***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.
Sayard says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007.. yikes, bought our first house, got a new job in 2007 that I’m still at and love.. but buying our first house was definitely the biggest thing to happen since 2007!
Happy Blogiversary!
Tara DeWeese says
WEST ME!
Anne says
WEST ME! We just moved into a new place one month ago today (it’s our anniversary too!!) so that is the most recent change since 2007… By the way, we have been drooling over the West Elm catalog for a couple of months now – hint, hint :)
Annie says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I had a baby…who is now 3! And we bought our first house.
Cari says
WEST ME!
New job, new city, new house, new man…high-five to 2011!
Dana says
WEST ME!!
Happy blogiversary to you guys! I can’t believe how many comments you have already…so popular! Since 2007 I’ve graduated from college and started a full time job. I’ve also started a blog of my own! I’m loving the tips I get from YHL on “full time blogging” this week.
Christine says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007 we purchased our first house, and gave our daughter two more siblings!
Tami says
WEST ME! (pretty please!)
In 2007 I was living on the easy coast (now living west coast) with my boyfriend (now my husband) in a tiny apartment (vs. the home we now own). Yes, a lot can change in 4 years! :)
Jackie K. says
WEST ME!
2007 was the year my husband and I got married. Nowadays we have two beautiful children (Lucy, who’s 2 & Dexter, who’s 1) who are our absolute everything. <3
Cathryn says
WEST ME! So much has changed…new job, new husband, new home, new cats…and, now we’re moving to a new state in January. I would really put the gift card to use :). Thank you!
Jenni says
WEST ME! A lot has changed for me since 2007, but my daughter has been the best change of all! :)
Emily w says
West me! I’ve graduated from college, started law school, moved to a new city, and bought my very first kitchen aid mixer :)
Congrats on the anniversary – I adore your blog!
Nicole says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I have graduated from law school and have experienced the joys of becoming an “adult.”
Colleen says
west me :)
In 2007 was still at UVA- now approaching our 5 year! I could really go for a coffee on the corner on a grey day like today.
Anita says
WEST ME! I have finished law school, got a job, a husband, and a house – it’s been a busy few years! :)
Valerie says
WEST ME!!! PLEASE!!!!
I was in college in 2007- now I am working on decorating our first home :)
Erin says
West me! :)
Since 2007, I’ve moved home from Africa, gotten a new job, gotten engaged, married, and adopted a second dog-baby. :) Bought a fixer-upper, found Young House Love, and got to work DIY-ing it – will post before-after pictures to your FB page one day!
Happy 4th blogiversary!
Michelle L says
WEST ME! Happy Blogiversary! I love your blog and can’t wait to see what else you do in the years to come. Actually my life really isn’t all that different than it was in 2007…same husband, same 4 kids, same house, still homeschooling. I have started to do some home improvements on our house…that is a little change.
Sara @ Russet Street Reno says
WEST ME!! In 2007 I was a single girl renting a pretty dismal apartment and living vicariously through home blogs. Now, I own a beautiful home, am married to a wonderful man, and have a home blog of my own! Thanks for the chance to win, love you guys!
Amanda says
West Me!
4 years ago I wasn’t married, didn’t have children and lived in an apartment. Now I have a house, husband and children :)
Katy says
WEST ME!
LOVED your title for this post – I loved that move Best in Show!
In 2007 I was a junior in college, starting my major classes. I LOVED where I was – house parties, good friends, bagels and cream cheese, and not a care in the world… I want to go back there!
Brittany says
West me!! In 2007, I was in college, living with hand me down furniture. Now, I’m working in PR and still living with hand me down furniture!
Happy blog anniversary!
Laura says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve gotten married, decided to change careers, and conquered hair frizz. Boo.Yah.
erica p. says
WEST ME
In 2007 I had just moved into an apartment with my boyfriend. We are now married and own a home :)
Christa says
WEST ME 4 years ago we had just moved to KY from MD and had our 2nd little one on the way :)
Ani says
West me! Four years ago I was just starting my my relationship with my current boyfriend. Boy does time fly!
Eileen says
WEST ME!
I was just starting a new job and now I’m a few steps up.
katrina says
West Me, pretty, pretty please.
Since 2007- My then boyfriend moved in with me, we got engaged, married, had a baby and moved to a new apartment. We’d love the gift card to help furnish the new space!
Marika says
WEST ME! Changes since 2007 – new job, new home, and now reading blogs, including this one!
tracy b says
West Me!
2007: New state, new job, new place…etc etc :)
Caro says
WEST ME!
Got married in 2007 (7.6.07, actually!) now we own a house together!
Love this fab freebie!
Melissa says
WEST ME (pretty pretty Please)!! Hmmm, 2007, seems like ages ago, now I’ve been married for 5 years and have an almost 2 year old! Wow! Happy Blogiversary!
sarah b says
WEST ME!
everything is different: promotion (same employer), new relationship, bought a house. it’s been a great few years!
congrats on 4 years! i’ve been following you for at least the last 2 years, probably longer.
Krista says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I had just moved to DC from College Station, TX. Big change. And I’m now engaged to someone I wouldn’t even know if I’d stayed in TX.
m-n-m says
WEST ME !!!
In 2007 I was graduating from grad school with no idea what I was doing with my life. Now I have a successful career and a boyfriend moving in my apartment.. that $500 would help to redecorate :)
ann b says
WEST ME!
since 2007? oh, had twins and moved, among other things!
Leigh says
“WEST ME”. New city, four places later, and two kids.
erika says
West Me!
In 2007 I was renting an apartment and in college. Now I’m a homeowner and have a real job!
Sarah says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007… My now husband and I
1. Moved to a different apartment in the same area
2. Adopted our now 3-year old chihuahua, terrier mix named Olive (she has so many similarities to Burger, it’s the chihuahua in her)
3. Got married!
4. And started our 1st house hunting process (currently slow-going)
My how things can change in 4 years. Congrats on your blogiversary!
Christine says
WEST ME!
I am married, cloing on a new home in 11 days ( so we could really use new stuff!) and have a beautiful canine in my life! Time flies when you are having fun!! :)
Michelle says
WEST ME!!!
Four years ago I was just graduating from college, funny to look back and think how different I imagined my life looking. Glad things don’t always happen like we plan!!
Heather M. says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was divorced and buying my first house by myself. Four years later I have a wonderful husband and awesome teenage stepson!
Sam says
WEST ME! :) Wow, since 2007 I: met and married the most wonderful man in the world, graduated with my undergrad degree and then went on to obtain my grad degree, and now we are expecting our first child in November!
Rebecca says
WEST ME!
Jeri says
West ME!!! And 2007 is the year I became a parent, so as you well know, everything has changed since then. For the best, of course.
Dana Beth says
WEST ME!
we own a house! and our son is in Kindergarten!
Joy K says
WEST ME!! My life is quite a bit different than it was in 2007: my husband has his big-boy job (in 2007 he was just starting grad school), we own our home (rather than living in student housing), and we are about to celebrate our daughter’s first birthday!
Ashlee says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007 I was about to start graduate school, was living in Los Angeles, and was learning how to spruce a place up using items from Goodwill :)
Sara says
West Me!
In 2007 I had just started my first year as an elementary teacher (no babies yet!). Now, I am a SAHM to my amazing kids, Nora and George. :)
Meghan LJ says
WEST ME!! Since 2007, I’ve finished my Masters degree and bought our first house which gives us plenty of ways to spend at West Elm!