***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.
Whitney says
WEST ME please!
Let’s see…a new job, a new city, and a new apartment that could certainly use some decorating! :-)
Jane H says
WEST ME… adopted two old cats and just recently landed a new job:) Congratulations on your 4 year blogoversary!
Meghan says
West me!!
We’ve moved from California to Austin, TX.
Anne says
West Me!!!!
In 2007 I was living with my bf (now husband) in a different city.
Happy Blogiversary!
Megan says
WEST ME! I am now married to the most wonderful man!
Erin says
WEST ME! :) (Please!)
Four years ago, we’d just moved back to the U.S. after three years in Indonesia. In four years, my husband has completed grad school, started teaching, I kind of fell into a job I’m madly in love with, we’ve expanded our one dachshund, one cat family into TWO dachshunds and one cat, I’m a head organizer for a 300+ member dachshund club (really!) and now we’re looking forward to moving out of our comically tiny grad student apartment and into something with a little more space…and hopefully a little more (West Elm?) style! (We’re also looking forward to, you know, maybe being a two dachshund, one cat, one child family, too!)
Keep up the awesome work! <3
joshua says
WEST ME!
I graduated from college in ’08 and now I have a kid and a wife. WOO HOO!
Karla says
WEST ME! I graduated!! yeah baby!!
Sarah says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I have moved 3 times, bought 1 house, have a new job, got married, traveled to Europe, gained a nephew and became obsessed with DIY blogs :)
Bretta Wimberly says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007 I have a new house, man, and 2 dog children!
Anna says
WEST ME!
What hasn’t changed since 2007!? Graduated college, began life “in the real world”, decorated my first and second apartments, added a dog and a boyfriend… life is great! Now if I can only add some WE pillows and frames :)
Lindy says
West Me!
Carrie Bush says
West me!!!! :)
Rhonda says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve moved around a bunch, gotten married, had another kid, and have gotten knocked up with yet another! Oh, and changed jobs several times!
Shannon says
WEST ME!!!
I got married in 2007. Since then I have changed homes and my job!
Nicole Grove says
WEST ME!
4 years ago, I was still a newly wed (we got married in April). Now this year I’m in a completely different job, and have a bean on the way due in December!!
alexis says
WEST ME! Pretty please!!
In 2007 I was in college being a carefree, wild woman living it up with my friends. Now I am a teacher, married, with a home, and a dog! How domestic of me. :o)
Joanna Moore says
West Me!! Today is our 2 year wedding anniversary, so a lot has changed since 2007… Husband, house, 3 jobs, and long term roots put down in Richmond!
Audrey says
west me
got engaged, got a puppy, graduated college, got married, bought a house, had a baby, quit my job, and about to have another baby…I think I need to slow down!
Kris says
West me!
. . . new daughter, new nephew, new dreams . . .
Allison says
West me please! :) Wow, from 2007 until now I have met and married my now-husband, changed jobs twice and am now getting ready to move to a new state.
Kristin M says
WEST ME! About the only thing that hasn’t changed are the paint samples on the office wall. 4 years and I still can’t decide on a color.
Robyn says
WEST ME!
We got married in 2007. Boy have things changed since then! Our daughter is 13 months old, #2 is on the way, I quit work, both of our mothers have beat cancer, we remodeled our house, the house burned down, and now a new house is under construction. Shew! No wonder I’m tired.
Katie Rose says
West Me!
4 years ago today I was still in college (starting my senior year). I think I was mostly focused on having the best time I could in my last year! Since then, I’ve graduated college, gotten myself a full time gig, and am currently still saving up to move out (not just move out – buy something of my own).
RachelD says
WEST ME!
Megan says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 I’ve had all of your suggested changes – new city, new job, new relationship, new hair style AND new tattoo!
Ali says
WEST ME!
I’m still at the same job and living in the same home since 2007…which surprises me, but I’m happy.
Angela Lee says
West Me!
I met my husband in 2007 when I was living in Queens (New York) and 4 years later, we’re married and living in New Jersey.
Christy Davis says
WEST ME please!!
I’m not sure you are ready for this but since 2007 . . .
-had my 2nd baby
-17 months later had my 3rd baby
-baby came 2 weeks after we closed our car business(es)
-had many, many weeks when we didn’t know how to pay the bills
-had many, many debates of ‘leaving’ our house
-had a few too many times when we didn’t know how we were going to feed the kids
-had A COMPLETE STRANGER help us financially – each month until now (it ends in 2 months) only asking us to PAY IT FORWARD
-really learned (and still learning) what Pay It Forward means and how to do it, not just smile at someone
-developed a bond closer to God than ever dreamed
-developed a closer bond in marriage than ever dreamed
-learned to find what is really important in life and thankful every single day for it
I hope that is not too deep for you. My life has changed completely since 2007. For the better & would not trade it for the world, to spite the hard, scary times. To spite that we are still financially in a huge hole. God always comes through for us. The only thing that is the same is I am still an Elementary Art Teacher. 11 years this year.
Thanks for making me think about the past 4 years. I always feel an overwhelming calmness when I think about it. Strange, huh?
Yours have been great. Thanks for sharing. Oh, and enjoy the two naps!! You will cry will they end completely. My ‘baby’ is singing “let’s go! let’s go! G S G O” (It’s suppose to me L E T S G O)
Stephanie says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I was finishing high school and still living at home… I’m now finishing college, beginning my career, and living in a city apartment that we’re trying to make feel chic and homey :)
Kaulie says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve left for college, moved to a new state and started a whole new life!
Jen says
WEST ME!!!
I’ve got a husband, new house, new job and new baby in the last 4 years! Lots going on, the best 4 years of my life, so far.
Nicole says
WEST ME!
Pretty much everything has changed since 2007!
Annemarie says
WEST ME!!!
Awesome prize guys :)
Since 2007, I’ve gotten married, bought a house, learned to grow & preserve food, and started my blog. Plus got an awesome job!!
Happy blog-o-versary!
Katie says
WEST ME!
Gosh–so much has changed since 2007! We purchased our first house, I’ve lost (and kept off) 15 pounds, my husband and I took up hiking, and I’ve started a new job (that I’ve now been at for over 2 years). Of course, at that point, my dad was also on about year 2 or 3 of his “5 years to live” that the doctors had given him. By God’s grace, he’s still with us today–and continuing to defy the odds. It’s pretty crazy for me to look back over four years and think about everything we’ve been blessed with.
Vickie B says
WEST ME!
I’m living in a new apartment with my bf.
Shannon says
WEST ME!!
In 2007 I wasn’t a “mrs” or the “mom” to 2 mischievous pugs-life was probably a lot quieter….
Kari says
WEST ME
I got married in’07, new car, new city, new place since then and hope to be a home owner in the coming year which will need decor!
Emily says
WEST ME- 4 Years Ago My husband and I were counting down the days until our wedding on 10/13. Now we having a blast trying to keep up with our busy little toddler. Our life is crazier than ever but I love every minute of it.
Happy Anniversary YHL!
Ashley Williams says
West Me! Well since being single in 2007, I got married in 2008 and had a baby boy in 2009 and we bought an new house in 2010! Live has been great since 2007!
Jo says
West Me!
I met a wonderful partner, got married and now we’re trying to figure out this crazy thing called life. This blog is a haven of fun for me and my buddies!
Michelle says
WEST ME!
Life couldnt be more different than it was 4 years ago today. 4 years ago I was recently married and teaching first grade. Now, my husband and I are expecting our second child and I am officially a stay-at-home mom. Congrats on making it to 4 years:)
Morgan Davis says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I was one semester away from graduating with my civil engineering degree. I was interviewing for full time jobs and hunting for apartments. Now I’m a home owner!
Hallie says
WEST ME please!
In 2007, I was preparing to be a cowgirl/Yellowstone National Park Guide in Montana. Now, I’m an event planner back in my hometown of Chapel Hill, NC and am scrimping and saving to buy my first house with my fellow redheaded beloved and our dog, Bear (Montana never fully leaves you, I suppose!).
Your blog’s a daily inspiration, even for a renter!
Siobhan says
WEST ME!!
I am currently expecting my 2nd baby and was babyless (if that is a word) 4 years ago!
Jade says
WEEEEEEESSSSSST ME! Puhlease!
Keelin says
WEST ME!!!
Totally different….in 2007 I was in college with a boyfriend. Now that boyfriend is my husband, we have 2 great jobs, living in a new city, with 2 fur babies!
Lark says
WEST ME!!! Things are quite a bit different from 2007. I sold my townhouse and bought a house and I have a new job after taking off 8 years to stay at home with my kids.
Stephanie says
WEST ME!!!
My life has changed dramatically since 2007. All good changes: new house, new husband, new job, new outlook on life, new blogs to read and be inspired by:) Thanks!
Valerie says
WEST ME!
How life is different since 2007:
Biggest changes are I’m now married and a homeowner.