***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.
Nancy says
WEST ME
I live in a different state (swapped PA for MI), am now married with two kids so yeah – a few changes that could surely justify a shopping spree at West Elm!
Tara says
WEST ME…
Since 2007, my family has grown! My father remarried and I gained a step-mom, brother, sister, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law in the process. Plus all three of my brothers had kids so I now have two more nephews and a niece!
Lauren says
west me!
just like most people, i think everything is different now compared to 2007 – bought a house, in a new relationship, left my job. bring on change!
Lindsay says
WEST ME! I moved into my house since 2007- and it could use a little West Elm luuurve…
kari says
West Me!!
In 2007 I had just graduated from college and had moved across the country to volunteer for a year in CA. Now I live in Portland and am applying to go to med school! I’d love to be able to go on a little shopping spree :)
Ashley C. says
West me! Definitely more kid activities shuttle kids to!
Erin says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was a junior in college. Now I’ve a real job and a home!
Liz Ballesteros says
WEST ME!
Rebecca says
WEST ME! A lot has changed for me since 2007 – got engaged & bought my first house! Definitely could use this gift card to deck the new place out!!
Sheena says
WEST ME!
Since 2011, I graduated from college, got married, got our 1st apartment, had an internship, was promoted to my 1st ‘real’ job, & we bought a house!!! Soo amazing to see how our lives have changed! :)
Christie says
WEST ME!
The difference between our 2007 and 2011 lives in timeline order: new house, new dog, new car, new state, new job, new house (but we still have the other new house too; fortunately it has tenants in it!), and two new kiddos. No wonder I’m so exhausted!
S Parker says
West Me!
Meela says
WEST ME please!!!
4 years ago I lost something beautiful and now I have found something just as beautiful. Not replaced, and never forgotten but blessed beyond belief!
s and b says
WEST ME!
Made the transition from student to..normal productive human!
Elise says
WEST ME!!!
In the last 4 years, I’ve bought a house and a car, changed jobs, adopted and then found homes for 2 cats and got married. The most important one was getting married! :)
Sara says
West Me! I have moved into a new house, gotten a new job, and had a baby girl over the past 4 years. Thanks for sharing your wonderful blog with all of us!
Holly R. says
West Me!!
The last four years have been all about change for me! I got married, adopted three dogs, we bought our first house and had our first baby (our red-headed little girl just turned one!)
sarah says
WEST ME!!
In 2007 my house looked almost exactly the same as it does today (i.e. I need to be West-ed).
Holly R. says
West me! Hmmm, since ’07 – got married, moved to a new place (no rent, no mortgage with over 2,000 sqft of living space, catch you have to be a pastor) had a baby (will be 2 on Oct. 8th (Pray for me) and have done several home remod projects including stained concrete for a screened in sunroom (Luv it). It was this blog that inspired the project and gave me the confidence to get ‘er done. So thanks and <>
Sarah F says
WEST ME :D
In 2007 I was planning my wedding! Now I’m working, with my husband, on decorating our first home.
Thanks!
Jennifer says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was engaged to my husband – now we’ve been married for a couple years and bought our first home last year!
Tracy says
WEST ME!!!
2007- got divorced but eventually met a new guy and we are still together today!!!!
Kristen says
WEST ME
Tia says
WEST ME!!! New City, New husband (one and only so far:)), New baby, new job, New house! Phew!!!!
Amy S. says
West me! 2007 we had a newborn and a 16-month old boy. Now we have added a daughter to our mix and are awaiting our adoption of another girl from Ethiopia!
Bailey says
West me! PahLEASE! In 2007 I was just starting college…four years later, I’m married and we just bought our first house! This blog is like my bible…I see every post almost as soon as you upload it! We have DIY’d so much stuff in our new home curtesy of the Young House Love blog. A $500 gift card to West Elm would be well earned since we have pinched pennies along the way!
Thanks for bloggin’ on!
-Bailey & Joey
Bailey says
BTW…I wish I read through my post two or three times like you do…so I could see that “courtesy” is NOT spelled “CURTESY!” Ha :)
Britney says
West me… Four years ago we had two darling little girls and then in 2008 we had twin girls…yikes! So our lives have changed pretty drastically around here…but for the better. :)
Alicia says
WEST ME!
Many things have changed since 2007… Graduated from law school, moved to a new town, started my first “real job,” built a house. One thing has not changed – I am still very much in love and happily married to my best friend.
Amy says
WEST ME please!
In 2007 we moved to our current house. Since then we’ve done lots of home improvements (many more to come) and my youngest has started kindergarten, while my oldest is now in middle school. Holy cow!
sandy says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I have moved, gutted a house, had a baby and now finalizing plans for an addition to aforementioned gutted house. Whew!
Chan says
WEST ME!
Mattbob says
WEST ME
new home-new job-new dog-new city-new car-the list goes on
An says
WEST ME please!
I graduated from high school in 2007. This year, I’m starting my last year of undergrad. In 2007, I didn’t worry too much about what to do–I mean, I knew I would go to college in CO and that getting in would not be too difficult.
Now, the future is rather foggy and I am not sure where I wanna go with my life. Here’s hoping I figure something out soon!
Jennifer says
WEST ME! In 2007 I had just started my current job.. now I’m happily married, we’ve got a condo of our own and we just added a new furry member to our family – our dog Dexter. :)
Kami says
WEST ME!
Happy Blogiversary!
Jordana says
WEST ME!!
4 year later and I have a husband, a dog, a house and a new job!
Hailey Hubbard says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I met my now boyfriend and we are no living together and couldn’t be happier! :) I’ve also been using your blog to help our house, it desperately needs it.
Julianna says
West Me!
Different from 2007…why yes I do have a new tattoo since then. I have sparkles/four point stars scattered across the top of my right foot :)
Caryn says
WEST ME!!!!
Since 2007 I got married, purchased two homes and changed jobs, but life is sweeter every day :) Thanks for having such an inspirational blog!!
Erin says
WEST ME, pah-lease!
Since 2007, my husband and I moved to Boston, got a new job, had a baby, earned a Masters degree, moved back to Florida, got another new job, and are now expecting our second baby. Lots of change in the past four years, much like all of you!
Happy blogiversary!
Jessica says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, I was with my ex, living with him, helping to raise his daughter. Now I live alone and am in a much healthier relationship! Wahoo! :)
Bethany says
WEST ME! Around this time in 2007 I was moving into a new apartment in the city with my best friend. Now I live solo in the burbs but she’s still my best friend. Somethings will never change
Molly says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I have purchased my first condo and met a fantabulous man. Pretty good few years!
Karla O'Connell says
WEST ELM ME! Looking for a new coffee table
Angelica says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 – i’ve switched careers, had a baby, got a saint bernard and just bought our first home!
Allison says
WEST ME!
In the past 4 years I have graduated from college, got married, been hired and laid off (twice!), had a baby, and I just started a new job today. I hope that’s enough change for a while… except for some change of decor of course :)
Brenda says
WEST ME!
A lot has changed for me since 2007. I got a new job, new house, new car and new baby…and then another!
nicole says
WEST ME!
I was just starting a brand new job, full of jitters and beginning to decorate my first apartment!
nicole says
oops, forgot to say how it’s different. I moved onto my second job, got married and now am decorating my house! a whole house :)
Carshena says
West me and since 2007 I have graduated from college, I had two beautiful babies, I bought a new house, I haven’t decorated it, paid off my car, and fell in love with my husband again!
Michelle says
WEST ME. How is the world different. For me, surprisingly, it isn’t much different. Though I did think I’d have a headboard by now (*fingers crossed*).