***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.
OwningSingle says
WEST ME! And congrats on 4 years. Wow since 2007 I have changed jobs, become guardian to my 4 year old neice, seen 5 years of homeownership, finished graduate school, started a blog, and started a business and I’m sure there’ more too!
Adrianne says
WEST ME! All of the above are new for me…new house, new job, new fiance (soon to be new husband – yeah!), new doggie, new city – same me!!
marissa says
west me! Since 2007, I’ve graduated from college, moved, gotten married, bought a house, and now just had our first baby! Wow, a lot can happen in four years! : )
Laura says
WEST ME!!! Got married, had baby, rented out condo in the city to become a renter in the burbs for a home w/ more space & so hubby could start new business with what was to be our downpayment on a new home! Life changes fast and sometimes very unexpectedly!…
Kathy O' says
West Me, please!
Since 2007, I retired after 35 years, became a Mother-in-law and a grandmother to a beautiful baby girl. Now have time to do all the DIY projects. Thanks!
Jacie says
In 2007 I lived in New Jersey. Now I am living in Texas.
Kristen Jones says
West me!
Four years ago, I was getting ready to commission as an officer in the United States Army. Now, I’m a Captain in the Army and busy as ever! My world has changed so much! I now have a husband, daughter and career!
Katie says
WEST ME…I have a new
1. House
2. Husband (First Marriage)
3. 9 month old baby
4. New Job
5. New lbs thanks to addition #3
Wouldn’t change any of these new additions!
Lauren says
WEST ME!!
Its easier for me to point out what actually is the same about me as it was in 2007- the company I work for and maybe a pair of pants in the closet. Only kidding. I’ve moved, met and fell in love with a wonderful fella, bought a car and started grad school.
Typing that list just made me feel exceptionally accomplished, thanks!
Christin says
WEST ME!!!!
Oh man. Lots has changed. Got married in 2007. Now live in a new apt. In grad school now. And I actually just got a new hair do! Haha. Happy Blogiversary! :)
Mackenzie says
WEST ME!
Tons has changed! The best one though — the amazing guy I get to call mine :)
Lauren says
WEST ME!
IN ’07 I was living in a different city and graduated from college at the end of the year. Since then I had my very own apartment for 2.5 years, and now I live with my fiance in a house we rent. We’re currently on the hunt for our first house purchase and are getting married in less than a month!
Allison says
WEST ME!!!!!
Megan says
WEST ME!
Since 2007…new degree, new house, new job. It just keeps getting better. :)
Kelsey J says
WEST ME!
I just moved into my own apartment!
Charise says
WEST ME!
I got engaged, married, sold my condo, bought a house!
Bryn says
WEST ME!!
How hasn’t life changes since 2007? Graduated college, started a career, moved to a different state, started a new career, moved back, got married, bought a house, got two dogs and remodeled our house! Aghh!
meghan says
Welt Me!
Jennifer says
WEST ME!
Bought a 1950’s ranch, adopted a puppy and got married all within the last 4 years. It’s been great!
Heidi B. says
WEST ME!!
Looking back, I have had a busy four years! I got a new job, moved, got married, had a baby and am loving every minute of it!! :)
Lauren C says
WEST ME! Four years ago I was just graduating college, still living with roomates. Now I am living in an apartment on my own but I still have all the same old hand me down furniture! I could use an update!
Jessica! says
West me! Moving to brooklyn for more space……would love to fill that space with west-ness! Thank you.
Sarah says
WEST ME!
moved to a new city!
Mary says
West Me!!
Just a Brand new baby thats all!
Amy W says
West ME!!! I have a college degree, husband, a brand new house, and a BABY! Amazing how your life can change in just a couple of short years :)
Kathy says
WEST ME!
I just finished school in 2007 and so much as changed since then! I’ve moved and bought my own house and I’m working in my career field. Even better than I imagined!
Carrie says
WEST ME!
I moved across the country from L.A. to Nashville. Music City has treated me well.
Monique says
WEST ME!
Much has changed for me in the last four years.
Having raised 5 wonderful daughters who are now all married and have children we did a MAJOR downsize. We had the mother of all garage sales, that was a literal traffic stopper. Also, several more grandchildren were born, bringing our total to an even dozen. Couldn’t be any more blessed.
Ngoc says
WEST ME! How things are different 4 years ago? My first son was born in Nov 2007 and life has never been the same since! 2 kids and and a new house 4 years later, we still look like we just moved in. Would love to put this gift card to good use!
Manek says
WEST ME!!!! In the last 4 years I have moved to a different city, started a new job, bought a new house, got married, and now we’re currently expecting our first baby girl!! So many exciting changes!! This gift card would be awesome!
Erin says
WEST ME!
I have remodeled my kitchen and one of my bathrooms… on my own! Well… with the help of some friends, too. :)
Mara says
WEST ME! I married my husband in 2007 and moved into his tiny 1BR condo/man cave. We only just moved out a few months ago and I can finally start replacing his furniture! :)
Justin says
West ME!
ashley groth says
WEST ME!
i was just getting engaged!
Amy says
WEST ME…
we bought a new (old) house and had our second son!
Katie says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, not much has changed really except that I’ve started a new career and started going back to school! But the fact that my new job allows me to get back to my studies is a HUGE help!
Laura says
WEST ME!
Got a puppy, graduated medical school, moved across the country with my boyfriend, and survived internship!
haley nicole says
WEST ME!
wow since 2007 I have graduated highschool, moved away from home, live with my awesome bf, and am half way through college!
jill says
West me! My living room walls are bare.
Steph says
WEST ME!
Hmm, I was still in college in 2007!
tara says
west me, please!
WI Gal says
West ME!
Sara R. says
WEST ME! In four years, I married my wonderful husband, bought our first home and had a beautiful son. We’re still learning what our style is and making our condo a home so this gift card would make a great dent in our plans!
amy aday says
WEST ME!! So many changes, not enough room to list. With the most notably being that my husband and I are now parents of an almost 3 yr old with another on the way!
Vicki J says
West MEEEE!!! Since 2007, I have become an empty nester– with the kids gone its me and the hubby and our house could seriously use alittle updating to reflect our new life style.
Carlina says
Woa Nellllyyyy! What are the chances that you will WEST ME out of 10, 000?! I hope you do WEST ME I need it! Since 2007 I went back to school for a design certificate, got married and had a beautiful baby girl on november 10, 2010. I need to be spoiled : D
Alissa says
WEST ME! I became a homeowner.
Tiffany says
West me!
A lot has changed in four years. I’ve moved to two different states, gotten engaged, gotten married, and am now expecting my first child!
Felicity says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 I got married and adopted my awesome dog, Nibbler! :)
Jill says
WEST ME!!
I live on the opposite coast and have very different goals. Change is good :)