***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.
Ruth says
WEST ME!! Please :)
kristina says
West Me!!!
My world is different since ’07.
New baby on the way, new car, new job!!! :)
Joyce says
West Me!!! Everything is different since 2007!! New man, new job, new home and so much more….
kate says
west me!
i finished my Ph.D., moved (twice!), gotten married and adopted a sweet little chihuahua/jack russell mix – lots can happen in four years!
Smanatha says
WEST ME!!!
Everything has changed since 2007…I graduated college, started decorating my first house, work at my first “big kid” job and have become obsessed with making a house a “home”!
Caroline says
WEST ME!! please
I moved to North Carolina, my Sister is married, and my Parents moved down here also!
Jessica says
West me!! New hubby, new dogs, new job, and now half away across the country since 07!
Jill says
WEST ME! !
My son started college, my daughter got married, and I’m officially a senior citizen….but I am very young at heart!
Jenn says
West Me!!!
I got a whole new man.
ha!
Katrina says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had just graduated from college, started my first serious relationship, and had no idea what I wanted out of a career. Four years later, I’m married to the love of my life and have my dream job in live entertainment. How time changes things! :)
Rheanna Jensen says
WEST ME!
Since 2007…
Met a cute dog who happened to come with an even cuter guy.
Discovered that DIY concrete reseal is not for everyone. Especially in your spare bedroom.
Became an expert at chipping up concrete reseal.
Started learning how to white water kayak.
Became a well practiced doggy paddler.
Discovered that, thanks to craigslist, you too can become the proud owner of a skee-ball machine.
And yes, your boyfriend can put it smack dab in the middle your living room for your convenience.
Learned that some of the best nights of your life can be as simple as a grilled cheese-pickle sandwich (don’t knock it till you’ve tried it) and a 4 hour drive with the top down singing as loud and terrible as you can with the dork you fell in love with 4 years ago.
Joanna says
WEST ME!!! Por favor!
My life has evolved a lot since 2007. Let’s see… I graduated high school have since lived in three apartments with roommates (which we all know can be amazing but challenging) and recently moved into my own one bedroom apartment. Having my own space has given me a lot of room to decorate in a way that really reflects my personality. Reading your blog has really helped me balance my pen chance for crazy prints with contemporary design in an affordable and thoughtful way. So thank you! <3
Now I'm about to graduate college and am currently applying for Graduate School. Perhaps a little TMI but who cares!
Tanya says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve moved to a different city, started my first “real” job and adopted two puppies!
Julie says
West me!!!!!!!
Lara says
WEST ME!
I happily turned 40!
Mary Ann says
West. Me. (!!)
Where to begin? Took a leap of faith with a hobby (love!) that turned into a job. And the best part was the man that stood beside me during it. He’s now my husband. Couldn’t be happier….
Kelli says
West Me!
2007…..hmmmm. Finished grad school. Moved to Seattle. New job. Bought a house. New dog. Got married. Had a baby! Phew….
Michelle says
WEST ME, please!!!
What ISN’T different than 2007 is the question.
Happy Blogiversary!!!
Micha says
WEST ME :o) I second that. New continent, new country and now new house. Life’s been craa-aa-zay!
Michelle says
West Me!!
Things have changed a lot since 2007 – new job, a husband and the most adorable dog ever!
Michelle says
WEST ME!
I think the real issue is what ISN’T different from 2007. New job, new city, married, owner of a cat. 2007 is 10 lifetimes ago for me.
emily says
west me! my life is completely different–new job, new city, new house, new relationship, etc. i am loving 2011 so far!
Liz says
WEST ME… since 2007 I have graduated from college, moved into 3 different apartments, and gotten a job!
rebecca says
WEST ME! And, happy blogiversary to you! Hope you have many more years of blogging success. Eventually, you’ll have to buy extra vacation houses to DIY – maybe a beach house and a mountain house? :-)
Katie says
WEST ME… Married, House, Baby on the way. Completely different world. HAPPILY!
MC says
WEST ME! My son is now in college and so we are fixing up our home in our new free time. Thanks. Megan
@sweetbabboo says
West Me.
My life is so very different than 4 years ago. I mean, at the time I had a 2 month old and was sleeping very little. Now, I have a four year old and never sit down. Plus, we have another on the way. Whew. My how things have changed.
-Abby
grace says
WEST IN SHOW!
Biggest changes since 2007, I now have a 1 year old and a mortgage. Enough said!
Anna Marie Kupilik says
WEST ME! I live in a new place that I actually own my family has grown from just me to me + husband + 2 pooches… a lot changes in 4 years.
amc says
WEST ME!
my goodness, it feels like everything has changed in 4 years. new job, new home, new marriage. all good stuff.
Patti says
WEST ME! Wow, in 2007 I was living in Philadelphia getting my MBA. Now living in DC, working in Dallas, and racking up a lot of frequent flyer miles in between. Geographically, life has changed quite a bit!
Tracy says
WEST ME
Kait says
WEST ME! Between a new car, a new house, a grad degree and a marriage… I could use some decorating help. :)
Jennifer W. says
WEST ME!
Happy blogiversary!! I love your blog!
LMN says
“WEST ME”
Since 2007, I’ve finshed grad school, married my best friend, gotten my first big girl job, bought AND sold a house. Whew. Life is cruisin’ right along now, thank goodness!
Theresa says
WEST ME!
Wow, in 2007 I was freaking out about having my first baby. Now I have 3 kids and it’s much calmer around here. Funny how things work out!
Elisa says
West me! A LOT has changed since 2007! New husband, three new furry children… and a hew house 400 miles away!
Kristin says
west me
Pasc says
WEST ME…
Oh my live changed so much…I move 2700km away from home to be with my love, we got engaged about a year later and got married 2 months ago…ll that in 3 years.
Maria says
West Me! In the past 4 years, I have gotten married, bought a house, got a new job and a dog! It’s been mighty exciting around these parts.
Elizabeth says
WEST ME!! I am living in a new town, with a new job and a new single life since 2007!
Sara says
West me!
My life is different because I get to share it with my sweet baby girl, Claire!
Shary says
WEST ME…. we live in a new house, a new city, new church, new job, have a new driver in the family, and I’m only homeschooling one instead of two this year. That’s a lot of new.
Julia @ Chris loves Julia says
West Me! My life is completely different. I am married to someone I wasn’t even dating in 2007. We have a little girl. We have a house. I live in a different state. West me. West me. West me!
Gaelle says
WEST ME!
In four years… I met my husband in the Alps, moved to the US, got married and I’m looking at our 3 months old bundle of joy right now… lots to be thankful for!
Jennifer W. says
In 2007 I was still in college and single. Now happily married and happily graduated.
Jen says
WEST ME!!!!!
OMG I love West Elm. How exciting!!
Well among other changes since 2007, I bought my first house in 2008 and started reading you guys at the same time. My life has been forever changed by those 2 things :)
Elizabeth says
WEST ME… a new job, a sweet baby boy {born in 08}, and four more years married to the love of my life. Things are infinitely more complete than they were in 07.
Lauren says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have gotten married and have become a homeowner!
Lesli says
WEST ME! And my world now includes three year old twin girls, so EVERYTHING has changed!
Patrick says
WEST ME!
I am happy to have my wife whom I did not have in 2007!
Cait @ Hernando House says
WEST ME.
Since 2007 I’ve graduated from college, gotten married, adopted two dogs, and bought a house.
Jeannie says
WEST ME! Ahh, life is so different than it was in 2007. My husband and I used to live alone in a cute apartment in a bustling city. Now we live in a cute house in the woods with our cute baby! We’re always tired, but wouldn’t change a thing!
Cristy says
WEST ME… this time 4 years ago I was pregnant with my second daughter… which meant that I was only keeping up with one kiddo… Now I have 3 daughters… I’d say that is a significant difference!
Abby says
WEST ME
Laura says
new house, new baby, new job…
BR says
WEST ME! new business!
Courtney says
WEST ME!!! In the last 4 years, I’ve bought a house, gone part-time in my job, and had 2 kids!!
Candice says
WEST ME! My life is a little different today than in 2007, as we have the best little 2 year old boy, and another boy on the way! I’m loving the stray dog side table for the nursery!
melissa G. says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was living in a new place and my husband and I were 1st time parents. We are now home owners and have 2 young boys! :) Life changes so fast!
Sheila Gaffney says
West me!!! Would luve me some Ram heads :-)
seansmom says
WEST ME!!! In 2007 we built our dreamhouse here in Iowa!!!
Sara V says
West Me! Life is SO different now: better job, back in school again, and an amazing daughter who is almost a year old.
Kristin says
WEST ME
Different since 2007? EVERYTHING! We built a house, kids got older, one started driving and I life just got very busy.
2011? Finding ways to slow it down.
Love reading your blog. Keep up the good work!
JennaK says
West Me!! Love West Elm…and your site! Since 2007, I have graduated with a Master’s, got married, moved to a new city and started a new job and bought my first house! Wow! Thanks for having such a wonderful blog!
Jen says
WEST ME!!!!
In the wonderful year of 2007 i had my second baby girl…life definatly changes with each little wonder you bring into the world…and its always for the better!!
<3
Jessica says
WEST ME!
A lot has changed since 2007.. the best change would be having my husband!!
aluck89 says
WEST ME please!
In 2007 I was just graduating high school. Now I’m married, with a “real job” and a home.
:)
Carrie says
WEST ME!
4 years ago my boyfriend passed away while I was pregnant with our daughter. Fastforward 4 to today, my little girl and I have just moved into the most charming apartment, which desperately needs decor!!! But life is good! :)