***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.
Melissa Ashby says
WEST ME!
Practically everything has changed!
New (first) house, new state, new marriage, new job!
Corey says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have graduated college, gotten married and bought a home! You could say these last 4 years have been amazingly good for me.
Melissa K says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007, my husband started a new job in November, which set our lives on the course it’s on now. In 2009, we left our old town and little Craftsman bungalow that we both loved (that we can’t sell and is rented out), to rent in an area that was pretty much unknown to us. Now we both are in jobs we love, in a town we’re still falling in love with, and hopefully, we’ll be buying a new home soon!
Colleen Lemons says
WEST ME! :)
Four years ago I was working at a job I hated, living in a tiny little apartment, and had just started dating a cute boy. Today I’ve found a new job I love, and that cute boy I was dating turned out to be an even better husband. We’re still dealing with the tiny little apartment situation, and just started house hunting about a month ago! We can’t wait to find a “fixer-upper” to make our own and furnish with all kinds of WE goodies!
Randie says
West Me!
In 2007, my husband and I got married. Now we have a house and a one-year-old.
Falon says
WEST ME!
2007, I was single and working….four years later I am married with two sons and a stay at home mom.
Katie N. says
WEST ME! Although I’ve graduated college since 2007 not much else has changed. I’m ready for some new adventures and blessings!
Anna says
WEST ME!
four years ago I was in college, technically single, living with my parents in WI and working three jobs
today I’m working a normal job in my field, married, a home and dog owner with a baby on the way in Mississippi!
Olivia says
WEST ME!
Wowza! Thanks for hosting this giveaway! I’ve been eying a love seat from West Elm.
My life is TOTALLY different from 2007. New home, new city, new love.
Kelli says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I had just graduated and I was dating my now-husband’s best friend. :p Life is so, so different now. We’re getting ready to buy a house, too!
BethanyB says
WEST ME! :D A LOT has happened since 2007 for me. I graduated high school, got married, moved from south VA to DC, got a dog, and got my (our) first place, stated an online business, started a blog, and just celebrated our first anniversary…. and life is just getting started!
Rowena says
WEST ME
Since 2007 my son has been born – the biggest life-changing event ever!
ruthie says
WEST ME!
4 yrs ago… different house… newly married- Much has changed!
Jenna says
West me!
4 years ago I was in college celebrating the single life and now I am planning my wedding to the man of my dreams!
Crystal Grant says
WEST ME!
new baby, new town, new house!
Stefani M. says
WEST ME!
In 2007, we were preparing to purchase our first home! We bought and loved/lived in it til January 2011 when we had to move for work. We’re now apt. dwellers again and have great renters taking care of our house!
Jenny says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I had just gotten married. Now, we have a 6 month old. Very different, indeed!
Christina says
WEST ME!
Wow so much has changes since 2007! I graduated, met the love of my life, and got my amazing dog…and much more! :)
brita says
WEST ME!
in 2007 I was still in high school, without a care in the world. Now i’m in college about to go out into the world on my own!
Jennifer says
West me!!
Since 2007 I have graduated from College this past may, I got engaged in December and moved to my first apartment with my fiance in June! It is a tiny little beat up place but we are making it our home and could really use some help to get more decor in it! I am obsessed with your blog you do an incredible job!!
Laura says
WEST ME!!! We soooo need some new fun accessories in our house! This would do the trick! In the last 4 years I found a great job and a great husband!!
Connor says
WEST ME!
paloma says
WEST ME!
in 2007 i was in law school, living in a teeny apartment with my husband. Now I am a lawyer, we have a 2 year old, and just bought our first house this year! we need some west elm in our lives! :)
Amy Holtcamp says
WEST ME! The biggest and best change since 2007 is the addition of our adorable mutt Franklin to the household. So much joy.
Phoebe says
WEST ME! Let’s see, since ’07 I’ve gotten a new job, got a new tattoo, and cut my hair really short.
Sara says
WEST MEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! :D
Sydney says
West me! In 2007, I hadn’t yet met my husband. Now we’ve been married two years!
Christine says
“WEST ME” Four years ago, we were engaged…since then married and bought our first place!
Jamie Parrish says
West me! West me!
Four years ago I worked for Pottery Barn and had an employee discount to all of their sister stores…WEST ELM included!!! Boy do I miss that discount!!
Katie @ explanationrequired says
WEST ME!! Things couldn’t be more different for me since 2007. I have a daughter now (she’s exactly 2 years older than Clara), we’ve moved to a new house and I have a different job. Couldn’t be happier!
Centsational Girl says
West Me!
In 2007 I was right where you are, at home raising my sweet little one, but unlike you I was not even aware of home decor blogs! Can’t believe how much has changed…
Congrats on your anniversary and cheers to many more!
xo
Kate
Erin says
West me!
Since 2007 I’ve moved 3 times and met and married my hubby :-)
Julie L says
West me! Graduated college, got a job, got married, bought a house, graduated grad school, having a baby… lots o’ change!
Lindsay says
West me! Since 07 I have fallen in love with blogs ( pretty sure I have read every yhl post), gotten married, and I’m packing boxes at this moment to make the move from NYC ( long island city) down to Delaware with my brand new husband! Following in the footsteps of YHL and bustin a move to get out the the CIty! Rehoboth Beach actually, I’m so “yhl”!
jess says
west me please! :)
in 2007 i had just moved into a brand new house in colorado…still working on that decor five years later ;)
Lea says
West me please! I’m seriously sweating the Henry couch and this would really help out!
molly says
WEST ME!!! Nothing has changed except we have all aged!!
Sonia says
WEST ME
since 2007: got engaged!
Julie says
West Me!
4 years ago I was fumbling around after graduation, ready to go through one heck of a quarter life crisis. Glad I made it out the other side ok!
Spencer says
WEST ME!
different job, different town, different house, and a kid
Tara says
West me please!!
In March of 2007, met the man who ended up being my husband and the awesome father to my children. I lived in Atlanta, and have since lived in New York and now Ohio. I worked outside of the home. Now, I’m a married stay-at-home mom of twins getting ready to launch my own business in the spring. Man what a difference 4 years can make.
Kelly says
WEST ME
New job, new apartment, new city, different life since 2007. It’s amazing how quickly things change once you get out of college :)
Laura says
West Me please!!! My carpet has been pulled up and floors refinished since ’07, so I could really use some rugs for those floors.
Courtney says
WEST ME!
Pretty much everything about me is different except my job – going on 4 years next month! New (and first) house, new (and awesome) boyfriend, new haircut, new friends… and I wouldn’t change a thing. :)
Whitney says
WEST ME!
Kellee says
WEST ME!! In 2007, I was just getting back to work after spending a few years at home with my little man. And that was also about 700 decor decisions ago…
Kara Gates says
WEST ME! I’ve married my best friend and we are currently living happily ever after and would LOVE a West Elm gift card!
sara says
West Me!
Another baby, another state, another house, a new car, a new occupation for hubby and I, etc., etc., etc.
Brooke says
WEST ME! In 2007 we just moved cross country from Virginia to Oregon. Since then we’ve added 2 babies. My whole world has changed!
Amanda says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I have graduated from college, gotten married, moved to a new city, started a job, and am currently updating our home!