***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.
Allison says
WEST ME! 2007 seems so long ago. I’m a newlywed now so my life has changed a lot if a few short years.
Ashley says
WEST ME. holla!
Oh the things that change: bought a house, got a husband. started a workout regime, cut my hair, got in touch with old friends, the list goes on… Life is AWESOME.
Sara says
WEST ME POR FAVOR
Since 2007, I have moved from Phoenix to Missouri, and just got married 3 months ago. Hello life change!
Rachel Farley says
WEST ME!
New Job starts in 2 weeks!
Erin says
WEST ME!!! My life has changed since 2007. I broke up with a boyfriend of 3 1/2 years that year and have since met the man I’m going to marry. SO glad I didn’t settle.
Valette says
WEST ME
In the last 4 years ago my boyfriend became my husband, we adopted two new dogs, we bought a house, and my stepson is now living with us full time. I also have a better job with more responsibility and a boss whom I adore.
Sarah says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, our family has changed jobs several times, bought a house and added two dogs to the brood. We’re a busy but happy bunch!
Jadie says
WEST ME, please! For many years I have coveted their goods but it is just out of my price range.
Got married in ’07, had a baby AND moved from San Francisco to Oregon in ’08, another baby in ’10, and along the way got a new (to us) car, relocated a few times, got new jobs, and this year my daughter started pre-school! So my life is very different than it was 4 years ago. Oh yeah, and in 2011 I discovered YHL! <3
Sonya says
WEST ME!
A lot! My own new digs for my daughter and I to decorate AS WE PLEASE. (yaaay!!!)
Kathy W. says
WEST ME!
Wow, in the last four years my husband has retired, a second daughters has gotten married, I’ll be a grandma in January, and life continues to be a wonderful adventure.
Love YHL!
Dawn S. says
WEST ME!
In 2007, Hubby and I lived in Wisconsin while he worked on his PhD, we rented an apartment, and I had just begun a new job working on the campus where he was a student.
Since then, I quit my job when our son was born in 2009, Hubby became Dr. Hubby in December 2010, and later that month we purchased our first house in Tennessee and moved South. Now we’re fixing up the house (and would LOVE that rectangular capiz chandelier to boost the reno work!) and about to add another baby to the family in Spring 2012!
Brenda says
WEST ME!
New from 2007- Job, husband, children, house, car… kinda sounds like almost a completely changed life.
Sarah Lendt says
WEST ME!!!
Everything has changed in 4 years. I finished grad school, moved to another state, moved back, met the man of my dreams, got a new job and married my husband (the aforementioned man of dreams :)). Pretty good times!
Colleen says
WEST ME!
In September 2007 we were beginning to intensify our house search, closing in on some potential candidates, and making our first offer (which didn’t work out and we’re lucky it didn’t). Since then we bought our lovely home and have been giving it lots of TLC right along with you and your blog adventure!
Ellen says
WEST ME! New city, new home, new job, new dog. Same kids and hubby, thankfully! =)
Robin says
West me! Four years ago, I was getting out of a messy relationship. Fast forward to today, and I am with the man I was meant for – in our wonderful home, with three kitties around who mean the world to us. Happiness all around! Congrats you two on 4-years of blog-tastic-ness!
Aliesha says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I graduated from college, got a new job, got engaged, got married, moved to a different state, bought a house, had a baby, and am now pregnant again! A LOT has changed! haha
Sue says
WEST ME!!!
lacy says
West me! In 2007 I was engaged and in college. Now I’m going on 4 years of marriage, have a 1 year-old, and another on the way!!!
nikki says
WEST ME…Let’s see four years ago I had a one-year-old, now I have a five-year-old AND a two-year-old!
Mary Jane says
WEST ME!!
Got married, bought a condo, and made some great friends!
Jennifer says
WEST ME!!! I’m in a whole different state in a different house that needs lots of TLC.
Amber says
WEST ME!
Yikes- 4 years ago? We were living in WA (now in TX), different jobs and house, and my Dad was still living.
Amanda S. says
WEST ME!!
Everything is different for me since 2007. New home in Boston, new job, new relationship, new hair, AND new tattoo :)!
Love your blog so much – you guys are so entertaining.
Emily says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was a renter, single, living in Chicago, working hard towards the dream. Today I’m a homeowner, still single, still in Chicago, and a little closer to the dream…. pretty decent! LOVE West Elm and am eyeing the tripod table for my condo!!!!
Amy says
WEST ME!!
Got married, had a baby, expecting another!
Jane says
“West Me!!” Since 2007 I have got married, got a masters degree in social work, got a Great Dane (the love of my life – sorry hubby), started a new job working with high risk youth, and own an amazing house that I love to decorate! wheew!
Suzanne says
WEST ME and new job and new haircut since 2007.
Jill says
WEST ME!
In 07 the hubs and I were newlyweds living in England. Now we’re back in the US and homeowners (and I still like to think of us as newly-ish-weds) :)
Gretchen says
WEST ME!
Added a 2nd kiddo to the mix and am actually not dreading the idea of the burbs! how things change!
Jennifer M says
WEST ME, pretty please!
Let’s see in 2007 I’d been married 1 year and was doing the corporate office job thing. Four years later and almost 5 years into marriage, new city, new house, no more corporate job and a baby on the way. So, SOO different!
Tawnya says
WEST ME!
Since 2007? Added two more children…bought a fixer-upper…added two rooms to the said fixer-upper with many, many more projects to come!
Sarah says
West me!
Four years ago, my husband proposed!
Ashley says
“WEST ME”
4 years ago my fiance and I lived in a condo and now we own a home. So much more to tackle in a home!
Jane says
West Me.. Love their stuff!
We were surprised with a baby and she is now two :-)
Cindy says
WEST ME!!
New job – same company, different division…
Trisha says
West me!
I have gone back to work, bought a house, and lost both of my parents since 2007.
ChristinaDundee says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I graduated college, was blessed enough in this economy to land a “big kid” job :) I’ve enjoyed embracing the simpler things in life and enjoying time with friends and family. I am so excited to start decorating my new place and continue on this Big Kid Real World path :)
Hayley Baum says
WEST ME!
You could say my life is a total 180 from where I was in ’07. Then: carefree, college student, living rent-free at home, and dare I say, skinny?
Now: Army wife, married 3 years, moved 3 times, getting ready for the 4th, and a deployment on the way…we got a fur baby named Rambo, are 2,000 miles from family, and unfortunately hung on to the “Freshman 15.” :) Or wait, no, I really mean this: :( :( :(.
Let me just say that army post housing could really really use some W-Elming. It’s quite UNDER-W-Elming.
Jennifer Lunday says
WEST ME! At this time in 2007, I was just starting my sophomore year of college in Georgia. Since then, I’ve snagged a sweet husband and a BA in English. I’ve also moved up the map, first to Tennessee and then to Kentucky. My husband and I are in the process of fixing up our new home in the Bluegrass State. We’d love a West Elm gift card to help us along!
Allison says
WEST ME! About to purchase my first home. Life sure has changed a lot since 2007. A gift certificate to West Elm would be amazing!
Hanna says
WEST ME!
I had a sweet two year old boy and my daughter was just starting to be a twinkle in my eye. I didn’t have a direct report yet, and my husband had just got a new job after being unemployed for two years. LIfe was pretty darn good, and now it’s better. :)
Renee says
WEST ME!
New opportunities.
Continued happy blogging!
Susie says
WEST ME! (What an amazing giveaway, you guys! Thanks!!)
Whoa, so much is different now — divorced, remarried, new baby — all the best changes imaginable! Life is good!!
Sara says
West Me! I quite my full time job to go to school full time to get my degree. I met my future husband and got married this year.
Sara C. says
WEST ME!!! Since 2007, I now have a husband, a new house to remodel and an 11-month old baby girl! Thanks for asking!
Krystal says
West Me!!!
My whole world has changed!! The real estate market decided about this time to begin it’s nose dive… still struggling but my whole perspective has changed on how to run a business and keep it alive. As well as how I view the whole crash!
Katie B. says
WEST ME!
New job, new city. Same best friends and some new friends. New blog reading obsession. New found appreciation for exercise and healthy eating :) Happy Anniversary!
Tangee says
West me!
Wow, since 2007, I have finished school, moved to another state, gotten married and bought a house. Oh yeah, and adopted a dog.
Sarah S says
WEST ME!
Same job, same boyfriend/husband, and same city as 2007. Acquired a puppy and moved once, but the thing that has really changed? I feel like I’m more of a grown-up than a kid – heck, I read home design blogs!
Congratu-blog-iversary!