***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.
Christine says
WEST ME!
My life is so different in all kinds of wonderful ways – got married and bought our first house! Thanks for all of your inspiration as we make our house a home!
Jess says
WEST ME!! In addition to getting hitched, we bought a fixer-upper and it’s definitely changed our life! : )
Jill says
WEST ME!!!!!!!!!
What’s changed? engaged, earned a clinical degree, just bought a house that west elm furnishings would look lovely in!
Britney says
West ME!!
Since 2007 my life has changed dramatically, but I think that’s pretty much the normal for being in your twenties! I broke up with my fiance and got a job as a leasing agent so I can get free rent at my apartment. During the break up I decided I wanted a “clean start.” So I left all my furniture behind! Needless to say it’s been a pretty depressing and plain apartment. Working seven days a week on top of full time school, and I still don’t quite have enough money to shop!!
Tracy Beeson says
WEST ME!!
Please!
2007- I was graduating college, looking for a job
2011- Have the job I got after college (love it!), married, have a house (thus my obsession with your blog), and a dog.
:)
Courtney says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was pregnant with my second boy, living in Evanston, IL. Now we have added another boy to the mix and are living in a small town in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan! We are building a house and I love getting ideas from your blog.
Rhiannon says
West me!
Since 2007, I’ve graduated college, gotten married, moved from California to Indiana, and adopted an adorable goldendoodle. Life is good!
Tyler says
WEST ME!
4 years ago my then boyfriend (now husband) was about to join the Army, I was a junior in college, and seemed to think I had my life planned. Haha! Now we’re married, have survived 2 deployments, and I am STILL trying to finish school.
NaCole Woods says
Everything… new house, new job, new city. Absolutely love your site. I have gotten so many great ideas from you guys!
WEST ME!!!
Dana says
WEST ME! (please)
In 2007 I was graduating high school – now I am living in Peru!
Anne says
West me! Since 2007, I’ve redone nearly my entire house. But there’s always room for more improvement!
Carrie says
WEST ME!
I married the guy I was dating 4 years ago, and just got the job that I went to grad school for 4 years ago!
Alexis says
West me!
Four years ago, I was still in college and struggling to make peace with a New York studio’s layout. And I didn’t know about Young House Love!!
Fast forward and add boyfriend and dog, I’m in Chicago and an avid fan for nearly three years. Happy Blogiversary!
Michelle W. says
WEST ME!
A lot has changed in four years for me as well. I have moved twice, adopted the love of my life and started graduate school.
amanda n says
Oh! Oh. I just spent almost exactly $500 at West Elm for a Jute Diamond Rug that promises to withstand kid puke. But I saw many other things I would love to purchase there!! (I don’t get out much.)
In 2007, I was pregnant with my first child and completing my first full-length documentary. I interviewed 65 World War II veterans. Six weeks after the film came out, Kate arrived. That was a good year.
Lara Rassette says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was planning our wedding. Now today, our daughter Olivia is a year old. Life is completely different, and so much better. :)
Mary Thompson says
WEST ME, Baby!!!
In 2007 I just graduated college. In those four years… I was with an AmeriCorps program traveling the country doing volunteer work, then moved to DC, got a job, worked a few years, applied to go back to school, got married, bought a house, moved to RICHMOND where I am back in school, woo!!
I live on the East Side, but I would really love it if you WEST ME!
amanda n says
And WEST ME!
Kerrie Porter says
West Me!
In 2007, I got out of the Army after my second deployment. I moved to Atlanta to go to school. I now live in a completely different house with my wonderful husband. Our house is 50 years old and is in need of plenty of love and care. I can say this house has made going to Home Depot exciting and has made me quite grateful for my husbands love for powertools!
MaryKate says
WEST ME!
In 2007 my husband and I moved into our current house! We have done a ton or work, but there is alway more to be done!
Alison says
WEST ME! Since 2007 graduated with a masters, got married, bought a house and now we have a baby on the way!
Katie says
WEST ME
My life has changed considerably! I moved in with my boyfriend, graduated from college, and now I am currently trying to find a job. Congrats on four years!
Haley says
WEST ME!
The question is “what hasn’t changed since 2007?” I graduated from High school in ’07, since then I have gone to college, (gotten a tattoo), lived in Spain, met my husband, got married, graduated from college, moved from MS to Nashville, gotten a big-girl job at a preschool and started my own blog.
Lauren says
West Me!
4 years ago, I was a newlywed just settling in to life in a new apartment with my husband and our first dog. Now we are homeowners with 2 puggles, and we are seriously considering parenthood!
Maura says
West me. In 2007 we were heart sick over losing a short sale we were under contract for. Fast forward to today, we are always mid project in our current home, a 1950’s ranch in need of TLC.
Jen Hathcoat says
WEST ME!
My babies are all alot bigger! No more babies!
Lyn Brumbelow says
West me, please! Since 2007, got married, had a daughter, had another daughter, and moved back to my hometown.
michelle@decorandthedog says
West Me!
I’m no longer in pharmacy school!! Oh, I do love having a pay check!!
We got our pup in 2007 and now he’s turning into a grouchy old man. :)
Natalie K. says
West me!
4 years ago I was gearing up to move from Southern California to Northern California with my boyfriend leaving everything I knew behind. Being 7 hours away from family and friends is quite the change but it all worked out. We’ve been married now for 2.5 years and we’re having a blast making our house a home. We even added a new member to the family. No, not a kid. Our dog, Beck! He makes us sooooo happy. <3
Heather S says
WEST ME! Not much changed here – just livin’ the dream! Just bought a bunch of West Elm stuff for our new finished basement. Love their stuff!
Nevin says
“WEST ME!”- that’s my maiden name!
2007 – loving my job in a fantastic school!
Ann says
West me! Since 2007, we’ve added two kids, hubby started working from home, and a new house as of this past summer. Much to do, but much fun!
Anita says
WEST ME!
My life is completely different. In 2007 I had just moved into my first apartment to start my first full-time job in a place I knew hardly anything about. Now, I’m married with a puppy, we both started new jobs about a year ago, and we just bought our first house!
Maggie says
West me!
Exactly 4 years ago today I was 1 week from my due date with my beautiful daughter, Leila. She turns 4 on Monday!
Amrita says
WEST ME! Four years ago I was starting my junior year at Virginia Tech…I could never have imagined where I am now, and what I’ve done since then – lived in Paris, traveled with an amazing English beau, survived a year of architecture school at Yale…not to mention become such a blog addict. Congrats on your blogiversary!
Matt says
WEST ME!
Just about everything is different in four years. I’ve moved with my wife across the country from Alabama to California. And 5 apartments later, here we are…
Mallory Kearney says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have had a lot of changes happen in my life – I got my beloved Black Lab, Bauer, bought a house with my boyfriend, got engaged, got married, decided to switch careers and become a teacher and here I am today! :)
Elisabeth says
WEST ME! Four years ago I was a newlywed living outside Orlando working my dream job in PR. Fastforward to now, I have a nearly two year old (Saturday is the big day!) and I’m a SAHM in North Carolina, which is actually my dream job, I just didn’t know it yet. My how things have changed!
Brianna says
West me!!! Graduated from college, married my best friend, living on an army base.
Debbie says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was single and still in college
Rene says
Please please WEST ME!
In 2007 I was a college freshman living in the dorms. Now I’m a working lady, living with my boyfriend, and have 2 dogs. And we could definitely use this giftcard to update our apartment!
Katie says
WEST ME! Pretty, pretty, pretty please.
In 2007, I was a poor 2nd year grad student in the Midwest. Today, I’m 80 pounds lighter, contemplating a PhD, getting married in 5 weeks and just bought a home in Southeast Virginia. Crazy!
Bethany says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I had just gotten married and moved into my first apartment with my husband. Now we live halfway across the country and own a home that we purchased this year.
Beth B says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, I had a wonderful retail stationery store and worked with brides daily. It was rewarding being a part of their lives. I sold it this year and am now enjoying being at home and doing things I haven’t had time to do in years.
Breanna says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have graduated college, gotten a new job as a teacher, gotten married, have a baby on the way, and am looking for a new house! LIFE IS WONDERFUL!
angi says
WEST ME!!
New baby!
Kait says
West Me!
In 4 years, I graduated from my undergraduate degree and my masters degree, bought a house, and got engaged. Can’t wait for the next 4 years!
Julianne says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was studying to become an elementary teacher and living with my parents. Today, I am teaching first grade and just bought my very first house with my amazing boyfriend. I have gone DIY crazy but still have many more projects up my sleeve :)
Brit says
WEST ME!
My life has definitely changed since 2007 for the better. I am going to school to be a teacher and work seven days a week/intern til graduation day -June 2012!! Ya!
Anne F says
west me! happy blogiversary! keep it up, as I <3 hearing about all your house0changing adventures!
Since 2007, I have graduated from an undergrad and a grad program, moved through three cities, gotten married and gotten a "grown up" job!