***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.
Laura Beth says
WEST ME!
New job and boyfriend in 2007 … both are still great!
Terry Bailey says
WEST ME! Alot has changed since 2007, I have a new job! and recently married:)
Alana says
West Me!
I have two boys, and a new camper!
Catherine says
West ME! A lot has changed since 2007 – I’ve finally graduated college, moved, new job and got married! Oh, and got a tat ;)
Abby C says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I had my third child and we bought our first house.
Kimberly Pink says
WEST ME! Please!!!! My life has changed quite a bit since 2007. I had my second son and my daughter (2007 and 2010). I went from full-time speech-language pathologist to part-time and started doing interior design consultanting on the side. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the past 4 years with my kiddos! ;)
Stephanie Entz says
WEST MEEEEEE!
Jenny says
WEST ME!! We just bought our first house together and we’re almost done fixing it up (for now at least :) )
Chris says
West Me!!
Im now married and expecting our first child any day now :)
Annie in Indiana says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve had three more children, quit my job, bought and sold two more houses, and am looking at buying another. Life is good.
Zantia says
WEST ME!
I have two beautiful baby boys, married my high school sweetheart, and moved to a new state! Couldn’t be happier :)
Heather says
West me! Since 2007 I’ve gotten engaged, married, my husband started dental school, we moved to the east coast, and adopted our puppy. Wow! I can’t believe we’ve had that much fun since 2007.
Emily says
West Me!
Jenny says
WEST me!!!!!!!!!! New career, new city, new house and a marriage!
sara m says
WEST ME!
We got married in ’07, bought a house and had two kids…so pretty much nothing is the same. I’m dying at this promo – I’ve yearned after the pin-tuck duvet for ages and now I want the ruffle quilt – my husband was iffy on both, but if I win, I’m going for it! I think if you want the same bedding for three years its probably worth it!
Ellie Bee says
WEST ME PLEASE! I got married, moved to DC, and have a beautiful new place that is in desperate need of some updating!
Alice says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have graduated from college in Ohio, moved away from my folks in Texas to California, gotten married, and moved to Maryland! I’ve also started reading YHL <3.
susan c says
West Me
I have a new home!
Heather says
West me!
4 years – had a baby, moved back to US, bought our first home, put career on hold to be a stay at home Mom, now expecting another baby, It’s been a busy and wonderful 4 years!
Josey says
West me!!
4 years ago… wow, I can’t even remember what I was doing. Sad!
Crystal says
WEST ME!
A lot has happened over the past four years. Adding a sweet little boy to our family is by far the best change!
sharon says
WEST ME ! We are now homeowners and our little boy grew from almost 1 to almost 5. Fab giveaway, thanks WE!
Molly I says
WEST ME!!! :) :)
meghan watson says
WEST ME PLEASE!!
I am moving into a new apartment, and my budget is incredibly tight. This would be amazing!!
Jade says
WEST ME! New house, new baby boy (who just turned one!).
Laura Rennie says
WEST ME
in four years… visited Ireland, England, Korea, Bahamas, got married, graduated college, got a job… but one thing I don’t have? a gift card to West Elm!
Trista Gambill says
WEST ME! :)
Well, a lot has changed since 2007!
*I graduated high school in 2007.
*Moved to Kansas City for college.
*Got engaged & married!
*My Memaw passed away.
*Bought a house. & we turned into Mr. & Mrs. Fix it! http://tristagambill.blogspot.com/
*And I am now in my last year of college, graduating in May with my Teaching degree!
:)
Jolie Cazier says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007 I’ve become a mommy to 3 babes, remodeled my house, started an event planning business and just recently retired now that #3 is here. Love your blog and your style!
r8chel says
WEST ME!
Pretty much everything is different for me now than it was in 2007 — I’m now married, have kids, moved to a different state, changed jobs, drive a different vehicle, etc. And life is grand! :)
Emily says
West me! We have 2 more girls and love having all 3 of them. They are a precious gift!
Cindy says
WEST ME (please?)
I have a different job, Own a home, and have greatly improved my home (thanks to this blog!).
Thanks!
Paola says
West me!
In 2007 I was single living in Brazil. Today I’m married, pregnant and living in America! Talk about a change! :)
Courtney says
West me! Not much has changed since 2007, yet a lot has at the same time. In 2007 I was in undergrad at a different college in a different city but dating the the love of my life. Now in 2011 I am in graduate school, living in a new city, and engaged to the love of my life!
kelly says
west me!
i had a brand new baby (braaaand new), my mom had just died & i moved to charlotte, nc.
how crazy life has changed since!
Catie says
WEST ME!
I’ve graduated college, lived in 3 different cities and four different places. Big changes!
Ivette says
WEST ME!
In 2007, we were experiencing fertility issues and living in our 1st home. Now, we have a 2 year old son and are expecting twins while living in our 2nd home!
Cara says
WEST ME!
Four years and I now have a four year old boy that steals the light in this home.
Chris says
West Me!
Since 2007, my boys have grown much bigger.
Now both of them are in school, I have more time for myself to renovate our place.
I would love to decorate my place with West Elm’s pieces!!
hannah says
West Me . . .Four years ago I was looking forward to giving birth to my little boy. Have since given birth to his little sister and moved into our first home. Time really goes way too fast.
Allison g! says
West me!
I’ve changed career paths! Went from working a scenic designer to applying to medical school.
Mollie says
WEST ME! So many new things…job, husband, house…pretty much all of it :)
Lauren G. says
West me! please! Well I have since graduated from college, got married, bought a house, and got a dog. soooo things have changed big time! Congrats on your ever growing blog!!
Julia says
West me!!!
We are still trying to personalize our builder beige house and it’s slow going! This would be a great boost :)
Ranjitha says
WEST ME! I need to redecorate my condo.
Greg says
West me! I got married, finished residency, got a job, moved into a new house, and now have 2 kids. We’ve been busy!
Allison says
They all said “EAST,” but I said “No way, WEST ME!”
In 2007, I was engaged and planning our wedding…now we’re married with a 2 year old!
steven lynn says
west me, alot has changed since 2007, moved once, two new jobs, and a grandchild to spoil!
Leslie Russell says
West ME! since 2007 we had our third child, and now about to move into a new house!
Lauren says
WEST ME.
In 2007, I graduated college. Since then I’ve lived in three cities (Pittsburgh, Houston, and as of three weeks ago, DC!)
Amanda says
WEST ME! Four year ago I had just moved into a quirky house in an awesome new neighborhood. Turns out quirky is only fun for awhile. I’m now in a much better house just a few blocks away.