***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.
SaraB says
West me!
Two kids, a dog, a different job…all changes for the better!
Nichole C says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 i’ve graduated college, worked at my first “real job”, quit said “real job”, and moved back home. whew!
Congrats on 4 years!!
Jesse B says
WEST ME!!!
Wow, 2007 started off a little rocky with a miscarriage and the passing of both of my grandmothers but ended on an unbelievably high note with the birth of our 1st son, Henry, on December 28th 2007! It was a roller coaster of a year but ended fabulous!!!
Kayla says
West me please!
In 2007 I was a senior in highschool, and now I’m a college grad married to her college sweetheart. We met in Fall 2007 and married in June 2011.
Jessica Tenberge says
West me! In 2007 I met the guy who would be my husband. Fast forward 4 years we graduated college, have been married for 2.5 years, moved across the country, and just welcomed our first child!
Elizabeth says
WEST ME!
We just had our first baby :) Very different from 4 years ago when we were just married!
Stephanie says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have added a kid, ditched my job in advertising and become a teacher.
Karen says
WEST ME!
I have only been following your blog for about a year now- maybe less. I saw it listed on Ashley’s site, the edible perspective. I love following all your home improvement projects. I am doing my master bathroom right now, and I can’t wait to send pictures when it is done!
Karen
Steph says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I met the most wonderful man, who is now my husband and will forever be the love of my life! We are just about to do our own home remodel and I love your site for inspiration!
Jamie says
West me pretty please!
Wow, in the past 4 years I’ve gotten a new job, moved, and gotten married. I also became a homeowner and we’re in the process of renovating! Never a dull moment in that.
JD says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I have a new house! Thanks for the inspiration!
Wilhelmina says
West me! Since 2007, I’ve actually moved West! This Jersey girl relocated to California with my fiancee and our litter of animals. Happy 4th Blogiversary, here’s to many more!!
Christine says
WEST ME!
Life has changed drastically since 2007; new job, meet my husband, got married, bought a house and got our precious baby dog, Millie! :)
RMILLS says
WEST ME. . . please west me!! By this time in 2007 I had a 4 month old! My how time flies!!
Andrea says
WEST ME!
I was in college and living in a completely different state in 2007!
Lindsey says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was graduating from college, dating my high school sweetheart. This year we are engaged to be married in December. =)
Natalie says
WEST ME!!!
I graduated high school in 2007. I just got married in May and we moved into our first apartment! Love your blog!
Regina says
WEST ME!!! Kid #3 arrived!
Jonel says
WEST ME – I now own a house =)
Bethany says
WEST ME! Four years ago, my husband and I hadn’t even started dating. Now we’re newly married and about to move into our first house!
Shannon says
West me!
In four years we’ve added my another son to our three kids and have another little peanut on the way, we’re moving into our new house from the apartment we’ve been in since marriage six years ago, and I’ve officially crossed over into my thirties!
Mandy says
WEST ME! Lots has changed since 2007.. moved 3 times, new job, and bought our first house!
Stacy says
WEST ME (please)!
Since 2007, we’ve gotten married, had a baby, and bought a condo. Oh and I’ve gained 5 pounds, but who’s counting? :)
Christy K says
West Me!
My life is different because my commute to work is no longer 5 hours!!
Jen says
WEST ME!
Double the cats, double the people, and double the space in our home!
Starr says
WEST ME!
Sarah Meyer says
West ME, pleaseeeee! What hasn’t changed since 2007? Graduated college, new (and only, i guess) husband, new city, new state!, new dog,new apartments, traveled all over Europe, and new jobs for me and my husband!
Andrea says
WEST ME!
Everything changed for me in 2007. I left my job, had a beautiful son and really began decorating and renovating our house.
Olivia says
Wow life has changed a lot in 4 years. I got married, graduated from college, bought a house, got a cat, taught in 4 different schools, got another cat, moved to another house and now we are pregnant! WEST ME!! and help me decorate our new house!
Brandi says
WEST ME!! So much is different, went from living together to married, had 3 kids in a two year span to add to the 2 already here.
Kari says
WEST ME!
A lot is different for me since 2007! I got married to the most wonderful man, adopted a chihuahua/doxie child, and have moved about 6 times! Also started my own business!!
Congrats on your 4 wonderful years!
Stephany says
WEST ME!
My life has changed DRASTICALLY– lost a son (car accident), gained an ex husband back (a blessing in the storm), moved, started a new job, and have become more frugal and excited by DIY projects and now my daughter who was then 3/now almost 8 is a huge helper and so creative :)
Ashley says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, I was preparing for our wedding and still job searching. Since this day in 2007, I’m still at the job I landed just after our (October) wedding, we’ve nearly been married four years, we bought our first house two years ago, got a second dog last year, and this year, had a new baby girl!
Lindsey says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was in school getting ready to start my life… now Im expecting my first child with my awesome husband.
Winnie says
West Me!!!
New house, new baby!
Linda says
WEST ME!
Wow, since 2007. Different. Two of my children are now high schoolers, no longer homeschoolers like their two younger siblings. And I work a full time job doing something I love.
Nicole says
WEST ME!
New kid, new job, new dog, and about a thousand other things since 2007.
Happy blogiversary!
Caitlin Brown says
WEST ME PUH-PLEASE.
4 years ago I was living in a different city and state, and was training to be a professional actor. Now I’m an aspiring designer/blogger. I just moved into a new apartment and am decorating on a college student budget. I heart West Elm. and YHL :).
Katie says
WEST ME!
Let’s see over the past 4 years I’ve lived in 4 different cities, visited 4 different countries across 4 continents, gotten my masters, started a new job and gotten married. Needless to say life looks a lot different now than it did in 2007.
Amanda S says
West me! And in 2007 We had just moved into our first apartment with my boyfriend (now husband)… 4 years later we are married, own a home, and have a baby on the way!!! Thanks guys!
Ingrida says
WEST ME!
New house, new child, two out of three are in school now… Life is good! Happy blogiversary!
Dana Curtis says
WEST ME!!! Oh Pretty Pretty Please!
In 2007 I met the love of my life, got engaged within three months (insanity, I know), bought a new house, got a new fabulous job, and received my first puppy from my now husband for Christmas that year. 2007 was a great year!
Happy Blogiversary!!!
Sarah says
WEST ME!!!
I’m married and becoming more domestic all the time, I love it!
Leah says
West Me!!
Since 2007: 2 kids, moved, quit working, joined a CSA, learned to can….
Ashley says
WEST ME!!
In the past 4 years we’ve had two kids – kids change *everything*!
Megan says
WEST ME! Everything is different! I got married, bought a house, had a baby, got pregnant for the second time, and got promoted to the job I really wanted! Life is good.
A.Hansen says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was in the midst of applying for an Italian study abroad program, still in college and living in NYC. Now I’m almost a year married, living in North Carolina, and expecting our first baby in February. My life has definitely changed and will be changing even more in a few months.
Julie says
West Me!!! 4 years ago I was single and new to Atlanta and now I’m planning my wedding and we are hunting for our first house! this would help to decorate!!
Laura P. says
West Me! Since 2007, I’ve gotten married, moved to three different cities across the country, gotten a new job, had a baby, quit my job, and am now enjoying life at home with my little one!
Tricia says
WEST ME!!! Please!
Dec 2007 we became parents to a sweet adorable baby girl named Olivia! We recently moved and are in need of lots of lovely things for our new home from West Elm!!!