***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.
Lisa says
West Me!
Since 2007, I have graduated college, moved to a city, and started a new job!
Jenn says
WEST ME!!
I graduated grad school in 2007 and am now starting my 5th year working at the school that hired me that year, plus I met my partner, had a ceremony… wow 4 years is a long time :)
Jason says
West me!
My wife would love me very much ( and you guys even more) if i win this!
Jess says
West me!
Everything has changed since 2007. I live in a different place with a different boyfriend and a different job– all good things!!
Kimberly R. says
WEST ME!
Awesome giveaway! Congrats on 4 years of blogging! In 2007 I was getting married. Now we’re married, bought a house, and are expecting our first babe in February! I’d say those are some big life changes in four years!
Rich says
West me!
In 2007 I was still in school, and working. Now I have my masters degree, moved cities, got married, and bought a house. Whew!
Tara says
WEST ME!! wow- since 2007 i’ve become a mom to two boys and now spend most of my days on the floor playing with them!
jodi says
WEST ME!
…in 2007, I became the mother of one daughter and now I have THREE daughters. Woah.
lms52 says
West ME!
Blythe says
WEST ME…
New baby, new house, sadly, same hairstyle :)
Elizabeth says
WEST ME
Since 2007 I’ve had children, it’s changed everything
Sarah says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007- My husband finished school & got in to his true “grown up” career. We bought a house, a NEW car, had our 2nd child, I quit my career, and now we are expecting our 3rd bundle in 4 weeks.
Some WEST ELM love would be mighty nice for this Momma with a decorating addiction!!!!
lauren says
In 2007, I had a terrible job and an equally unawesome boyfriend. I’ve now snagged an amazing husband and a much better j-o-b. West me! love that store
Jenny says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I have gotten married, lost 115lbs, and now have a baby on the way!
haley says
WEST ME! In 2007, I had just graduated from college, was moving to a new city, and starting a new job… now I’ve lived in that city for 4 years, worked at my job for 4 years, and am married and loving living life alongside my husband!
Abigail says
WEST ME! New fiancé!
Rachel says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was a student at Virginia Tech. Now I’m in the working world :) and a graduate student at Johns Hopkins University.
amanda says
WEST ME!
Sarah says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was a junior in college. Now I own my own house, have a dog, have a wonderful job, and the perfect guy. How time flies!
Ranelle says
West Me! New job, new son, same husband!
Emily M says
WEST ME
In 2007 I was a Junior in College. Now i’m a homeowner and full time employee.
Things have definitely changed!
Sierra says
WEST ME! Been coveting one of their blankets forever.
Laura says
WEST ME!!
In 2007 I was out of college for one year, moving from my first apartment into a rented townhouse with my boyfriend. Now I’m married and we just moved into our very first house about a month ago!
katie says
WEST ME!!!!!!
man has my life changed in 4 years.
I have had my 3rd and probably last little girl.
I have moved 2 times.
I have had about 100 different hair styles, i like change.
I have TWO children in full time school
My husband became a …..Deacon…what?? i know weird.
ps…your house is so cute. i am in LOVE with that green carpet!
Kim says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007 i was in the working world fresh out of college, but now I am married with a dog kitty and house!
Nancy P says
WEST ME!!!!
A lot has changed for me since 2007. The biggest change would be that I got married. :)
Sarah F. says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007, my husband and I moved to Germany and welcomed our sweet baby girl to the world!
emily says
WEST ME!
life is very different from 2007 yet very much the same…still in school (grad vs. undergrad), still working (full time job vs. waiting tables), and still in the same relationship (that started in 07!).
Looking forward to another 4 years of reading your blog!…And reading your book(s)!…And watching your tv show?! Hey, you never know what will happen in the next 4 years! :)
Rosie says
WEST ME
Graduated from college, new job, new apartment – very different!
Michaela says
West me!
I never win these, but holy cow I want this one!
Keli says
I LOVE West Elm, but I love your Blog more!! Since 2007 we have moved to a new house in my home town. Nothing better than home!
David says
WEST ME!
Married, new job, bough a first home! so many changes!
Ashlee Gladson says
PLEASE WEST ME!!!!!!!!!!!!! In 2007 I was still in college. Now, I’m out and working at a job (teaching Pre-School) that has absolutely nothing to do with my major (Interior Design)!! I still love design, just don’t like the business side of things so I’d rather just do it in my own apartment for myself!
Caitlin Volk says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have moved to a new town and married a great guy!
Megan says
WEST ME!
I feel 100% more secure in my life now than I did in 2007 — I’m so glad to be a little older (and a little wiser)!
Jill Palmer says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had just returned from two years in the peace corps and I moved to Washington DC. I was still adjusting back to life in the states, looking for a job and a place to live. Now I am happy to say I live in the DC area, with a career I love and my husband and I just bought a condo! Despite how many people are struggling these days, I have to say that my husband and I have been blessed to find ourselves employed and housed. In 2007 I could never imagine that simply having a job and a place to live would make me feel so lucky.
Andrea says
WEST ME (please)!
Since 2007, new son, new job … but lots of other (good) things stayed the same!
Meghan says
West Me! New city, new degree, new job, new baby!
Gabrielle says
WEST ME!
Please :)
cassie says
WEST ME! we could really use this! we just bought a sectional from them last winter and love it. but we are moving and now ned new couches that will fit in the new house. we have already selected the ones we will be getting from west elm, so this could be a HUGE help!
And in 2007 we moved into that last house, and our daughter was born, so so much has changed! all for the better!
AshleyB says
West me!
Hmmm … four years ago I was single (now married!), in college (now I have two degrees) and living in West Virginia (now I live in North Carolina). So just a little has changed. :)
Emily says
WEST ME
Since 2007 I started working as a nurse (which is MUCH different than my previous professions as a CPA and a stay-at-home mom) AND our family moved from Oklahoma to Hawaii!!
lillian says
WEST ME!!
KatieK says
WEST ME! I own my very own old home in Richmond now and am slowly learning how to take on projects on my own :)
natalie says
West me!
So much has changed for me since 2007! I’ve moved around 3 times and I’m on the verge of getting married! :)
Anita says
WEST ME!! In the summer of 2007, I became friends with a boy that was basically my new drinking buddy. Now, four years later we’re getting ready to celebrate our second wedding anniversary! And we would use the $500 for desperately needed new bedroom furniture – right now we have a crazy jumble of our childhood furniture and an old ikea bedframe.
Katie says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was just graduating from high school. Now I have a different house, relationship, job, hairstyle and a new dog.
emily says
west me!
since 2007 i moved to nyc, recently got promoted to senior publicist, and started dating an amazing guy!
Kay says
WEST ME please!!
In 2007, we had just bought our house and needed to update some things. Now we have updated the floors, windows, blinds, and put together a baby’s room for whenever we are blessed.
Holly says
West Me!!!