***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.
Lisa says
WEST ME!
A lot has changed since 2007, but the highlights are passing the bar exam, moving back to my hometown and buying our first house. It’s been a great 4 years!
Maria says
West Me!!
This would be so great as I’m redoing our living and dining room. Since 2007, I’ve moved to a new state with a new job!
Jenny Buxton says
WEST ME!!!
We got married in 2007 bought an old farm house that we are still gutting and had a baby girl, Macy Jane in 2009. lift is crazy, I always look forward to YHL’s posts – they inspire me to keep on plugging away on the house!
Misha says
WEST ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!
ok first of all i thought i was seeing things. a west elm give away?!!! be still my WE addicted heart. I actually keep a WE catalogue by my bed side as i dream of decorating our new home and i can always find inspiration there. It is so bad that my husband recently asked me to visit the library for some “deeper” reading. while my bank account may not be able to support my shopping cart full of goodies i can’t help but dream and wish and sigh.
let’s see..how has my life changed since 2007?? to keep this short i will list the highlights: new puppy, another new puppy, daughter about to head to college and break my heart, new job, promotion, but the big news is the purchase of my first home with the man i was married to, then divorced for ten years, now back together and happier than ever. that is it in a nutshell!!
Sarah says
WEST ME.
What’s different now is that I’m addicted to the blogosphere thanks to you guys. Aaaaaand considering starting a B-log of my own. Come to mention it, I’m grateful when you post things like this morning, because I’m one of those “look before you leap” type of people and it’s nice to see what a typical blog day looks like.
also i got married got a dog graduated from college got a job moved to australia moved back bought a house joined a band blah blah blah.
pick me pick me!
Kristin says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was living it up in college! Now, with a full time job and a year before I enter medical school, most Friday nights are spent watching Jeopardy and drinking a glass (or bottle) of wine! Times have certainly changed!
Amy says
WEST ME!
My life is completely different than it was 4 years ago. I’ve since graduated college, started my career 2 years ago, moved in with the love of my life & bought a house! It’s amazing how much things can change in 4 years!
Veronica says
WEST ME! Since 2007 we bought a house, traveled a lot, and got a dog. Now just waiting on the kids :)
Stephanie says
WEST ME please oh please.
In 2007 I got my bachelor’s degree, first apartment, and first grown up job. Now I have a bachelor’s & master’s, live in my very own house, and am 3 jobs into my career!
Rachelle says
West me… 4 yrs ago we were coming back to the States from Sydney Australia with an almost one year old. 4 yrs later moved across the country, new house, another child, and a dog. Life has a way of changing!
Corrin says
WEST ME! Although most things have changed in four years, one big change is I have graduated from college.
Rachel says
WEST ME! Since 2007 – got a house, a dog, and married!
Brittany says
WEST ME…
Since 2007, my husband and I have bought a house and had two amazing kids : )
Chris says
WEST ME!!
Graduated college finally!
Korinne Barry says
WEST ME….PLEASE!!!!
In 2007 I had just started dating my now handsome hubby! So…things are VERY different. New house in a new state..new marriage…new incomes….new everything! :)
Elizabeth K. says
WEST ME!
Sara says
WEST ME! seriously! I NEED this!
Lori H says
WEST ME! Not much is different, but in 2007 I didn’t have a daughter in college…here is some unsolicited advice – start Clara’s college 529 now! We did the prepaid tuition thing (you can’t go wrong with Va colleges) and it has been a blessing! (No, I don’t work for the 529 people) :)
Molly says
West Me!
Oh, 2007…what a year. I was a freshman in college rocking a boy haircut and living the dream as a dorm resident.
Now, I have long hair, a real job and somewhere to live in which my shower stuff doesn’t share a shelf with my ramen noodles. And, yes, I am still eating ramen noodles as a 23 year old…sooo good.
Megan says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have graduated college, got married, bought a house, started a career and enjoyed life! Can’t wait to see what the next 4 years bring : )
Suzie says
WEST ME!
Wow, so much has changed since 2007. I lived overseas, got married, went back to school for another degree, and had a baby.
Jennifer (iffles) says
WEST ME!
Same house, same relationship, same job… but I did chop all my long hair off to a pixie cut!
Melissa @ thefauxmartha says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve graduated college, gotten married, and moved away from home. Just to name a few :)
Sarah says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was a lowly college student, and now I’m a grad student with a full-time job. Seems I’m constantly stuck studying, but this time with an apartment to decorate!
tara says
WEST ME!!! Wow what a fabulous prize! I LOVE West Elm!
I got married in 2007 and now we have a baby girl!
Christine says
West Me :)
2007 Vs. 2011
A new JOB, getting married (in 53 dayssss), just purchased our first home :)
Heather says
WEST ME! Everything is different from 2007. I graduated college, moved in with my parents, moved out into 4 different apartments, moved to a whole new city, about to move back to my old city, and getting ready to start house hunting. Oh and a new job.
Jessica says
WEST ME Please!
New house, new job, puppy, hubby-to-be!
anna says
west me {please!}
i can now tap dance!
Megan says
WEST ME
I was starting my sophomore year in the college dorm, and now I’m well into my sophomore year at work. I was on boyfriend #2, and now I’m on boyfriend #4. My hair was waist-long then, and now it’s an adorable pixie-cut.
Karen F says
West me!!
Easy question – my daughter was born in 2007, so my life has changed in the very best ways!
Krista D. says
WEST ME!
In the past four years, I went from one child to two, got a promotion and moved to a new house.
Sarah says
WEST ME!!!
My life is so different! I have a sweet child, a wonderful hubby, and (almost) our first house!
Lauren H. says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I wasn’t married! Now I’m enjoying married life!!
Sarahincola says
West me! New job, hubby graduated med school, new city, new house and new baby! The only thing that g=has stayed the same is the husband!
Jessie says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was planning my wedding. I now have a husband, a new job, and a new house. Makes me feel accomplished now that I type that…
Jennifer says
WEST ME!
I was in college in 2007. Now I’ve graduated and am working full-time.
Joye says
West ME!
I was dating men, now I am married to a WOMAN! woa.
Jess says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I have moved from one end of the country to the other, and purchased my first house. Said house could sure use some sprucing up, West Elm style :)
Krissy says
WEST ME! We bought our house in 2007, and have been diligently working on it ever since! I have graduated college and got a promotion…enjoying life!
Evelyn says
“WEST ME!”
I graduated college in 2007 and let’s just say life is drastically different from the good ol’dorm days. I’m an adult now, with adult decisions to make…whahhh! :)
Amy in PA says
WEST ME!!
Like so mnay others, lots of changes since 2007 – married & new city are the biggies! Happy anniversary to you!!
Bethany says
Life is different now that I have 2 babies and 0 eating disorders!!
Laura C. says
West me! (pretty please…)
Wow, 2007 seems like a lifetime ago. I was pregnant with our little boy and had a baby girl. Now we have a kindergartener and a pre-schooler. :) Happy days!
Catherine says
WEST ME! Pretty please? In 2007 I was just emerging from grad school. Now I am married, with home and a ‘real’ job! And a sweet kitty!
Lowell says
WEST ME!
i have 2 more kids than in 2007!!
Carrie Z says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was still renting post-divorce. Now we’re in a home and feeling blessed.
Rachel says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have sold the house I was living in, given birth to twin boys & quit my job to be a SAHM, & now I’m pregnant with a little girl, due in Dec. Change is good. :-)
Agent Scully says
“WEST ME”
I was single at the beginning of 2007. And I was married at the end. A big change!
Lindsay says
West me! How hasnt my life changed since 2007? Then I was in grad school…now I have a husband, a condo, a career, and a kitty!