***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.
Deborah says
“West Me”
Life is pretty much the same (which is a great thing), but am working on re-doing the house.(Renovations & decor)
Leslie West says
West Me! I love West Elm and am so glad we have.a store within 50 miles now! Four years ago we we hoping to move from Nebraska and try something new- and one we’re in North Caroina and lovin it.
ColleenwithMurals&More says
WEST ME!!!
Not enough time or space here to say how different life is now than 2007. But to keep it positive ’cause this is a celebration of YHL – 4 years ago Sept. 1 I became a gramma – the bestest role/title/honor in the entire world!!!
Rebecca says
WEST ME!!
In every way. A different career from supervising people to teaching and maybe even a stay at home one will happen soon too. I am married to the man I just started dating then, and we expecting our first child in December. He’s got a new career far from what he thought he’d be doing at the time. That’s what makes live so great! One thing that hasn’t changed is that we are still in the same tiny house, even though we thought we would have moved by now!
AliP says
WEST ME!
So much has changed… moved twice, new career, got engaged, adopted a kitty :)
Becky says
My life has changed since 2007 as I have 2 kids instead of 1 – big change!
John says
WEST ME!
Renee says
West Me!!
In 07 I was single and ready to mingle…now I’m a proud wife, twin mommy and owner of two fur babies Oscar and Nikko and loving every second!
Nicole says
WEST ME!! Since 2007 I married my soul mate and we just bought a new house!!!
Jenny says
WEST ME!!!
Four years ago I loved my husband, hated my job, and had no kids. Today I love my husband even more, love my job teaching, and absolutely love my baby girl!!
Kelsey says
WEST ME! :)
4 years ago I was in my second year of college. Today: I just graduated from college in the south, moved to a place I’ve never been (Arizona), and I am searching for a job in interior design (what I studied in college).
Liz G. says
WEST ME!
I am now married and 3 months away from completing my Master’s Degree. :)
Carrie says
WEST ME!
looking forward to our baby girl’s arrival in a couple of weeks, which makes 2011 far more eventful than 2007.
Keely says
West me! My oldest son was 2 years old in 2007 and I had another baby. So things are just a little different now than they were then. I now have a first grader and a preschooler.
My husband and I are just finishing up a 8 year long remodel of our house. We r just finishing our kitchen and this gift card would be awesome to help add the finishing touches.
Rachel says
WEST ME! My life is very different from 4 years ago. I’m now married, though I was in a serious relationship with the same man (thankfully) 4 years ago. I also bought and sold my first house, left my first job, found a new job, relocated, and bought my second house!
lolo says
West me!
In the last 4 years I have gotten married, started my “career” job, and now I’m expecting! yay babies! and yay kick-ass west elm rug that I really want to get for the baby room!
Kathryn Story says
WEST ME!!
how is life different since ’07: i graduated college, got a job, bought a car, and got married! :)
Pam says
West Me!
Since 2007 I have had 2 beautiful boys, moved across the country and changed jobs.
alexis says
West Me! I moved to a new city, got married, bought a house and had my twins in the past 4 years, so yeah, things have changed a bit!
Lindsay Y. says
WEST ME! 4 years ago I was just graduating from college, headed off to grad school. Since then I have gotten married, moved twice, got my first real job and just recently bought a house! Crazy how much things can change in 4 years.
Alexis says
West Me!!!!!!
Life is very different. I finished school, got a new job, a new house, a husband, and we are expecting our first baby. :)
Courtney K. says
WEST ME! So much has changed in 2007 I was starting college now I am graduated, married and just started working!
Jessica Lynn says
WEST ME! In 2007 I had just graduated with my Masters & moved into an apartment with 2 friends. Since then I have lived with my then fiance (now husband) and his THREE friends, my fiance (now husband) and his brother & his family and now have settled comfortably in our own home! life is good! :)
RachelW says
WEST ME!
New (finally awesome) job, new tiles in the bathroom, new dreams on the horizon…
Karen says
WEST ME. In four years, a lot has changed! We’ve moved across the country, and now we have three little boys (the second and third are twins–surprise!).
Sadye says
West me…I am now married and no longer in school
StephanieM says
West ME! Since 2007, new place, new city, new pup, same hubby!
Anne says
WEST ME! Please!
My past 4 years have been busy–I met and married the most wonderful man ever (who puts up with all my decorating and home improvement chatter), moved into a wonderful house that we are slowly making a home, changed jobs, and was blessed with a niece and nephew who I adore. It’s been a wonderful 4 years!
Kelly says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve graduated from college, gotten a teaching job, got married, moved back to my hometown, and bought our first house!
Allison says
WEST ME!!!
4 years ago I was in college. Since then I have met and married my husband, been teaching 1st grade for 2 years and we just bought our first home. 4 years flies!
Chelsea & Kyle says
WEST ME!
Life changes a lot on 4 years! Since 2007 I have graduated college, gotten married to my high school sweetheart and started building our new house just a few months ago.
Robin says
West Me!
Lots of changes since 2007…graduated college, marriage, baby girl and another one on the way.
Angela Turcotte says
WEST ME! New job….need to update my new office!
Grant Allen says
West me! In the past four years, I have received two degrees, started a third, switched career paths, moved 1,000 miles away, became an uncle, and got married!
Kinsey says
WEST ME!
In the last four years, I’ve graduated high school and college, gotten married, moved across the country, gotten a new dog and cat, a couple new tattoos, and (as of last week) a real job! Life has changed a lot over the last 4 years, but only in the best of ways:]
Ngoc says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I just started my first teaching job. From there, I got married in 2009 and now 2011, I am expecting my very first child. It’s been a whirlwind of changes, but I love it all. I am mostly excited and waiting for 2012! :)
Shannon C says
WEST ME!
wow! This is a generous giveaway! I’ve moved cities, changed jobs 4 times or so and am nesting with the boyfriend. :)
Hera says
WEST ME! I seem to be trying to do a lot more each day now than in 2007 when my kids were toddlers. We’re doing a lot more DIY stuff, too.
Mary says
WEST ME!
So much has changed since 2007!
I got married in 2008.
We had a sweet baby boy in 2009.
Life is good.
Kara M. says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 I’ve moved from Florida to Upstate New York, married (Aug. 2010 to my college sweet heart!), bought our first house together this past January and now have a baby on the way!
Patty says
WEST ME! I got a promotion at my job, bought a house, renovated said house, and got a dog!
Amanda says
WEST ME! :)
In 2007, I had just started a brand new job that opened all kinds of worlds for me. Due to a move, I’m no longer at the job but am thankful for all of the connections that I made. :)
Christine p says
West me! In 2007 i was in college and now I’m in the working world and married :)
Nicole says
WEST ME!!! Many life changes have happened since 2007, I graduated college, have a new house,a puppy.. and a husband!! wow!
Jess F. says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was finishing up my second degree. Now I have not one, not two, but THREE jobs in the industry! O_o
Corey Kline says
West me!!! In 2007, I was still in college. Now I’m a young professional with a wonderful job and a wonderful boyfriend of 3.5 years. We are talking about getting engaged soon and a trip to West Elm would be an awesome way to celebrate!
Cassie says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I had just moved to Chicago to work as a political organizer. I was a little lost, very homesick, and very idealistic. Now, on a parallel track, I’ve just moved again to start a new path – grad school!
Kelley Peck says
West Me
2007 I was expecting the arrival of my first child!
Christina says
WEST ME!
In 2007:
I graduated from college–after a couple of “victory laps.”
I moved WEST from Louisiana (you guys actually mentioned my home town in a House Crashing post…and, I was a little too excited about that!) to Austin, TX to live in the same city as my boyfriend (now husband) for the first time in 2 years.
Ashley Seay says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I met my now husband :)