***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.
julia says
west me! 4 years ago I was engaged to be married (wed 10/16/07) and now I have a husband and 2 adorable little boys – Alex (3) and Sam (6 mths). I also got a new job in Feb 2009. Life is great :)
Lindsey says
WEST ME!!
4 years ago I had a newborn baby, now he is 4 and his little sister is 2.
Jessica Romano says
West Me! :)
Life in 2007 vs. Life now…SO DIFFERENT! Graduated college, got married, moved 3 times, got a dog and a job! :)
Jessica Spencer says
WEST ME!
Since 2007? Everything. New job, new (old-renovated) house, and the best part – new baby girl!
Margaret says
West me please! My memory is so bad (!) I can hardly remember 2007.
erica says
WEST ME!
since 4 years ago, i’ve moved into a new place, got married and got a yorkie puppy!
Linda J Burton says
Since 2007 my daughter moved out of our home and is a kindergarten teacher, my son moved out and is married and my youngest son got his permit and a Westie puppy (that is adorable). I also started following your BLOG (which I love).
lauren says
WEST ME please!
Azar says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had just started dating my now-fiance, and I was still living at home. Now my fiance and I have our own place (and he moved here [VA] from Houston!).
Laine says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have a new degree, new marriage, new job, new state, new house (in richmond!), new dog, new (used) cars, new friends…is that enough change?
Jennifer says
WEST ME!
Sara says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was still in college…that sure is a big change!
Trilby says
WEST ME please!!!!
Since 2007, we have bought our first, acquired two new cars, gotten a job (husband), changed jobs (husband), had both our boys grow up enough to enter school, and countless other changes! Life has been good to us in the last 4 years.
Congrats on the blog anniversary! Here’s to many more!
Jessica says
WEST ME! Four years- marriage, house, a beautiful boy, and the best is still yet to come because each day with them is a blessing!
Danielle says
West ME!!
In 2007 I started a new commerical design job and am still there today.
Kate smith says
WEST ME! Since 2007… Had a baby who turns two tomorrow! Quit my job to stay home and have another baby on the way!
Jess says
WEST ME!
I’m married and I’m in grad school. That’s different :)
Erin says
WEST ME! Four years ago I was newly married and living it up! Today I am a stay at home mom to a two year old and expecting another early next year. Four years certainly does change things!
Sarah says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 i’ve lived in 5 (count ’em!) different apartments. Wowzahs. Happy blogiversary, John & Sherry!
Jessie W says
WEST ME!
In 2007 my dad was still alive but I hadn’t met my husband yet. So a lot has changed, some bad, but mostly good.
Gina says
West me!
2007- living in Boston, engaged, in grad school
2011- living in Florida, married, working my dream job! :)
Kristin says
WEST ME.
new job, new state, new husband!!!
Catherine says
WEST ME! Married, have a 2 month old baby, and bought our first house! Life is quite a bit different!
Linda says
WEST ME and a new job in a new industry. Thanks recession. Sincere thanks.
Marcie says
WEST ME!
I got me a husband and a house and the cutest Boston terrier ever oh and i moved to another state!
Tiffany Lee says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was a wild, 20-something with a wholly unsuitable boyfriend. 4 years later I have a new fiance I am madly in love with, new town, new job, new degree, new home with 11 different kinds of wallpaper (HELP US!). But my hair is still my constant. )
Leah K says
WEST ME! I wasn’t married yet in 2007 … :)
Happy Anniversary!
Leah
Cheryl says
WEST ME! So much has changed since 2007. Back then I still had my youngest at home, now both my kids are in school full time and my days are filled with lots of running here, there, and everywhere. Life is good! Happy 4th Blogiversary!!
Robin says
WEST ME! and congratulations on your 4 years! Keep the good times rolling.
Tammy says
West me!
My world is way different now than it was 4 years ago. I’m married,and living in a completely different state for starters.
AWolfe says
WEST ME! Quite different- now married with a baby on the way!
Suann says
WEST ME! ^_^
Changes since 07: Married, 1 year old son, living in Hawaii, freelancing instead of going into the office, bought a house!
melissa says
West me…love West Elm. I also have a little bambino since 2007 and that may have also caused some excessive weight since that time as well. :)
Margo says
West me!
Since 2007, I’ve gotten a college degree, bought a new car and gotten an apartment, not to mention seen Alaska AND Italy!
Jordan says
WEST ME!!
2007… I was the Mom to a 1 year old… fast forward to a kindergarten mom…
Laura says
West me!
Since 2007, I have…. gotten married and had a baby (that was just a month ago, though!)
Emiley says
WEST ME, please.
Since 2007: I’ve adopted 2 dogs, graduated college, gotten married, moved to a new state, back to my home state, had two “grown-up” jobs and had a beautiful baby girl. :)
Josh says
WEST ME! What’s different from 2007? Graduated from college and grad school, got married, moved and started a new job.
Layne says
WEST ME, por favor!
Katie says
West Me! Please!
Changes since 2007 – now I’m married and have a 1 year old baby boy. Life is so good.
Veronika says
West ME
Heidi says
WEST ME!
We purchased our first house since 2007. That’s probably the biggest change.
Zinna says
WEST ME!!!!
In 2007, we only had one kid. We now have three wonderful boys.
Jen T says
West Me!
I got engaged a few months ago – four years ago, I wasn’t even dating my fiance. I was also working at a different (and terrible) job, and living in an apartment I rented instead of a condo I own. Big doings in these last four years.
Adrienne says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was just barely leaving high school. Now, I’m a married lady, graduated from college.
Beverly says
WEST ME!
WE live in a different house and city than in 2007 and our baby just turned 5! So, yeah, quite a few changes…
Ashley says
WEST ME! I’m engaged, bought a house, and have a new job! And an AWESOME dog!
Jenny says
West ME!
In 2007 I had just gotten married, moved across country, got a new job and cut off all my hair after the wedding!
Suzanne says
west me!!!!
Annie says
WEST ME!!!
So much has changed in four years! I graduated college, started my carrer, married my wonderful husband, and bought our first home!