***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.
Margaret says
“WEST ME”
GA to MI
Renting to Owning
A young married couple to baby makes three :)
Abby Doyle says
WEST ME! A friend just introduced me to your blog and I’m loving it! In 2007, me and my family of 3 were embarking on a 2 year adventure overseas. We moved to London with our 9-month old firstborn (Cecilia) and saw as much of Europe as possible (while holding down a full-time job and raising a baby). We’ve been back for 2 years now and I cannot believe how fast the time has gone by. We are now a family of 4 and are settled in Kansas…home base… but have a permanent case of “must-travel-more” jitters that we are attempting to cure with the recent purchase of a pop-up camper.
Katherine C. says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve graduated college, moved 4 times (including on an island), and gotten married.
Ann P. says
West me! :)
In the past four years, I graduated from college, moved to a new city, and got my first real world job – wow! Thanks for the giveaway!
Shannon says
WEST ME!!!
I met my wonderful hubby in 2007 :)
Happy Blogiversary!!!
Jamie says
WEST ME!! 4 years ago my daughter was just starting kindergarten … now i have a 4th grader and a 2nd grader, life is busy and exciting and i’m thankful for each year with my wonderful family!
Whitney says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve graduated from college, moved to the country, got married, got a job that isn’t at all related to my degree (but I totally love it!)and am now raising sheep, chickens and dogs with my husband!
Rachel says
WEST ME!!!
I gradauted college in 2007, and now I’m a homeowner and landlord!
Elizabeth says
WEST ME!!
Very different – in 2007 I had just graduated college. Now I’m married with a puppy and a condo…and am an avid reader of YHL!
Kelley says
WEST ME! And in 2007 I was still and school and renting a townhome. Now, I’m finished with school (got my Master’s) and have just moved into a new home! Yay for changes!
Duska says
West Me PLEASE!!!! Everything has changed…a baby boy :) a new town, new house and new jobs!
angella says
WEST ME!!
In 2007 life was the same, except missing a child. Really that’s it. Of course now we’re in the process of moving from our first home together to a new one! This would be an awesome win for the new place!
Jeannek says
West me please!!!!
In 2007, I had been a stay at home mom with my lil guy for one year and was finally starting to get the hang of it. ;). Now, I’m still a SAHM, but my big boy just started Kindergarten, so I’m trying to put my professional hat back on and look for employment. Amazing how much changes in four years!
randall says
WEST ME!
Gosh, it seems like everything is different from 2007. New job, new home, new state, new cat. And I love it all.
randall says
WEST ME!
Gosh, it seems like everything is different from 2007. New job, new home, new state, new cat. And I love it all.
Rosanne says
Yeessss! WEST ME! I’ve moved three times since 2007, so lots of changes :)
Emily says
WEST ME!
New hair color, new baby, new job, new car. Same husband and house. ;)
Liv says
West ME!!!
Married and living in a different state!
Erin S. says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had just gotten engaged, so now I’m happily married :)
Sarah M says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I’ve gotten married and had two babies. So pretty much EVERYTHING has changed!!
Susanna says
WEST ME
In 2007 I was just a year out of college and was doing a year of service with AmeriCorps. Since then, I have married my best friend and bought and renovated our first home (which included an entire second story addition). We continue to work on our home and look to you for inspiration! :o)
Amanda says
West me please!
Since 2007 I have had some BIG changes in my life … bought a house … got a new job … and got married … oh, and a baby on the way!
Great giveaway! Thanks!
Randi says
WEST ME! A lot has changed since 2007, I bought my first house and have a boyfriend whom I adore. Life was good in o-seven but it’s even better in twenty-eleven
Theresa Tolman says
WEST ME!!!
2007 was so last decade. It was one child ago, three houses ago,and three cities ago for me.
Julane says
West Me!!!
Since 2007, I’ve gotten married, and we’re in the process of buying our very own home! (A 1960 red-brick ranch with white front porch, actually!) :-)
Mari_Bury says
West me! West me!
Lots of changes in 4 years – we went from having 1 sweet baby girl to adding another little princess and a prince to our family ! Finished my bachelors and master as well! Lots of blessings!
JC says
WEST ME!
New house, new job, new baby! Missing having West Elm in my city… But love them.
Jen D. says
I am now married with 2 babies!!
Lindsey Moore says
WEST ME and congratulations on 4 years! My life has changed a lot since 2007. I have lost 50lbs, have a wonderful active 7 year old boy, and have attempted some DIY projects of my own since reading your blog. Life just keeps coming at me fast and I am trying to enjoy every moment! Thanks for letting us into your life.
Carolyn says
WEST ME! (please!)
Let’s see…in September 2007, I was one month away from getting married and since then we have adopted two dogs, I finished grad school, my husband and I both have different (and better) jobs, and we recently moved to a fabulous new city!
krissy says
West Me! Gosh, so many changes in 4 years, from to living in campus housing (rent-free, to me) and being in college to now settling into a day-to-day grind in a real job and living with my boyfriend in a tiny apt (with the world’s most insanely high rent). Ahh the good old days of a meal plan and free public transit.
Julie D says
WEST ME. Since 2007 I’ve moved three times, gotten married, and we’ve become farmers. Wow!
ali says
WEST ME pretty please! (I figured I’d ask nicely!)
Lots has changed since 2007… new job, got married, bought a house and have actually lived in the same city for more than 6 months at a time!
S. Chang says
WestMe please! So much different in 2007 than 2011, happy blogiversary!
Emma says
West me!
Since 2007, I have a new relationship, a new home (with several apartments in between), a new job (or three), a new bachelor’s degree, a new kitty…basically, there’s not too much about my life that hasn’t changed since then :)
Missy says
WEST ME!
I am now a mother…..it’s wonderful!!
Heather C says
WEST ME!!
Got married, new job, moved to a new state, just bought a new house… not much has stayed the same – 2007 feels like a lifetime ago and that gift card would sure come in handy with the brand new house!!
Kate says
WEST ME (please!). This time in 2007 I was a month off from marriage and a few years away from a baby. Now I’m a wife and a mama, major changes, major happiness (though running on WAY less sleep than you guys, wishing some of Clara’s sleeping mojo would rub off on my 14 month old girl). Happy Blog-o-versary!
Jena says
WEST ME!! Baby!
In 2007 I had my second child……so, you know….not much changed…. :)
Ashlee Workman says
West Me!!!
I just had my first adorable baby boy 12 weeks ago today!
Bridgette says
WEST ME!! Since 2007 I’ve move to a new city/new job/new career path!
Amy says
WEST ME…
Since 2007 i’ve graduated college, worked a full time and a part time job (at the same time), got my first (of many) tattoos, taken ownership of my home with my brother, sent my brother off to college, and i’m about to turn 23 :) Its been awesome.
Happy Blogiversary! I read yall’s blog daily. :)
Jessica says
WEST ME!
A lot has changed since 2007: graduated, fell in love, got married, moved five times in three cities. Can’t wait to see what the next four bring!
Congratulations!
nikki says
WEST ME!
Um i have since bought a house and got a sweet lil puppy who is now almost 4!
Ruth says
West me!!
Lots different since 2007 – moved to a new state, got married and have 2 cats!
Carley says
WEST ME!
In 2007…I had just moved to my current city Chicago! It’s funny because I wasn’t sure if it would ever feel like home, but this many years later and I can’t imagine leaving.
amee says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I wasn’t married, and now we are getting ready to celebrate our 3 year anniversary :)
Caley says
WEST ME!!!
Oh my Lawd, my life has changed drastically in 4 years, and I haven’t even stopped and thought about it til’ now! I moved back to Missouri from Omaha, I am engaged, I now have a 2 month old, I have moved 5 times. I am 4 years older, I am almost done with College, and I have a new job, and started my own blog! Yikes!
Happy Blogiversary!!!!!
Beth says
WEST ME!
Well 4 years ago, I was a newlywed. Since then, we’ve bought a house, got a dog, and had two kids! Whew!!!
Melissa says
WEST ME!
2007 feels like 10 lifetimes ago! New job, new apartment, new relationship, new car…things could not be more different.
I look forward to reading your posts every day. Happy Anniversary!