***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.
Stephanie Hazzard says
WEST ME
In 2007 I was driving the Wienermobile…now I have an office…hmmm?
Jennifer M says
WEST ME!
2007 I lost my husband. My son and I live in a new home and I have many empty rooms that needs decorating!
Caroline says
WEST ME
I graduated from college, and passed the CPA exam!
Julie says
West Me! New job & new house since 2007. And a new cottage, which needs to be decorated with West Elm stuff.
Jacy says
West Me! Life is way different … 1 husband, 3 kids, and 2 houses since then. Lots of happiness has been added to the mix!
Nicky says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was starting my last year of college–now I’m married with a one-year-old. If we knew y’all and you lived on the West coast I’m sure he and Clara would be besties.
Also: We live near Seattle and West Elm is *finally* opening a location here! All of my dishes are from there and I’m so so so so so so so excited to be able to go and buy new ones whenever I want!
Jonelle says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007 I was graduating college in PA. Now I’m married, living in AL, working and going to grad school, and expecting a baby in November! A lot can change in 4 years!
Sarah says
Oh please, WEST ME!!
Let’s see, 2007… I was living three states away and had a delightful few-months old kitten to keep me company. Now he’s huge, so clearly the time has been passing.
Jessica says
WEST ME!!!
Now instead of a tiny apartment, we own our first house! It’s a fixer and is a mixture of fun and stress and love. :)
Jessica says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was a college student working towards graduation in 2008 and now I am married, have a home and am living the dream getting paid to work with volunteers at United Way! :)
Susanna says
WEST ME!
Let’s see, since 2007…I got a new shirt. Hmm. No, wait, I already had that, nevermind. Ok, ok. New fiance, new cat, car, new apartment (and probably a few new shirts too).
Jenny L, says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I was a newly married college student working on campus in a work study position doing housekeeping. I do not miss that job but I do miss the people I used to work with. I also miss college, if I could afford to take more classes I would be working towards my second degree.
Samantha says
West me! My life now compared to 2007 – graduated college/grad school, new job, new townhouse, same boyfriend (but still an amazing relationship), now if I could just get some decorating help ;)
Courtney says
WEST ME! I have a new job, I live in a different apartment and I have a baby on the way!
Could really use that gift card!
Jessica J says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I graduated from college, got married, moved to another city, bought a house, started a career. Just about the only big life event that we haven’t embarked on since 2007 is having a baby!
Thanks!
Tara says
WEST ME, please!
Since 2007, I’m married, have a new home, have a new step-grandbaby, and have started a new job. Oh, and we got two cats. It’s been a busy 4 years!
Cara says
WEST ME!! In 2007 I was graduating college, now I’m getting my MBA with a job I love and a wonderful relationship…wow things have changed!
Lauren G says
WEST ME! In 2007, we had just moved with a 2 year old and a 6 month old. . . now, we have 6, 4, and 2 year old boys. Life is sweet (and crazy!) and blessed. . . but I miss holding a baby, which I was doing in 2007!
Nat says
West Me! Please pretty. Since 2007 my older son finished high school. I didn’t change jobs but moved twice. Once to a new rental and, more recently, to my own house! So West Me please I need cute new chairs for my dining room ;-)
Amanda says
West Me, please! Wow, so much is different than 2007. New relationship, new city, I own my home, and am recently engaged…just to mention a few! Things are good!
Michell says
West me! My life is soo different than 2007. I was a freshman in college living at home in Florida, now I’ve been married for a year and am moving to California with my Marine husband in just 2 months!
Tara says
West me!
Biggest difference: I now have 3 year old twins!!
Congrats on your 4 year blogiversary
sara says
WEST ME!!
Robin says
WEST ME!
So much has happened in four years but it’s been to other family members, not me. I’m still living in the same house and have the same job, the same cats… everything. I guess I’m kind of glad that things haven’t changed that much.
Christi says
West me!
Since 2007 we moved to abq from scottsdale and both started new jobs!
Congrats on four years, hope you have four hundred more!
Casey says
West Me!!!!!
I am married with a 4-year-old now!!!! :)
Amanda says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I just met my now-husband!
Kristi says
WEST ME!!!!!!!
moved from florida back to texas (yay!!), lost my father (boo!!), had my mini-me daughter (more yays!!!) and bought a house.
wow that’s a lot… i think i should celebrate by buying some west elm merchandise, hint hint…
BreeT says
West Me~! We now live 600 miles away and have two beautiful children! Love these changes!
Alissa says
WEST ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Life is so very different now than in 2007. Then, we were getting ready to move overseas with our son. Now, we are back in NY, with our TWO sons, in our new house.
Nikki says
WEST ME!
So much has changed, but the best things are my husband, our house and our fur babies! :-)
Miss M. says
“WEST ME” Please. :-)
I’ve moved from the west coast back to the east coast,
bought a house, adopted 2 delightful rescue dogs, started
a new jobs, etc.
Dani S. says
West me! In 2007, I didn’t have my house (or the West Elm chandy that I adore!!), my Master’s Degree, and I wasn’t yet married to the best husband on the face of this planet (no offense, John).
Beth says
WEST ME!
We had a baby!
Adam says
WEST ME
4 years ago I graduated college and moved to a new city away from my family. Now I am married and have a great community that substitutes for my family!
Heather KCMO says
WEST ELM ME!
Since 2007, I have gotten married to the love of my life, gotten a dog, had a baby, recovered, and now am preggo w. #3. We have also embarked on several remodel projects in our home, so I could put this to some very good use!!!
andrea says
West Me!
Business has doubled, new house, and a few new hobbies. Hope I win!
Elizabeth says
WEST ME!
Since ’07 my husband and i got married, bought a car, bought a house and we need to decorate!!
Kristin says
West me! In 2007 I was a single girl living in my home state of Michigan, and now I’ve been married and living in Texas for two years. If you’d have tried to tell me then… :)
Allison G says
West Me! Wish this would have been the give away last week. I just ordered a new duvet cover! Everything has changed – the biggest change is being a new home owner. Thank you for the inspiration to make it better!
Elijah says
WEST ME!!!!
Since 2007 I got married, adopted 2 furry babies (dogs… not children covered in hair) graduated from college and became a homeowner! Life is Good!
Kate says
West Me!
New since 2007-Married, baby, becoming a SAHM, new home, another baby on the way!
Vicky says
West me!!!
New car new job new church a dog and a beautiful baby girl :)
Laura says
“WEST ME”!!
Many many changes since 07 and most are good. :)
Kerry says
WEST ME, Please!
Since 2007, plenty has changed: my then-bf and I have since gotten married, moved three times, I’ve started grad school and we’re currently looking for a home to call our own (fingers crossed, but I think we’ve found it!)! A West Elm giftcard would go leaps and bounds to getting those things we need but don’t yet have – curtains, rugs, etc!
Anna Lisa says
West ME! This is such an awesome prize. *crosses fingers*
Since 2007, I’ve graduated high school, earned my associate’s degree, got married, moved a thousand miles from home, started my first “real” full time job, and started saving for a house and more education.
Anne M. says
West Me!
New car, new city, a few new jobs, old boyfriend turned fiance!
Andrea says
WEST ME!
I’ve bought a house and found a great guy since 2007!
Tina Whitling says
West ME!
I am married andhave a beautiful l7 month old (today!) baby girl!
Sarah R says
West Me!
I can’t believe how much has changed since 2007…a new dog, I graduated law school, I got married, bought a house and have a new job! That’s a lot to pack into 4 years!