***Clara’s here! So this baby pool is officially closed***
With Sherry three weeks out from her due date (May 19th), we decided it was the perfect time to set up a lighthearted baby pool. It’s a simple, fun way for readers to join in the excitement as we all wait to meet Baby P. As with any classic baby pool, the main activity is predicting when the baby will arrive. This version includes a home-decor twist that should appeal to many of our readers.
To make things extra fun, we partnered with West Elm to offer a $100 gift card as the prize. While the prize isn’t strictly baby-focused, we wanted something that could excite readers whether they’re expecting a child or simply love decorating. West Elm generously provided the gift card so one lucky reader can pick out something they adore for their home. We’re big fans of their aesthetic and quality, and the prize reflects that enthusiasm.
Here are a few West Elm items we’ve been admiring lately—some of which already live with us at Casa Petersik:
- The Patch NYC Flax Butterfly Pillow
- The Flower-Dot Upholstered Slipper Chair
- The Safari Rug
- The Bone Side Table
- The Overlapping Squares Daybed (a long-time favorite in our sunroom)
- The Platinum Dhurrie Pouf
- The Parson’s Desk (our reliable corner-of-the-den desk)
- The Jute Cube
- The Large Crushed Eggshell Box
- The Round Coco Mirror
Here’s how the baby pool works:
- Leave a comment on this post with the DATE you think our baby girl will be born. You don’t have to guess the exact time or weight unless you want to—those extras are optional and completely for fun. If you’d like, mention a favorite West Elm piece while you’re at it; we enjoy seeing what readers are into.
- The pool stays open until we announce Baby P’s arrival. You can submit your guess now or wait—but keep in mind we won’t disclose the exact birth moment, so holding out for more information could cost you the chance to enter.
- After we’ve had a little time to recover post-delivery, we’ll collect all entries that guessed the correct date and use random.org to select one winner at random. That person will receive the $100 West Elm gift card.
- The prize is available to residents within the USA. To keep things fair, please submit only one entry per email address.
We wanted this baby pool to be inclusive, entertaining, and easy to join. The combination of a classic prediction game and a stylish home-decor prize makes it appealing whether you’re a parent-to-be, a longtime reader, or someone who simply enjoys a chance to win a store gift card. Predicting a birth date is inherently unpredictable, which makes this a fun little gamble for everyone involved.
Have fun making your predictions—your guess is as good as ours at this point! We’ll be watching the comments, excited to see the variety of dates and West Elm picks that readers suggest. Thanks in advance for the well wishes and for sharing in this small celebration of the new arrival.
For more details about how our giveaways work, check our Giveaway FAQs. Images in this post were provided courtesy of West Elm.