***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.
Joel says
West me! I just got a new apartment with my lovely husband!
Meghan says
WEST ME PLEASE! Since 2007 I had a boyfriend turned fiance turned husband, two dogs, a new job, and a new house!
Katie says
WEST ME!!!!!!!!!!
In 2007, we “downsized” because our two kids were out/graduating from college…….since then one is back!!
Your blog is the first one I started reading with any consistency….not even sure why since I’m not really a DIYer but love to decorate and your writing and style just grabbed me. Since we were downsizing I sold all the formal stuff and am living more of a casual existence which is why I need some West Elm love!!
Happy Blogiversary and many more!!
Wendy says
WEST ME! My 2 babies were 4 and 2. Now I have 3 babies and they are 81/2, 6 and 1! That definitely changes things! Lvoe your blog!
Nate says
WEST ME!!!!
I’ve got married! Now the wife needs design $$$$
Jessica says
WEST ME!! Since 2007, I have graduated from college, moved to New York and recently moved to a new apt! Would love to west up the new place!
cora says
West me! In 2007 I was a newlywed, four years later I have two beautiful girls. Life was great then, but it’s even better now!
zhanna salamatov says
WEST ME!!! My husband and I are married now 4 years and we are in a process of purchasig a home :) We love your blog, good job!
Natalia says
WEST ME!!!!!!!
We had our 2nd son since 2007!!!
sgs says
WEST ME , well coz that’s where the stuff would be eventually going to ….the west coast ;)
Sandy says
WEST ME!
New job, new dog, new haircut, new attitude….
Laura says
WEST ME!!!
I’m a college student, same as I was four years ago, but now I’ve got a totally empty apartment to fill!
Jen Kahly says
West Me, Please!
heather g says
WEST ME
Since ’07 I have been married for almost 4 years now and have a sweet girl named Ariel
Ericka says
WEST ME
Since 2007, I have graduated college (twice with my undergraduate and masters degrees), gotten a job in my field and more recently met the love of my life :)
Kara says
West Me!
Since 2007 — moved from Philadelphia to Boston, had 2 new jobs, a new apartment, and a new BF!
Julie says
WEST ME! Surprise Kid #4, 2005 we celebrated the “completion of our family” and in 2011 we re-celebrated that!
Aissa says
WEST ME!
In the past 4 years, I graduated from college, got a real big girl job, got engaged in Jamaica mon, bought our first house, got married in last year, lost my dad to lung cancer =( and went to Hawaii – my dream! It has definitely been a roller coaster but I’m grateful for everything that’s happened because it’s made me the person that I am today.
Happy blogiversary! You two are such great inspirations for young families. Best wishes in everything that you do! Can’t wait for your book!
Katie says
WEST ME!
I moved, met the man of my dreams, got married and just bought our first house!
Amanda says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007, I’ve graduated one college, started two different jobs, lived in three different apartments and been married four different times! Okay, maybe only once on that last one, but who could deny the poetic possibilities of that last sentence?
It’s certainly been a whirlwind of four years, and one of the highlights has been making a new home together with my new husband.. with a few West Elm purchases, but certainly not enough ;)
Michelle R. says
WEST ME!!!!
Since 2007, my husband and I bought our first home, we have been married 4 years, we have a 1 1/2 year old son, we both have different, but greater, jobs!!! A LOT has changed in four years! :)
Hailey says
West Me! I graduated college, got a job and moved in with my boyfriend!
Noelle says
WEST ME!!!
Wow, so much is different…I graduated from college, got a job, got engaged, got married, got more jobs volunteering at two amazing local non profits, adopted a couple of cats, moved about four times, and am now starting a small photography business. Whew!
Carrie says
WEST ME!
I met my husband 4 years ago, and our 3rd anniversary is 9/27. It has been a completely life-changing 4 years! Love it.
kerri says
West Me!
I desperately need to finish decorating our new house!
Kate says
West Me!!!
I graduated from college, started a job, worked four years, quit the job, moved to NYC and started school again,
Jenny J says
WEST ME!!!!
In 2007 my house had brass fixtures and a faux suede paint job on all the walls. We’re making progress to remedy that situation, and a West Elm gift card would be a big help!
Sarah says
WEST ME! Please!
Leslie says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have gotten married and bought a condo! The gift card will be put to excellent use!!!
Penny says
WEST ME! I’m so lucky to be in my late 20s and have found a job that I LOVE with a company I love as well! Not everyone can say that in their lifetime, let alone in their 20s. Love you guys! :)
michele says
WEST ME!
2007 I had a four year old, and juggling my real estate business and just bought a 1855 Gothic Revival house in need of….major TLC!
Stephanie says
WEST ME! 4 years ago I was a 19 year old snowboarding in the French Alps and now I’m 23 year old graphic designer in LA.
Laura says
West Me! I’ve been reading your blog now for awhile now but never commented. Y’all are awesome! Let’s see, in the last 4 years I’ve become a soloist with Pacific NW Ballet and I bought a house here in Seattle with my boyfriend. Life is great!
Shannon says
WEST ME please!!!
Graduated from college, went back for a master’s, finished that up, got my first adult job, shorter hair, new tattoo, different apartment, same city. A lot changes in 4 years!
Laura says
Oh please WEST ME! In 2007, I was mom to one boy…now I am mom to two boys!
Sandi says
WEST ME!
My entire life is different since 2007… in all good ways!
Allison says
WEST ME!
We moved from the big city to a small town in rural PA, both changed jobs, now have a 15-month old son, and another baby cookin’–so lots of changes since 2007, and all for the best!
Maureen says
WEST ME!
Lesley says
WEST ME!
In four years I have gotten married, we have bought our first house, started new jobs! we need furniture!
KJS says
West me!
Since 2007 I’ve finished college, am halfway through grad school, and had to decorate from scratch an itty bitty apartment.
Jessica CVR says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve married my wonderful husband, welcomed an adorable Boston Terrier to the family, moved into a sweet California bungalow and have developed an obsession with West Elm!
anne says
west me! new business venture started in 2008. loving life :)
Michelle says
West me!!
In four years: I’ve lived in three different cities, both coasts, met a great guy and am about to set up home with him. I’m moving on Thursday, after a traumatic rodent situation in my supposed-to-be-new apartment. (Have you ever killed 6 mice in 24 hours? This is my 2nd move in 4 months…I just want a home that feels permanent.)
Lauren says
WEST ME!! In 2007, I started dating the love of my life.. I have since graduated from college, will start teaching in the fall and will be marrying that same best friend next year!
P.S. Keep up the good work guys! I love reading your blog everyday! Thanks for keeping it real. :o)
danielle says
WEST ME!
In 2007 my first baby was born and now I have two wonderful babies!!
Blair M. says
West Me!!
Since 2007 I’ve: graduated college, moved jobs twice, moved 3 times, got engaged and married!!
Kathy says
West me! I have moved to a new home and now have two beautiful children! Your blog is awesome.
Melissa says
West Me :)
Married, one dog and one kid later…4 years changes a lot!
Camille says
WEST ME! ohhhhhhhh how i wish…..
Caroline says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I finished grad school, got my first job, got married, bought a house and then got a new job. Life is good. :)