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We’re big fans of West Elm — we own two daybeds, a desk, and a few other pieces from their collection — so we’re excited to offer a $500 gift card to one lucky reader in celebration of our four-year blogiversary. Big milestones call for big prizes, after all. If you need ideas for what to buy, here are some favorite picks to spark inspiration. Sherry couldn’t narrow it down to six, so we added a few extras and ended up with nine lovely items:

West Elm is also celebrating the launch of their new blog, Front & Main, named for the Brooklyn corner where their original store is located. The new blog officially launches next week, but they’ve shared a sneak peek — and if you scroll down while you’re there, you might spot some familiar faces.
- PRIZE: A $500 gift card to West Elm
- TO ENTER: Comment on this other post with the words “WEST ME”
- BONUS QUESTION: Since we’re marking four years of blogging, tell us how your world is different than it was in 2007. Are you in a new home? Do you have a new job or relationship? Or maybe you’ve changed your look with a new haircut or tattoo?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, September 21 at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The 50 United States (we try to include international readers when possible)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per email address. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced here as an update to the post on Thursday. Be sure to check back for the winner announcement. Good luck!
Note: We were not paid or perked for hosting this giveaway; we run giveaways to thank our readers. See our Giveaway FAQ for more information. Photos courtesy of West Elm.