***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.
Liz says
WEST ME!
Well, let’s see…I’m pregnant with twins in my brand new hometown (as of August 2011) of Richmond, VA!
Mary says
WEST ME! I was planning a wedding in 2007 – now I’m raising a three year old :)
Suz McA says
WEST ME!
I got hitched in 2007 & was living in Chicago… since then, we’ve moved south twice and now live in sunny Florida (after a pitstop in NC). I’ve switched jobs and the hubs went from working full-time to full-time dental school. Amazing how many changes can come about in 4 years!
rachel says
west me!
4 years ago I had an active toddler at home all day, now its too quiet with him in school
Tricia says
ooh WEST ME! :)
since 2007 I have a new house, a new job, a new puppy, & a new man! life has been good to me :)
Lindsay says
WEST ME!!! Please :)
Since 2007 I’ve lost my job, got a better one, bought a house, started a new relationship, acquired 4 dogs & 2 cats, paid off my student loans and my car. Woohoo!!!
So would love to win this giveaway :)
Lindsey says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I wasn’t married, didn’t own a home, didn’t have a kid… probably didn’t have a clue. A LOT has changed!! So happy with my life in 2011!
*fingers crossed*
Elizabeth says
WEST ME!! My husband and I moved to a new city, bought a house and have two children we didn’t have in 2007. More change than I ever could have imagined in 4 years!
Christie says
WEST ME please!!
Since 2007 I…
got married, graduated college, bought a house, got a “grown up” job, had a baby, left my job to stay home… and he we are today!
Laura L. says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I met the man who is now my husband, and started the job I still have today!
Elizabeth says
WEST ME! Please : )
Everything has changed since 2007 starting from my waistline : ( to my homeowner status.
We should be closing by next week : ) Yay! So this card would definitely come in handy in the next couple of weeks : )
Liz M says
You have no idea how thrilled I would be if you’d WEST ME!
Hilary says
WEST ME, please!
In 2007, I was in love with a guy at work but worried he just wanted to be friends. Today, we’re two months away from our wedding!
Sandy says
West Me!
What is different since 2007 is that my husband and I moved into a new (for us) house and have a list a mile long of fun remodel projects that would definitely be enhanced by winning the West Elm giveaway! Also different is that I had a children’s book published since then and our sweet dog passed away leaving a huge empty space in our hearts and home.
Love West Elm, Love YHL!
thanks for the opportunity,
Sandy
Christa M says
WEST ME! What’s different from 2007 to now is that back then I had a house, but not your blog (yet, not til 2009) and now I don’t have a house, but I have your blog….weird how life works!
Jessie says
WEST ME! I could do some serious damage with $500!!!
Jess
Liz says
WEST ME! Oh please pleas please please
Jean says
WEST ME! New job, married, new dog and now a new baby on the way! (This gift card would come in mighty handy!)
April Gann says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was living in a 500 sq ft apt downtown Chicago. Now I own a 1,000 sq ft home by myself (filled with DIY projects, of course!). Interestingly, my mortgage is much cheaper than my rent was! Zipcodes change everything!
OMG-YHL says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was starting my sophomore year of high school and now I’m in my soph year of college, so yea, a few things changed!
Holly says
WEST ME!
New job, new husband, new car… lot’s of new!
Michelle says
WEST ME!
4 years. . . hmm… well my hubby and I live in a new city, bought a new (to us) home, and have a 10 month old. Lots has changed in 4 years!
Sarah says
West Me!!!
Wow – 2007 was a lifetime ago!!
New job, bought a house, got married, new car… It may be easier to say what HASN’T changed!!! :)
Love love luuuuurve the blig – you guys make my days happier!!! Here’s to many many maaaaaaaaany more years!!
Lesley L says
West ME!!!!
2007,Married, no children and didn’t think it would ever happen. But through lot of prayers, our beautiful daughter arrived in Feb 2009! She is such a blessing!
Anna says
WEST ME!
since 2007 I’ve gotten my master’s degree, married, moved, become a homeowner and we are currently waiting for our little one to make his appearance!
NatalieM. says
West Me, Please
Rebecca N says
WEST ME and I was single, living in an apartment and at a different job. Now married and living in our own house!
katie says
WEST ME!!! Sooo much has changed since 2007! New job, new home, new husband, new baby… I’m having trouble thinking of much that’s the same :)
ashley says
WEST ME!
A lot for me has changed since 2007. A husband, baby, and house!
Catherine says
WEST ME, please! I’ve seriously fallen in love with them lately.
Since 2007, I cut my hair short and had not just one, but two little boys, in two years, no less!
Julie T says
WEST ME!
Almost everything is new since 2007. New House, new job, new state, new baby, new dog.
Jenn S. Raedy says
WEST ME !! Pretty please!
Since 2007… my once 9 year old son – has evolved into a hilarious, respectful and handsome 13 year old teenager. The guy of my dreams and I got married, and I’ve spent all that time trying to let our first home evolve on its own instead of pushing the decorate NOW button.
Oh how time flies !
Brandi says
WEST ME…
In 2007 I graduated from college. I was 33, and after a lay-off with no job offers in sight, I finally went back and finished what I’d begun, but failed to finish, 15 years before. I can’t say that I’ve blazed any trails since then, but I FEEL different. Like something that sat on the back of my shoulder (thumping me regularly in the head), has been conquered…and very, very well, if I may say so :) Now I work from home — it’s a very VERY P/T job, but I’m doing work I never could have done without my degree. And it’s way more my style. Way to go me :)
Deanna says
WEST ME Please!
It’s actually like I’m living someone else’s life comparing where I am today to where I was in 2007:
1. I moved from Michigan to Florida in Sept. 2007
2. I lost my mom to cancer in Nov. 2009
3. I married my sweetheart in Nov. 2009
4. I bought a great house in Aug. 2010
Everything happens for a reason and I am so happy where I am, but can’t believe how far I’ve come!
Laura says
WEST ME!
All (4) kids are in school.
Ann-Marie says
WEST ME! I have the most adorable new grandson!
LMjORDAN says
WEST ELM ME!
2007 I was a young hot mess!
Mary L says
WEST ME!!
I <3 WE – I have rugs, curtains and pillows galore from there.
Since 2007, I have gotten married and started a new job, that I'm now realizing isn't as fulfilling as I thought it would be. Hopefully in the next four years I'll manage to STAY married but have a job that makes me happy(ier?)!
Congrats on the blogiversary!
Christa says
WEST ME!!
In 2007, I still lived with my parents, going to community college with no direction in my life whatsoever. I worked at a video store and ate chicken nuggets and ruffles potato chips every night when I got home at 1:00 a.m.
Now, I find myself engaged, living in an adorable two-bedroom condo (with an awesome landlord who will allow us to customize whatever we want) with a one-year-old daughter (with a kick-butt avocado nursery) to make me laugh every second of every day. I have a career path that can actually take me somewhere, and adult-sized bills to spend my paychecks on. :)
LaMadre says
West Me! IN 2007 I was just moving into a new house and now I’m getting ready to sell that house.
Zack says
WEST ME!
I sold my company and started screenwriting.
Jana H. says
West Me! :)
Oh goodness, since 2007 I have moved twice, bought a house, gained a niece AND a nephew, lost a beloved family pet, lost a grandparent, gained a new beloved family pet, primed and painted six rooms of fake would paneling, gone through three pastors at my church, switched jobs, switched cars, learned to bake, got a promotion, got a raise and countless other things I can’t even recall now. :-D
Beth B says
WEST ME …pretty please!
Since 2007, I’ve moved to a great new apartment and got a (furry four legged) roommate.
Kelly says
WEST ME please! Since 2007, I’ve graduated from college, got a job at an advertising agency, met a man, got engaged, moved to his town and in together, took a new job, got married, traveled to michigan, NYC, Jamaica and a million other things. It’s amazing how fast time flies by and how much changes.
Sarah T says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 I’ve gotten married, adopted a dog, moved into a new home and have fallen in love with making it making each room our own through DIY projects and items found throughout the years. Thank you for sparking new ideas and creativity through your blog each day!
Rachel Erwin says
West me! In 2007, we were living in Williamsburg, VA. Now we are living in Waco, TX. Very different part of the country, but both college towns with a lot of retired folks- weird!
sara h says
west me!
I wasn’t married in 2007, and now I have the best husband ever.
elizabeth says
west elm ME!!!
2007= 10 years out of high school and living in wedded/maternal bliss!
Kristen says
West Me! Please. Happy Blogiversary! In the past 4 years I’ve had a whole ‘bother kid and added a puppy too, bringing the count to 2 of each.
Caroline says
WEST ME!
Not that I have it all figured out, but I am *SO* much wiser than I was 4 years ago. Also, I’m happier :)