***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
Well, after a blog-busting (literally) 18,018 entries across two posts (the first one got overloaded after reaching 10,680 entries so we had to start a second one) we finally have one lucky winner in what has become our biggest giveaway to date. In case anyone was worried about how this would all be tallied, we used random.org to generate a random number between 1 and 18,018 and located the comment that correlated with that number across both posts (although you guys can no longer access the comments on the first post, they’re all visible to us in our WordPress dashboard, so we were also able to confirm that our winner did not have any duplicate entries as we always do). So let’s get to the good news: the winner of a $500 West Elm gift card is… CATHERINE (who must be a Richmonder because she, like us, is sad that our local Short Pump West Elm store is no longer open). Congrats Catherine – and happy shopping! Not that we’re jealous. Wait, we are.
Wow, so apparently we hit comment capacity on our big $500 blogiversary giveaway from West Elm. We didn’t even know that could happen! It appears that the original post is too overloaded to accept any more comments, but the ones that were entered will still be counted (so please don’t enter again on this one if you already entered that one or your entries will be invalidated).
We’ve created this post to continue accepting new entries (from folks who didn’t enter the first one) until the giveaway ends at 8pm EST on Wednesday, September 21st OR when this post reaches 10,000 comments, whichever comes first. To recap, we’ve included the entry instructions and details below.
- PRIZE: A $500 gift card to West Elm (!!) courtesy of their new blog Front & Main
- TO ENTER: Comment on this 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.
Megan says
West Me!!! My life is completely different than it was 4 years ago. Then I was living in the city in an apartment and single with a job I hated. Now I am living in the suburbs in a home my husband of a year and a half bought. And I have been in the same job for over three years now that I love! :) Change is good!
Karen says
WEST ME!
In four years, I’ve lived in 4 apartments, worked at 3 jobs, lived in 2 states, and am now engaged to 1 great guy.
Julie Joyner says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve had two baby boys now 2.5 years and 7 months old.
Abby says
WEST ME!! I was a single girl in college in the suburbs, and now I’m married, and I’m living and working in a city that I love!
Kelly says
“WEST ME”
My life is very different than it was in 2007. Sadly, I lost my mom to cancer in 2007. I miss her everyday. But I know she is looking down and watching over me.
Jeffrey says
WEST ME!!! Please. We’ve been giving our house a major decoration overhaul in plans for our first baby coming in the winter, so we’d love all the help we can get. Thanks.
Susan says
West me…since 2007 we moved into a small townhouse and I am still thinking of ways to make it homier!
Sarah says
WEST ME!
I graduated from college, got married, got a job, started grad school, and got three new apartments (but not at the same time).
Joelle says
West Me!!
My 5th anniversary is this Friday, so in the last 4 years, we have moved into our house, fallen deeper in love, had 2 kids, painted a few rooms in that house we moved into because of the 2 kids that came into our life!
Ashley says
WEST ME!!!
Man… 2007… Let’s see… I’m married, moved, got my first job in a new field… I guess things have changed a bit! :)
Steph says
West ME!!
2007 – married, 2 kids, living in Denver.
2011 – married, 3 kids, living in FARGO!!! What the what!!! :)
karen says
west me!
four years ago i was still living with my parents. since then, i’ve gotten married and bought a house!
Allie says
WEST ME!
What’s different? I own my own business, snagged a husband and got a dog! Oh what a difference four years makes. Congrats on hitting four years!!!
Jamie says
WEST ME!
In the last four years I’ve had two babies (boys!), moved twice, and bought a house :)
Brittany Moore says
WEST ME PLEASE! In the past four years we’ve bought a condo, finished school (x2), welcomed two adorable mini dachshunds into our family, and are currently doing some remodeling to our place to get it ready for selling. We’re looking forward to purchasing an actual house and to the DIY adventures that it will bring. You guys are my heroes. :)
Kari says
WEST ME! Ready for this? Since 2007 I have…graduated from grad school, got my first real job, got engaged, moved from Indy to Chicago, got a promotion, got married, moved to the suburbs into a house, got another promotion, and now I’m pregnant. Woah!
Erin says
West me! In 4 years I met my husband, got married, and found a new job!
Michelle says
WEST ME!!
In January 2007, we met our first daughter Olivia. Since then we’ve moved a couple times and this year we welcomed our second little girl Penelope!
Jenna says
West ME! Please! Since 07 I’ve graduated, gotten married, bought two houses and moved across the country. I need this card :)
Anne says
West Me! Married now, but still searching for the right paint color…
Avice says
West Me!
I might as well be a new person since 4 years ago. Moved across country, got married, bought our first home, learned to DIY and use power tools!
Kimberly says
West Me!
Everett says
West me! I’ve graduated college, married my high school sweetheart, moved, got a new job that I love (my dream job), met some great new friends, bought a new house…
Kelly says
WEST ME!!
I got married and bought a house
Sheryl says
WEST ME!
First-time poster, long-time reader. :) We also got hitched in 2007. Seems like a lifetime ago!
Adrian says
WEST ME!
I am now full time in my business, we have moved twice and now in the house we plan on staying in somewhat long term. Life is very sweet!
Janna says
West Me!! – I moved into my apt with my boyfriend in March and we (I) are struggling to get pictures/decor up – we need help!
James says
WEST ME!!
I moved to America and got married
Meredith K A says
WEST ME!
My life is SO different, in a lot of the same ways that your life is different: I got married just over 4 years ago, and just over 2 years ago we moved into our first home, shortly after that we got a dog, and now we’re expecting our first kiddo in February! That’s a whole lotta different.
Winning this giveaway would totally make my life right now, we have so much we want but probably can’t afford re: basement update to make room for the nursery! I’d probably blow it all on two area rugs.
tony russell says
WEST ME!
my life is now different because i have since had two kids (with my wife) and gone back to school. its been a fun, action packed few years!
JAMES says
WEST ME!!!
I’m back to teaching in the “regular” classroom, I have a “baby” girl, a few months older than yours, we own a house, and now I read your blog ALL. THE. TIME.
Noellen says
WEST ME PLEASE!
um a lot has changed! engaged, married, baby, new job and now i’m in my “late” thirties..not fair!
Maria says
West me!
I have graduated from college, got married to the most amazing man, and just had my second child. Life is pretty great!
Amanda says
WEST ME
I have a different car. And, my bangs are new!
Katie Payne says
West me! I have a new baby boy!
Jen F says
WEST ME!!
In four years I have a new job and a four legged poodle baby! Life is good!
Sara says
West me! In the past four years I’ve gotten married, adopted a dog, and taught music in too many places to count. I’d love to “west up” our space to make it a little more young house love and a little less young house get me out of here!
Annie says
WEST ME!!! Four years? Psh- a lifetime! I’ve moved 3 times, and settled into a career that inspires & energizes me:)
Jenny says
West Me!
My husband is in a new position and we moved to a new town. Instead of 4, 2, and a baby…we have an 8, 6 and 4 year old!
Erin says
WEST ME!!!
I have a new job, a new home, and a new relationship… my life has just gotten better and better and I couldn’t be happier with where I am… (Unless I had $500 to spend at West Elm!!)
Cara says
West me please!
If you’d told me five years ago where I would be today and where I’ve lived during those five years, I wouldn’t believe you. A lot has changed and most importantly, got married to a wonderful man.
Julie says
West me! Since 2007…started a design business, lots of home remodeling, and 2 kids!
Patrick Ashby says
WEST ME
new home, new state, new job, new wife
Susan says
WEST ME!!! Sad, tired looking apartment needs the help!
Nicole says
WEST ME!
Now were a family of 4 + 1 dog:)
Christina says
WEST ME!!!
Let’s see….since 2007 my husband and I have moved twice and now own our own home (yay!) which means tons of work sprucing the house up. (Hint, hint…that gift card would be handy…I have my eye on a rug at West Elm.) I’ve also gone from employed, to unemployed, to back to employed in that time. Woohoo!
Lisa Riley says
WEST ME!!
ZDub says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, we have moved four times, but the last move was into our newly purchased home, hooray!
Congrats on the Four years!
Tina says
West Me!
I went from on kiddo to two!
Stacy B. says
West Me!!!
Got married and had a baby!!!