***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.
Janelle says
WEST ME!
My husband and I have graduated from college, got married, started working in the real world, moved to California, then back to Minnesota, and bought our first house in Minneapolis.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Marinn says
West me, please. How exciting!
Carrie says
West me. Since ’07 I am married and expecting my first in one month!
Amanda K. says
West me!
Biggest change for me: I’m about to have my first baby!!
Aimee says
At the start of 2007, I didn’t have a daughter…She turned 4 earlier this year.
Jessica B says
WEST ME
Since 2007 I’m living in a New City! Congrats on four years can’t wait to see what will happen in the next four!
Chelsea Payne says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, I was a junior at Auburn dating my husband. Now, we live in Mississippi with a sweet little girl who will soon be 3!
Kaitlin says
WEST ME!!!
I’m in a new city and working on being an RN! Oh how time flies and things change!!
Rachel says
WEST ME!!!! Please!
In fall 2007 I was a senior in High School! I am now living in a sparse apartment (I need some West Elm love in here!), graduating college this December, and getting married in June!!
Sarah says
WEST ME! :)
My life is oh-so-different … since 2007, I started and finished grad school, met and married my hubby, got a new job, started my own voice studio, and bought a home! Crazy!
Sarah says
NICE feature on the West Elm blog, by the way! Whoa!
Teri says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve gotten married to my wonderful husband and we purchased our first home together! Life’s always changing so who knows what the next four years will bring! :)
Meg M says
WEST ME!
Many, many differences since 2007. I’ve become a college grad, wife, homeowner and mom-to-be since then!
Heather says
WEST ME, please! 2007 I was a junior in college and had just turned 21! I like to think I’ve cleaned up my act a little bit since then.. :) And also I’ve lived in four different states since then!
Maribeth says
WEST ME!!!!! In 2007 I was the single mother of 2 high schoolers. Now I am the single mother of 2 college students. A future nurse and a future member of the “Madmen” in the making. I am so proud of all they have done and can do. With college costs sooooo high I could do so much with the gift card.
Bre says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 we’ve welcomed a baby girl. 2007 was good but 2011 is better!
Emily L. says
WEST ME please!
Everything is different. Got a dog, graduated law school, moved to NYC and back and got married!
Ginny P says
West Me!!
Love the blog and all the blogiversary stuff. I’m actually planning on spray-painting the chandelier in my dining room a lovely blue! Thanks for all your years of inspiration.
Ashley says
WEST ME!!!!
Everything is different since 2007! New job, new dog, new city, new life! :)
Aimee says
WEST ME! :)
My world has been turned upside down since 2007… we finally got pregnant, had a preemie, survived 4 mos. in the NICU and now I’m a happy SAHM!
Nichole says
West me!!
Whoa! What isn’t? Married, bought 2 houses, in 2 different states, 2 boys and a baby on the way. Phew. I need a nap!
Cory says
WEST ME!
I am married and have travelled the world with my hubs.
Lisa H. says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 we have purchased a new home.
Krysta says
“WEST ME”
Biggest difference in my life in the last 4years is that I’m now a home owner (and I’m completely obsessed with my home)!!
Joy says
WEST ME!!
Well 4 years ago I wasn’t married!
ronda w says
West Me!!!
My youngest is starting college and the older two are leaving the nest! Lots of changes in the upcoming weeks.
Shauna says
WEST ME! After 2007 we moved and had a second bean!
Jana Alexis says
West me!
Since 2007 everything in my life is new: new husband, new city, new job, new dog, new house, new church, and new baby on the way!
Jess says
WEST ME! In 2007 I graduated high school and this year I’m (finally) graduating from college and dating the most incredible guy ever!
Katrina says
WEST ME please!
I have graduated from college, lived abroad, learned a new language, and gotten a dog!
Tara P says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I was juggling a career, a 1 year old & a marriage. Living in a tiny old house in the suburbs that I did not have the money or know how to fix up. These days I’m a stay at home mom to a new kindergartener & a wife, living in a high rise in the heart of the city. I’m also a more confident & inspired diy-er & decorator.
Ivy says
West ME! In 2007 I was in Ashburn, VA with a one year old baby. Today it’s HELLO Florida! 2 jobs later and 2 replacement pets for the one’s who passed away! The only thing the same is my fabulous HUBBY!!!
Breanna says
WEST ME! :)
I’ve been introduced to the world of marriage.
Tim says
WEST ME!
I’ve graduated college, done a. lot. of. growing. up. gotten a salaried job in my career, gotten married and am currently waiting for Spring when I get to meet my first born!
LK says
WEST ME please!
Our biggest change: in 2007 we were a family of 3, which increased to 4 in 2008 – and will change to 5 any day now!
Karen B says
West me! 2 kids now (2 and 8 months), move from San Diego to Dallas (after 14 years in SD, firstborn daughter was 2 months, no friends/family in TX!), corporate girl to stay-at-home mom. Big changes…all great. Even the Dallas part :)
Rebecca says
WEST ME! A lot has changed in 4 years… mostly due to living in a new city :)
Mandy says
WEST ME!
Things have definitely changed since 2007; I’ve graduated undergrad and now have a shiny new Master’s degree to my name.
SaRaH L says
WeSt ME! Since 2007 I’ve gone from a crazy-ambitious career girl to a stay-at-home wife expecting a baby girl in January :) So blessed! Thank you for hosting this generous giveaway!
Erica says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve finished my master’s degree, got married, had two wonderful kids, moved 4 times, bought a house, and changed jobs twice!
Molly says
WEST ME! So much has changed in four years! Two kids, a new job for the hubby, new house! Such a great four years, hoping yours were just as wonderful! Congrats!
brianne says
west me, wow! what a generous crew over there :) I met my current boyfriend New Years eve 2007/2008 so I didn’t know him at all in 2007 (well, about 15 minutes I guess). He’s pretty terrific so thats been a great change!
Elizabeth says
WEST ME!
So much has changed since 2007! We’ve moved house, added another little boy, and made lots of great new memories :)
Jenn says
WEST ME, please!
New apartment since then :)
Helen says
West me! Well, let’s see… I’m married, a college graduate and working full time… and I was none of those four years ago!!
Willow W says
West me!
bdaiss says
WEST ME! (pretty please)
September 2007 – I had an 11 month old who was taking off walking. We lived in the house we originally bought when I moved here, not our dream house we recently built. Was (and still do) working at Mt. Rushmore. Mom was still in Illinois. Now she lives in that house we first bought.
Bree says
WEST ME!
What hasn’t changed since 2007…
Carissa says
WEST ME! Please!
In 2007 I was engaged and living in the city, now I’m married with a toddler and am in the process of decorating our home
Alivia says
WEST ME, PLEASE!!! It’s crazy, I’ve been eyeing the duvet and the light fixture for about a month now!
Let’s see, since 2007, I’ve earned my undergrad, bought a house, celebrated a blissful 5-year anniversary, had a baby in between and have another one on the way! So, lots of changes – all good :)
Amy Elizabeth says
West me please!!
Last month my son turned four, so, four years ago now I was a brand new mom, figuring out as I went what to do with the little guy! I have to say, these four years have been the best!