***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.
Lindsay says
West Me!!!!
I’ve had two children since 2007, does that count?!?
Jeanne Chilcote says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 – I got a tattoo that year (celebrating my 50th) and am living in a different house (2008). I’m also going through a divorce, so I’m starting a “new” life and also finished my bachelor degree last year (still in the same job, though). Everything is new for me!
Jackie says
WEST ME (please)!
In 2007 I had just moved into my house….now 4 years later, every single wall has been de-wallpapered and re-painted!
Stacy says
WEST ME!
2007 was a banner year. We bought a custom-built house in IN, got our 2 furbabies, got engaged, I lost my job, we got married, moved to CO and sold our IN house. I think we used up all of the changes since then? But, in the last 4 years, we’ve had a baby, changed apartments, changed jobs, house hunted (and failed) and are quite possibly moving BACK to IN shortly.
*phew*
Misty says
West Me!
My life is incredibly different from four years ago: I am now married, bought a house and now have an almost-six-month-old baby!
Nicki says
West me!
In 2007 I was a sleep deprived mom of three little ones who could care less what her house looked like. Now, the kids are older, I get a little more sleep, and I’m getting constant inspiration from your blog on how to make our house feel like our home.
Amber V. says
WEST ME!!!! PLEASE!!!!
Since 2007 I’ve graduated from college, got engaged, bought a house, rescued 2 dogs, gained some weight… geesh, I;ve been busy.
andrea says
WEST ME! I have another child!
Kayla says
WEST ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Way different person on paper than I was in 2007, got married, got a house, got a dog, and switched jobs 3x!
Lindsay says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had just come back from a semester abroad in gay Parreee. Now I’m married and own a home – 2007 feels like ages ago!
Taylor says
WEST ME! Yikes… 2007 I had just quit my full-time job. Now I stay home with my (almost) six-year-old, we’ve moved into our second home, and I’ve just celebrated 13 years of marriage. Lots of changes!
Sara says
west me, please…two babies & a fixer-upper house since 2007…& no time to sleep :)
AmiDawn says
WEST ME!
four years ago i was starting my junior year of college. since then i have graduated, got a job, moved to a different state, bought a house, and got married! its been an eventful four years indeed!
Hannah N. says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was just graduating college, and now I have a full time job, a different hair style, and 2 new tattoos:)
Kate VDK says
WEST ME
In 2007 I was in grad school, had just gotten married, and my husband I were house hunting. Now we’re homeowners and married almost 5 years!
Lia says
WEST ME! Since 2007…..everything is different! New job, new haircut, new relationship, new house.
Amy says
WEST ME, please!
In 2007, I was planning a wedding. Now I’m married with a 6-month-old baby girl.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Kristin says
WEST ME!!! Puullleeaaasssee!!!
2007 me wouldn’t recognize 2011 me because so much has changed in four years! Bought a house, got married, had the most awesome son two people could ask for, and my hubby is about to graduate college!
Brittany says
West Me!
This time 4 years ago I was newly married and living in VA, since then we’ve moved to FL and bought our first house (in 2008).
Lou Anne says
WEST ME!!!
In September of 2007, I was unmarried, jobless right after college, and living in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Now I am married (as of 10-6-2007), have a great job for a utility company, and live in Louisville, Kentucky. Quite a bit has changed, all for the better! Happy Blogiversary!!
Janel says
WEST ME! In 07 I just finished grad school, was dating my boyfriend-turned-husband and really wanted a dog. Now I still really want a dog but got the best husband I could ask for. Happy 4 years!!! You guys are GREAT!
Neddy says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007 I bought my first car, moved to a big 2 bedroom with my hunny, got brand new furniture and ditched the laundromat for our very own laundry room.
Now we’re getting married next month and will be having our first baby in March.
Shea says
West me! I love love west elm!!
Katie says
WEST ME!
since 2007 I have bought a house, have had a blast fixing it up. got out of a bad relationship and into a really good one. life is good!
Amy P says
WEST ME!
I quit my job in 2007 so I could stay home with my kiddo. Best decision ever!
Alyse says
WEST ME!
Graduated and have a job and a home :)
Jourdan says
West Me! Since 2007, I graduated college and got married! It just keeps getting better!
Leah says
WEST ME!!
I bought a house since 2007 and would love to decorate with West Elm goodies!
Kate says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was studying abroad in Europe, got engaged, and started my last year of college. Now, I’m happily married, happily working (way better than school!), and happily trying to sell our first home to buy our (hopefully) forever home!
Rebecca Beevers says
WEST ME, please!!
In 2007, my children were two and newborn. What’s different in 2011? I occasionally get some sleep!
Congrats on 4 years!
Analiese says
West me!
In the past 4 years, I’ve graduated high school, college, and moved to 2 new states and 4 new cities!
Abby says
WEST ME!
I lived in an entirely different state in 2007 and never dreamed I would move. I had a job I loved. Four years later, I live in a different state and have a new job I love even more.
Carrie S says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, we added to our family with our third child.
Tracey says
WEST ME please! :)
Life in 2007 consisted of an on-campus college apartment whereas life today involves a husband, a puppy, and decorating our Boston condo on the cheap and DIY. Thanks for all the inspiration! :)
Samantha says
WEST ME please!
The best change since 2007 is the addition of my wonderful son! Love this blog!!! : )
Annie R says
WEST ME!!!!
New home – check! Newly weds – check! Lots of BIG changes since 2007! (Thanks for all the home and wedding DIY help!)
Tracie says
WEST ME, Please!
In 2007 I had just gotten engaged to my now hubby. Today, we have a wonderful 2 year old son, with another on the way! Our house is for sale and we are looking for a new one so some West Elm money would be nice for feathering the nest!
jen says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I have a husband, a new job and our first house… :)
JennyME says
WEST ME, please!
What’s different…hmm. I have a new dog, a new job, a new house in a new city, and a new boyfriend. So pretty much things are the same.
Sarah says
WEST ME!!!
Oh my gosh, my world couldn’t be any more different today than it was 4 years ago! Four years ago I was living and working in London (and had been for a few years), my company’s dress code included skirts for women so I was freezing all the time, I was single with no responsibilities, and I could travel to Paris for the weekend at the drop of a hat. These days I live in Eastern Washington, wear pants to work every single day (skirts are dead to me), and have 3 beautiful teenage step children and the most wonderful man in the world. I couldn’t have dreamed up a better life for myself!
Lindsay says
West Me! New condo and new career since 2007!
Michelle says
WEST ME… new job, new house (which is why I need the $500!)
Rose says
west me! In 2007 I was a newlywed and a new homeowner. Now, we are feeling like “old marrieds” (in the best possible way) and are puppy-parents to a hilarious pug/boston terrier mutt.
alissa says
WEST ME, please!
so much has changed since 2007…got married, moved to a new city, got a new job…seems like pretty much everything has changed!
Lisa says
WEST ME. In 2007, I was a newlywed renting in walking distance to my job. Now I’m the mother of a nearly 3 year old, and we own a small organic farm 30 minutes outside of civilization. And a house that’s twice as big as our old ones, so yeah, it would take me all of ten minutes to spend that $500. Probably on picture frames to pull off something like your hallway.
Stephanie says
WEST ME!
In 2007 we moved into our newly built home! It was a very good year…..
Lisa says
WEST ME!
I can’t believe 2007 is 4 years ago. I had just bought a house and was getting started on making it my own.
Nowadays, I’m STILL working on decorating. I have a bedroom, bathroom and a kitchen to renovate this year!
Sassy says
WEST ME!
Four years…wow! We now have a kid in college and the next about to graduate: empty nest, here we come! Time to redo that bedroom with the hockey mural on one wall.
Remi says
WEST ME, please!
In 2007, I was struggling through my college-life. Now I’m struggling through my work-life! :P
Sarah says
WEST ME. In 2007, I was starting my last year of law school and new relationship. Since then I have had a new dog, two new jobs, two new apartments, soon to be a third new apartment and the end of the “new” relationship. Congrats on four wonderful years!