***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.
Lauren says
WEST ME!
In 4 years I have bought an house and met my boyfriend. I changed jobs too!
Kitty Conner says
WEST ME!
Omygosh, life is so changed. In 2007 I was a single apartment-dwelling girl. In 2011? I’ve a house, a husband and two fur-a-rific puppies.
And y’all? Congrats and best wishes on 4 years!
Katie Hartman says
WEST ME!!!!
Since 2007 I have…
Graduated college
Gotten married (today is our 2 year wedding anniversery!)
Moved from Chicago to Boston
And bought our first place
The list could keep on going!
Love YHL!
Erin says
WEST ME!
Whoa…2007…Gradutaed college, found a job, got married, and bought a house!
wendy says
WEST ME!!!!!! 2007 brought a lot of blessings and changes to our family. My husband was finally home from a long deployment, we were living in Europe and loving our adventures there, got pregnant with our second son after years of unsuccessful attempts, and had the baby the year I turned 40! That was a whirlwind year, but we obviously wouldn’t have it any other way. Back in the states now and love the inspiration you bring to others! xo
Christina says
WEST ME! I have moved, had two daughters, gotten a dog, worked and then transitioned to a stay at home mom while my husband travels a lot for his job. Loving my life!
Ann says
WEST ME!!!! Congratulations on the 4 year blogiversary!
elz says
WEST ME- in 2007, we had just moved into our now house with an almost 1 year old and a 2 year old. Now, they are 5 and 6 and we walk them to school every morning from that same house. We have a few more steps of our life dream complete with the purchase of a little Texas weekend ranch property. So, we’re property owners times two in those 5 years!
Michelle says
WEST ME!
Happy anniversary! Here’s to many more!
Since 2007 I have a new home and a new job :)
stacy says
West Me!
East me – North me too;
2007 form 2011
Still love my life, my children, my job; Biggest change? Now I love your site!
Molly says
WEST ME!! SO much has changed. Bought my first place, new relationship, new job, started grad school, two new nieces…
Laura J says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have graduated high school, moved out of my parents’ house, gone to college, gotten married, become a military wife, had a beautiful baby girl, moved halfway across the country, bought MY first car, and have now bought my first house! I’d say things are a just a bit different from 2007… and I love it. ;-)
Heather says
WEST ME!!
My whole world has changed in the last 4 years! Since 2007 I became a Southerner, traveled the country, graduated college, got a “real” job, met and fell for the man of my dreams, and moved into my first house with him. :)
(It could really use some help in the area of decor. Nudge nudge.)
Trisha says
Oh so much has happened since 2007…New baby, new house, new sofa, new favorite leather chair…same husband :) Life is very good, but could be even better if you WEST ME! please, please :) Thanks for your great tips and ideas. We are doing much work on our simple, soon to be fabulous 70’s ranch.
Heidi says
WEST ME, please!!!
Whew…new house, had our first baby, and just found out another is on the way!:) Life is good!:)
Paula says
WEST ME, please :)
Cindy says
WEST ME! Please please please! LOL
In 2007 we (hubby and I) were still adjusting to life with the newborn girl docs said we’d never be able to have! Wow, so much has changed since then. Now she’s a rambunctious girly-girl with a mind of her own…and she never hesitates to let us know it, too!
So fun to look back and remember how different life was then.
Thanks for the awesome giveaway chance!
Cindy
ZES says
WEST ME!! Love West Elm & YHL!
Since 2007 I’ve graduated law school, passed the bar, moved, became a cat owner, ended a bad relationship, and begun a great relationship : ) Fun to think of how much has changed.
Sarah says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I had just gotten married. Four years later, we’re still going strong and are moving into our new home in two weeks!
Emily says
WEST ME!
i got engaged in 2007!
Emily Lundie says
West Me!!
In 2007 I was a fabulous single girl living the fun city life. Now I’m married with a 10-month girl living just outside of the city, but I’m still fabulous!!!!
Kristi says
WEST ME!
I was graduating from college in 2007 so pretty much everything is different!
Leyre says
WEST ME! Pretty please?
EVERYTHING is different from 2007 :) Job, home, a kid (!)…the better question really would be what ISN’T different!
Lanna says
West me, please!!
Since 2007 I’ve got a new house, and a new baby. My job & husband are still as awesome as ever. :)
Kathryn says
West Me!! In 2007 my husband and I were just starting out our relationship
Caitlin says
West Me please!
Since 2007, my boyfriend has become my husband, we live in a different city, but we still have the same dog and cat and bed and cars. Life is different, but still great!
Heather - Diapers&Divas says
WEST ME!
Wow…a lot has happened in 4 years… we bought our 1st house in 2007, had been married a year. And since then, have had our 1st child, bought my 1st new car ever, started my own company… phew!
Katie says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve graduated, moved, gotten married, bought a house, & gotten a dog & a cat. Fun times!
Allison says
WEST ME! I’ve had two kids since 2007–so it’s a different world entirely. Happy anniversay to you and your blog!
Laura says
WEST ME please!!
In 2007 I was a fresh out of college graduate. Now I’m married with a career. Hopefully in another 4 years a baby will makes its way into our lives. :)
Kelly says
West me! New town, new house, two kids, and staying at home with them. Fun, fun, fun!
Sarah says
West Me!
2007 I was a sophomore in college, still living at home, and dreaming of what it would be like to be grownup.
This year, I’m getting married in a month, moving out of my parents’ into our first apartment (all beautiful 400 sq ft of it!), and wondering why getting a Costco membership made me feel so grown up.
Katie says
West me!! Since 2007 we’ve moved to a new town and been blessed with two precious girls.
Sarah S says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had a 6 month old and a little girl who had just turned two. It was both wonderful and overwhelming. Now I have a 5 year old and a 6 year old and it is still wonderful and sometimes overwhelming but much more on the wonderful scale.
Michelle says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve finished and graduated from college, started two new jobs, moved out of my parents’ house, and made lots of other changes!
P.S. You guys are awesome and I’m totally obsessed with your work. :)
Jana says
WEST ME!! What’s different since 2007? Well I am a student and stay at home mom of two, when before 07 I was a working mom of one AND I went from 1300 sq ft to 400 sq ft all in the name of accomplishing some goals.
Meghan says
WEST ME, please! Since 2007, hmmm….. new job, new house, new (master’s) degree, no longer a twenty-something…
Emily says
West me!
Wow since 2007 I became an RN and am having my second baby.
Blake says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve finished college and have joined the working world.
Cathy says
West me! Four years ago, I didn’t have my adorable two-year old daughter nor was I pregnant with #2. :-)
Elizabeth says
West me!
New house, new dog, new job (four since then, actually) new husband and new dog. A lot is new, I guess.
m says
west me! so appropriate.. i’ve lived in 3 states since 2007, including moving west to colorado this summer.
happy blogiversary!
April D. says
WEST ME! Many life changing things…I left my dream job that took me 8 years to accomplish so that we could start a family. It was absolutely the most important thing for me to stay home with my children even though our income flow was cut by 60%–ouch! We now have a 3.5 yr old boy and a 13 month boy and they are amazing!!
Karen says
West me!
My first child was born 4 years and a couple weeks ago– so 4 years ago today I was a brand-spankin-new mom and now I kind of feel like I know what I’m doing (ha).
sarah says
west me!!
just married in 2007, about to have a baby in 2011 :)
Cara says
West Me!
What isn’t different? I graduated, got married, have a little one…
Julie says
West me!!!!
In 2007, my life was different because I was living in New York City!
Lauren Pinson says
WEST ME!!!!!
Pretty much everything is different from 2007. I was a single college student – now I’m a military wife and college graduate with a photography business in the works, a full time job, and I’ve moved 4 times or more!
Ginny says
West me!
In 2007 I was in my first year of college. Now I’m graduated, married, and designing a house!
Katee says
West me!
I have moved across the country and a major change–but many, many things (good and bad) have happened that make my life wonderful.