***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.
Jo @ Jo In the Kitchen says
WEST ME!!
I’m no longer a college student, I’m married, my son is in 1st (!!!) grade, and I have a blog of my own.
:)
Elise says
WEST ME!
I finally went to Europe!
Rachel Kauffman says
WEST ME!
New house!
Rachel says
WEST ME!
In four years my husband and I moved to the midwest, now have two beautiful boys and finally bought a house!
Megan says
WEST ME!! Hmmm…since 2007 we’ve had two daughters, bought two new vehicles, and painted every room in our house.
Leslie C. says
WEST ME.
I moved across the country without any furniture and could really use this gift certificate!
Kimberly says
WEST ME!! please!
Since 2007 we have aquired 2 (!!!) children, the subsequent lbs , a new home, a new car, and 4 more years of awesome maried life. (I’ll also mention that I lost my father, which is a terrble, terrible thing. In healing, I have GAINED tons of compassion, patience, love, and appreciation for others.)
Selina says
West Me!!!!!
Among other more important things, since 2007, I went from long hair to short hair. I really miss my long hair and can’t wait for it to grow out to where it was back then!
Jessica says
WEST ME!!!
I have moved out of state, fallen in love, will be moving in with said love in 2 months (eek!), gotten a new job and made lots of new friends!! My how time flies when you’re having fun :)
Javi says
WEST ME (please)!
In 2007, I graduated from High School and started dating an awesome guy. Now in 2011, I’m happily married to the awesome guy and about to start Nursing school.
Shelly says
West me! So much has changed in the last four years. The best? Husband and baby girl. :)
Megan says
WEST ME!!!!!
I purchased a condo and started a new job. Thanks for all the helpful tips and great ideas over the years!
Laura H. says
West me! Since 2007 have grown a family and gotten a new job!
Jenny H says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I found a new job…and Young House Love blog!
Valerie says
WEST ME!
2 babies.
Nicole says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have had our third son, sent one son to kindergarten, and moved to the country!
Sarah says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was just graduating from High school, today I have 2 college degrees and a Master’s degree. I’m happily married and loving our own little house and family (dog only so far!). My how time flies!
Jerome says
WEST ME!
Since ’07, I got a new job in another part of the country. Me and my family love it here!
Kim P. says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007, I got married (2008), bought my first house (2009), had a baby (2010), and quit my job to become a SAHM (2011). hooray for changes!
Abbey says
WEST ME! We’re about to buy our second house — our non-starter house with all kinds of barren rooms and upgrades to make. Four years ago today we were newlyweds still on our honeymoon. Now we’re about to buy our second house and have our second child. :)
Lauren says
West Me!! The question is what is still the SAME from 2007?! New job, new home/house, new hubby (ok, there’s just been the one), new friends… :-)
Christina says
WEST ME! My world has changed a TON since 2007! In 2007 we had our first child-a boy…now we have two little girls too. We lived in Mississippi in 2007, then moved to Arkansas, and just recently moved back to Mississippi. We were renters in 2007…now we own our second house which we are slowly DIY renovating. Big changes!
RMS says
West me!
in the fall of 2007 I was starting my senior year of college… ah, the good old days!
Sarah says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007 I fell in love, got married, bought a house and moved all the way across the country! That gift card will be put to good use…I’ve already picked out the items I want! :)
rsinha says
WEST ME!!!!!
Moved into a new home. Had a baby and started my fav line of work once again!
Kinsey says
West Me!
I’ve been enjoying life with my husband, our two dogs, and our new house!
Melinda says
WEST ME:)
Since 2007, we bought our first house, had our first baby, and I’m now a stay-at-home mom!
Thank you!
kerry mansour says
West Me!! We have doubled the size of our family, since having our Twins in 2009! Now we have 4 kids and are a family of SIX! YIKES!
Doreen says
“WEST ME” In 2007 I moved from New York to Chicago
rsinha says
WEST ME!!!!!
Moved into a new home, had a baby and started working again.
Kaity says
WEST ME!! So much has happened since 2007! Graduated with my BA then my MLIS, got engaged, started a great career and am now planning our wedding! =)
dinah says
WEST ME!
just starting my last year of college and finally doing stuff to my room!
Meaghan says
graduated from college
got hitched
adopted a fur baby
built our first house!
…sheesh, a lot has changed :)
Lydia says
WEST ME!!!!! My decor style has greatly improved since 2007 and I’m in desperate need of some help! With a husband and two kiddos not much is left to decorate with.
Sheena says
WEST ME!!!!!!!! Well, I have a new job, a new apartment, and am soon to be married!! Oh, and a dog :)
Shannon says
WEST ME!
In four years we got engaged, married, graduated college, bought a house and we just welcomed a baby girl to the family 1 week ago :)
Meaghan says
oh and i forgot…WEST ME!!!
Elizabeth says
West Me!!
Since 2007 we have moved back to the US from Japan, had a fourth child and bought our first house!
Amanda says
My life has changed a lot in four years! Four years ago I was in college in California, and had just started dating a great guy, but I didn’t think it would last; now we live in Seattle, going strong after almost five years together.
allison d. says
west me!
I have the sweetest little three year old on the planet. :)
Malisams says
WEST ME! (Rad giveaway, by the way.)
In 2007 I was in an unhappy relationship, broke, and barely holding onto my health and sanity as I struggled to keep afloat a little alternative newspaper I had started with my boyfriend and his best friend.
NOW, I am insanely happily married (to a different boy), still best friends with the ex-boy, just moved into a new home (finally!), and excited to be trying to get all prego.
Life is very, very good.
Brooke says
WEST ME
Joanna says
West me!
I graduated from grad school, got a job, met my now husband, got married, and bought a house! Yikes! I sound like a grown-up!
Beth says
WEST ME!
I’ve gotten married and got a new job in the past 3 years. We’re hoping this year will bring a house!
Heather says
WEST ME
I have a new house and love fixing it up.
Kacie says
WEST ME!
My life has changed dramatically…4 years ago, I had just ended a 5-year relationship & engagement, moved into a solo apartment and started a new job (within a 6-month time span). Today, I’m still loving the single life, working at the same great job and I’ve purchased my first home all by myself. Life has definitely changed for the better. And a West Elm gift card would help even more! :-)
ChristinaM. says
WEST ME!
My husband and I got married in 08 and would love to make our master bedroom over. It’s the only room that really hasn’t been touched since we moved into our house 3 years ago. Sad huh?
Stephanie says
WEST ME! Check. Check. Check. And, does a sharper hand tat/awful reminder note count? We are building 2 large butcher block tables and would love to add legit furniture (aka quick, non labor intensive and of course gorgeous, ahem love west elm, furniture.) Love your blog – been passing it around to all my friends across the globe.
Carrie A. says
WEST ME!
In four years I’ve taken up running – 4 5k’s, 2 8k’s, 2 10k’s, 1 15k, a half marathon, and two triathlons. We’ve gutted our kitchen, 2.5 baths, landscaping, floors, walls, windows, ceilings — you name it! All while both working full time plus and trying to have time for friends. I need some down time – and a nice $500 shopping trip at west elm would be a great way to do it!
kari says
WEST ME