***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.
Erica Clark says
oh baby please West Me!
2007 feels like eons ago. I’m newly married and my husband and I have an offer in on a house!
Somer says
WEST ME! Much changed. I got married, graduated with a BFA in design and am now an Art Director and 22 weeks pregnant with my first babe! Life just keeps on getting better and better with each passing year.
Sarah says
WEST ME!
Jessica G. says
West Me!
so much has changed – I got married, had a baby(who’s almost 2, so not really a baby anymore) and just moved to a new house! I’m a lucky girl!
Lis says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I got married, finished my master’s degree, got a job, bought a house, and adopted a sweet little puppy.
Danielle says
WEST ME please!
2007 was the year I graduated high school. So much has changed!
Tracy Napper says
WEST ME!
Amanda R says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was a new grad of FSU and had no idea what I was going to do with my life!
Anna says
WEST ME! :)
over the past 4 years i have… gotten a dog (winston, bulldog, & love of my life), graduated college, married my prince, bought a house & moved to sunny SC, got a cat (queensley aka Q-dawg… she thinks she’s a dog), and made many of happy memories with friends and family. time sure flies when you’re having fun!
p.s. CONGRATS on your 4 yr anniversary! WHOOP WHOOP!!
Robyn says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I got married, bought a house, and had a baby. Guess which changed my life the most? If you guessed baby, you guessed right! ;)
Elizabeth says
WEST ME!!
Many things have changed since 2007 – two babies, new house and job!
Tracy B. says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve gotten a promotion, started running races, met my soon-to-be husband, and moved into a new apartment with him. Happy blogiversary!
Linda says
WEST ME!
At this point in 2007 I was in the middle of a divorce and living with a soon-to-be-ex-husband who would not move out of our little house until expressly directed to do so by the legal system all while trying to keep things “normal” for our two small children. Things are much better now.
LaTonya says
Please West Me!! I love West Elm as well. Thank you very much for this opportunity. My life has completely changed since 2007. Over the past 4 years I have gotten engaged, married, moved in with the husband, moved from northern VA to Durham, NC, and gotten a new job. We are not homeowners yet nor do we have children, but I am looking forward to adding those to my list of life changes within the next few years.
Emily says
WEST ME!!! A lot has changed since 2007…got engaged, got a dog, started a new job, got married, moved to a new house, had a baby, quit job, and now having another baby!!
Raendra Cummings says
WEST ME! Four years ago I had been married less than a year, was teaching 4th grade, and was pregnant with our first baby boy. I now have 3 boys, have been married for almost 5 years and I’m a stay at home mom.
Randi T. says
West Me!! Well, in 2007 I was graduating from college. And now I’m married! :) And in need of basically a million things from West Elm for our home. This would be incredible to win!! Thanks YHL!
Kim says
West Me!
An amazing husband, a new home, a great job, and a baby on the way. Love 2011!
Kristy says
WEST ME!!!!
I love West Elm and Young House Love!!
Looking forward to your book and the fifth year of YHL.
Ken says
WEST ME!
Much different since 2007. New house and all.
lindsey says
WEST ME!
No longer in College! Woohoo! hello real world!
Veronica says
WEST ME!!!!!!
Since 2007 I have graduated college, worked for a great company for 3.5 years, had a beautiful daughter who will be a year old next month and hope to close on our first “house love” later this week. What a fun thing this would be when it comes time to decorate! :)
Karen I says
WEST ME
OMG Ponies! says
WEST ME
We’re closing on our first home in October, four years ago we were starting our down-payment savings.
:)
Lindsay says
West me please! In 2007, I was working on my thesis and graduating from college. Now I’m somewhat more settled and the proud owner of some “real” furniture, not just some plastic storage bins! I don’t quite have everything yet, and my apartment is ever evolving, not unlike the Petersik’s home!
Hillary says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was living at home, starting my first job. Now I am married, living three states away, and in a totally different profession. So much change in not a lot of time!
Nicole says
WEST ME!! Married, new job, new house, new hair do, lots!
Sarah says
West me!!
Erin says
West me!
In 2007 I was pregnant and newly married!I now have an almost 4 year old, a new job.
Lauren A says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was a newlywed, working full-time at an insurance agency. Now I’m a stay-at-home mommy of a 2 year old, with baby #2 due to arrive in April. My life is so much busier these days!
Happy 4th blogiversary!!
anna says
WEST ME, burger.
2007 was a long time ago. I was still in school and living with my grandmother. I’ve moved 3 or 4 times since then, and will probably move almost as many times in the next 4 years? Who knows. I try to make wherever I stay as awesome-tastic as possible.
My boyfriend and I have just learned of–and ruthlessly stalked–your blog all weekend. We love it! :)
amykate says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I hadn’t met my husband yet! Being married and taking on a home together has been fun!
Carolyn A says
West Me!
Tons of changes, new house which we built ourselves, new dog, and 4 new granchildren. Not sure which one is more work!
Crystal says
WEST ME
2007- got married, got pregnant that year!!
Different now, have graduated nursing school, we bought a new house in 2008, remodeling (diy).. That’s about it!!
Dana says
WEST ME! I was still in college. In a different apartment and town.
Sandy says
WEST ME Please!
Since 2007:
We had our son (now 3.5, lost both our jobs, both got new (better) jobs, was on the TV Show – “Get it Sold,” got a minivan, had baby #2 (5 mos), sold our condo in Maryland, moved to Virginia. WOOOOOWEEE!
Janna says
West me!!
Four years ago I ran my first marathon…two weeks before getting married. :) Things have slowed down a bit since then, but I’m pregnant now and things are about to change. What a difference 4 years makes!
Carly says
WEST ME!!
New job, boyfriend is now my husband, home ownership, baby and the list goes on. kinda like you guys.
Paula says
West me.
New dog, new house, new job – all sorts of fun stuff!
Katie says
WEST ME!
Sara T. says
WEST ME! In 2007 I graduated from U.Va. and started a career in magazine journalism in D.C. I also started hanging out with a really nice boy. In 2011 I’m many pounds lighter, working during the day as a writer and editor, taking acting classes at night and have been dating that nice boy for 4 years!
BlairR says
WEST ME! Please! In 2007 my husband and I were anxiously awaiting our first child. Now we are anxiously awaiting our second child!
Theresa says
West me please (and thank you).
Holly says
WEST ME!
2007 – I was single, living with my parents, and a freshman in college. 2011 – I am living with my awesome boyfriend, in my last semester of college, and ready to take the next step!
Ashley says
West me!
Since 2007, we’ve adopted our dog, Scout, and bought our first home. Oh yeah, and discovered your blog! :)
Tania says
West me, please!
In 2007 I was single, doing my undergrad. Now I’m engaged and looking for work in a new city in a new field. All the changes in only a few years.
Homa says
West Me! I have a 3 year old granddaughter, a law degree, and I’ll soon be without my gall bladder and uterus!
Christina says
West Me!!!!
Wow… a lot has changed since 2007. New home,I am married, have a new job and loads of new and interesting people in my life.
Kimberly says
WEST ME!
A lot has changed for me in 4 years. I’ve gotten married, moved to the west coast, new job, became a step mom and inherited 2 more dogs!
Tammy says
WEST ME!! <3 <3 <3