***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.
Teri says
WEST ME, baby!
I have thee most perfect “branch” wall shelves for a glass bird collection from West Elm –
Kristen M says
WEST ME! Please :)
Since 2007 I’ve graduated college, moved to a new city, started a new job, met my husband, got married, and now we have a baby on the way. Pretty much my entire world is different and all for the better!
Margaret says
WEST ME (please!!) – – Since 2007, I’ve graduated college, gotten two new jobs, and adopted a puppy!
Tabitha says
WEST ME…Please!!!
Marie says
West Me Please :)
Adding my amazing dog Miss Ella to my pack!
Page says
WEST ME!
And how is my life different? I graduated college, got a job, got married, moved to Charleston, SC and am now awaiting the birth of our first baby in just a few weeks! Whew!
T.D. says
WEST ME please!
Many things have changed since 2007- college, marriage, moving across country and back, and many more.
Dana Jacobs says
“WEST ME”
How is my life different than it was four years ago? Let me count the ways: 1. I’m married, 2. I live in St. Louis (as opposed to Boulder, CO), 3. I have two dogs, 4. I read YHL on a daily basis. Hmm. I thought there was more. Oh well, those are pretty big ones, I guess.
Tracy says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was newly married and living in Chicago. Now I’m the mama of a 14 month old and living in an entirely new state, and have changed jobs twice.
Elizabeth says
WEST ME
We doubled our # of kiddos (from one to two:-) and DS1 started school!
Sangeetha says
WEST ME! My whole life is different! Got my PhD, found a real job, had a baby, bought a house. Oh my gosh! Have i done all these things in 4 years and when the first 27 years of my life was slow and boring? :)
Now I gotta wait for another 10 years before more exciting things happen I guess!
Happy Bloggiversary!
Jennifer C. says
WEST ME…since 2007 I went from one child to FOUR children!!
Shannon says
WEST ME!!!
This is the best giveaway ever! And BOY what a great question. Let’s see… in 2007 I was in college in Chicago having the time of my life. Now I’m a stay at home mom in Florida with an eighteen month old son and a wonderful husband. Life has been pretty crazy!
Shannon
Jo says
West Me!!!
New home, New TV (now almost in its last stages :( ) Graduated, New job, New car, Lots of fab mini-vacations and road trips, Family and Friends’ visits (both ways)…
Your blog is so inspiring, that it has completely turned me into a cyber-stalker ;) (Following you guys on Facebook and Pinterest). We are getting ready to buy our first home (fingers crossed) and I couldn’t have stumbled upon your blog at a better time.
Keep it up!
Jennifer Carpel says
West Me!!!
Everything has changed….husband, house and 16 month old baby!
Amy says
WEST ME! I *do* have a new apartment, and it’s lovely but looking mighty empty. ;) (This is such a great giveaway!)
Mariah says
WEST ME!
Since 2007- I switched careers, bought a house AND got bangs! It’s a whole new world really… bangs’ll do that.
Congrats on 4 years!!!!
Mary Louisa says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve lived in five different houses or apartments – and I’m definitely ready to stay in our new place for a while! I’ve also grown my “family” by three – with the cat, man friend, and puppy dog joining the crew along the way.
Ruth says
WEST ME…
In 2007 I was entering grad school, now I am finished (!!) and working in a great career!
Jeanne says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve graduated from college, married my best friend, moved to a new town and completed my first year of medical school!
Emily Jochim says
WEST ME!!!!
Yep, pretty much everything has changed for me since 07. I have had a fee different jobs, got me a hubby, we bought a house, had a baby, and are now in the process of bringing our second child home from the democratic republic on congo! That’s a crazy 4 years!!!
Kendall says
WEST ME!
Phew…2007, what a whirl wind. I was in college and stressed out like crazy. Working full time and trying to finish up my course work before my teaching internship started up in 2008. I was dating the man that is now my husband! Life has changed drastically and in all the best ways. I am now working for the college I attended! Married life is great and I can’t wait to add to our family :)
Megan C. says
WEST ME :)
New house, new kid, in a week it will be a fully functional new kitchen. All great changes!
Allison says
WEST ME!
I was in college, now I’m in medical school!
Emmelie P says
West me! Please!
In 2007 I was a college Junior without a care in the world! Now I’m trying to be a grown up and it’s still weird, every day.
Jeannine @ Small & Chic says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I wasn’t blogging yet. I was just a year into home ownership and was just getting around to renovating. Wow…a lot has changed!
Erin says
WEST ME!
Wow. in 2007, I was living on an impoverished grad student’s budget in a city apartment smushed between a pizza place and a thai restaurant. Now I’m married, have a dog, and own a house out in the ‘burbs! what a difference!
Nicole says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have gotten engaged, married, and (just this past Thursday) purchased our new home! The hubby and I sure could use this gift card for our new place!
Kristi Clemens says
West me! 4 years ago, I was recently engaged and trying not to have a wedding planning meltdown. Now I am trying not to have a house renovation meltdown!
Julie says
WEST ME
In 2007 I was suffering from a rare devastating disease.
Today, I’m in remission and loving life!!!
megan says
WEST ME!
What has changed for me in the last four years: husband graduated from Law schoo, moved to a new statet, bought a house, and had two boys (one three and one 15 months.) Lots of love with lots of new challenges.
lindsay says
west me!
since ’07 i broke up with my boyfriend, found another, moved away, moved home, and got married. whew!
Becca says
WEST ME please!
Ah, 2007! Now I’m married, done with grad school and living in a new city.
Great blog – congratulations on your 4 year anniversary!
Micah says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was just getting into my college studies, now I’m married and graduating! I can’t believe how quickly things change!
Katie says
WEST ME! Wow, 2007 was a long time ago! Since then, I’ve had two new jobs (including a career change), moved three times (including to a new city) and found a new boyfriend (who’s about to be a husband)!
Megan says
WEST ME!
Let’s see – since 2007, I’ve… met my husband, married him, acquired 3 cats and a dog, bought a house and gotten several steps closer to getting my PhD!
Melody says
WEST ME PRETTY PLEASE!!
In 2007, I was midway through college and had just started hanging out with my husband!
Now, I’m Married, M-F 8-5er, and just bought our very first house!
Shana says
WEST ME! My life has changed dramatically since 2007. I graduated college, became un-engaged, moved, got my first “big-girl” job, moved again and have to most amazing boyfriend I could imagine. We just moved to our second place together and need to work on decor (white walls and white carpet abound in our rented condo!) Love the blog, keep doing what you’re doing!
Karen Zimbelman says
West Me!
2007 vs. Now… One child at home instead of three (of five) Three grand kids! This is the way to go.
Marjory says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve gotten married, bought a house, gotten married, cut my hair a couple times, changed jobs…what haven’t I done?
Stacy says
WEST ME! In 2007, I was perpetually single, living in an apartment by myself and had just started a new job. Now, I’m married, 3 weeks away from moving into our first house, and I’ve been at my job for almost 5 years. Amazing how much changes yet how time seems to fly!
Dana says
West Me please!
In 2007 I moved across country to Atlanta. Now I’m about to make a big move again. Time flies!
Andrea P says
WEST ME!! Please :)
Debbie W. says
WEST ME!
Alot has changed for me since 2007. Sadly, my husband died suddenly in 2008 at the age of 40 from a fall off our deck. Thankfully he gifted me with our 2 beautiful girls!
bree says
WEST ME:)…since 2007, we have had 3 babies and moved twice. WHEW…even I did not realize we’d been that busy:)
CaseyTS says
West me!
*Everything* has changed since 2007 :)
Ashley L. says
WEST ME, please! Lots of changes, most of them good ones. Married, new job, new house…I could go on and on!
Jessica says
WEST ME!
In 2007 we only had one child. Since then we have had the awesome pleasure of adding a daughter to our family!
Emily says
West Me!
Four years ago we were just settling into a new state, unsure of how long we would be here. Now we are very comfortable and looking to make this place home for a long time!
Rachel says
WEST ME!
In the past four years I got married, moved to a new city with my husband, passed the CPA exam, and got a “real job”. :)