***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.
Brooke Henninger says
oh, please, WEST ME! This would the perfect way to spruce up our first house! What’s changed in my life since 2007? well, two babies, new job, new (old) house, new city, new friends!
thanks for the opportunity!
Casey says
WEST ME ASAP!
omg since 2007 I have returned to school to finish my BA, celebrated a BF (now husband’s) graduation form college, moved twice, mothered some new fur babies, changed jobs and career focuses and am not baking my first bean in the oven! Lots’o’changes.
Meagan dunn says
WEST ME!!!
2007, I was back living with my parents while my husband was Iraq I would say that’s different now but my husband is about to deploy again :( I need this gift card to keep me busy decorating while he is gone!
Happy 4 years!
Pam says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I met the love of my life, got hitched and have been enjoying life with my husband and our one year old daughter :) Good changes. No, wonderful and amazing changes.
Whitney says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I met my husband, graduated college, moved, got married and started a new job.
Wehaf says
WEST ME! I now live a few states west of where I did in 2007. And I own my own home!
Bryna says
WEST ME! Biggest change is my 20 month old daughter. She has brought sweetness, laughter and magic to our lives.
stephanie says
WEST ME!! In 4 years I have gotten married, had a beautiful baby boy, bought a new home, added a dog ;)Plenty of wonderful change!
Linley says
WEST ME! Four years ago? Wow. Well I was in eighth grade for starters. Life has only gotten better since then… I lost my braces for starters. :)
Laura says
WEST ME!!!
Oh boy, in 2007 I was a recent college grad, living in Manhattan with a friend.
Now I’m married, still living in Manhattan (but with my hubby), but house hunting!! Would be lovely to have a gift card to help furnish said new house!
Colleen says
WEST ME! Four years ago I was in college and about to celebrate my first dateaversary with my now-husband. These days I have a “real” job, a house, and a full and unexpected life!
Kristin says
WEST ME!!! :)
Shaun says
WEST ME!!!! please we have a new house to be decorated
Melyssa says
WEST ME!
New kid, new house, lots of new wrinkles!
Sara A. says
West Me, please!
In 2007 I was living in Japan & now I’m living in Louisiana. A big, big difference!
Megan says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was single and starting my senior year of college. In 2011 I’m getting married (3 weeks) and have a real job. My how things change.
Stacey says
WEST ME. Where to start with the differences….new job, new haircut, new outlook on life, new priorities, and more than a few pairs of new shoes. The important things haven’t changed–family and friends.
Alexandra Lynn says
West Me! In 2007 I was still in College, unsure of what I wanted to do professionally and embarking on a new relationship! I’ve graduated, been at the same job for 2 years in a totally different field than what I had planned, and have lived with the guy from the new relationship for almost 3 years!
Georgia says
WEST ME! In 2007, I was still in high school and I’d just gotten my driver’s license. I was an awkward spazzy nerd but now I’m in college and I’m an even bigger nerd but now with confidence!
Katie says
WEST ME! What an awesome giveaway! Let’s see…in 2007, I was a jr/sr in college and now I live with my boyfriend in an adorable apartment and have an awesome job!
Congrats on entering year 5!
Jen N. says
WEST ME!
New house…more pay at current job…life is good!
marissa says
WEST ME!!!
4 years ago in 2007? a lot has changed, but the biggest changes are being married and we’ve moved out from our old apartment. :)
Heather W says
WEST ME! Well in 2007 I got married and now we have the cuted 9 month old on the block.
Jessica says
WEST ME please, please, please! I have so many things ‘pinned’ from West Elm that I’m saving up for. In 2007 I graduated high school and never wanted to go to college, get married or be a mom. Now I’m about to graduate college, I’m married, and we’re starting to plan a family. Life is kinda funny sometimes.
Jen @ The Well Read Fish says
Big changes! I lived in New York and was single! Now I’m married, live in Seattle and am starting a writing program at the local University.
So yeah. . . um, WEST ME. . . please?
Jessica T. says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I had just started dating the man that is now my husband. :) Since then, I got my Master’s, moved, and went back to school to get my Ph.D.
mariela says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I decided to join an online dating website since moving to a new town, and met my now fiance. Crazy!!!
Kayla W says
West Me!!! I’m engaged now, and about to be a college graduate!
Sarah L. says
WEST ME!
Like you guys, my husband and I were married in 2007. We had moved into a new apartment and were excited to begin a new life together. Now we have a 10 month old baby and are anxiously awaiting closing on our first home!
Jill says
West Me!
Since 07 my life has changed dramatically – added our first dog, house and baby.
Patti says
West Me!
My twin boys have gone from high school seniors to college grads.
Melissa says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was in my junior year of high shool. Today, I’m a senior account exec at an ad agency. In a few years, I’ll own a home and start all the DIYs I’ve been pinning :)
Gloria says
WEST ME!
2007 I was one year out of highschool and now, I’ve been married for three years tomorrow!
Kate says
WEST ME!! This time in 2007, I had just graduated high school and was beginning my four years at the University of Georgia. To say my personal and home decor styles have changed since then is a vast understatement thanks, in part, to younghouselove! Since then, I have also graduated college with a BS in psychology, and am now beginning the journey toward a master’s degree in nursing.
Lindsay says
WEST ME!
Lots have changed! I now am married, have a house, a puppy (well, he’s a dog, but we’ll forever call him our puppy) and learning to DIY.
Jennifer says
WEST ME!! (Please? I am so excited about this, btw.)
Hm, well in 2007 I was just getting out of the military and moving across the country to start my new life. I have since moved to two different states, acquired an amazing fiance, two dogs and two cats. And our first house. And a partridge and a pear tree. Gotta say, life rocks!
Margarite says
West me. We’ve moved house twice since 2007.
Jenny H. says
WEST ME!
Practically everything is different from 2007. New city, new house, smaller weight (hooray!) and most importantly…a hubby!
Monica says
WEST ME!!!
In the past four years, I’ve bought a condo, started two new jobs, bought a car, and adopted a dog. It’s been a good four years!
Lori says
West me!
In 2007 I was toting around year old twins…now I chase after 5 year old twins!
Charisma says
WEst MEEEE!
John & Sherry! Obvs i’d love to win this! In 2007 I was in college in Seattle dating my now-husband. Since then we’ve gotten married, I graduated from college, and we had a baby who is now a 1-year-old. Because we are so young (I’m 25) and completed a few milestones pretty quickly, our home is still pretty bare when it comes to furnishings! We have no dining table currently, no night stands, a really old, really ugly couch and could use some additional storage items such as an armoire for blankets and board games in the living room and a dresser or tall boy in the bedroom to house clothes. Needless to say, we could really put this gift card to good use! Congrats on your 4 year!
Robyn G says
WEST ME!
I started my current job in 2007. I met my current boyfriend in 2007. I started looking to buy my first house in 2007 (bought in Jan 2008…still live there). It was a very busy year. Now I am more settled with all the things and people I found in 2007.
Elizabeth says
west me!
Since 2007, I bought my own car. It was the biggest purchase I have ever made for myself, but paying cash felt really good!
Carrye says
WEST ME! New job, married, new house. Lots!
Stefanie says
WEST ME!
In 2007 we bought a vacation home, which has become in many ways the place we feel the most ‘at home.’ We’re still decorating it, so this prize would come in handy!
Sara R. says
WEST ME!!! Pretty pretty please. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Devin says
West me please!
In 2007, I was a newlywed just out of graduate school and starting my first “real” job. Now I’m an old married lady and new mom to a 2 month ago daughter.
Lauren says
West me!!!
Congrats on 4 years of success….just think where you’ll be in 4 more years:-) It sure does seem like a lifetime ago, graduated, got married, saving to buy a house!
Bethany says
WEST ME! please. Since 2007 I’ve gotten engaged, gotten a dog, gotten married, bought a house, & had a baby. Phew!
Monica Beck says
West Me….please :-)
Thanks for a great blog! Changes since 2007….lots (and change is good) and thankful for it all.