***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.
Bboss says
West Me!
We had just lost our lovely Dalmatian at age 12. We were heartbroken, but blissfully pet-free. Then we got our super-dorky-ADD Airedale. It has been a challenge.
Kimber says
West me!!
Catherine says
WEST ME.WEST ME.WEST ME.WEST ME.WEST ME.WEST ME.WEST ME.
please….
2007 – beautiful 1 year old
2011 – kindergartner!
Kim Dunn says
WEST ME!! We got married in 2007 so we’ve been married 4 years now! We’ve lived in 3 different homes, in 2 different cities and got 1 sweet little beagle puppy (named Amos).
Marla says
West Me! My bathroom is begging you!
Abby B says
West Me!
In 2007 I had just bought my first house and started dating the man that would later become my husband. Now my first house is our family home!
Jessica says
WEST ME!!
2007 is the year I married the love of my life:) Since then we both have new jobs, have moved from upstate NY to waay down south – Alabama and just bought our first house!
Alison Gibson says
WEST ME! New job. :)
Kasey says
West Me!
Since 2007 I have: gotten married, moved four times (three different states), had a baby, and am now pregnant with my second. Man. So much can happen in four years. Crazy!
Madeline says
WEST ME! OMG I love West Elm!!
In 2007, I graduated from college and was learning how to be a real grown-up with a real job. I think I’m still learning four years later!
Jill B. @BlogworthyBride says
WEST ME!
Wow! What a difference a few years make! Here are all the things that have changed for me since 2007: an Ed.M. from Harvard, a new teaching job, 2 rescue dogs, a cat, a new home (and mortgage! yikes!), a new town, a new husband (really new! we just got married on June 4th!), my new blog, and of course a new last name!
What a great question! Congrats again on 4 years!
-Jill B.
http://theblogworthybride.com
Jessica B says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I lived in Houston, TX with my boyfriend. Now we’re engaged living back in MN with our three crazy dogs!
Lori says
WEST ME!
A lot has changed since 2007… 2 babies and a new house! Definitely the most exciting years of my life so far!
Amanda R. says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I’ve graduated from college, gotten married, lived in 3 different places, and worked in my first “real” job. Lots of changes, but I wouldn’t have it any other way!
Hillary says
WEST ME PLEASE!!
New city, new job, and two new places since 2007!!
gia says
WEST ME! New house, new baby, a whole new life!
Meagan says
WEST ME!!!
Lets see, 2007, I was a freshman/sophomore in college. Now I am a graduate and am working/supporting myself…which is crazy. I cannot believe how fast the time has flown.
Zach says
Best change since 2007 is my beautiful fiance!
Angela M says
WEST ME!
In 2007, my husband and I had been dating for 2 years. Now we’ve been in our house almost 2 years and been married for 3!
Kellie OBrien says
WEST ME! In 2007, I was working full-time for a relief & development non-profit, and since then I’ve had two little girls and I’m home full time with them. I’ve also fallen in love with photography and started my own photography business. It’s amazing how much can change in a few short years!
Jennifer says
WEST ME! I covet all kinds of things from West Elm…currently the chunky floor mirror and niche dining buffet.
Things are very different than 2007: I have a new job that I love and my boyfriend and I bought a house together. In 2007, we moved into an apartment together in Seattle, WA and 2 months later he was sent to Bend, OR for a year. :( Here’s hoping we get married in 2012!
Rebecca says
West Me! I got 2 promotions at work and live in a new neighborhood. Happy Blogiversary :)
Kelli S. says
WEST ME !!!
i’m in grad school now, and almost finished my degree. Also, I have a dog and an apartment with no roomates ( thank god)
Jenny says
WEST ME!
2007 was the year I met my now husband, it was a good year. :)
Loretta says
WEST ME!
Officially a homeowner, and have a girlfriend that puts up with my Clemson football infatuation.
Karen says
WEST ME!
Wow – what has changed – almost everything! Earned my Ph.D., got a job in Utah, left that job, started a new job in California, and am pregnant! What a fun question:)
alison says
WEST ME!
In 2007 we were expecting our first child and four years later we are expecting baby number 2.
Pamela says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have gotten married and we bought our first home.
Casey Severinghaus says
WEST ME!!!
What isn’t different since 2007?! I have gotten married, bought 2 houses, got a new dog, have a now 22 month old daughter, moved to a different city and now work from home… but I still LOVE West Elm!
Sarah B says
WEST ME!
This time in 2007 I was a newlywed just back from my honeymoon :)
alicia says
west me please!!
Alana says
WEST ME!
Let’s see. 4 years ago I was single, living in San Diego, and earning a college degree. Now I am married, living in Raleigh, and earning a Ph.D.!
Cara Bailey says
WEST MEEEE!! So many things have changed since 2007. 3 states, 4 cities, 1 husband, 1 niece and 1 puppy-niece. :)
erin says
WEST ME!! 2011 is very different from 2007! in 2007 my hubby and i moved from a town of about 150,000 (during the college school year) to a town of about 4200. this was a huge shock for me, considering i grew up in san diego which currently has a population of 1.3 million!! since then, we had our daughter who turns 2 in 2 weeks, bought a house that we’ve owned for 6 months, and now we’ll be expecting baby #2 in april!!
Jessica S says
WEST ME! Please :)
My life has changed so much since 2007. I got engaged, graduated collage, got married, moved from Seattle to Chicago and back to Seattle, moved into our first house (which could use some decorating and furniture!) and we are now expecting our first little one. Life changes so much so fast, that is what makes it great and exciting!
Carla says
WEST ME!!! In the last four years I moved back to my hometown from another state, bought a house, got married, had a baby, and launched my own blog – in that order.
Jeni says
WEST ME! Hmm, 2007 we were smack dab in the middle of raising two teens! We and our house (but not our furniture) survived unscathed. I am finally able to seek out stylish instead of “unbreakable” decor. Happy 4th Blogiversary to you all!
Katie says
WEST ME, please! New husband, new city, new job, and new house! Happy Blogiversary to you!
Allison says
WEST ME!!!! we have a new house and started a new family
Ami P says
WEST ME!
Our life is different than it was in 2007 as we only had 2 kids and now we have 3. In 2007, we actually were blessed with a ‘surpise’ pregnancy since we thought we were done with two kids. But that little guy has absolutely completed our family.
Jane says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve gotten married, moved cities, bought a house, two cars, two dogs and cat, started a career, and oh, yeah- had a baby!! Best fours year ever. :)
McLean says
WEST ME! Dining room table please!
Christina says
West me :-) Since 2007 I’ve been busy learning to do home improvements (in no small part thanks to your blog!).
Shelby says
WEST ME!! In September of 2007, I was only 2 months away from having our twin boys. My…how things have changed since then!
Anna says
WEST ME!
my life has changed quite a bit since 2007..I got married, bought a house, and had a beautiful baby girl all since 2007!
Jess says
WEST ME! I met my now-husband in 2007… moved to a new city, got married and got a puppy! All good things :)
Lauren says
WEST ME! Please!
2007 was a great year: graduated with master’s, got my first “real” job and got engaged! And each year just gets better.
anne says
WEST ME! Happy Anniversary! In 2007 I met my now-husband. It’s been a great 4 years :)
Dennis says
west me.
I had just started grad school in 2007, and now I’m about to graduate in May. It feels like more than 4 years have gone by.
Hannah says
West Me!
So many changes, so little time!