***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.
caroline says
WEST ME!
married and living in california now! (moved from nyc)
Alice says
West Me Pretty Please! Not one thing is the same- from hair to job to place I live—and that cute stray dog we picked up along the way. Hard to believe how much can change in so little time. What will the next four bring?
Ania says
WEST ME!
As others have said, what isn’t different??
I was just a junior in college. Now i have a Husband, baby, 2nd one on the way, my M.A., started a career/ended a career, moved three times…4 years is a long time.
Anne says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve gotten married, quit my job, and started my own business! Yay for working for yourself!
Lauren says
WEST ME! If I think about all of the things that have happened over the last four years, I’ll get dizzy!
Lisa says
WEST ME! Biggest changes since 2007 – my fiance and I bought an apartment (closed 6/13/07), he became my husband when we got married (6/30/07) and then baby made three (6/15/10). Now we’re starting to think about more space… so expensive in Manhattan, but I took the first step today by setting up a StreetEasy alert for 3BR listings in our general area!
Sara says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was a single lady working in the Bronx and living in Manhattan; now I am a married lady in Charlottesville. That was great, but this is better!
Janie says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was a busy busy college student. Now I’m even busier, married, working, and in grad school. And I have become an Aunt since then!
Susanna says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007, bought my first home and remodeled almost half of it. Got married, two cats… and found your blog!
Rachel says
West Me!
So much is different – had a new job, got married, left my job to stay home, and now a baby to be born any day now! :)
stacy says
WEST ME! In 2007, I had no school-aged children- now I have 2 kids in school! We also have a new (old) house to rehab! And- I am pretty sure I have had about 6 different hair styles and/or colors since then!
Kate says
WEST ME!
At this time in 2007 I was just a few short weeks away from my wedding and therefore EXTREMELY stressed and not taking good care of myself. 4 years later, I am happily married and taking control of my health!
Cathy says
WEST ME, please!
In 2007, I was in a different home and not an empty-nester. Life is good, and the changes make it fun! Happy Blogiversary!
Emily W. says
West me!
Since 2007, I’ve graduated from high school and college, moved 1500 miles away from home and gone on a whole lot of trips. And I’m not a teenager any more–thank you, lord!
Ashley Jensen says
West Me!!!! Sooo much has changed since 2007. We welcomed our daughter in August that year, got a puppy dog, have both changed jobs since then and both got new(er) cars. Life is good! Happy Blogiversary!
Cat says
WEST ME! Since 2007, we have had a son, bought a house and have another baby on the way!
Jenna says
WEST ME!
So much is different…I am now married, have lived in 2 different states with 2 new jobs and have a dog. And we just bought a house last week that would love to be West Elm-ified :)
Jennie F. says
Eeek! WEST ME for sure!
Since 2007 we’ve moved to a new house and turned our family of three into a family of five!
Christine B says
WEST ME!
Wow…new house, new wonderful hubby, 2 new wonderful daughters, new job…new, new, new!
amanda says
WEST ME!
Since 2007…had my first child and moved into our current house!:)
Ashley says
West Me!
Wow — what about my life hasn’t changed since 2007? In the past four years, I’ve graduated from college, snatched up and married a fabulous hubby, had three non-human children (two dogs, one cat), bought a house, learned to use power tools, and discovered your blog. Life is good. :)
Jamie S says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was still in college and living the dream. I have now entered the real world!
MrScenicDesign says
West me (again and again).
Jennie M says
“WEST ME”
Katie N. says
WEST ME, please!
Four years ago almost to the day, just as you were starting this here blog, I had just moved to DC and was a a bar with some new friends when an attractive young man approached me and struck up a conversation. Fast forward to today and that handsome man is now my husband, and we’re new homeowners ourselves, trying to turn out first place in to something really special :)
Brooke says
west me!
since ’07 i have added a job, a mortgage, a boston terrier, and a husband to my life…whew!!
HannahJo says
West Me! In 2007, I was just a sophomore in college and clueless about…pretty much everything! Now I’m married with my first baby on the way and am so excited for this phase in my life!
Melanie says
WEST ME!
Went from zero to two kiddos, no more high falutin job, and now live in a different state.
Shachi says
West ME!!
In 2007, I was a baby lawyer working in government service. Now, I am a not-so-baby lawyer and have sold out to private practice :)
Christine says
WEST ME
In the beginning of 2007, we did not yet have any children. Now our life is awesomeness with Levi and Ezra!
Stephanie says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was still in college, now i’m married, have a real job, and live in another state!
jaime says
WEST ME! I’ve finished grad school and got hubby and a flock of chickens since ’07. Happy Blogiversary!
Wilani says
WEST ME! Got hitched
Kelcie says
West me!
My husband and I bought our dream home and had a baby :)
Hillary says
WEST ME!
Jennifer Upchurch says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was single…now I’m married, with a 17 month old!
Carolyn says
WEST ME! I love that store….their frames, their bath accessories, their bedding!!
Erika says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve graduated from college and my husband and I own a new business!
Lauren says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have moved 3 states south, bought a house and a boat! My how the time flies.
Shona says
West me, please!
In 2007 I was single and teaching high school in a different state. Now I am married, living far away from family, and doing the SAHM thing with my crazy awesome one year old boy. I think the past four years have been the most eventful (and wonderful) of my life!
Susan M says
WEST ME!
Life has changed a bit since 2007. Lost a mom, got a job, and am embarking on new adventures as I type…Hopefully the next four years will bring good things!
Amanda E says
Hi guys!
WEST ME, please!
Different since 2007… let’s see:
A new boyfriend, who’s so sweet and good to me
I’m a homeowner now
I have color on my walls! :)
Thanks you two… love your blog and your giveaways!!
Alyssa says
West Me please! :)
Laura says
WEST ME! Not a whole lot has changed since we moved in to our current house in the summer of 2007 other than the addition of our son in January 2009. I can’t believe he’ll be 3 soon!
Maria says
WEST ME!!!
Sine 2007: Graduated first in class in college, got married, got a job, moved, bought a house, and started grad school. OH–and I started reading this blog :-)
Allison says
WEST ME!
4 years ago, I was still living at home and now I have my own house, which I am slowly making my own. :)
Kaitlyn McGuire says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was still in high school! Now I have graduated college, am married, have a big girl job, and just bought a house..which is why I need this $500! ;)
Crystal says
West me!!
I got married in 2007. Since then I have finished college, started working, and am coming up on my four-year anniversary with my husband. It goes by so fast!
Sara Whyte says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I started a new relationship (we’ve been together 3 and a half years now), got two of the sweetest dogs ever, and last year, as a 21 year old, I bought my condo on my own!
Angela says
West Me! Both kids are now away in college(sad! how time flies)