***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.
Abby says
WEST ME!
So many changes…now married, we bought our first home last year, two dogs and graduation! Whew.
Julie says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I was a renter. Now I own. :) Gotta love the changes that life brings and appreciate them every step of the way!!
Adrienne says
West me!
Since 2007, I’ve graduated college, started my first grown-up job, moved through several states, gotten married, adopted a dog, and learned to play the trumpet.
Amy says
Since 2007 I got married, bought a house, got a dog, and started med school. In that order. it’s been a good 4 years.
Megan Ashman says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was starting my first semester of college. Now i have been happily married for 2 years and in a completely different major.
Molly says
WEST ME!
4 years ago we didn’t have children… and now we have THREE (an almost 4 yr old, and twins that are almost 2)! Life certainly has changed, but it is so, so good!
Crystal B says
West Me! I’m 30 with a degree, a husband, and a house. Much improved over 2007 :)
Rachel Ray says
Since 2007, I have gotten married, graduated from college, earned my masters degree, started my career, bought my first home, and become addicted to this blog…I never fail to be amazed by the creativity and great ideas! Keep up the great work!
Megan Noller says
WEST ME! Happy blog anniversary!
Greenstylemom says
West Me!
Since 2007? We’ve moved to a new house, both my children have started school, and we’ve gotten 4 new pets – a dog, a cat, a fish and a hedgehog!
David Dietz says
West Me!
Much has changed since 2007. I have changed jobs, moved three times, gotten married, bought a car, and we have a baby on the way!
sile says
WEST ME! Mostly because I moved into a house (last year) that last saw a change in 1983. For real.
Mindy Hamilton says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve changed jobs, changed my last name and changed ownership on a home. We’re in the thick of remodeling today!
Leda Rockoff says
West Me!
New house, two new kids, new job, new degree…same loving husband!
Kristen Ryan says
WEST ME!!!!
Please! :)
Kevin says
WEST ME!
We became home owners of a 105 year old house and turned into DIYers and welcomed our son into this world!
Lara says
West me! In the last four years I’ve had two more children, moved to a new town, bought a new house, gotten a new-to-me mini van and made lots of new friends. You might say I’ve had a whole life make over!
Alex says
West Me!
4 years ago we moved east to Japan. 7 months ago moved back to the West Coast. My youngest was a baby, now he is almost 5. Sold our house here, bought a condo there, sold the condo there and are renting here. Confusing much?
Katy says
WEST ME!
I’m 9 months from becoming a professional in my dream career :)
Mir says
First time commenter, long time lurker. Yes, on a contest – no, I have no dignity.
2007, we bought our first house only to have my husband laid off three months later when I was six mos. pregnant. Oh, and I took a 20% pay cut that same week. It sucked, but we made it through.
This month, we are up to our eyeballs in boxes in our new house in a new state with a new job. 2011 > 2007.
Jodi says
WEST ME!
In the last 4 years, we finished renovating our house and sold it. THEN purchased 2 more houses…one to live in while we gut/renovate a 1968 Italianate farmhouse(both foreclosures and super cheap!). I love to mix antique with contemporary design…so $500 to spend at West Elm would be absolutely fabulous! :)
Jodi says
I meant to say 1868 Italianate farmhouse….big difference 100 years makes!! LOL
Steph @ Running in the Kitchen says
WEST ME!
I actually care about what my apartment looks like! In 2007 I was a starving grad student and would take any furniture I could get without any thought as to how it all looked together. Times have changed!
Lizzy says
West me. I am woefully short on pillows. I covet $herdog’s collection, yo.
Katie says
At this time in 2007, I was only a month into my freshman year of college, overwhelmed by all the new. Now, I’ve begun my fifth year and am pursuing my Master’s degree. While my place in life has not changed, my attitude and personality has changed alot.
Megan B. says
WEST ME…..I feel like my life has somewhat mirrored yours in the last four years. My husband and I got married in September 2007 just after we bought our first house. The house has been a work in progress for the past four years (but not nearly as many DIY projects as you guys) and now we are expecting our first child……and looking into moving on to house #2. Lots of changes in four years but I wouldn’t change a thing!
Carly Willson says
WEST ME!
In the last 4 years I have finished school, started my career, gotten married, built a house and we also have our baby Oscar the dog. Life is great!
Tonya says
WEST ME!
Suzy Smith says
WEST ME PA LEASSEEE!
Since 2007, I moved into my first home, got hitched, went to Jamaica, got knocked up, had a baby, will graduate college, annnndddd stayed cool. Pshew!
Gina says
West Me!
First, congratulations on 4 years!
And, oh goodness, so much has changed in the past four years. I’ve gotten a grown up job, bought a house and got married. Oh, and put on a few extra pounds.
Tammy says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had been married two years, in a new house for a year and in my job for 4 years. Today? A one-year old, married six years next month, new car, same job, same house. I wish it were a bit different though! We’re quickly outgrowing this house, but thanks to a down market we’re completly underwater!
Daniel says
West me!
Since 2007, I have moved from Michigan to Oklahoma, finished college, started medical school, gotten married, and moved into a crazy, dilapidated Victorian home with my wife and a dog. Woohoo!
Jennifer LaBarge says
West me! My world has completely changed since 2007 as we added a new little boy to our family. He’s my lovey love!
Jess says
WEST ME!
My whole life has changed since 2007! That’s the year I graduated high school and moved to the big city. I just started my first real job last week, am in a new relationship and have just begun decorating my first real place! Grown up me could really use a little more West Elm and a little less college dorm in my life!
Jessica says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve graduated college, bought a house, and have been at my job for 3 years. Ridiculous now that I think about it…and we sure could find great use for shopping at West Elm!
Congrats on 4 years! Hope to read many more.
Kells says
WEST ME!!
New state, new job, new dog, new car, and a relationship change.
Erin says
WEST ME!
My life is different because I met my now husband and we bought a super cute house!
Sara says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve graduated with my ohd, bought a house, got a new job, and now…had a baby!
Sarah Jane says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have…
– bought my first house
– learned to love the color purple
– met (and fell in love with) avocado, mushrooms, and blue cheese
Valerie says
West Me!!
2007 feels like a completely different life. My (now) husband was moving in with me, ending our LDR. Now we’re living in a new country together and have added new (four-legged) family members.
Taylor says
WEST ME! 4 years ago I was in college figuring out what to study; now I am living on my own, studying psychology in grad school and following my dreams!
Kimberly says
WEST ME!
I got my nose pierced, moved from South Carolina to Kansas and became a stay-at-home mom to our 7 week old Madeline…life is VERY different than it was 4 years ago!
Tracy says
WEST ME! :) Four years ago I was starting a new job, living in a rental and making new friends. Currently I’m in my same job as a librarian, have bought a home and those “new” friends feel like family.
Megan says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have….gotten married, moved, had my first child, got a new job, had my second child stayed home with them for a while, and monday im starting another new job!!
Lisa says
West me! I finished grad school and started a new job!
Rebe says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve graduate undergrad, moved 3 times, worked 3 years as a Kindergarten teacher, was laid off and just started graduate school this September!
Autumn says
West me! Ahhh this would be so awesome!
4 years ago I was newly engaged and just starting out at a new job…now married with a kitty and a baby on the way!
Ann H says
West Me! Since 2007 I’ve started a new job and my kids have become teens. And since we are finally redecorating for teen-worthy bedrooms, how perfect would that gift card be? Pretty darn perfect.
sara says
West me!
In the last 4 years: new state, new house, new baby, new job!
Cecilia says
west me!
married, bought first house, new job! so much change!
cheers YHLers!
Dominique says
WEST ME!!
We had a baby!