***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.
lu mae ro says
WEST ME!
West Elm! woot! In the last four years i got married and had baby.
Time flies!
Erin says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was still in graduate school, and now I live in a different state, have gotten married, adopted a dog, and bought our first home. What a difference a few years makes!
Andrew says
WEST ME.
New city…from Richmond to Charlottesville!
Holly@Loveoflifeblog says
WEST ME!! Wow, in 2007 I was graduating college and moving to DC for a new job and new life- still here and still loving it! And I had just started dating my now husband- a lot changes in a few years!
Tori says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have a different job, a different man, and a different house that I bought with my man, thanks to my job. So a lot of good has happened in these 4 years!
LC says
WEST ME!! Pretty, pretty please!
Like others have said, what hasn’t changed!? Really looking forward to the next 4 years and crossing my fingers for many more blessings! Congrats on your blogaversary!!
Jessica Woodard says
WEST ME!
In 2007 is was in high school and now I am living in a different city in college!
Elizabeth says
WEST ME!! Compared to 2007, my life is much more complete and settled due to the fact that I am now married and we have the most adorable maltipoo who is like a child to us. I also no longer rent but live in house with a mortgage and have a different and much more satisfying and stable job. A lot has changed!!
Cathy says
West me! 2007 was a nutso year as we bought a new house when I was 6 months pregnant with baby #3, renovated it (with the help of a general contractor; sadly, we don’t possess the DIY skills you two have!), moved in when I was 37 weeks pregnant, sent baby #1 off to kindergarten, and then just as the last picture was hung, welcomed #3 into the world. I’d say 2011 is a whole lot calmer than 2007 was!
Catherine M says
WEST ME! I’m living in a different apartment now than I was in 2007, it makes for a fresh palette for blogging new ideas. :)
Ashley says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, we have thankfully moved to my home state of TEXAS! Sold our business, relocated and are much happier!
Nina says
WEST ME!!
In 2007, we were newly married, recently moved, just bought a house and my husband was just beginning his General Surgery residency (lots and lots of work hours). Now, he is interviewing for fellowship and we are trying for a baby again (after our loss at 5 months).
Stephanie says
WEST ME! Well, my life is WAY different than in 2007. I also got married that year (anniversary twins!) and have since bought our first house and had two incredible daughters!
Janette says
WEST ME!
Let’s see… a degree, a husband, a move, a job and a baby! I guess I’ve had a busy 4 years.
Love your blog!
Denise von Minden says
West Me!!!
Since 2007 we have a new house, twin toddlers, and a group of friends that we love immensely. Life for us has changed, but it’s all good!!
Heather says
WEST ME….new town, new house, new job and some amazing new friends!
Marla says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 we went from having 3 children to 4 and hubby has a new job in a new field. Good things :)
Barbara says
West Me!
SO much has changed since 2007 – new job, new relationship, new city, new place.
Sarah says
WEST Me!
In 2007 I had just graduated college and had just gotten engaged. Now I’m married, a full time teacher, homeowner and mom to two furbabies:)
Sheena says
West Me!
Wow. 2007 doesn’t seem that long ago, yet so far away at the same time. I was just getting into my career and now my business and my career are really flying!
Melissa S says
WEST ME! I am now a college graduate, married, and a home owner! Boy things have changed the past 4 years!
Anne says
WEST ME! In 2007 I got engaged!
Tracy says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007, I have had a baby girl and my pup is way more mellow!
Courtney says
WEST ME!
2007 I graduated from college and got married. Now we have a house & 2 dogs.
HeatherL says
WEST ME!!!!
Wow, 4 years ago I had one kiddo in preschool and one home with me. Now I have 2 kids in school full time and we are a busy, but happy family :)
Christine says
West Me!
I was in college and living in Vegas in 2007.
Ines says
West Me! Lots of things are changing for us..we are buying a house AND having a baby! I am obsessed with West Elm, so this will come in handy for the new house!
Anna Scherling says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was engaged and at my first “real” job in Kansas. Since then, we got married, moved to Philly for 8 months (internship for him), got his master’s degree, traveled abroad, lived with family, and moved to Boston for his first job. And we don’t own a car. Lots of changes in four years! Congrats on your blogiversary – here’s to many more years of posting!
Goldie says
WEST ME!!
I was a newlywed in 2007, and now I’m prego with #2!
Shanna S. says
WEST ME! I’m pretty much in the same place as I was in 2007. Just a few years older. While we’re at it…maybe we should INSPIRE ME!
Jessica says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had a two year old.
In 2011 I have a one year old and a six year old.
I’d say life has changed a bit!!
Beth says
WEST ME!!!!! I have a remodeled kitchen, bathroom and upstairs…. Hardly feel like I live in the same house.
Shannon says
WEST ME!
In 2007, now that I think back, I was just a baby. Just moved out on my own for the first time and was figuring out who I was as a person. Now, I have met the love of my life and are trying out countless YHL ideas in our new house. Amazing what 4 years can do!
Mina says
Definitely WEST ME!
Got a new job in 2007! Been loving it since :)
Michelle says
West me! Since 2007 I got married, bought a house, and got a job! A lot has changed!
Molly says
WEST ME!
I love West Elm!
So much is different – graduated from college, moved to DC, started working, etc.
Elena says
WEST ME!
New house, new dog, new city, everything!
Kathryn says
West Me! In 2007, I didn’t have a job, I wasn’t married, I didn’t have a dog, and I didn’t own a house. Now, in 2011, I’ve accomplished all of the above!
Sar says
West me!
So much has changed since 2007…moved (twice!) to new cities, adopted two dogs, got married, bought a house. The past four years have been a whirlwind (but amazing!).
NancyV908 says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve become a lot more interested in making my house feel like a home–your blog has helped so much.
sk says
west me!
Christy says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have added a daughter, lost a job, and started my own business! Woo, busy four years! :)
Elin Glenn says
WEST ME!!! Please!
Thanks for your awesome blog. Such a breath of fresh air everyday.
In 2007, my husband and I had just been married one year, had started a mammoth house addition, had added another dog to our mix and hadn’t even seriously thought about when to have children. Now we have celebrated our 5th anniversary, are still working on finishing the addition, said goodbye to one dog and are happily raising our 2 year old! Lots of changes!
Angela L says
WEST ME!!! At this time in 2007 I was moving into my fist apartment with my now husband. Amazing to think in the last 4 years we have gotten married, bought a house and added some furry babies to our lives.
Kate says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, I would not believe I’d be back where I am now (there was a 2 year stint in the city) nor that I’d have a kid, be going to school for another bachelors degree but I wouldn’t change a thing. I’m working towards a goal that I thought wasn’t possible and I’m making it real now.
Cheri says
“WEST ME”
So much has changed since 2007 – I’ve moved to Michigan to be with my new boyfriend (we were just friends back in 2007) and I have a new job. So much has changed since then, all for the BETTER!
Erin says
WEST ME
Wow – A lot has changed in 4 years. Married, bought a house, started two new jobs, got a dog and I am happier now than I was four years ago. Life is good.
Elizabeth says
WEST ME!!! In four years I have gotten engaged, married, moved from the east coast to the west coast and gotten a dog. My how time flies!
Anu says
west me!
older & wiser. new house, new life with my family. love it!
thanks for the giveaway. fingers crossed to win.
Karen F. says
WEST ME
At this exact time 4 years ago we had *just* moved into a new place and I was surrounded by boxes, my soon to be 2 year old (10/18) and very pregnant with twins (born 11/27).