***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.
Kerry says
WEST ME – Everything has changed! Finished school. Moved across the country, moved back. New relationship (well old now! ha). Two new pets, Kaya and Delilah (both rescues, don’t forget to adopt people!)
And now thanks to YHL I’m really into DIY! Love y’all!
Melissa Jones says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007, I’ve graduated college and have gotten married. There have been so many changes that have come with those things…good ones of course!
Amy says
West Me! I am from Richmond, VA and moved to Denver, CO in the fall of 2007. I am close to celebrating my 4 year anniversary and while I love living in Denver, Richmond will always be home.
Katie C says
WEST ME!! In 2007 I was starting my Sophomore year of college in Portland, Oregon. Now, I live in Phoenix, Arizona working a full time job as a night shift RN, getting married on September 15, 2012, AND closing on a house TODAY! So much has happened in the last few years – it’s been crazy! Hope I win! My new house would all the cute ideas of West Elm!
Taryn W. says
WEST ME! My life has changed SO much since 2007 – I’m now married with a 4 month old and a mortgage!
gingham girl says
West Me! Best change since 2007–new grandchild! Baby Chloe.
Jess says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 I became a homeowner!
Kim Davis says
WEST ME!
Thank you!
Vikki M. says
WEST ME!
There is so much that has changed since 2007 but the biggest change has been adding another child to our family! We now have two beautiful kids. :)
Holly says
WEST ME! :)
Since 2007 we’ve had a sweet little daughter, a new job, and have taken our first cruise (to Alaska, no less)! Here’s to another four years of amazing possibilities!
sharon says
oh, me, pick me! WEST ME!
2007 was the year that we got engaged (feb), planned a wedding (feb-oct), house-hunted (jul), purchased said house & moved into said house (aug), & got married (oct)! we were busy. our house could use a little west elm love.
happy 4th blogiversary to you folks.
Melissa says
WEST ME!
What’s changed? I’m no longer living in the luxury life that is known as college. Woo hoo for grown up jobs!
Michael says
WEST ME!
I dropped out of college then and was working as a live-in nurse for a guy with cerebral palsy. Now I work full-time as a motion graphics artist. Things have sure changed…
Janell says
West Me!
In 2007, I was a fresh-out-of-college grad starting my first job. Now I’m in a new office in a big city!
Kristen says
WEST ME!
Since 2007.. got married, graduated college, moved back home, started law school, bought a house, got a dog… all I can think of is the wonderful lyrics “ch-ch-changes”!!
Sarah says
WEST ME!! New since 2007, huh? New state, new house, new husband. There wasn’t an old husband, we’re just newlyweds :) What’s not new? Congratulations on the blogiversary!
Jenn M. says
WEST ME!!!
new job, new house (i LOVE west elm *crossing fingers*) and a new outlook in life :)
Maria says
WEST ME! What’s different from 2007? Oh geez, well I just finished moving yesterday, so I guess a new house! And a new job. Same haircut :(
Marissa says
WEST ME!!
Alot has changed since 2007 for me personally, I graduated high school, and am currently attending college. I met the man for me, and we found our little dog to make a happy family of 3. :) Many positive changes since 2007.
Diane says
West Me!
Since 2007, I am happier and have increased my volunteer time!
audrey says
WEST ME!
Alot has changed for me since 2007… I was single and living in canada and now im living in the US with my husband of 3 years!
Mari says
West me, please!
Brittany T says
WEST ME… in 2007 I was graduating from high school. And everything is different now! I graduated from college, got my first job teaching English at a high school, and now am married too! I’d love that gift card to help my husband and I do a little nesting in our new home! :)
Andrea D says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I got married (actually your blogiversary is almost the same as my wedding anniversary- it was 4 years last week!), moved apartments, changed jobs, bought a house and had a baby- so um, a lot has changed!
Michelle says
West Me! I graduated law school, passed the bar, got married, got a puppy, and bought a house…and thats all in the last year!
Melinda says
WEST ME!
gloria kiss says
WEST ME, please!
We have a little one on the way and need to convert the guest room into a nursery
Caitlin in MD says
WEST ME!
2007 vs: 2010…I have a beautiful 13 month old son and am out of a dysfunctional, abusive relationship. It couldn’t be any different – or any better.
Jen says
WEST ME!!!!
I LOVE WEST ELM!! Life is totally different since 2007…some good some bad changes…
i love you guys!!
SK Bryan says
WEST ME! Have move to Tulsa Ok this past year to be closer to family. Oldest daughter will graduate college next yr. Lots of changes but happy!
Laura J says
I’m from Tulsa! I hope you love it there! We are in Virginia Beach for military orders, but can’t wait until we return to Oklahoma! :)
Tiffany says
WEST ME!
since 2007 I’ve gotten married, moved to NYC!
Christina says
West Me!
Since 07 i bought a home which was a great change!
Mai says
WEST ME
Janice says
WEST ME! 4 years ago, I was living in the same space, in a different job, but was settled and happy with my life. Now, I’m about to move, I’m in a different job that I’m much happier with and just enjoying life more.
Erin C. says
WEST ME!
Wow.. so many changes. We got married and bought our first home. I graduated with my Master’s, we both started new jobs, and my personal fave change: We have a new baby boy.
Nicole says
WEST ME! So much has changed since 2007. Got married, bought a house and now have a little one on the way!
Lindsay says
WEST ME!
I bought my first home in 2010 and really need this West Elm money to spruce up the place.
Ashley Page says
West Me!!
I have gone back to school for my Master’s degree
Yocheved says
WEST MW, PLEASE! I got married in 2007 and lived in my home state….I now own a home in a different state and have a 2 yr old….time flies!!
melissa says
WEST ME! Moved four times, finished grad school, got married and am now house hunting!
Natalie says
WEST ME! In 2007 I had two children and lived in Nebraska. Now I have three children and live in Florida. We hope to be back in NE very soon! My youngest has no memory of snow. That simply won’t do.
Enjoy year 5!
Meredith says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I graduated from college, then I moved to DC to work and I just moved back home to DE a few months ago to attend grad school. I’ve made a loop from college to the real world and back to (a different) college!
Kelly says
WEST ME!
Amanda says
WEST ME!
New job and new city!
Sarah says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007, I got married, bought our first home, and look to your blog for inspiration! :)
Kelly says
WEST ME! In the last four years, I’ve graduated from college, started a new job, worked towards starting my own business, and found my “dream guy”!
Vanessa says
WEST ME!! WEST ME!!! WEST ME!!! WEST!! hahaha
Not too much has changed since 2007-well I am in a different department at work and my baby who was Clara’s age in 2007 is now 5 yrs old and in school. She’s getting to be a big girl, which completely freaks me out! Happy Blogiversary!!!
Sarah says
West me! West Me! Since 2007, I’ve graduated college and started an AWESOME relationship with a really good friend. :)
Carrie says
WEST ME (please)! In 2007 my sister and I were planning our move from Delaware to North Carolina…Now we’ve been in NC for 3 years and loving it. :) Love the blog!
Maygon Sowder says
WEST ME!!!
Let’s see, four years ago I was working towards my bachelor’s degree in marketing and loving life as a college student…ah, good times!