***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.
Jenn says
West me please!!!
Veronica says
West Me!!!! Let’s see since 2007…….graduated, new job, new house. I can’t possibly live another day without that capiz chandy!@#@!!
Jill says
WEST ME!!!!
Since 2007 I have… moved, started a new job, got engaged, started graduate school, got married, and just bought a house! I love West Elm and would LOVE to use that gift card to help furnish our house!
Leslie says
West ME, really. seriously. I need it.
In 2007, my husband had removed all our carpeting and moved all our furniture into one room (kids and I were traveling). Now, some rooms are finally done, but we still have plywood floors, no baseboards, and no wallboard in our living room. Its blogs like this that give me hope, and sustain me (although my friends say I’m just way too patient).
Nicole says
West Me!!
Tatiana says
WEST ME! Four years ago I had a new tiny baby…
Amelia S. says
WEST ME! In the last four years, I have the same husband, job, and dog, but a new house and a new baby. Great things staying the same, with wonderful upgrades!
bria says
WEST ME!
evertything has changed! ive graduated college, gotten married, bought a house and had a sweet little baby girl! life is good!!
Mary Billmaier says
West Me! I have been married for so long (27 years) that I need another bridal shower to replace linens, towels, and kitchen appliances that have gotten frayed, tattered, and worn out. Don’t you think that would be a great tradition to start for us “old married folks”? The “Married a Long Time” shower or the “Replacement Shower”? I think its catchy!!!
MollyAnne says
West Me!!!! Let’s see since 2007…….graduated, new job, new house. I can’t possibly live another day without that capiz chandy!@#@!!
Katrina says
WEST ME!
Katrina says
and… got married, moved into house, had baby, need west elm!
Judy says
West Me. We are Empty Nesters who are ready for a big change!
cheep3r5 says
WEST ME! I wish it was better than 2007. But so far it is not worse. Just have to get through the holiday season.
Mary Anne says
WEST ME! I love being retired, and having two new grandsons. Life doesn’t get better :)
Courtney says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve changed jobs twice, moved to a new town and bought a house.
Ryan says
West Me!
I graduated…twice.
Erin says
WEST ME!
Renard says
West Me. My wife is ready to make big decorating changes. Help!!!!!!!!!!!
Brittney Blair says
WEST ME!!
Got married, new job, had a baby, sold a condo, bought a house! I’m tired of stalking craigslist for every piece of furniture and would make YHL proud with a West Elm spree! :)
Megan f. says
West meeeeeeee! :-D
Engaged in 2007 and living in Texas… Married now and living in Tje frozen North! Big changes.
liz says
WEST ME!!
I own a home, am married and have 2 beautiful little girls!
Maggie says
WEST ME
Oh how the times have changed! New house, two kids!
APRIL says
WEST ME!
IN 2207 i was newly married, was a career girl, and had no babies.
now i have a baby and am no longer a career girl, but have a new house, so this prize would help greatly!
Natalie says
“WEST ME”
Since 2007… I’ve graduated school, my sister got married and moved out of state, and I now have an awesome boyfriend!
APRIL says
WEST ME!
In 2007 i lived somewhere else. now i live in a new state and a new house and could really use the giftcard!
CAMERON says
WEST ME!
My wife loves west elm. in 2007 we were newlyweds and just starting out our careers.
Jenny says
WEST ME PRETTY PLEASE!!!
Past for years: Graduated from undergrad, moved to West Virginia from Nebraska, graduated from graduate school, moved back to Nebraska.
Past month: Got married, moved from Nebraska to Kentucky, unpacked everything and loved it, repacked everything, moved to Tennessee and loving every minute.
Now it is time to make our house our home. Let’s decorate!!!
Beth says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, my hubby and I have gone from being in the Military living in Kansas to moving 4 times, 3 different states, finally buying a house in Cleveland, Ohio!
Megan S says
WEST ME!!
We just got deployed to a new location and our current place could use some love, thanks!
Jaclyn says
West Me! So much has changed since 2007. I live in a new place, have a new job, have a new haistykle and have a new tattoo :)
Melanie says
West me!
4 years ago I was a newlywed and since then we have completed school, move, buy a puppy and a home! What a whirlwind but so awesome and blessed :)
kristin says
West Me! A whole lot has changed, but so many things have stayed the same. A new job is the main factor and trying for a baby!
Meghan says
WEST ME!!!
Four years has been a new job, new house, TWO new puppies, new marriage AND a new business! Wow. Crazy to write it all down!
Miya says
West me! Married the boy, became a doctor, adopted two bunnies :-)
Sara C. says
WEST ME!
I drive a new car and am now officially the mother of a teenager.
Marisa says
WEST ME! I finished graduate school, have a new job, and recently moved into a new apartment across town.
Amy says
WEST ME!!
My life is way, WAY different! Started nursing school (almost done, woot woot!), got married, and bought a house!
Jessie Thompson says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have gotten married, bought a house, started my first ‘real job’, quit my first real job, and have a new baby on the way!!
Jen says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I’ve bought a house, switched jobs, got married, and became a registered architect!! It’s been a busy 4 years!!
margaret says
WEST ME! please…
Not that much has changed in the last 4 years, but looking forward to some big changes in the next 4!
Kate says
West Me!!! 2007 was the year I met my husband! I broke up with the other guy, got the new guy, and got a new job that I love today. I’ve never looked back!
Colin says
WEST ME
I met my wife in 2007!! She was so sweet and made me want to smile all the time! I married her 3 years later and I’m still as in love with her as I was in 2007!!
Kasey says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 we moved twice (once from Colorado to Texas), changed jobs twice, had a baby, and then quit the new job to stay home with the adorable little boy. Need some cash to update our house-the new project is the master bedroom since we’ve never bought one thing for it in 6 years of marriage…
Tuqa says
WEST ME… my life has changed dramatically since having a baby last year. He’s a few months younger than Clara and he’s the light of our life!
tiffany says
WEST ME!
new city, new school, new degree!
Erin says
WEST ME
In the year 2007 I met my husband. Most of our dates that year included ballroom lessons and ice skating. He was such a sweetheart and 3 years later we married!!! Still to this day he thinks of surprising dates and keep me on my toes and even more in love!!!
Katie Waddell says
WEST ME PLEASE!!! In four years we’ve sold our first home and upgraded to a new one, had 2 major job changes, gone through three cars, and had two beautiful boys!!
Mary-Kate says
West me! I’ve finished grad school and am ready to upgrade my condo furnishings!
lauren says
WEST ME!! Just bought a home built in 1950 – in original condition. Definitely could use some “westing”!!!!
Ashleigh says
West me! In 2007, I was still a newlywed!!