***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.
Sabrina Ahern says
West ME!! West ME!! West ME!! West ME!!
Please!
bobby says
WEST ME! Congrat’s on the anniversary.
Since 2007: graduated college, got married, got a second dog, bought a house
Jenn says
WEST ME
On this exact day in 2007 I got engaged and then married my husband on this day is 2008!
shara says
WEST ME!!!
In Sept 2007 I got married… since then, we’ve had a baby boy and moved to a new house (that requires lots of new furniture-please oh please let me win this west elm giveaway!!!!)
Stephanie Handy says
WEST ME!
I was still finishing my BA whereas now I’m a masters student. I’ve also gotten married and bought a house. I also got bangs (this is clearly significant).
Jes says
WEST ME! in 2007 I was a junior in college in a new relationship. Now I have graduated, have a career in my field, have been with the same guy for 5.5 years, we live together, and have a cat =)
Kevin Mlutkowski says
WEST ME!! Love West Elm! And love our second daughter, arrival in 2008!
Amanda Rutherford says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was a sophomore in college living in a concrete and linoleum dorm. so basically everything has changed for me now that I’m out in the real world
Melody says
WEST ME!
A TON has changed since 2007… graduated college, started a Master’s program, moved 800 miles from home, got married, got a “big girl job”, left it… got a new big girl job… yeesh!
Kim Callaway says
Oh my, please WEST ME!
In 2007, I was a single lady, living in a rental in Ohio, slaving away at a hospital job. Now, I’m married, living in a 1950s fixer back home in Austin, and enjoying the heck out of being in private practice and working for myself!
Leslie Genden says
WEST ME!
2007 I had my first kid. Now I have two and live in a much bigger house. I need that gift card to get my rug for our new house from West Elm!
Ladizzle says
WEST ME!
Lots of things have changed here…added a kid moved two times and I think my hair color has gone blonde to brown and back about 7 million times since 07!
Happy blogoversary!! Sweet!
lilicalliesmama at hot mail dot com!
kathy v says
WEST ME please!
Since 2007 I got my master’s and moved out of my parent’s house.
Stephanie Phillips says
WEST ME!!!
In ’07 I was only a year married and we were still living like young college kids. Now we’re five years into our marriage with almost-two year old daughters and our own home. I like this time in our life better!
Christina K says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, I had just graduated from law school and celebrated my 1-year anniversary with my husband. Today, I’m in a new job, and our little boy is almost two years old. :)
Mary says
WEST ME please. Since 2007 we have moved 2 times, changed jobs twice and had 2 kids. I know. Crazy!
britt@knewlywifed says
WEST ME! There’s a baby running around our parts now :) Big change!
Kori C. says
WEST ME! I have a new job, a new home, a new finace, a lot has changed, but I have been following you for most of that time I believe!!!
Alicia Saint Ives says
West Me!
I feel like more has changed than I can even grasp. New job, new house, new roomies, my long-haired chihuahua came into my life. So much to be thankful for!
Heather says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have met my husband, got married and we are expecting our first child in December :)
Laura Masci says
West me!
So in 2007 I was still in school, working at Starbucks, and going to school to be an art teacher!
These days I am teaching Spanish at an American military high school in Germany! We just moved here and this morning we looked at the most ah-mazing apartment!
Rhea says
WEST ME!
New job, new city, new house, new baby! Lots of happenings since 2007!
Rebecca says
I just moved to Richmond from L.A. where I was working in the entertainment industry and bought a house.
Lisa says
West Me!! In 2007 we added our 4th child and just this year we bought our first house!!! Not much else has changed :)
Katie Poirier says
WEST ME!!! In 2007 I was a junior in college – living in a tiny dorm room. Now I have a great two bedroom apartment in Boston with my fiance, and I can’t get enough of DIY decorating projects! This gift certificate to Welt Elm would be a dream… I’m thinking about going back to school for an MFA in interior design. *Swoon.*
Maria says
WEST ME!
Gosh, what isn’t different? I live in MD now (vs IN), am in my first year of grad school (vs sophomore year of college), live with my boyfriend (vs not even knowing him then–and not being in a relationship at the time), and I don’t even know what else. So much!
Thanks for the giveaway! You guys are the best.
Laura says
West ME… since 2007 I have a child (who’s 4 now) and we live in a new state– my first time living in a state other than my home state. GREAT changes! and ps– GREAT giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!
Laura says
WEST ME! In 2007 I lived in Boston…. and now live in Harrisonburg, VA….. still a little culture shock, but enjoying the mountains :-)
Audra says
WEST ME!
From one blogger to another, Happy Blogiversary!
It’s crazy how many things can change in 4 years! Congratulations!
Ashley says
WEST ME!
Wow, my life is totally different from 2007. I was an engaged full time employed gal living in our first house and now I am a stay at home mom to 2 kids living in a house twice the size!
Jamie says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve graduated college, got married, moved to Chicago, and we’re expecting our first baby any day now!
Jessi @ The Design Slice says
WEST ME
In the past four years, I completed my bachelor’s and master’s degrees, changed jobs three times, got married, and many more. Cheers!
Valerie says
WEST ME!!! …since 2007 I graduated college, met and married a charming young man, and our life is about to get all kinds of different in Dec, when we welcome our first baby boy! Whoo!
Amy says
West me…four years ago we were just a couple, now we are a whole crew…me, hubby, a three year old and a 15 month old little girls and of course Toby the fattest beagle on the planet.
Gina says
WEST ME, please! Since 2007 I have gotten engaged, gotten married, got a dog, bought an (uninhabitable) house, rehabed that house (on our own – with lots of inspiration from you!, and had so much fun along the way!
Heather says
West Me!
Moved to VA from HI and had a second baby!
Skye @ Neathering Our Fest says
WOW!!! My world is SOO different from 2007!! I’ve gotten married, moved, started new jobs and unfortunately lost my mom… But God gets you through! :) Congrats on the four years!!
Sara M. says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was just graduating high school! And now here I am married! :]
Happy birthday YHL!
Karen @ The Quaint Cottage says
West Me! Oh please oh please.
Maria @ a life to Bragg about says
WEST ME! Please! This year is totally different from 2007! I’m married, new job as a personal trainer, the husband joined the Army and we’re expecting our first child this November :D
Meg says
WEST ELM ME!
My life is a lot different between 2007 and now.My husband was just my boyfriend back then.I was still in college and living on the other side of the country as well. Sheesh…never really thought about it all like that before!
Meg
Megan says
west me!
Sue says
WEST ME
My world is TOTALLY different since 2007. Since then I have divorced, found a new guy, sold the family home, moved to another town and then moved again because a better house was available right across the back yard, started playing soccer for the first time in my life…hmmm so many changes!
Lydia says
WEST ME!
all my kids are in school, and i have a lot more wrinkles!
Shirley says
West me! In four years I got married, had a baby, and moved three times (last one was to the suburbs).
KP says
WEST ME!
New house, new job, new husband! 2007 seems like a lifetime ago!
Allison says
WEST ME! please!
Steve says
WEST ME…the arrival of kids…
Kelly Anne says
WEST ME!! In 2007, I got my undergraduate degree and took a job because I didn’t know what else to do. Now I’ve got a brand new job in a place which I hope will lead to a career and am getting ready to settle in a brand new space. Happy blogiversary!
Alisa says
WEST ME please!
I’m now a mother!