***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.
Tina says
West Me!
I barely rember 2007, fist year fresh out of college, first apartment, first job. Almost everythign is different.
Love your blog!
Jamie says
WEST ME – Wonderful new baby!
greta says
WEST ME!!!
4 years ago I was wrapping up my first master’s and heading into a another one. I was balancing going to grad school PT, working 40-50hours a week at my full time job and working a part time job (dance instructor) that was more then an hour away for 4 hours. It was a 6 hour commitment every Saturday.
Now that I am done with school, working 50-60 hours a week, I have no idea how I did it all.
Kates says
West me!
Jill says
West Me!
Since 2007 I’ve sold a house and made two major state to state moves!
Alex P says
West me pleeeeeaase!
Tatyana says
WEST ME! please…
Since 2007, I’ve finally gotten my degree, my husband and I have bought a condo and remodeled it…and I’m working, working, working – as usual.
Chelsea in Richmond says
WEST ME
What’s different with me between now and 2007? Everything! We lived on Cape Cod in MA back in 2007 and now live in Richmond, VA in 2011. New friends, new neighbors, new jobs, new everything!
Diana says
West Me, Please!
2007 seems like another life! Since then, I’ve gotten married, purchased a home with my hubby and we’re expecting our first little boy in February! We have a TON Of decorating to do and I love the classy style of West Elm. What a great giveaway!
Julie B says
WEST ME!
New car and new house!! :)
Happy Blogiversary!!
Roberta says
WEST ME…..wow so much has changed since 2007, but the biggest and best things are I know have two beautiful and amazing babies, a wild 3-year old boy, an a smily, toddling one year old girl!!!
Robyn says
WEST ME!
So much has changed for me since 2007. In the past four years, I have gotten married, bought a house (which has welcomed me to the new and exciting world of decorating!), and to top it off, my first baby arriving in February!
The only thing that has stayed the same is my job (teaching) but I have gone back to school to earn two degrees to keep me busy learning how to be a better teacher!
Claire says
West Me!
Since 2007 I’ve moved to a new state, finished school, and started working. Feeling good.
Bridgette says
WEST ME
I’m no longer stressing about sorority events and internships, but now stressing about my big girl job and grad school classes. I just bought a condo with my wonderful boyfriend and we are the proud ‘parents’ of an adorable kitten!
Jennifer says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I have gotten married and I have had a child.
Courtney says
Oh dear. How awesome! West me!
And my life is pretty different. New place. New husband. New pup. New job. Makes me wonder how life will be in a few short years…
Natasha says
WEST ME!!!
4 years ago, I was pregnant with my first child, a boy. Now, I’m pregnant with my second! A girl. So much has happened in between then.
Megan says
WEST ME!
The biggest life changer was the birth of our baby girl a few months ago. She changed everything!
Heidi says
West Me! Other than I am still married to my wonderful husband, nothing is the same as it was in 2007. We have moved twice, bought a house, rented out a house, had two kids, and made lots of new friends. It’s been a fun, crazy time!
Brianne says
WEST ME! Please. In 2007 we had a dog now we have 3 kids and 2 dogs.
Ash says
West me! In 2007 I graduated college, got married, and started a major reinovation of our house. Lets just say our early 1900’s house went down to studs and flooring and is now almost finished. with much decorating and furniture still neede.
Kristin says
WEST ME!
a lot and yet not much has changed. this is a good thing. you guys are great! keep up the good work!
Katie says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I had no kids. Now I have a 2 year old a will shortly have another baby.
DJ says
WEST ME!!
My life is totally different than it was in ’07. I used to work full time, now I stay home. I gave birth to twins. I have 2 new tattoos and new car. New living and dining room furniture. New hardwood floors… Shall I go on?
Michelle says
West Me!
At a new job… much happier in general!
Eileen says
WEST ME!!!
Got Married, Found Young House Love!!!
Kelly Schwenk says
West Me!
Lauren says
West Me (Please!)
Heather says
WEST ME!!!!
4 years ago, I had a 1st grader, a preschooler and a baby. Today, I have a 5th grader, 3rd grader, 1st grader and a preschooler!!
Brenda says
West me!
Things can change fast in four years. Both kids out of college, move away, get jobs, and get married. We lose a job, get a new one, redecorate the house and look forward to what the next four years bring.
Stacy says
WEST ME!!! In the past 4 years I have graduated from college, married the best guy around, and moved into our new home!
Stephanie says
West Me!!
Since 2007 I’ve:
-graduated (twice!)
-entered the ‘real’ (working) world
-met my future hubbs
-moved to Chicago
-moved back
-new job
-bought a house…
Phew!!
Fell in love with west elm in Chicago and frequent the website often for ideas on my no-longer-urban abode! :)
Katie says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007: Job, Promotion at said job, bought a house!!! Found awesome blogs, including YHL! Now onto DIY greatness!!!
Colleen says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have celebrated another 3 more wedding anniversaries, had a baby, made new friends and new hobbies.
Devon @ Green House, Good Life says
WEST ME!
I started to answer the extra credit question, but I found I couldn’t without it being a serious downer, so I can’t. Just can’t. But I love you guys and thank you for bringing some joy to my life 8+/- times a week.
Kathryn says
WEST ME!!!!!
4 years ago I was a newlywed, living in a SMALL apartment in a big city. Now I am living in our very first house (fixing it up as we go) and living in the country – all while still having that newlywed feeling!
Liz says
WEST ME!
SO much has changed since 2007, I married a wonderful guy, we moved,I got a new job and we fell in love with 2 furry pups. Can’t wait to see what the next 4 will bring! Congrats on 4 years, love your blog!
Alexa says
WEST ME!!!! (4 exclamations to celebrate your anniversary)
In 2007 I met my boyfriend; we moved in last year and now share an apartment and are the proud parents to 2 chihuahuas! He yays or nays all my design impulses and this gift certificate would allow us to purchase those items we are diligently saving for.
Whitney G says
West Me!! This year I changed careers :) Investment banking (ick) to graphic design!! Yaaay!
Elisabeth says
West Me!!
I have graduated high school, moved to college, finished 2 years so far :), and worked my first real job in the past 4 years.
Dana says
WEST ME!!!!!
What is is different? Home remodel is 3/4 done vs. just in the planning stages. It takes us a while! We have a 3.5 year old who is amazing, and I have a great spot for the West Elm faced mirrored side table!
Fingers crossed!
PS. Really enjoy your blog. I even tell friends about it!
Helena says
WEST ME – a new kid, new house, and kindergarten for my oldest
Leslie N says
WEST ME PLEASE!!! H a p p y B l o g i v e r s a r y Guys!!
Since this time 4 years ago, I have gotten married, built and moved into our first home, and had a sweet baby boy who is 11 months old. I love your blog so much!!!
Sarah says
West me!
A lot has changed for me since 2007. I graduated from grad school in Dec 07. Started working for the University I’m at now that same month. I lived in downtown Farmington in Michigan in a 500 sq ft one bedroom apartment & was single. Now, I’m in a different job at the U, married, & live in a rented 900 sq ft three bedroom house with my husband & dog in Ann Arbor. Yep, life has changed quite dramatically.
Amanda says
WEST ME!!! I was single and traveling all over the United States in 2007. Now I’m married and moved halfway across the country from where I was living!
CMiller says
West ME!! New home and new baby… LOVE West Elm!
hope says
west me:
i got married in 2007, and since then we have moved from IL to OR to AL and now have a 2 month old baby.
Tabitha says
WEST ME
I had my son May 07′ (changed my world!!!), and the same week we placed our 740 sq. foot house on the market. After 3 years on the market & 1 year renting we finally own our dream home, and have a 4.5 year old & an almost 3 year old! Oh how things have changed!!! <3
Michelle says
West Me!
2 different cats and 1 new dog. Not to mention 1 kid that is now taller then me and the other is coming up on me fast!
Lisa says
WEST ME!!!
Wow. Four years ago seems so far away. My boyfriend and I were living in a crappy apartment in a bad neighborhood and now we have a house in a great area. Happy Blogiversary!