***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.
Diane Montgomery says
West me!!!!
Since 2007 I have graduated from college, gotten engaged, moved to a new city, gotten married, and now am awaiting another move in 2012 when my husband matches with a residency program (Richmond is on our list)!!
Courtney says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I was a happy single gal. Last month I moved in with my boyfriend of two years and am a happy cohabitator! Could use some new stuff around the place though!
Deirdre says
WEST ME!
Just bought a house, different job–lots of new stuff since 2007!
Bridget says
West Me! Since 2007 I’ve had two kids, lived without my husband for a year while he was in Afghanistan with the Army, moved twice, cut my hair short, bought our first home, got a mini-van and am now expecting baby #3 (our first boy). Whoa. I just read back over that and realized that since 2007, I GOT OLD!
Kelly G. says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007 I was in the middle of nursing school with a 3 year old running around.
Amber says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I had just graduated from law school. Now I have a real job, a new house (that’s dying to be decorated with West Elm goodness), and a fabulous husband!
Katie. says
West ME!
At this time, four years ago, I was on bed-rest, trying to keep our second daughter “inside” for a couple of more weeks!
Happy blog-iversary! xoxo.
Leah says
WEST ME! Four years ago I was more certain of my future (and much less independent!) than I am today..but I’m happy with my boyfriend and two pups despite the uncertainty!
Kathy says
WEST ME!
Amanda says
West me!
At this time in 2007 I was pregnant and so ready to be done! Now I have an adorable almost 4 year old!
Grace says
WEST ME!!!
Let’s see, in 2007 I had just graduated highschool, looking forward to university. Now I’m finishing up my degree and have absolutely no idea where I’m going to go afterwards. One thing is for sure: a properly decorated apartment!
Jenna says
West me!
Since 2007 a lot has changed: new home that needs complete remodel, new adult job just transitioning from college kid to “adult”
Kathryn S. says
West me!
Since 2007 I have graduated from college twice, moved to a new city, and started working!
Patricia says
WEST ME
back across the pond and adjusting to life stateside
Mary Beth says
West Me!
In 2007 I wasn’t married yet, didn’t have two dogs or a house. I was dating my now husband and quit my job in PR to pursue a career as a pastry chef.
Liz V. says
West Me!!!
Since 2007 sooo much has changed… I now have two wonderful boys, we have moved 3 times (we are a military family), and I am now in my thirties! yikes!! Love your blog!
K (Barking Babymama) says
West ME!! In 2007 my husband and I were planning a trip to South Africa with our community group at church – now we’re raising two little boys!! Life is adventurous in a different way with a two-year-old and a seven-week-old.
Janene Casey says
Headed West since 2007, but my income has headed south! West me, please!!!
megan says
WEST ME PLEASE!
seems to be a common theme around these parts but i too have a new husband (well he is my only husband), new house, and many DIY renovations completed with many still on the TODO list!
Abby says
Oh my goodness, WEST ME!
in the past 4 years we’ve moved from Boston to Toronto, lived in a crap apartment, bought a sweet house, lost our dear old dog, and had a baby a few weeks before you did. It’s been great.
Kellie says
WEST ME!
In the last four years….I’ve changed jobs, I’ve moved three times, I’ve adopted a dog, I’ve gotten married…It’s been a busy four years! Love your blog. Congrats on year number 4!!
mere says
WEST ME – four years ago I had just moved to a giant city after living in a tiny city. Today, back in original city and engaged! yay!
Jackie says
West me! We have added two bouncing baby boys to our family in the last for years and now we need a new couch :)
C.D. says
WEST ME!
Happy blogiversary.
What’s new in the past 4 years for us is that yes, we do have our first new house, but along with it we also have buyer’s remorse. Hopefully before the next blogiversary we will have sold and purchased new home number two. We didn’t realize how valuable privacy would seen to us, as we want to put in a pool. Next time we will look for a place with less or no close-by neighbors. Then we will look forward to making good use of your so many helpful tips!
Jillbert says
West me! My life isn’t too different than 4 years ago — still blissfully married and raising 3 kids. Still living in the same house, same town. OK….maybe I can think of one thing different — our dog. 4 years ago, our old dog was still kicking about the house. In the time since, he passed on and we added a new (and crazier!) rescue dog to our lives.
Amber says
WEST ME! Four years ago I married the love of my life and we’ve been making history ever since!
Meagan says
WEST ME!
Four years ago today, I was on my second day in a new job in a new city in a new apartment with a new roommate. Now, I’m married with my first house and two partially remodeled bathrooms. :)
b*schus says
WEST ME! Life is certainly different. I was just finishing my honeymoon four years ago and now we have a lovely condo and just learned today that the baby we’re expecting in Feb is a little girl. So blessed.
Kellie says
West Me! This time in 2007 I was a month from getting engaged.
Mandy H. says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was living in NC, had just graduated college, and was in a long distance relationship with my boyfriend. Four years later I live in Kentucky and am married to said boyfriend :)
Elizabeth says
WEST ME!
my live has changed a lot in four years! I moved from Maine to boston. I have been in a relationship for 2 years. And im trying to make it on my own out of college. WOOP! I love ur blog <3
Amy G says
West me, please! I’m on my 4th state since 2007. I have a new husband, new career and new house that could use some new decor! :-)
Emily says
WEST ME!
In the last 4 years, I’ve purchased my first home with my partner, we’ve both finished graduate school, and now we’re engaged!
JessiBee says
WEST ME! Please!
Since 2007 my husband and I have moved from the west coast to the east coast and back again to the west coast! Now we are in new digs and I’ve been lusting after the Organic Charcoal + Leaf duvet and shams bedding from West Elm…I’ve been hoping for a sale but this would be even better!
Samantha says
WEST ME!!!!!!
In 2007 I moved to Houston, got a new “real” job. Flash to 2011, married, moved to Dallas, and going on 5 years with the same company next year. Now we are building our first home which should be finished just in time for Thanksgiving!!!
Ashley R says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was a sophomore in college – that seems SO long ago! Haha, since it’s September, my sorority sisters and I were meeting with our fraternity partner for hours every week to prepare for homecoming – but it paid off, we won first place! (this is a really big deal if you know anything about the Mizzou Greek system).
Katie says
WEST ME! I was in college and loving it, but dirt poor! Having a job has increased the decorating budget a lot!
Sara V says
WEST ME!
Doctorate
New Job
New House
Getting Married
But that’s just the last six months!
Heather says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I was working full time outside of the home. Now I work around the house — and on decorating the house.
Carolyn says
West me please!!! :)
Renn says
WEST ME!!!
We have recently moved from NC to WY…different indeed.
Shelly says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was in college studying to become a special education teacher. Now I’m married, working as a behavior therapist, and expecting our first child!
Julie says
A husband and TWO babies since 07`! WEST ME PLEASE!
Mrs. Le Brell says
WEST ME!
Nearly everything has changed…I’m married, in a new home, have a new step-son, and have a new hairdo =0)
Sarah O says
WEST ME!
So many changes since 2007… new apartment, new job, an engagement :)
Jill E. says
WEST ME!
2 Babies, a new job, and we just sold our 1st home last week! Can’t wait to see what the next 4 years will bring )
Grete says
WEST ME!
In 2007, my husband and I were “DINKs” (dual-income, no kids) livin’ it up in Pasadena. Today, we have a dog and a one-year old boy and are much more domestic a little closer to the ‘burbs’. (As you know, having a baby changes EVERYTHING about life, so that alone in the past year was different.)
Megan says
WEST ME!!
4 years ago we had just bought our first home and had one child. We are still in our home and slowly tranforming in into what we want and we have 2 more kids. Life is never boring.
Eliza says
WEST ME!
Happy blogiversary! Today’s my birthday too :) Four years ago I was still in school and living in a different city. Now I’m in NYC with an apartment that desperately needs some decorating help. Thanks for all the hard work YHL!
P says
WEST ME!!
new city, new career track, new school loans :/