***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.
Kate says
WEST ME!
Since 2007… hmm, where to begin… new job, new city, new husband, and a baby on the way! Oh, and short hair.
Lindsay says
West me! I have a husband, baby, and new home. :)
jaclyn says
West me please.
Since 2007 changes include a college degree, 2 coastal moves, 2 cats, and a home!
Katie says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I met my husband. We recently celebrated our first wedding anniversary!
lisa says
west me
since 2007
new job, new husband w/ 2 kids, 4 grands, 2 grands of my own and one on the way.
WOW!! What a diff 4 yrs makes
Maria Phillips says
WEST ME! How quickly time flies….lots of changes since ’07… welcomed our first son, bought and sold 2 homes ( with the inspiration from your blog) and lots of other changes that would be too many to list……. Congratulations and wishing many more years of blogging!
Diana says
West ME!! I love West Elm. Modern without being odd!
Anyhow since 2007 I have developed a YHL addiction! Also, moved twice, got married, started 2 new jobs, bought our first house and those are just the HUGE milestones.
Brittney P. says
WEST ME, PLEASE!!!
This time in 2007 I was starting my first year of college. Now I have graduated and started my career…AND I am getting married in 26 days!!! So many changes in 4 short years!
Jackie Smith says
WEST ME…since 2007 I’ve moved two times, got a new job, & got my Master’s degree. I’ve travelled overseas to live for 4 months in Wales, and visited Ukraine & Poland.
No wonder I’m tired. :)
Amy Reynolds says
WEST ME!
Since 2007; I have moved to a new town and started a new job!
Happy Blogiversary!!!! Love all your posts!
Sarah says
WEST ME PLEASE!
Since 2007, I have a new relationship and a totally new outlook on life!
Jenn Watts says
Oh WEST ME please! Lets see.. different now from 2007: We live in a new house, in a new state, with a new job and now instead of just one child we have two with a 3rd on the way this winter.
Erin says
WEST ME!!!! In 2007 I moved to Oregon.
Amme Jenkins says
WEST ME please, please! At this time in 2007 my husband and 3 kids and I had just moved to Texas and I wasn’t really liking it much. Now, 4 years later I have another son and don’t have any plans to leave Texas! But, I need to decorate my still mostly bare house!
Molly says
WEST ME!
In the last 4 years, I’ve had a career change and 2 moves (within Boston). I was a teacher and now I work for an educational non-profit. Never thought I’d gladly give up summers, but when the job fits it’s easy (easier?) to do!
Lisa M says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 I’ve graduated college, moved to Chicago, and started graduate school! A lot has changed!
Orazie Slayton says
West Me.
In 2007 I made my biggest physical investment I bought a house that is my ongoing DIY project!
EmmaElizabeth says
WEST ME!
New since 2007 – new house – just furnishing!
Monica says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I lived in a 1926 bungalow and I had a 8 yr old, a preschooler and a VW passat wagon. Now I live in a ranch and have a middle schooler a third grader and a Mazda CX9!
Mrs. SLJ says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve Married, Lived in 3 Different Cities / States (Seattle, Boston, & now Denver), We own the best dog ever (Oscar Doodle), We purchased our first little 100yr old house, We live closer to Family, and We’ve made lots of new friends…Life is Grand!
Jill says
WEST ME! Since 2007 our biggest change was moving back to our hometown — couldn’t be happier about it!
Emily says
WEST ME please!! Wow- 2007 was a big year. Newly married (2006), finishing the 1st year of grad school, moved to a new house (renting), spent 6wks on a Coast Guard Icebreaker in the Bering Sea doing research (for said grad school)…ummm…I think that’s it, but wow it was a big year!!
Emily says
And clearly I did not read the instructions correctly- haha. Since 2007 I now live across the US and we own our first home. I also have a “big girl” job :)
Natalie @ Queen of Whirled says
west me!
Sara says
WEST ME!
I’m about to get married and move to a new house! :)
Erica says
WEST ME!
New House, New City – same Husband and Cat. :)
Kathryn says
West Me!
A husband, a house, and a baby on the way!
Joy says
West me!
New home, new state, new haircut, new job, NEW EVERYTHING!
Lindsay says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had just graduated college. I now feel like I’ve been in the work force forever!!! Haha.
Lauren says
WEST ME!
Since 2007…I bought a house, graduated college, got a “real” job, got married, and just had a baby boy this year! That’s a lot in four years!
Chelsea says
West Me!!
Since 2007 I’ve gotten a job, quit it, got a better job, got married, bought a house, got a dog, and became an aunt to the most wonderful niece and nephew!!
connie says
West Me!!!! Since 2007 I have moved three times, gotten a new job, a new house, and a puppy! Plus a new car for both my husband and I. Lots of changes in 4 years….
joyjoy says
WEST ME!
I got married in September 2007, so the biggest and best change from four years ago would definitely be my husband. :-)
joni tyrrell says
WEST ME! married, new condo, new city, new puppy!
Maryellen says
West Me!
Since 2007 I’ve received my doctorate and just landed the job of my dreams! I’ll be relocating and a $500 shopping spree at West Elm would be a great start : )
Jamie says
pre-2007 = 2yr old + 4yrd old
now = 6 yr old + 8 yr old + 2 yr old!!
Jessi says
WEST ME!
Humm… In 2007 the (now) hubby and i were unmarried and living in a rented house. We still have each other, and still have all 4 of our animals, and still have the cars.
BUT, so much has changed. We bought OUR house (love it more than i can say), i switched jobs (more $ – not much, but still), got married and now are expected our first little baby.
The world in 2010 is so much better than 2007. and 2007 wasn’t all that bad! :)
thanks so much, love the blog!
keep up all the good ideas…
Jessi
[email protected]
Katie says
WEST ME please!!
Since 2007 I’ve lived in three different states (DC, Iowa and now Florida), changed jobs twice, and had two kids.
Thanks!
Katie
Devi says
A LOT has changed since 2007! Since then, I’ve gotten married, finished grad school, bought a house, reno’ed a house, got a job, left a job and now we’re having a baby in December! Whew!
Jessica says
WEST ME Please!!
Things have changed alot for me since 2007. I met my husband in 2008, got engaged in 2009, sold my house and moved in with husband in 2010, and got married in 2010. I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl in April 2011. Things have changed quite a bit for me since 2007!!!
A says
West me please!
Ash says
West Me! In 2007, I was working in the city. Now I’m a student in a southern college town. Life is different!
alice says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was getting ready to move to Japan for a year, now I’ve been home for 2 years.
Katie says
WEST ME! Love, love West Elm! In the past four years my husband and I have gotten our real jobs, bought a house and made a baby! $500 to West Elm would certainly be appreciated!
C.C. Almon - my journey as a Christ follower, wife, mamma, and fibromyalgia fighter says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I moved to Abilene, Texas, to go to graduate school. Since then, I graduated, moved to Houston, Texas, did a 2 year residency as a hospital chaplain, and then relocated to New Mexico!
By the way, the Front & Main blog calls your dog “Hamburger”. I thought it was Burger or is his real name Hamburger and you call him Burger for short.
Sarah B. says
WEST ME!
Things have changed quite a bit for me…. got married, bought a house, different car, etc etc!
Erin says
WEST ME!
In 2007 i finished up grad school and move from Albuquerque, NM to Chapel Hill, NC; these are two completely different places in every way imaginable!
Lisa Leyboldt says
‘WEST ME’ Please!!!
Oh my. In 2007 we had two kids and one on the way. I now have a 6yr old, 5yr old, and 3yr old. :)
Jessica says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I had just started a new relationship and a new career :)
Tiffany says
WEST ME!
My new hubby and I moved to the UK for a year!
Liz says
West me!
Biggest change? Had myself a baby…that’s pretty big, right?