***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.
Jessica says
West me!
Since 2007, I got married (2008) and had a baby boy (2011)!
Sara says
West Me..my first home needs new things!
Kia René says
WEST ME, Please!
Since 2007, I’ve completed college, moved to Charlotte for my first big girl job, got my first tattoo (then added 8 more), and have enjoyed life!
Stacee says
WEST ME!
In 2007, we decided to have another baby and it was the perfect decision for our family of (now) four. We also couldn’t have known it then, but we’d be picking up and moving to a new city in 2008. Scary year with lots of big changes, but it’s all been for the best.
Love your blog! Happy blogiversary!
wendy says
WEST ME!!
In 2007, I had three kids in high school, and one 2-yr-old. Now, the oldest three are all graduated, and my youngest is in first grade. Weird.
sweetie says
WEST ME! I’ve bought a home, changed careers and visited my #1 bucket list destination – Egypt!
Kim says
West me!!
We are in a different house as of last year, and have a new car. Our now almost 7 year old was an almost 3 year old (How did that happen!??). Same jobs, same hairstyles (wow, we are boring)!
mandy says
West me please!
devildog22 says
West ME! No, really. WEST ME.
Since 2007, I’ve divorced and remarried. Impressive work for 4 years, I think.
Shantuck says
West me! I’m dying to buy the Stray Dog Chandelier!
Joy says
West Me!! I have a daughter now:)
Erin says
WEST ME!
I’m married and have a one year old little girl! my have things changed since 2007!
April says
West Me!!
In 2007 we had just bought our first home, a 1930 craftsman. We worked long hours at several jobs to fix up that old house. A baby forced us to high speed that fix up. It also forced us to sell that house, not enough room for the grandparents to visit! So since then we bought our second house, my husband only works one job and I stay home with our son. Our lives are still busy as ever though. I’m still trying to figure out where I fit a job into mine before.
Kim J says
West me! Graduated from college, got married, moved across the country, now having a baby! I think a shorter list might be what is the same :)
Cortney says
WEST ME!
WOW. My first son was born Jan 2007 with Williams syndrome. Changed Everything. But its been awesome. We now have another little man. Lifes only been getting better and better yay! :)
Lauren says
West Me!
Kelli says
WEST ME! In four years we completed our family with a baby girl, moved 2000 miles and started our own business. What a difference 4 years makes!!
Heather says
WEST ME! The biggest change would be having a baby, definitely.
jennifer says
WEST ME, please!
In 2007 I was buying my first home. Since then, I’ve gotten married and had a sweet little girl. We are moving into a new house this week! We’re looking forward to doing a complete interior renovation and look to your blog for inspiration and ideas!
Stef says
WEST ME!
since 2007 I’ve moved to my second home, have done a TON of renovations, got a tattoo, and am now revisiting a hairdo I had back then.
Molly says
WEST ME!
Wow, my life has been turned upside down in the past 4 years! I got married and started my own business in that time! I love you guys!
Andrea says
WEST ME
In 2007 we had just moved into our house. I’m also a changeaholio, so I can’t even begin to say everything that’s different inside my house since then!
Lisa says
“WEST ME”
Well, one son graduated from college, one is almost done!!
Jessica J. says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I bought a house, got married, and adopted my 2nd dog. Not much has changed since then except a whole lot of house renovation (bathroom, wiring, insulating, new deck, and we’re in the works on a new porch).
Jamie says
WEST ME!!! Pretty please! Differences since 2007? Two babies, a cross-country move, the hubs starting med school, finally renting our own place… Its been a good 4 years. :)
Jamie says
WEST ME! Please, ohhhhh, please!
My life has changed dramatically in the past four years. In 2007, I was *just* about to meet my husband, Ted. Since then, we’ve graduated college, gotten grown-up jobs, and bought a home. Life is waaaay different.
Rachel says
Also, wow what hasn’t changed. I graduated college, moved, went back for my Masters, graduated, moved again, and again, and then landed a job totally unrelated to my education. Oh yeah, and i got some tattoos and bleached my hair blonde (bad decision) :)
Kate says
WEST ME! I bought my first house in 2007. Since then we’ve redone the living room, eat-in-kitchen, bathrooms, and are currently working on the office/guest bedroom and master bedroom. $500 from West Elm would help soooooo much with these last couple of rooms. Happy blogiversary!!!
Nicole says
WEST ME!!! Yay, love this one.
Amanda says
WEST ME, PLEASE!!! :)
Jessica says
WEST ME!
Laura says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have gotten married to my high school sweetheart, bought a house, been promoted, gotten a dog and we’re now “thinking” about baby! It’s been a pretty great 4 years for me :)
Miekka says
West Me! We’ve had a lot of changes since 2007. Added a baby girl to our family, moved from our house of 10 years, and started homeschooling our two boys.
Jessica says
Whew, since 2007. Gave birth to twins, husband laid off for two WHOLE years, finally gets a job in February to then find out one of my twins has Autism. We are home m-f, 4 hrs a day in therapy. WE NEED A PRETTY HOUSE TO LOOK AT! I love my life….but, WEST ME!!!!!
Stephanie says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I moved to a new city, got a new job, got my masters, got married, bought my first house and bought my first car!
Suzanne says
WEST ME
Not much is different since 2007 other than adding a puppy into the family!
Alison says
WEST ME!!
A lot has changed since 2007-I quit my full-time job and started (and graduated from!) a Masters of Public Health program. I also had some major changes in family life and health status. Wow, it’s amazing to look back and see what I’ve overcome!
Trish says
West Me! new job, new (and only) fiance and new house!
jody says
WEST ME!
Our family doubled – from 3 to 6!!
Katharine says
WEST ME!!!!!!!!! A lot of things have changed since 2007!!! I got married 11-2007 and we’ve moved twice since then! Thanks!
Sarah says
West me, please oh please! Love that store. Let’s see…what is new in the past 4 years…I have had sons #2 and #3 and we have moved to a new house! Our neighbors moved with us because we love them so, and my husband started his REAL job. :)
Meg M. says
WEST ME
Four years ago I was only a couple of months into living in a new city and at a new job, and a relationship that was only 1 year old. I am now married to my boyfriend from then and am still at the same company, but in a new position. :) It’s been a fun 4 years.
Jen says
West Me!
Since to 2007… updated kitchen, bathroom and new job. Same digs!
Victoria DeVeaugh-Geiss says
WEST ME.
Heather L says
WEST ME!
My life has changed a lot since 2007… not only did I move to Chicago and have a different job, but I am getting married this Saturday!!
Shay says
WEST ME!
I’m pretty sure almost everything is different now than in 2007! Now I’m married, have a house, three dogs, and have baby fever like you wouldn’t believe… In 2007 I was in the middle of college and none of that was on my mind ha.
Caryn says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, my husband and I have been blessed with 2 sweet kiddos.
Krista says
WEST ME!! – 2 kids = lots of change :-)
Love the blog!
Sara says
WEST ME!
Graduated school, got married and bought a home!
braelin says
WEST ME! Wow- I’m a big nostalgic, so I enjoy reflecting on this stuff. Since 2007 I’ve… bought a house, gotten married, adpoted a dog, changed jobs, and started working on my final academic degree!