***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.
schmei says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was a brand-new newlywed, had just started a new job and was thinking about grad school. I still have the same job, but I got a master’s degree, we moved a couple of times, and now we’re preparing for our first baby, due in a month!
Megan says
WEST ME! So much has changed! New job, new state, new love!
Celeste says
WEST ME! :)
In 2007 we had just bought our home and had no idea all the work that awaited us!
Liz says
West Me! In 2007, I was a lowly sophomore in college. Now, I’m still in school, but with the superior title of graduate student : )
Happy Blogiversary!
Melissa says
WEST ME!
So much has changed since 2007…new husband, new house, new job. All good!!
Amber says
WEST ME!
Wow… graduated college, new boyfriend, new job, new friends, pretty much a new life.
Rachel says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve gotten married, started a new job, and had my first baby. Life is much different, but definitely quite sweet.
Megan says
west me!
In 2007- I was a senior in college- Sic’em! Now I am married to my college sweet heart, moved, and a new home owner!
Kris Lapota says
WEST ME!
megan says
West Me!
New Job
New Husband
New House
New baby on the way!
Meghan B. says
Oh man, I’ve been lusting after that capiz chandy for years!
WEST ME! 4 years has brought a lot of changes…a husband and a new house are the big ones.
Cassie says
west me! in 2007… i was still in college! now i am on my 3rd job (whoops), married, and in a lovely apartment!
Callie says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I have purchased my first home and have enjoyed every minute of making it mine!
Erin says
west me! new state, new job, new kid!
Ann says
WEST ME!
I started and finished grad school, have a new job, new relationship, and new apartment since 2007… whew!
Elizabeth T says
West Me!
My husband and I were engaged in 2007. Now we are married, living in our first home with our first child who just turned 3 months old!
Meredith says
WEST ME!
I was in college in 2007, lots has changed since then. New husband, dog and house! :)
Danielle says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 the two biggest changes are: got married and started my own business!
Kari says
West me.
I think pretty much everything is different. Different job, different house. Now we have a baby. I am married to the same guy, though, so that’s good.
Rachel says
WEST ME
In 2007, I was just getting out of high school. Now, I’m almost finished with college, married, buying our first house, and have a baby on the way! Wow things have changed!
Katherine says
WEST ME
Ha! I’m married & pregnant with our first baby. Craziness, I tell ya! Very exciting though.
Thank you for the opportunity
Michelle says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had no idea my future hubby existed. Now we are getting married soon!
Emilie Jackson says
WEST ME!!
In 2007, i was still in high school (boo)….so now I got to college (yay).
whitney says
west me!
in 2007, i was a recent college graduate going on to directly start my master’s. now, i’m newly married and eager to decorate my home with west elm goodies!
Katie C. says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have gotten married, moved, and started a new job! Not much in my life looks the same as it did just four years ago!
Maggie says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I just started dating a new guy. And we were happily married earlier this year!
Meredith says
WEST ME!
So many things have changed…for the better: new place, new job, new boyfriend!
Sylvia says
WEST ME!!! Pretty please! :)
mollie k. says
west me!
i left law school, got married, and now we’re about to buy our first condo!
Meredith S. says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007 I was enjoying my last summer vacation before senior year of college. I spent this past summer planning my wedding and moving out of my rental into our first condo!
kelly says
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE…
WEST ME!!!!!
Key differences from 2007 to 2011:
2011: Detroit Tigers clinched the AL Central playoff berth
2011: Detroit LIONS are being regarded as a potential playoff and (GASP) SUPERBOWL contender. WOWZA!
Further, I am now married, we own a house, a different car and a dog. And life is generally good :-)
wkbruner says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve been married, built and moved into a new home, had a daughter, and lost a lot of sleep. Yes, I would do it again. Except maybe building the home.
Christina says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was living in a boring apartment completely devoid of any personality. Today I own a small home with character to spare. :)
Sarah says
West Me!! :)
Mary S. says
WEST ME! Since 2007, we moved across the country for the 3rd time, bought our 2nd home and we’re currently expecting our 1st child. I think I’m ready to settle down!
heather says
WEST ME!
This month is our four year anniversary of moving into first home together. While you were starting your blog, my 23 year old self was in for a life changing event she never expected. I now live by a cattle farm, have the most loving neighbors someone could ask for, a wonderful husband, two amazing dogs, and I’ve discovered a complete and total love of homesteading.
Katie says
WEST ME please!
Graduated college, met my boyfriend, got a job, changed jobs, moved in with boyfriend, started reading YHL!
Zoe says
WEST ME! Moved to Philly!
Melissa says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I went on a date with an Irish boy I met online. He was cute and I wanted to meet someone from Ireland, and he was looking for a friend to hang out with while he was in the country for another few months.
4 Years later we are engaged, buying a house, and he is in the application process for a green card.
Angie says
West me!
Have two new little boys, and hubs has a new job! ;)
Julie says
WEST ME!! In 2007, I was graduating college. Now, I am married, and expecting my first child!
jennifer says
WEST ME!
in 2007 i had only been married one year, had just moved into a new house, and had brought home a 4-legged fur-baby.
Grace Hancock says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was starting my second year of college! Now I’m graduated, with a fun job and a nice man to come home to.
jennifer severtsgaard says
WEST MEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
please?
Julia says
WEST ME PLEASE!!!!
A lot has changed in my life since 2007. That is the year I graduated from college AND got married. Since then we’ve had one adorable little boy (almost 2 now) and are expecting our second child soon (really…like any day…i am 5 days “over-due”)!
Mai says
WEST ME! Since 2007, Hurricane Ike hit in Houston and our house got damaged to where we had to rebuild from studs. Out of the house for 7 months during the rebuild phase with a 3 and 6 year old. Now in 2011, 4 years later, our lives are back to normal.
Meredith says
WEST ME! Tons o’ change since 2007! Married + Dog, and now wraping up our 2nd house renovation!
MacKenzie says
WEST ME, pretty please!
I have moved to Mississippi, Pittsburgh and back to Mississippi! And have had three different jobs–teacher to fundraiser to nonprofit director. Completed a marathon and a triathlon. It is amazing what can happen in just 4 years! Wowy. Sheesh, I think I need a nap.
Jess says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007 I met a guy. In 2011 we married!
Go Haus Go says
WEST ME!!!!!
In 2007 I was drooling over the West Elm catalog and Kenwood store wondering which sheepskin something or other had to come home with me.
Wait… not much has changed :)