***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.
Heidi says
West Me!!!
So much has changed in 4 years! I graduated college, started my first “career” job, and purchased a car and home!
Sarah says
WEST ME!!
Lots of changes since 2007. Two cross country moves, a change in “status” with the same boy, and two deployments, but still a Marine, so that is still the same…
Jude says
WEST ME!
I am now a mom of one plus one on the way and living in a different State. Life is good!
Kristine says
West Me!
Amanda says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007 got married, since then moved back to my hometown, changed jobs twice and can now mow our entire lawn in less than 2 hours if i don’t run into any nasty cobwebs.
kyla says
WEST ME
Since 2007- engaged, married, new job, homeowner, “trying” for the next milestone. ;)
Jillian says
WEST ME Please! I had just moved to Atlanta in 2007 and I still am here loving it!
Amanda says
WEST ME!
A lot is different from 2007. I’m no longer a teenager for one. I’m married, living in a different state and taking care of my eight month old son.
Abby says
Since 2007: cross-country move, TWO new jobs, one hurricane, and a husband. Wow! I’ve been busy. Better take a moment to WEST ME brain. ;-)
Lisa @ Life in Green says
WEST ME please!
Since ’07 I’ve now become a blogger and yoga instructor (in addition to my day job). But most importantly since then I just feel so darn good about myself & loving life so much :)
jessica g says
west me :)
Leila says
WEST ME, we just bought a house !! Got the keys last Friday, spent the weekend removing popcorns of the ceiling and now we are ready for some new furniture!!
StaCy says
WEST ME! Well, my husband and I were living in Dallas and had no babies in 2007. Now we are living in Tulsa and have a 17 month baby boy. Well… I guess he is a toddler now… sniff.
Shannon says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, I was a newlywed with a tiny apartment. Now I’m in a house with a month left until baby #1 arrives! And I REALLY want the West Elm pebble rug!!!
Renee says
“WEST ME” and…I now have a mortgage.
Erin says
WEST ME!! What’s different for me since 2007? I’ve gotten married, gotten a new job and now have a baby on the way. So, I’d say a lot! Happy blogiversary!
Meryl says
WEST ME!!!
Everything is different!!!
Letitia says
WEST ME
Since 2007 I have…met the person I’ve been with for over four years now, moved from RI/CT to MA, bought a condo together, and adopted two dogs together. :)
Alison says
WEST ME!
Happy blogiversary YHL! My world is totally different from 2007. Happily married for 5 years this November and we will be celebrating with our 10 month old girl that we love more each day.
audreyjo says
WEST ME!
i was halfway through my undergraduate in 2007- now i’m halfway through a masters’ and dating my future husband. so much has changed!
Nina says
WEST ME!… so much has changed for me in these past four years, I have met the love of my life, gotten married to said man, and are loving planning our forever together.
Jenna says
West me!
In 2007 I moved in with my boyfriend (who is now my husband of 3 years!)
Rachel @ Fit Fun and Fabulous says
WEST ME!
In this time in 2007 I had just started dating my boyfriend at the time. Well, this Saturday (yea, like 6 days from now) we are tying the knot! We just bought our first house together and winning this prize would do wonders for our brand new home.
Kelly says
West Me, please!
I am now married, live in a different state, am a homeowner – they differences keep adding up!
Jen says
WEST ME!
New job, two new dogs and a husband!
Jeanne says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I in college and was gearing up for my first summer abroad. Since then I have graduated college, live in a new city with my new sweetie, and I have plenty of ideas on how to spend a $500 West Elm gift card!
Briana says
West me!
Four years ago I was engaged and childless – well not anymore! Married with a 9-month-old :)
kevin says
WEST ME!
Kendra S. says
WEST ME!
Gosh, in 2007 I was living with 3 other girls, barely making a livable wage and having a blast!
Karen says
WEST ME!
The biggest thing that’s happened to me since 2007 is recovering from some health issues and finally finding my soulmate.
Both of those were pretty big. ;)
Life is pretty good right now.
Amber F says
WEST me! I was just starting my doctorate degree in 2007!!
Sarah says
West Me!
I am now totally addicted to this little ol blog called Young House Love…lol! Poor Sherry, you’re going to be approving comments all day!
Lee @ Grace Filled House says
WEST ME!
My life is SO much different now than in 2007. Instead of being in college, I’m now married, pregnant, and working as a proofreader! I love my life now!
Carrie says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I moved to Hong Kong and back, started a Master’s program and a novel…
HCP says
WEST ME!! Please!
Life is sooo different for me than in 2007 – different career, living in a different state — so many ways!
Haley Morrissey says
West me!!!
Lauren says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007….we’ve moved from the west coast to the east, bought our first place, and I started my own business!!
Christina says
WEST ME!!
Pretty much everything is different from 2007! I got married, my dad got remarried, cousins were born, I moved to a different city, twice, I changed my hair multiple times, my husband and I both changed jobs… life doesn’t ever slow down :)
Amy says
“WEST ME”
jessica g says
wow, differences in 4 years. in 2007 i was moving away from detroit to DC. now i’m back in detroit, and loving it!
Catherine says
WEST ME!
IN 2007 I was engaged and graduated from college, back living at my parents’. Today, I have a house, a husband, a dog and a baby girl!
Shayla Andreas says
WEST ME!!!!! Since 2007 I’ve graduated from college, lived in 2 different cities, and started my first “big girl” job!
AshleyMG says
WEST ME
2007 – graduated college, full time job, engaged… now married, part time job, full time mom!
Samantha says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was a sophomore in college. The biggest changes since then are getting a big girl job and buying my first home this year!
Cara says
West me!!
stacy t says
West Me!
In 2007, we had just started house addition plans. Now we have a house addition and two kiddos to boot!
rae says
WEST ME ppppleeeease!
Since 2007, I graduated college, got a real job, got married, bought a house, and had a baby! whew!
(still have the same hairdo though)
Shandy says
WEST ME!
In the last 4 years, my husband and I have moved from Brooklyn to Atlanta, dug ourselves out of crushing debt, and bought our first house!
Christy Carlson says
WEST ME!
Wow, are things different from in 2007. I’m now out of college, married and we’ve completely remodeled an old farmhouse!
Congrats on your blogiversary!
Allison says
WEST ME!
2007: Graduating college, starting my first job at a design company, moving in with my boyfriend.
2011: Got married on 9/10/11 to said boyfriend, “mom” to the cutest pup in Georgia and am completely gratified with my job in nonprofit.