***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.
Nell says
WEST ME! In 2007, I graduated from college. Now, I am in the middle of buying my first home and I would definitely put that $500 to good (and much needed) use!
Stephanie says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve moved from NJ to AL, adopted two dogs, got married, “adopted” a stepdaughter and purchased a house.
:-)
Traci says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have – earned my bachelors degree, my masters degree, started my “real” job, got married, moved 3 times (all in the same state), and learned I can cook without burning down the house! :)
Dede says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was not an RN…but now I am…but still without an RN job :(
Darcy says
WEST ME please OH PLEASE!!!
OH BOY — are things different since 2007!
Moved from PA to Colorado, got my degree, bought a house, had an amazing baby boy (that just turned 2!), and now my hubs is starting his own business!!!
Karin K says
WEST ME!!! 2007 is the year we bought the house we are currently in….and since then, our household income is down by about 40%….stupid economy. But thanks to you guys, I now have lots of ideas that I can DIY! Or would that be DIM?
Kari says
WEST ME!!!
I’m having a baby within the next two weeks, that’s different!!
Samma says
ooooh, WEST ME!
in 2007 I was 43, giving up on love, and trying to figure a way out of my job and Georgia. I met my now husband in 2008, and I tell everyone we meet, he makes me look smart for waiting!
Katie G says
WEST ME!
2007 was my last year of college and it was awesome…now I’ve finished grad school and have started working.
Briana says
WEST ME please!
Lots of changes like a home and a husband!
Renae says
WEST ME!
What an awesome give away! In 2007, I was newly married, living in Seattle, working as a new nurse in the ICU. Now 4 years later, we’ve back to my home town, finally have our first house, found our first “fur-baby” at the Humane Society! Oh and the hubs has a job! 2011 has been pretty good to us!
Laurie says
West Me!
I graduated college, got a job, got married, bought a house, got a dog, and just had a baby!
amanda says
WEST ME!
Big changes since 2007 – new house with lots of redecorating help from YHL :)
Rachel says
WEST ME, pretty, pretty please!!
Wow- a lot has definitely changed since 2007 and all for the best!!
Casey says
WEST ME!!!!
Brittany says
WEST ME!!!
2007 was a big year for so many,for me, I married my best friend, watched my ’empty nest’ parents move across country and I myself moved 3 times. No more moving for a while!
jackie says
WEST ME!
since 2007 – got married, a new degree for my husband, an 8 week trek around southeast asia, a new job and move to different city, had a baby!, new job and moved to a different city, bought our first home, and now another baby on the way!
Kate says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve had two kids, bought a house and changed jobs.
Meghan says
WEST ME!
My life is drastically different – I moved 3200 miles away from home – leaving behind my beloved NYC for Seattle – a wedding, 3 new places, a car purchase and a dog later – 2011 is a better place. But I still miss the West Elm store on Front and Main – so close to my old NYC apartment.
Jennifer K says
WEST ME (please)
New town (well, the town I grew up in), new job, new house. Overall, a very good change!
Stephanie says
WEST ME
Just about everything has changed since 2007, and it’s all for the better. Finished school, got married, bought a house, and adopted a puppy.
Sara says
WEST ME!!
In 2007 I was taking the plunge and just moving in with my boyfriend (now husband)!
Kristy SOrensen says
West Me!!
Since 2007 I have gotten married, bought and completely renovated a house, got a dog and had a baby girl!!
Erica says
West me! New city, new house, new marriage, and two babies later, life is much different than it was in 2007!
Angie says
WEST ME! Got married in 2010, painted every room in my house!
Krista says
WEST ME … 2007 was before kids, now I have two!
Cindy N. says
West Me! Since 2007-I have 2 kids married and out of college and a high school graduate… Time to breath…..
Lauren says
WEST ME!
Wow since 2007 I finished grad school, got married, moved to a new city, and started my career!
Julie says
West Me! In 2007 I had just moved to a new city, living with the love of my life and had just been proposed to! Now we’re married, have our first house and jobs we love. :)
Meredith says
WEST ME!
New job (started in ’07), graduated from law school (also in ’07), live in a different place (but the same since ’07)…apparently I changed everything in 2007 and haven’t looked back. :)
Ashley says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve graduated from college, gotten a new job, added a wonderful dog to my life, anddddd I’m about to move into a new place.
(And CONGRATS on all you guys have accomplished in four years!)
Erin says
WEST ME!
My life is a lot different now than it was in 2007. In 2007 I moved from Seattle to Nashville. I got married 5 months ago to a wonderful man who I met in 2008. My job is different (and much better) than the one I had in 2007. I’d say my life is much better than it was 4 years ago!
Amanda says
In the past four years I have gotten married (7/7/07 – natch), bought a house, had a baby boy, had my husband get a new job and had a baby girl. And the year before that, I had gotten my grad degree, a puppy, and my job.
So West Me please because what I have not done is properly accessorize a house!
Liz Stine says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I started grad school, lived in a little apartment, and was 2 years married. Now I’m almost 6 years married, finished with grad school and a professional counselor, own a home, and have an almost 6 month old!!! Craziness…
Mandy says
WEST ME!
Four years ago was coincidentally the major turning point from the unhappy-post-college-grad version of me into the awesome-I-can-do-anything-because-I’m-an-awesome-adult version of me today.
Living at home with the ‘rents, a job that I hated, waiting for my boyfriend’s condo to sell so we could move to the city, basically a gigantic, terrible holding pattern.
Today though, married to a guy I love, living in a city condo that I love, with a side art business that I (obv) love.
That condo I love could really use some West Elm love, if ya know what I mean…
Melissa says
WEST ME! And since 2007 I have gotten married, so life it so much better now :)
Mindy says
West me!
Since 2007 I married my best friend and got an amazing promotion!
Becca says
West ME!
Since 2007 I have moved and graduated and gotten married. I also have discovered your awesome blog!
Peggy says
WEST ME! I am living in a different house, one that needs a lot of work and has at least 3 rooms in major upheaval at once.
Emily says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was unmarried, starting grad school and teaching middle school social studies. Now I am finished grad school, married, a mommy, and stay at home reading YHL and loving on my baby all day!
Jess says
WEST ME!!
Well, I was not a Canadian citizen yet, and I lived in Jamaica. Hows that??
Lindsay says
“WEST ME” Soooo much is different and now I need some new West Elm pillows for my new place!
Lenore says
West Me!
Well, I graduated college twice (Bachelor’s and Master’s), got married, moved across the country and moved into my first grown up home!
kristin says
west me! please!
Stacie says
WEST ME! So much has changed, a new job, new apartment, new dog, old cat who lives with me in a new city…the list goes on. Happy Blogiversary!
Jaime says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007, I was working at a different job, living in a different town, and my wonderful little nephew was born.
Brittany says
West me!
In 2007 I was a newlywed with 1 little puppy, today we have two dogs and have been married for four years.:)
Julie says
West Me!!!
Five years ago I graduated from college and now I can’t believe it’s been that long. Man, I feel old.
Leslie says
West Me!
In 2007, my hubby was in school and we were the parents of a darling girl. Now he’s graduated and we have a daughter and son!
ginger says
WEST ME
since 2007, I’ve gotten married, changed jobs, and had a baby!