***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.
Misty says
West Me!!
2007? I got married to my sweetie and now we have 1 baby girl and a second on the way. Lots of big and happy changes!
Ann says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I quit my job, enrolled in nursing school, bought a house, and got engaged! Whew!
Emily H says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve graduated from college, moved back home, moved away from home, moved to Virginia, earned my Masters, moved in with my boyfriend, moved to Richmond, and have started an additional graduate degree! Wow–even if I don’t win $500 to WE, I feel super accomplished now! :)
Grace says
WEST ME!
Since 2007… I relocated from Seattle to San Diego, started graduate school and now have an awesome boyfriend!
Janelle says
West Me!! In 4 years, I have graduated college, married my best friend & love of my life, and had a successful 2 years at my wonderful job! It’s been an awesome 4 years!
Kellie says
WEST ME please!!!
Considering on this very date in 2007, I was
one week away from having my first baby,
I don’t think it takes much explanation to say
that 2 kiddies later, my life is VERY different:)
Kerry says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, I was dating a great guy – fast forward and now we’ve been married for two and a half years, live in a nice condo in the suburbs, and are thinking about moving into the big city. Regardless, we could use some new rugs and other decor! ;)
Oh and happy blogiversary!
Jessica says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 our family has grown from 2 of us to 5 of us…5 month old twins (1 boy & 1 girl) & our trusty pug Rosalita!
kari @ Human, MD says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was a senion in college, graduated, went to the US/Mexico border, moved from PA to NC, and started medical school. Now I’ve graduated medical school and moved to Indiana, have a cat, and bought a house.
Anuja says
WEST ME!!!!
In the past four years many things have changed! I’ve moved twice, finally shacked up with my boyfriend of (ironically) four years,and got a new job! After almost a year, we are finally figuring out what our combined style for decorating our apartment is and learning from you guys that it takes time to finally make our home… *HOME*
Shelly says
West me!!
“Life happened” since 2007 – got married to my best friend, found the sweetest chihuahua, Gracie Mae (she and Burger could totally be friends), graduated with my Masters and began working on my Doctorate in Education, found a great new job, bought our first house, what else…phew, isn’t that enough?!? : )
Our new-ish house could totally use some West Elm glam! Pick me, pick me!!
Meredith says
WEST ME!!
Four years ago I was living in Ohio and working on the second year of my masters degree. I was very single, worked in a not-so-wonderful job, and living in a very sparse apartment. Now, I’m back home in Texas, married, a home owner, a mom to an adorable dog named Sly and I really want to have a baby.
Amy says
WEST ME! I am now no longer a college student, I have a full-time teaching job, and I’m engaged! Life is good, huh?
Soapwalla Chef says
WEST ME please!
In 2007 I was in a stressful job, in a crappy apartment, and not terribly happy. Now I work from home in a gorgeous Brooklyn brownstone apartment, doing something I love!
megan says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have moved to a new house, moved to a different job and had 2 kids!
Dawn says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007: Married, new job, new city, and first home!
Leah says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 we have moved, renovated a house, had a baby with another on the way, got a new car and started a new job.
Allison says
WEST ME!
My life isn’t too much different now, except my boyfriend is now my hubby. Same house, same job!
Maggie says
West me!! :)
In 2007, I was in my last year of high school! I graduated May 07 so at this time in 07 I was enjoying my first year of college with a boyfriend who was tooootally wrong for me. Life is calmer with much less partying and less boyfriend drama and I am actually interested in decor now ;)
Emily Anderson says
WEST ME so that I can finally have a dining room table that isn’t made out of plywood! ;-)
Since 2007 I’ve graduated college, gotten married, had a baby, moved across the country, started a business and bought a house, most of which happened in the last 12 months. Phew!
Martha says
WEST ME!
Lots of changes but the most precious is my almost two-year-old granddaughter.
Jill says
West Me!!!! please :)
in 2007 I was in college, and living at home. Now I am 19 days away from our wedding, living with my fiance in our very empty house!!!
Liz says
WEST ME
New city, new career, new apartment, and renewed relationship!
Abigail says
West me!!
Ellen says
WEST ME!
My world is different because we live in a new (to us) house and have two school-aged children now. Yay for the daycare bill being lowered! More money to shop with at West Elm!
Stacy C says
WEST ME!
New husband, new degree, new job, new puppy, and a new city! Love my life!
Christina says
WEST ME!
In summer 2007 I was still in college and had just met the man who would eventually be my husband (we didn’t get along AT ALL!). Now I’m in graduate school and happily married for a little over a year! Congrats on 4 years, YHL!
Krista says
West me!
Since 2007 I have: Graduate college, volunteered for a year, met the man I love, worked as an Assistant Director of International Students, quit my job, moved across the country with my partner, started graduate school (MSW at Boston College), and in all that time I have moved TEN times. Yes that was TEN times in FOUR years.
katie vowels says
WEST ME!
i’ve gotten married and moved to a new town since 2007! Life is good. :)
Lauren B. says
West Me!
Since 2007, I’ve graduated college, moved to a new city, left my first “big girl” job for a new one and slowly made my way up through four positions at my current company, and got a pooch! Oh, and I’m moving into a new home next week! Life is wonderful :)
Love your blog!
Chris says
WEST ME
Jessica says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, lots has changed! The biggest being we now have a 2-year old son (named Richmond!) and another baby on the way (a girl this time!). Lots of exciting changes :)
Amanda K. says
West Me!!
So much is different! Graduated college, moved to Australia and back, became a sister-in-law and Aunt, new job new car…should I go on???
Love the blog! You guys are my inspiration for redoing a coffee table and 1920’s vanity! Thanks!
Savina says
WEST ME! 4 years ago my then fiance was days away from returning from a 15 month deployment to Iraq! Now happily married and happily decorating :)
Kylee says
West me!
Ashley says
“WEST ME”
A lot has changed since 2007, but the best and biggest change for me is that I have a sweet new baby! :)
Sara Kelly says
WEST ME! Let’s see… since 2007 I finished law school, got a dog. got married and had a baby. I’d say life looks pretty different. I do still have my favorite pair of jeans though… it’s nice some things don’t change!
christa says
WEST ME
I dont have the same job anymore, but I have the same boyfriend, the same house and the same car. The best addition is our little doggie! :)
Alita says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was about to have baby #2 – she will be 4 in Nov & still adds her own sweet silliness to our lives every day.
Ashley says
WEST ME sil vous plait!!!
Life was awesome in 2007, I had been dating my now hubby for a few months and hitting grad school pretty hard. 2011 brings a 1 year wedding anniversary and a fabulous job (which I have had since 2007 :))
Brenna says
WEST ME!
My life is different because I live in a different town, got married, and am pregnant with our first baby! It’s been a busy four years when I list it like that.
JennyB says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve gotten married (2007), had a baby (2009), bought a house (2010), changed jobs (2011) and we’re expecting another baby (2012). Man, I’m tired!
Kyla says
WEST ME (please!) – since 2007, I have a new job, a new husband, a new house, and a new baby on the way. Lots of changes, but all for the better!
Tracey says
West me!! In 2007, my boyfriend and I were just beginning. This weekend we got engaged!!
Kayt says
WEST ME!
Well, our big year of change was 2008. We bought a house, got married, and had a baby! Since then, we’ve settled in, discovered YHL, and gone back to school.
Katie @ strawbridgestuff.tumblr.com says
WEST ME! Everything is different…getting married, began and graduated law school, bought a house…would love this prize!
Rachael says
WEST ME!!!! My world is very different from what it was in 2007. In that year I had a new baby and had just moved to a new and bigger town. Now I have a rambunctious (and hilarious) 4 year old and we are living in our own home!
kristin says
4 years ago, I was unmarried, without our two children (one human and one fourlegged)!
kristin says
OOOPS West me!
Nikki says
WEST ME! Not a lot has changed, but I’m awfully happy.
katie says
West me!!!
In 2007 I married my best friend and since then we just had our first baby, Crosby. He is a mere 10 old today and lights up our life!!