***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.
Suzanne Bryson says
WEST ME
My oldest son went away to college and my baby girl started high school.
Amberly says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was graduating from college, now here I am in a new city with a husband, a house, a fabulous job and a wonderful puppy! Life is good :)
Jennifer W. says
WEST ME!!
I have a new baby since 2007
Andrea says
WEST ME!!!
My best friend got married the same day as you, and up until 7/8/11, I was booked solid helping said bff with all the planning. After months of helping my bff celebrate the love she shares with her man, I was lonely. I had spent the last 4+ years 100% single, and boy was I ready to mingle! I committed more time to myself and things I like, and wouldn’t ya know it…I met my wonderful man shortly thereafter, and we made our relationship official on December 2nd 2007. So, my life is completely different than 11 months of 2007.
In these almost 4 years, we’ve grown together, we’ve moved in together, we’ve moved together (twice), and we’re meshing our styles. =)
Abby R says
WEST ME!
My world is totally different than in 2007 — I have been married now for 3.5 years, living in a my third home since then, and in a different job! But happier than ever.
Katie @ Faith&Funfetti says
WEST ME!! Woopie!
Happy Blogiversary you two!! Hope you’ve had fun approving over 4,500 comments today! So cool! Bet you didn’t have to do that on the day the blog was started 4 years ago.
Since 2007 I have graduated from college, planned a wedding, gotten married, adopted a puppy, started law school…and dropped out of law school a few short months later (thankfully). Life is amazing, I am very blessed.
Sarah Viz says
WEST ME!!! Since 2007 I’ve moved to a different state, started an amazing job, found the love of my life and soon to be husband (Nov 5th!) and bought a house! What a whirlwind! :)
Sara says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, I was in my first year of graduate school, and hadn’t met my best friend/partner yet. Now, we’re both out of grad school, have jobs and are living together in Pittsburgh.
Life is good!
Cassidy mickelsen says
west me – um I went from a single lady to owning a dog and having two babies and a husband!
Lisa says
West Me! Thanks for hosting this give-away.
Sherry F says
WEST ME!
In the last four years, we have had our first beautiful baby, I’ve started feeling like a real lawyer (and not just someone playing a lawyer on tv) and we’ve bought our second house (which by the way we bought about a month or so before you guys bought yours). Oh, and now I’m in my 30’s instead of my 20’s. Fun times.
Molly P-H says
West Me! Four years ago, we adopted our first small dog. A chihuahua terrier mix who was rescued by our vet from the animal shelter to get the surgery he needed. My husband wanted an italian greyhound (we’ve parented 3 rescued greyhounds) but I convinced him this lil’ chiterrier looked just the same but was SO MUCH BETTER!! Molly in Florida
Allison Anderson says
WEST ME! Let’s see what’s different from 2007. Married for 3 years today actually! With Our own little Bean on the way!
Marissa says
WEST ME!
4 years ago, I was desperately hoping to be a parent soon… now I have a 9 month old!
Katie D says
WEST ME
This time in 2007 I was studying abroad- living in Prague & traveling around Europe. Now I’m getting ready to move into my first “grown-up” apartment.
But, one thing that hasn’t changed is how much I’m loving living life!
Sarah says
WEST ME !!!
In 2007, I got my PhD, and now I’m a professor. It’s different on the other side! :)
Andrea says
“West Me!” Please!!!! Wow since 2007 now a mother of 3, new home, new state, new job!
Lynn van Slyke says
“WEST ME!!!”
In 2007 we had just moved into our dream house in VA. Thought we found our forever home in Richmond, VA. Qimonda filed bankruptcy in Spring 2009 and our life changed drastically! Things are slowly getting better…
Kelsey Carlson says
WEST ME…in 2007 i had just graduated from college and was heading into the real world. now i’m just wondering how to leave the real world and head back to college…
Kara says
WEST ME…(please). Well, I live in a different (less fun) more practical (affordable) city, own a home, and my husband and I are adopting (and starting to decorate a nursery!)..
Leslie says
WEST ME!!! Four years ago, I was in love with a boy who had just moved away to go to seminary. We were not dating yet, but I was hoping and praying! Now, we are married (2 years ago) and I have moved to join him at seminary! Life has changed, and God is good!
Ashley Dawson says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was newly married, just finishing grad school while my husband started medical school. Today – love being married more than ever. Baby girl who is about to turn 1, and hubby who works 75 hours a week in residency so that he can be a great doctor someday and make people’s lives better.
Kelly says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve graduated college, moved cross country to LA and started working as a freelancer!
Liz says
WEST ME!
My family has grown up!
Carly says
WEST ME!!!
I got married! Yay!
Jennie says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I had been married only a year and was living in an apartment. Today, we’re in a house with 2 kids and new jobs…wow! What a difference a few years makes!
Lauren Moyer says
WEST ME!!!
I’m now married and living in New York City!
Huynh pham says
WEST ME!!!
Changes since 2007, new job position and new relationship that’s brought me to comment on your blog.
Charlene E says
WEST ME!
Andrea says
WEST ME!!!!
Since 2007, i’ve gotten a new job, new glasses, a new best friend, a new puppy, 2 new kitties- both of which came with my new HUSBAND!!,a new car and a new house (rented..hopefully by your fiveyear blogiversary we’ll be homeowners–filled with new stuff from west elm)!!! you guys are amazing, thanks for filling my life with exciting DIY 2 daily!
holly says
everything is different since 2007!
happy blogiversary, and WOW this is an awesome giveaway.
Tina says
WEST ME!!
Spring of 2007 we moved into our 1st house with 2 kids. Now we have a 3rd baby, and are in the process of moving into a new house. (hence the potential AWESOMENESS of winning the gift card!)
Big changes and big adventures!!
Lauren says
WEST ME!!!! A new baby on the way!
Kate says
West me plzzz!! Hmmm new city, new home, new love!!
Randi says
WEST ME!!!
Clarissa says
WEST ME
I was 6 months into my relationship with my boyfriend in 2007 and we’ve been going strong as long as YHL has. Happy Blogiversary and keep on, keepin’ on!
Laurie Z says
West Me!
In 2007 I graduated from law school. Now I am working, married, pregnant, and a homeowner. Things are definitely better 4 years later!
Powerpuff says
west me!
biggest change from 2007 is owning a house!
Jenn says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, I was a newlywed who had recently moved cross-country and started a new job. Fast forward to today and I’m in a different job that I love, hubby and I recently bought a house (which needs some decor help) and we’re planning five-year anniversary trip. Crazy!
Mandy says
WEST ME!
So many changes – finished grad school, found a job, moved out of state then back and met the man I hope to marry …
Marsha R says
WEST ME
since 2007 i have been decorating my home room by room. i could always use a little help from West Elm!
Jeanette Kerr says
WEST ME
Lauren says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I graduated from high school (weird!). Now I’m in a new city, with a boyfriend and our first place (that we love!), but that obvi needs a little west elm love!!
Lauren Henrickson says
WEST ME! The biggest change is now I am married :)
Anna says
West Me Please! Since 2007 I have graduated from college, gotten married, moved to a new city and had 3 different jobs! Life has definitely changed a LOT in the last 4 years. Congrats on the Blogiversary!
Ashley says
West Me!
What’s Different? I’m married, and have moved across the country from one capital, Salem, Oregon, to another, Richmond, Virginia.
Gina Fiore says
WEST ME!
Since ’07 I’ve finished grad school (yay for social workers!), moved (twice), and fallen in love with A-mazing guy – life is grand!
Heather S. says
West me! My husband and I are fans of 2007 ourselves, as it was the year we met. Now married and expecting our first child in December, it has been a crazy/awesome four years. . .
emily @ the happy home says
west me!
in 2007, i was in a dead end relationship & a lousy job. now? happily engaged and in a different dead-end job! at least one thing worked out!
Erika says
WEST ME!
In 2007 was still in school and just started a relationship. Now I’m married and working. :)