***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.
Coran says
WEST ME. went from zero to 3 kids! :)
Shayli says
WEST ME!!! New hubby, new pup, new house, new hair do!
Jenny says
WEST ME!
Many things are different for me than they were 4 years ago! Among other things, I moved across Canada, then to the US, started and completed a Masters degree, and now have a baby on the way! :)
Liz F. says
WEST ME! Within the last four years I moved in with the boyfriend and finished two years of law school!
Vanessa says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have gotten married, purchased a home, and had a baby!
Laura S. says
West ME!!
About the only huge thing that’s changed is i’m married…have yet to buy a house, but as soon as I do, watch out! I’ll be using all of the things I’ve learned from you guys.
Jamie B says
WEST ME!!!
I am an aunt!
Maggie @ Cheneyhome says
WEST ME!
New house, boyfriend is a husband now…lots of changes!
Megan says
“West Me!”
So much has changed for me since 2007- I got my masters, became a mother, moved out of state, changed jobs, got a house, a car, and… discovered your blog in 2009!
Alissa says
WEST ME!
2007: I lived in Minnesota and was in grad school, 1 year into a relationship
Now: I live in Connecticut and am working full time, engaged to be married!
Traci says
WEST ME!!! My life has changed a bit since 2007: Graduated college, started grad-school, got engaged, survived fiance’s Iraq deployment, got married, bought a house and now use Young House Love to do cute things to our home!!
Robin says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I graduated from college, got my first full-time job, got engaged, got married, purchased our first house, learned to rock climb, picked up a photography habit….it’s been an exciting 4 years! Congrats to you guys on your blogiversary!
jeanette says
West me, in 2007 I was living with my parents wishing for a place of my own, now I own my own home and can decorate any way I want.
Stephanie B says
West me!
In 2007, we had two babies and lived in Georgia.
Now we are in Richmond, VA and have four babies. :)
Sarah says
West Me.
In 2007, I had just graduated from college!!
CandaceJ says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve moved across the country from Maine to California, started and finished grad school, built a life in a new city, found a job I love, and am about to finally move into an apartment without any extra roommates….decorating with a sweet piece from West Elm, inspired by your blog, would be Amazing.
So…..
Fingers crossed,
WEST ME, WEST ME, WEST ME!
Erica S says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have added two children to our family, began a new career, and headed back to school as a graduate student.
CJ says
WEST ME!
please, please, please…
In ’07 we were living in a teeny, tiny one-bedroom apartment with a cat and a dog, trying desperately to save enough for a house of our own. Now, we’re living in that house and loving it!
Charlotte says
WEST ME!
Veronika says
West Me! In 2007, my boyfriend (now my husband) had just moved into our first home together…and now, we are married and just moved into our second home where we’d like to start a family…lots of changes in just 4 years!
Sarah says
WEST ME!!
So much has changed since 2007, including every room of my house (thanks to inspiration from blogs like yours!)
JillBC says
West Me! New house, new dogs, new husband, and new job!
Liliana says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have graduated, moved away, and started a new relationship!
ss says
WEST ME!!!!!!!!
In ’07, I’d just returned to work after having my baby girl. Fast forward a few years to today, my “baby” girl just entered kindergarten and kindly told me on the first day that “she is not baby anymore.” Time truly flies!
Brandy says
WEST ME!
four years ago, my sweetie and I started dating (on your wedding day, actually :). four years later, we (FINALLY!) moved in together and some WE would look fab in our new place!
Becky says
West Me!!!
In 2007 I hadn’t even yet met my husband. And now we are married!!! love xo
Christine W. says
WEST ME please! I just bought a house and could really use this to spruce up our naked spaces.
Shauna says
West Me!
I was newly engaged and now I am married with two kids. That was a fast 4 years!
Lisa DW says
WEST ME! We’re living back in the USA after 8 1/2 years of living in Russia…and bought our first house!!!
cora says
West me!
Well I have moved 4 times in the past 4 years. I’m going on #4 now! Lord help me!
Heather says
West Me! I weighed 70 pounds more in 2007!!
becki says
West Me!
Everything in my life is pretty much the same since 2007 (kinda depressing but working toward changing that) except for the addition of our extremely active female Doberman. She’s a hand full but is still such a sweetheart!
Mgtree says
West me!
Graduated from college, got a job, got a different job and got married! And now i’m officially nesting :)
Lea says
West Me!
…2007? Husband just graduated from college and we started post-college life. Have learned so much since then, and are still learning so much more about American society and its great expectations.
Jenn says
WEST ME! Since 07, I’ve gotten married, received both a bachelors and a masters degree, and I’m starting a new job tomorrow!
Marissa C. says
West me! Since 2007, I’ve gotten married, moved out of my childhood home, gotten published, graduated college, went vegan, made new friends, gotten a cat, started a new job…phew!
Sara says
WEST ME! What a giveaway, I don’t think I have ever seen 7000+ comments (although these are contest entries) on any post. Do you guys have a comment record? Congrats on the four years of blogging!
In 2007, I finished student teaching and then started working full time as an assistant manager at a store in the mall all while living with my roommates (otherwise known as mom and dad). It is amazing how far I’ve come in four years…just started my 4th year of teaching 6th grade social studies, half way through my Master’s degree, and I just bought a house in March…wowza!
Thanks for all the great inspiration and fun.
LibraDesignEye says
West Me!
(in words you will soon hear a lot) me me me me me me me!
In 2007 I was busy restoring a ravaged section of the upper San Diego river where a Sand and Gravel mine had ripped through nature and left behind a bunch of bad fill. Today, with the economy turning, I’m on furlough from that river conservancy and do a little project consulting work for another non-profit to help my darling husband pay the bills.
In 2007 I had three boys at home being busy – the first just about to turn 16 and learn to drive – now one is in his last year being a teen, lives away at college (thank goodness for 529 savings and planning ahead!) and the second will graduate this year. Next month starts college applications! This time next year with one trailing behind in middle school, we’ll feel like we have an only child!
In 2007 I renovated my kitchen, and now am hoping to finish some work in the guest bathroom. West Elm is my favorite place to recommend stuff – great lines, fair prices, awesome style. I’d buy a great rug with $500 that would finish off my home office.
Congrats to YHL on your 4th anniversary. We daily readers so appreciate what you do – tho I hardly ever sign up for give aways, for West Elm it is definitely ME! ME!
Rael says
WEST ME!
Momma needs a new pair of Carter & Cunningham Owls!! :-)
Ashley says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, I was a newlywed in a small apartment. Fast forward four years and we’re celebrating our 5 year anniversary and we’re desperately in need of a bed room makeover – which I’ve been making a West Elm wish list for some time! (Like their pintuck duvet and amazing beds….!)
Jess says
WEST ME!
in 2007…
i wasn’t married or a runner,
i didn’t have a Masters Degree,
i lived in a different city with a different career,
and i couldn’t bake to save my life!
a lot has changed in 4 years :)
laura says
west me!
since 2007 so much in my life has changed! i have a college degree, working on my doctorate, got a puppy, moved 4 times, met the love of my life, and planning a wedding for november! yay for change!
meredith says
West me!!
In 07 I had just graduated college and started my first job in Austin…would never have imagined 4 years later I’d be married, living on the west coast, with a bun in the oven!
Shelly P. says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was in nursing school and design blogs helped me through LOTS of hours of homework!
Jimmy says
WEST ME, pleeease! :-)
I’ve graduated and gotten married since 2007.
Jennifer says
West Me!
Baby #1 arrived. Baby #2 arrived. Starting staying home with babies. Sold our first house. Moved states. Baby #3 on the way. Bought second house. LIFE.IS.GOOD!!
Amanda Sanborn says
West Me!
4 years ago I was a huge fatty getting ready to give birth to our twins (they turn 4 in Oct). Ever since then decorating has taken the back burner somewhat but I think it’s even more fun to keep it cheap and scatter it out! Always gives me something to be on the hunt for!
Anna says
WEST ME!
In 4 years, I have graduated college, gotten a master’s degree, got married, adopted 2 pups, bought a new house, moved numerous times……looking forward to all the changes in the next 4 years! :)
Trish says
WEST ME….life is everchanging!
Amanda J says
west me! I graduated high school in 2007. Since then I have started pharmacy school and got engaged :)