***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.
sam says
WEST ME!!
tina peterson says
west me!
Sarah D says
West me…
and in 2007 I had just graduated college. Now I’m married, own a house, 3 dogs and went back to school for another degree….def. not what I imagined.
Robin says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was graduating college and now I have a real career :)
Rachel G. says
WEST ME!
Tons of new things since 2007. A wedding, three moves, new car. It’s been great.
Christy says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had just had my first baby! Now, we are a 2 kiddo household! :)
Evan Thompson says
WEST ME!!
I graduated college four years ago. In the last four years I met and married my husband, we bought a house and have two wonderful dogs together.
Maria says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I was renting a townhome post-college with a friend and just last week my husband and I put in an offer on our *hopefully* first place.
Maya says
WEST ME!
Got married. Moved 7.500km away from home. Bought a foreclosed house, completely ‘gutted’ it and are now in the midst of renovations… all by ourselves…
rachael says
West Me!!
We lived in a crappy little apartment that we loved in our first year. fast forward, we are married and expecting our first little one in a few months!
emily mancini says
west me!
Since 2007, much as changed, but the most exciting is buying our first home and recently welcoming a baby girl named Evy.
Katy says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007…let’s see…I’m sure there must be something…um….
Oh, right. A baby. I knew something was different!
:)
Sarah R. says
WEST ME!!
Biggest change has been the addition of two more children. Woot!
Stephanie says
West me
I have a house, that I often fill with items from West Elm. Perfect!
Katie C. says
WEST ME!
Four years ago…we were new again to my hometown and a family of 3. Now it seems we’ve been here forever and we are 4. (even though we feel we’ve been here forever, our house decor does not look so complete – this gift card could really come in handy…)
colleen says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I lost my job, we’ve moved 3 times and have welcomed a beautiful daughter. We are ‘in a very good place’ now and I won’t change a thing.
Jeannie Spina says
WEST ME! I love your blog! happy blogiversary! as for 2007, Its different because I moved out of my parents house, got married, had two beautiful munchkins(now toddlers) and now buying my first house! I have learned so much from you guys when I get moved in I will be a pro! lol.
Leslie says
WEST ME!!!
I graduated college, got married, moved to Texas, worked as a teacher and coach for two years, had a baby, moved to Tennessee, and we are currently working on buying a house!!! Woohoo!
missy says
WEST ME!! My mom died in 2007 so life seemed really dark and lonely then. 4 years later, I have a beautiful little girl and another one on the way. Time doen’t make me miss my mom any less, but I value the time I have with my daughter even more.
Clare says
WEST ME!!!!!
I graduated in May ’07 and moved from Florida to California for a job! Great year!
Lu Ann says
West Me! Oh Yeah!
LaNaya Myers says
WEST ME pretty please! :)
Let’s see.. well the biggest change since 2007, for me, is that I am now a wife and not just a girlfriend to my fabulous husband, and partner in crime.
Kristen says
West me!! So many new things– new husband, new city, new house. Happy blogiversary!
Barbara says
West me!!
My life has changed a lot, in 2007 I didn’t even know what a blog was! Happy blogaversary.
Shannon says
West me!
World is different in the we’ve moved twice to new states. Realllly tired of moving and would likework toward getting this house finished up w/this gift card.
Essie says
WEST ME!
Married, baby on the way..lots different from 07!
Nole says
West Me! Please!
Since 2007 I’ve earned a Masters in International Affairs, gotten married, moved to a new apartment, changed careers (so much for that MA), and adopted a cat named Charlie. All good changes. :)
Laura H says
WEST ME!! In the past 4 years I have gotten married, moved into my first home with my husband, and acquired a huge interest in home decor and design!
Ashleigh says
West ME!!
A lot has changed for me in four years! I graduated high school and got married! I also moved across the country! Life is super good! :]
Andrea says
West Me! In 2007 I was living in a rental and barely scraping by on my paycheck from my first job out of school. Now I’m married, own a home and am enjoying building a life with my husband and 2 dogs!
Laura says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was a 2nd year at UVA w/ dark brown hair. Now I have a job, a house, two dogs, a baby… and red hair! :) Change is good.
lindsay says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I bought a condo and got engaged!
Danielle Boutwell says
West Me!
In 2007 I was finishing middle school, now I am finishing HIGH SCHOOL and getting ready for COLLEGE! Crazy stuff.
joanne moy mcintyre says
“WEST ME!!!”
Wow! So much has changed since 2007… I got married, bought a house and have 2 pups now; and a new tattoo :)
Corie says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve graduated college, gotten married, and am in the process of buying a house with my husband (we close in mid October!).
sam says
In 2007 I was still in Highschool, had never left the country, and was still living in the frozen tundra. Now I am almost done with college, been to 13 countries, and live in the desert!
Charlotte says
West me!!!
Four years ago I was happily enjoying my senior year of college…now I’m happily married to my cute husband (7th anniversary of our first date is today!) and working on making our first house into a home! Happy blogiversary! :)
Shannon says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I joined Match.com, immediately met the love of my life, and 4 years later we’ve already got a year of marriage under our belts. I love reading YHL for ideas on further feathering our nest :)
Amber P. says
West me!
I need more West End stuff than I did 4 years ago because now I own my house. Fingers crossed!
Love your blog!
Jenni says
WEST ME!
My world is completely different! Since fall 2007, I have recieved my BA, got married, moved about 7 hours north of my alma mater, got a decent job, and have lived in 5 different places. This isn’t at all what I expected to be doing (except being married!), but it’s good for now. I’m excited to find what the next four years brings!
Jessica says
West Me!! Since 2007 I’ve sold a house, moved to Hawaii, gotten pregnant and now moving back home…a lot has changed!
Kim says
West me!
In 2007 I was getting acquainted with my new city San Franciso, my new job and dating my future husband.
Becca says
WEST ME!!
My life is almost a full 180 from where I was in 2007. I was in an awful relationship, living day to day hoping and praying to find some resolve. Today I am married to the man of my dreams (different person from the 2007 relationship) who loves me for ME. We are now in the process of decorating our first home, with the help of your blog! We love it!
Cristin says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve started dating my current boyfriend, graduated college, lived in Africa, moved to a new city, got a new job, moved into my first “real” apartment, and am now applying to go back to school!
Cathy Ropiski says
WEST ME! Our lives are oh so different since 2007. Back then we were merely dreaming of moving to Colorado from Southern Maryland. In 2008, our home finally sold and we headed west to start a new life and a new computer repair business. Now in 2011 we have a whole new life in an area we love, close to hiking and Jeeping trails. Business is great and this simpler life suits us well! Thank you for asking and Happy Blogiversary! I enjoy your work very much!
Jen says
West Me!
Oh, let’s see … 4 years ago we had a new baby and a new house!
jAG says
WEST ME!!
I am now married and pregnant with my second child. I wasn’t even engaged in 2007! Crazy…
John says
West Me!
Since 2007 I have stopped shooting real animals because my fiance only likes the faux look. Problem is…it’s cheaper to shoot them, then buy them! If I get “wested” I will buy every faux animal West Elm has to offer.
Camilla Starks says
West Me! I was Pregnant with my first baby and I was in Hawaii on vacation.
Megan says
WEST ME!
All’s new – home, hubby, job, puppy….life is good!