***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.
Juliana says
WEST ME! And we’ve added a new baby to our family since 2007…baby #4. So we need that $500 card to afford stuff for our house!
liz says
WEST ME please! A lot has changed in four years. I got married, we bought our first house and I started law school part-time. It’s been a whirlwind and an amazing one too.
Mary Neill says
West Me!
In 2007, I lived in Charlotte, NC and had recently started my current job…now I’m lucky enough to live in my hometown, Charleston, SC, but still work for the same company remotely. It’s the best!
Kathryn says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was still in grad school. I have since taken a job, moved to a new city, bought a house, and adopted a second cat. So, pretty much everything!
Megan Lui says
WEST ME!
2007- single grad student living in Hawaii
2011- married home & dog owner with a full time job living in a place with seasons
sarah says
WEST ME!
(best giveaway ever!)
This is my 3rd year in my new home. 4 years ago I was trying to get the nerve up to take the plunge into home ownership!
Danyl H says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I started a new job, got engaged to the love of my life, got married, bought a house and had my beautiful daughter!
Polly says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was in college in Colorado. Now I am married, have a baby, and live in Connecticut. What a difference 4 years can make!
Happy anniversary!
Erin says
WEST ME!
My husband and I have bought our first home and have 2 dogs instead of 1 since 2007
robin says
“West Me!”
Since 2007 my life has changed so much. My oldest daughter has graduated from college, my youngest daughter is now off at college, and my husband bought and sold our home in NC so we could live a beach lifestyle in Gulf Shores, AL. We’ve given half of our household furniture to our daughters so this would really help furnish our new apartment.
Katie says
WEST ME!
I’ve graduated college, got my first “real” job, got married, and discovered your fabulous blog!
Sarah says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was in college. Now I’m married we are getting ready to move in a few months. I could sure use the help decorating our new place. Your blog has inspired me!
Jonathan77 says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was a school bus driver and now I am a full time graphic/web designer– definitely an upgrade in personal happiness. Best of all is my baby girl who is new this past year!
Jade says
west me please! :) our house is in need of that giftcard!! Everything has changed in/since 2007 – we got married, changed careers 08, moved into our house 09, and had a little girl in 10! Loving every minute.
Caroline says
West me, then Weave me to go shopping!
Andrea says
West me!
In 2007, I was a newlywed. Now, I am typing this with a sleeping 7-week old on my lap!
Debra N says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have become a grandmother to 5 grandchildren!
Kathy says
WEST ME!!! Since July 2007 – I married the best guy ever, we got a dog, have a now 3-yr-old son and 9-month-old daughter!
Courtne Huffman says
WEST ME. My life has changed so much since 2007, a child, husband has a new job and moved across the country.
Brendy says
WEST ME!
Not much is different than in 2007… makes me feel like something needs to change!
Karen Lee says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve been watching my 3 boys grow and become middle schoolers!
Lots of changes and my house could use some “West Elmming”
Thanks for the chance!
Jenny H says
WEST ME!! Por Favor!! 2007 we brought our first baby girl home to a two bedroom apartment, and now we have two little girls and a house!
Brittany says
WEST ME!
Married, new house, new baby…a lot of things!
Rachel B. says
WEST ME!
My life has done a 360 since 2007. I broke off my engagement, got my license, bought my first car, bought my first house and now im about to marry my dream guy, couldnt be happier!
p.s. im addicted to your blog, can’t get enough!
Heather says
WEST ME!
I now have a husband, a dog, a baby, a house, and a new job. These years have been a whirlwind of discovery and beauty. :)
Emily says
West me :)
Four years ago, I was living with 5 roommates in a tiny apartment in college. Now, I’m living alone in a tiny apartment, and have a big girl job! Oh and two new tattoos ;)
Kacie says
WEST ME! What has not changed over the last four years? New city, new home, new friends, new job…
Kathy says
WEST ME!! Pretty pretty please!!
I got married, I moved into a new house, and changed jobs two times… so, pretty much everything changed!!!
T.W. says
WEST ME please!
I got a new job in 2007 and still in love with the company as the first scary day.
Brian says
WEST ME!
Erin M. G. says
WEST ME. Since 2007, I got married, started and finished grad school (almost), bought a house, and had a baby. We just finished a house renovation and I would LOVE this giftcard!!!
Chrissy says
WEST ME!!
and everything is different for me too! New city, new job, new house, boyfriend to husband upgrade, started our family (a la Boomer the dog). But so far – all incredibly positive changes :)
Sam says
WEST ME! My life has change dramatically in the last four years. I got a job, was laid off, moved three times, bought a house, had a baby, pregnant with another baby, got a second dog and have gone through a few deployments too.
kolby says
West Me!!!
Carolyn says
WEST ME!
New job, college grad, a few new tats, met john mayer, cruised a couple of times (with john mayer….and several thousand others), trip to peru, back at home with the parents (hello debt payoff!), got to say, life was good then, and its great now!
stephanie says
WEST ME!!!!
2007 was a big year for me – i took my first steps into my career, started an accounting designation, moved in with my then boyfriend/now husband, and bought a car.
now i find myself in that next stage in life, married, recently purchased a home, and looking forward to expanding the family in the next couple of years!
PS – LOVE your blog, such an inspiration!
Jennifer F. says
WEST ME! Gosh, since 2007 I have a new husband, a new job, and a new home. Lots of changes!
Tina says
WEST ME!
I am now married to my sweet husband (my boyfriend back in 2007)
Alli says
WEST ME!! Since 2007, I’ve graduated from college, gotten married, moved to a new city, gotten a new job and am currently remodeling a 1960s home with my wonderful husband!!
Roxy says
WEST ME! Like many readers, I have a new job, new city, new relationship, and new apartment (near a West Elm store!). And am loving it :)
Lauren says
WEST ME!!
Everything – In 2007 I was in college…now I own a house, married, and have a ‘real job’.
Ashley G says
WEST ME!
I got married, bought a house, adopted a cat, and now am about to have a baby!
Kris says
WEST ME!
What a giveaway! I married my sweetie in 2007, and we’ve also bought our first home since then.
Katie says
WEST ME please!
Since 2007, gosh, Henry and I got engaged and then married, I graduated from law school, passed the bar, have been working at a law firm for 2 years and we bought our first home! Hmm, I think I need a nap :)
Heather says
WEST ME please!
Four years ago I was packing up my apartment and getting ready to move from Anchorage, AK to Miami, FL
Quite a change!
Layla says
WEST ME!!
Life couldn’t be more different! In 2007 I moved into the crappiest, tiniest student apartment you can imagine with a weirdo roommate… and now I’m living in a house that my husband and I bought and that we love. Life is good. =)
Cayla says
WEST ME! (please)
In 2007, I was in a new relationship with the nicest, funniest, smartest man I’d ever met. In 20 days, we are getting married. So I’d say things have only gotten better since then!
Miranda says
West Me!
In 2007, we were newly engaged and living in an apartment. Now we are happily married, loving our little home, and trying for our first baby. I’m loving 2011 :)
megan j. says
West Me!! ( i beg you!!)
Megan says
WEST ME!!
What’s different in the last two years? We moved from Georgia to Maryland, adopted a puppy, welcomed home two precious baby boys (2 and 4 months) and purchased our first home… We could definitely use some decorating help!! :)
Happy Blogiversary! Love you guys!