no matter where I am (in a rental) by fixing up my furnishings since I can’t fix up the house. Would love to win!
Roxy says
WEST ME!!
Sommer says
West me!
Jolene says
WEST ME!
Within the past 4 years I started (and have kept) a new job, bought a house and a car and got married!
Katy says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve had a baby. My life is completely different!
Ashley P says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was living with 2 roommates in an oddly shaped railroad style apartment on the Upper East Side. I think my twin bed was still raised up on cinder blocks (college dorm room style) and our place was always a mess. Now I live with my wonderful boyfriend in our own place and am trying to discover my design style :-)
DaneileB says
WEST ME ……. pretty please!!
Everything has changed!…….. New house, we live in a new state, and new company.
Carol says
West me! We have one more kid for a total of three since 2007.
Lauren says
WEST ME!
In the past four years I have lived in Rochester, NY moved to Niagara Falls, NY and back to Rochester again. I have a two year old an older car but no more car payment! Also, I am back in school.
Meredith says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve started grad school, got married and bought a house! A lot happens in 4 years!!!
Rosanne says
WEST ME **
I luv luv luv West Elm design also. We tried the townhome thing-didn’t survive all the crankiness from the elderly so are back on a 1 acre wooded lot in the city in a open loft style home and LOVING the privacy and peacefulness. To say nothing of not being able to sleep at night for being a decorating and thrift addict as our daughter got married a year ago and they purchased a new home also I can think about!
Rob says
West Me!
April says
West me PLEASE!!!!
Things have changed alot. I got married in 2007, since than I have moved, had a baby, and started a new career!!!
Love your BLOG!
April Djibonon
Jenna says
WEST ME please!!
Since 2007 I have gotten married (Sept 2007), started a new job (Aug 2007), bought a house (Jan 2008) and had a baby (Feb 2011). Things can really change in four years!!
Deb says
WEST ME!
I got married… we bought our first home… and now expecting a little one! Lots of big changes!
Cara says
WEST ME!!! Please!
Different from 4 years ago: Lots, I’m married, have our own home, graduated with my MS degree and have our first baby on the way!
Betsy says
WEST ME!
Wow, a lot has happened in my life since 2007! I’m now married with an adorable baby girl and two crazy dogs:)
Megan M. says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was a junior in college with a lousy boyfriend. Since then I have found the love of my life, graduated college, got a great job and after 2 years there, got my next great job, and this past Spring, I moved out of my parents house and into my first apartment with a friend from high school.
Danielle @ Casa Bower says
WEST ME!!!!!!!!!
Since 2007…new husband, new house, new baby! Life is good, and would be just that much sweeter with $500 to West Elm! {pick me please random.org!}
HeatherM says
WEST MEEEEE!!!!!!
In 2007 I was graduating nursing school and moving downtown Chicago for my first job as a nurse. Now I am married and happily settled with a cute little house in the ‘burbs.
Sarah says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have graduated from High School, and am now mere months away from graduating from College! So many changes to come in the next year… Ahhh! It’s terrifying/exciting all at the same time! :)
Sara Christenson says
West me please :)
In 2007, I was an engaged undergraduate engineering student. Now I’m a married business student (Master’s degree) with 2 years engineering experience!
Congrats on 4 years!
Meaghen says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was thinking about moving home from my university town and now in 2001 my boyfriend and I own our first home and are welcoming our own little bean in March 2012. Life couldn’t be more different!
Kelley says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have a new home, new job, and finally finished graduate school!!
Kimberly says
West me!!! My favorite store! I am now a home owner, that is the biggest change.
Laurie says
West Me!
In 2007 I was a sophomore in college and now I’m graduated, have a real job, and planning a wedding!
Lindsay says
West me!! So much has changed since 2007! I met the man of my dreams and moved 3 times!
Kim says
WEST ME! Since 2007 – married, new job and new house. It’s been busy!
Michelle says
WEST ME PLEASE!
So many wonderful changes since 2007 in my world: the place I call home has changed, as my husband and I bought our first home in 2009. So now I get to do all sorts of DIY and enjoy reading you guys for ideas! We also added to our home with a second cat. Still have the same hair cut though- hmmm…
Nicole says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was newly married, living in an old rental house that belonged to my husband’s family. Now we’re living in our own home that we remodeled and are trying to start a family.
Happy Blogiversary!!
Melanie says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I had just graduated from college and took a trip to Vegas! Currently living in a different city and have since met my current boyfriend. We’re in it for the long haul.
rhonda says
WEST ME! :)
Since 2007 we had our beloved dog pass away, and after a year of grieving rescued another one who is sleeping at my feet.
Heather says
West me!
I four years we have moved into our first house and had a baby!
Adelaide says
WEST ME, please.
In 2007 my sister and I had just purchased our grandmothers home (which she was able to get from her mother). We are well on our way to making this beauty of a house as awesome and elegant as the women who have raised 4 generations of one family in it’s walls.
Kelly says
WEST ME! We’ve added two more kids to the brood since 2007 for a grand total of four. :)
Jenni says
WEST ME!!
I have graduated college, gotten engaged, and moved since 2007! Life has certainly been exciting!!
Katie says
WEST ME … please! :)
Since 2007, I’ve graduated from college, got married, moved once, moved twice, and now we move for the third (and hopefully final for a while!) time next week! The West Elm card would be nice for our new house. Thanks for having the contest!
weiya says
West me!
My wonderful husband and baby :)
Sarah @ w30 says
WEST ME: In 2007, I was living in France, studying abroad with my boyfriend – goodtimes, (and very carefree)! Now, I am still living with my (same) boyfriend, but we’re back stateside, and have started our careers. I’m where, in 2007, I was working to get to, but sometimes I admit I miss the carefree days of studying abroad. :)
James says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have changed jobs twice and am now happily self employed!
Stacie says
WEST ME please!
I have a new house and a new job and more things are changing all the time!!
kelly.b says
West Me!!! Married in ’07, new house in a new city 2.5 yrs. ago and now a baby girl on her way! Due in December!
Heidi says
WEST ME! Since 2007 there have been two bebes and a snail’s pace home renovation. Congrats on the big anniversary!
Mikaela says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I only had one child, lived in the very first house we ever bought (we’re on #3 now), and actually held down a full-time job. :)