***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.
Amelia Davis says
WEST ME, please!
In 2007 I was graduating college – geez that feels so long again now!
Elizabeth says
WEST ME, please!!
In 2007 I was living with a roommate and had a job I wasn’t crazy about. Now I’m living with my wonderful boyfriend and working my way up the career ladder!
Love your site – thanks for all the great posts!
Charity says
WEST ME!
I’m now married and pregnant!
Venn says
WEST ME!
Since 2007: Got married, bought a house, had a daughter, grew up.
Angela says
WEST ELM ME!!!!
I got married and have a delicious little boy (19months!) Life is so much better than 07!
Christopher says
WEST ME!
Too many changes to count!
Donna says
“WEST ME” ! Congrats, guys! What is different for me since 2007 is that now ALL THREE of my babies are potty-trained! Whoo-Hoo!
Ginger M. says
West Me!
My life has changed in so many ways in 4 short years. Married my love, adopted a dog, started to follow YHL, sold our house in Boston, bought a house in Washington DC, quit my job, started a business!
I love the way your lifestyle inspires me.
Christina says
WEST ME!
2007 seems like a lifetime ago – new state, married now, new house, new puppy. Life is good.
Kate says
WEST ME!
in 2007 i was living at home with my parents and now i’m a homeowner with my lovely boyfriend and our 2 dogs!
Jenn McCormick says
WEST ME!
I didn’t even know my husband in 2007 … now we’re married and own a house. :)
Rachel says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I met a man and bought a house with him!
Jean W says
West Me, Please!!
Liz @M2M says
West me!!
In 2007 I was still in college, on-again-off-again seeing a guy I really liked, and working at a restaurant. Now I’m a stay-at-home mom (with the on-again-off-again guy, although it’s been steadily on for 2+ years!), have moved to a big city and back, and am generally loving life. Hope I win!!!!
Jane says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, what is different? Getting married, finishing Grad school, moving coasts (I got “wested” in 2009 when we moved from East to West coast), getting new job, buying first car, and becoming homeowners last year!
Melissa B. says
WEST ME please! I attended law school, graduated, and got married in the last three years!
MrsLindseyM says
WEST ME!!
My life is totally different from 2007. I have graduated from college, got married, bought a house and realized I am a lot more crafty than I thought. We moved into our house Dec 2010 and have slowly been making it ours. A $500 gift card to West Elm would help make dreams become reality!!
Anne M. says
WEST ME please!
I bought my 1st house, got married and now knocked up!!
Michelle H says
West me! Since 2007 I’ve had another child and moved twice! Lots of changes.
Liz says
WEST ME Please!!!
In 2007, I was finishing my junior year of college. Dating my now husband. We had just rescued a puppy who has certainly changed our life. Now we have moved to DC, both my husband and I have great jobs, and most recently we are UNDER CONTRACT to buy our first home!!! Happy anniversary to you guys! Love reading your blog every day and talking about it with my girlfriends!
Kristen says
WEST ME (please)!
In 2007, I was still a single gal, living in a one bedroom vanilla apartment. Now, 4 years later, I live with my awesome boyfriend and the best darn dog in the world, Romeo. No offense Burgs. Life is good.
Here’s to celebrating 4 years of adventures for your family!
Anna says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had just graduated college and entered the work of public auditing,and I was single living with my parents…
I now am married, own a home, and work in the private field of accounting :)
Jennifer says
West Elm Me! A lot has changed since 2007, but just to name one – I’m in a new fixer upper. It’s a lot of work but I’m loving it! Happy Blogaversary!!
Tiffanee says
WEST ME please!
It has been a whirlwind life since graduating from college in 2007.
Megan says
WEST ME! The biggest thing different is our sweet daughter Olivia! It’s CRAZY to think about how much has changed since then.
Nicole says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I lived in NC, but in 2011 I live in MD (for now). My husband’s in the military so we’re always on the move!
raeann says
WEST ME!
what’s not different? suffered thru 2 layoffs, now livin’ the dream.
Amanda says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 my husband and I have re-done our entire 4500 square foot home, had a baby, and have 1 on the way!
Ursula says
WEST ME!! Now, I am married with a house, I feel old!
Sarah says
West me!
I was just starting grad school, single and living with a roommate, and I just scheduled by thesis defense this morning and are planning my wedding now!
Stephanie says
WEST ME!
I had just about to get married at this time in 2007 and now we have a wee one on the way! =)
Lynds says
West Me please! Since 2007 we’ve added our two sweet little girls (’08 and ’10) to our little family, life is drastically different!
Jenny says
WEST ME!
Wow – a lot has changed since 2007!
*We’ve gone from a 2-dog household to a 3-dog household
*We’ve moved from our first 576 sq. foot shoebox apartment into our spacious (by our standards) 1,000 sq. foot town home
*I got an AWESOME job (in 2008)
*We’ve decided to go back to college
SO much has changed, and it has all been for the better!
CONGRATS ON 4 YEARS!!!
Mandee says
WEST ME!
gosh, SO many things have changed since I met my husband in 2007. we got married, bought an old house (1950, eeks!) and I recently made the decision to go back to school for my Interior Design degree. couldn’t be happier!
well that’s a lie. I’d be happier with $500 to spend at West Elm.
Meg says
West ME!
I am married, we bought out first home, moved cities, and bought a dog! In 2007 we were dating in college!
Stephanie says
WEST ME!
I LOVE West Elm! So many things are different from 2007: We live in a new place and are homeowners now. We both have a new job (have had 2, in fact). We got married and (kind of) changed my name. My hair is longer than it has ever beenin my life (and I have 2 work-friendly pink strips in it!). We’re Godparents. The list goes on!
Andrea says
West ME por favor!!
In 2007, I was at a job I… *ahem*… didn’t love and my oldest son was in middle school. Since then I’ve finished my degree, gotten a fantastic job (in my chosen field) and have been spending my evenings helping my son look at COLLEGES!
Erin says
WEST ME!
I think the question should be what is THE SAME as four years ago! I’ve graduated from college, got married, moved to a new city and started a new company with my husband.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Heather S. says
WEST ME!
Sadly a lot has changed since 2007 and none of it for the better.
Jennifer Earle says
WEST ME!!! MY life has changed in so many ways. Graduated College, Got married, had a baby, moved to another state, bought our first home, got a new job!
Katie says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007, our brood has expanded from two girls to three with the addition of Charlotte!
Jessica says
WEST ME!!
In 2007, I graduated college, moved to NC, started a new job and meet my now husband. I think I hit all of the “new” things in 2007 that you listed:)
Lydia says
Holy crap, WEST ME!
2007 – I was single, living with my dog in a condo, and 4 years later I have a husband, a baby, the same dog, and a new (to us) house! It doesn’t get much better than that. :)
Meg says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I graduated from college, got married, got a job, bought a house, got four more nieces/nephews
…busy 4 years!
happy blogiversary! :)
Robyn says
West Me! I now have a son, so life is MUCH different! :)
Emily D. says
WEST ME!!!
So much has changed since 07, new place, new job, got married. Seems like a different life almost.
Congrats on 4 years, here’s to many more!!!
Melanie says
west me!
James says
West Me..
Uhh four years ago, I had just moved into my little basement apartment in DC, working at UMD and getting used to underground living… today I have just moved into my new place (and saying that I’m a homo–ner never gets old) and adjusting to living not only above ground but one story up.
Harris says
WEST ME. In 2007, I was at dear ole U-V-A.
Monica W says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I have met, fell in love with, and married the man of my dreams. I graduated from college, got a big girl job, and purchased a house. The past four years have been a crazy but I wouldn’t change it for the world!