***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.
Laura O says
WEST ME Pretty Please!
A lot has changed since 2007! My favorite change is meeting my husband and having our own home to make ours!
arielle and scout says
west me, please, hooray!
finished college, got a puppy, got a bad job, got a good job, moved, met the man of my dreams, making it happen!
Kelly says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve moved 4 different times, got married, and started my career. Would love West Elm products to help make sense of my eclectic style.
Thanks!
Amy says
WEST ME!
Emily says
WEST ME, please!!
A lot of things different from 2007, the biggest one would be a new house that we’re slowly turning into a home!
Molly says
WEST ME! SO much has changed… got married, moved to a new city, bought a house, new job, expecting a baby. Phew.
emily says
WEST ME !
since 2007 i’ve quit my job, gone back to school and started a new job!
Brooke says
West me!
In 2007, I had a brand new baby boy! Now I have a new baby girl, too!
Kimberly H says
WEST ME
So many things are different. I got married, new city, new house, new job..all exciting things!
Ashley says
WEST ME!!!
Due to a semi-drunk dial in 2007, I began dating and later married the love of my life! :-) Needless to say, the drunk dialing stopped, so I guess you’d say that’s different too. :-)
Megan says
WEST ME! Lots has changed. Two children since 2007, total life plans and career change. But still in the same house (19 months on the market and counting!)
Melissa S. says
West Me!
So much has changed since 2007. I got divorced, got remarried. Bought a house. Graduated college. It has been a crazy 4 years.
Natasha says
WEST ME!! I was living outside Chicago back in ’07, and since then, I moved to Raleigh, NC, got married and now live in Denver, CO. Oh how times have changed!
Carla says
West Me! We’ve added child #3 since 2007 and have added lots of IKEA.
Susan says
WEST ME!
Well, in 2007 I was still in college, so in four years I have a way better apartment, a collection of new jobs, a panoply of new travels, and a definite upgrade on the boyfriend front. It’s been a good four years!
Beth says
WEST ME! In 2007, I was just starting my junior year of college and still in the dorms (blech)..now I’m graduated, living on my own, and have a job. Crazy
mary says
WEST ME!! My house looks the same as it did in 2007, so I need the gift card!
Amanda says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve left 2 jobs and started freelancing, gotten married, got a dog and moved to New York City (Brooklyn). Can’t believe how fast 4 years can go by.
mary says
WEST ME! (please please please!!)
So many changes since 2007, but the best of all are marrying my best friend and getting the best pooch out there. I’d love to add “winning $500 from West Elm” to that roster :)
Taylor says
WEST ME!!
In 2007, I had just graduated from college and gotten my first big girl job! I didn’t even know what West Elm WAS in 2007, but I know I love it now!
Maggie says
WEST ME!
2007 was a big year for me…I finished grad school, and have since then moved 3 times (finally to my own apartment), gotten a job, and then transferred within that job, gotten a new bed, new car, new TV, and a cat!
Heather says
West Me!
A lot has changed since 2007 – new location, new home…Change is good.
Tess says
WEST ME and make this Midwest Girl’s dream come true! Fancy new stuff for my student apartment would really be more than I could imagine!! -Your fan from Chicago
Ali Brewer says
WEST ME!
4 years, wow, got married, bought a house, rescued a puppy, and now trying for a family :)
Emily says
WEST ME!!!!!
Since 2007 so much has changed! Most notably a new job and a fiance instead of just a boyfriend!
Meghan says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was dating my now husband, we are now married and just bought a house would love this gift card!
Rachael says
WEST ME please :)
What’s happened since 2007? Oh my….
Here’s the shortened version (sort of…):
Graduated from Texas A&M in 2009 (Whoop!), bought a Basset Hound 2 weeks later, got married in January 2010, moved to Oklahoma 2 days later (my husband was in Artillery School for the Marine Corps), went on our honeymoon in June 2010, moved to Hawaii 4 days later, got to decorate a new house, bought a Golden Retriever, husband deployed August 2010, moved to another house and re-decorated again, husband came back from dedployment 3 days before Christmas (can I get another Whoop!), husband due to deploy again this October, oh and guess what….we’ll be moving houses again in November….
Sarah says
WEST ME please!
So many wonderful things have happened in 4 years..marriage, baby, new house..just to name a few!
Caitlan says
WEST ME! (please!)
I had just graduated college – now I’m in my second new city and engaged with a brand new job.
Stephanie says
WEST ME!! Surprisingly all the major stuff is the same. I think I need to make some changes pronto!
stella g. says
Two kids. ESPECIALLY since we were having trouble making one at that time. Different = a happy home with two little boys.
Kimberly says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve attended and graduated college, gotten married, bought our first house, and have spent every spare moment (it seems) working on fixing it up!
mark says
west me :D
Jenna says
West Me, please!
Oh my goodness, in 2007 I started college, thinking I knew exactly where I was going to be four years later. Since then I’ve graduated from college and now have no idea what I want to do with the rest of my life (or maybe, I don’t know what to do first)–but that’s just a sign of growth, right? :)
Claudia says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 we’ve become empty nesters which opens up the house to all new decorating possibilities!
Liz says
WEST ME!!
I was pursuing a degree in accounting in 2007, and now I’ve switched majors to education. I’m a homeowner now, living with my whole family, as opposed to living alone for the first time in my very own apartment four years ago.
Sarah S. says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve gotten a masters degree, had two different jobs, lived in 2 apartments and one house, and had one awesome boyfriend!
Rose says
WEST ME! Well, since 2007 I do have a new tattoo actually, as well as a new dog, a husband, a new position with my employer, a new car (it’s new to me), and most importantly a new, positive, minimalistic outlook on life!
Ashley says
West me!
Since 2007, I have gotten married and had a baby!
Jenn V. says
West me! Since 2007, I started the job that I love, got married, and bought a house! Whew, busy year!
Julia says
WEST ME!! Since 2007….moved back to my home town, married an awesome guy, new home (1920s rennovation), and baby on the way!!
Tashia D says
West Me!
I am married now with 2 kiddos!
Sarah Decker says
WEST ME please!!
Since 2007, I’ve found and lost love… but came out better on the other side! I’ve bought my first home. I’ve started my own decorating business. I’ve become a better version of me!!
Melissa says
WEST ME!
2007 seems like so long ago! I have moved from VA to FL to IL. I feel much more grown up now that living in my own house with my fiance. I always need design inspiration :)
Alicia says
WEST ME!!! Four years ago I was busy doing the final preparations for my October 6th wedding in NJ while my fiance was working and living half a country away in Iowa. Today, aside from business trips, my husband and I not only live in the same state, but in the same home (with our pop Molly) in Northern VA. Much better now!
sara says
WEST ME!!!!
Four years ago hubby and I had just bought our 1st home!
Danielle says
WEST ME!
A baby, a condo, medical school, a design blog, a design business, a couple wrinkles, and few gray hairs!
Ashley says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was a very single 2nd year law student living in Tallahassee. Now I’m an almost married, lobbyist living in sunny south Florida with my adorable boyfriend and our little dog, Bella (she is a chihuahua and does the exact same thing to our bed that Burger does to yours! Must be a breed thing!)
Ashley Ball says
WEST ME!!! Gee in 2007 I had a 1 year old…..now I have a kindergartener!!! HOLY CRAPOLA!!! I have a brand new career, and we just moved into a new condo 2 days ago and its dying for its chance to be beautified with West Elm!!!!
Chris says
WEST ME!!
Graduated college finally!