***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 says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, my husband and I had just moved to Colorado. He was starting grad school and I was starting a new job. I’m so glad we took the plunge! It’s been a good four years.
Ingrid says
WEST ME. Since 2007 my daughter has gotten married, I have become a grandma and I’ve started reading your blog – all good things!
Devan says
West Me!
We have a new house and we are a month and half away from our third baby! In 2007 we only had one. :)
Heather J says
West Me! In the past four years, I graduated college, got married, started a new job, and moved!
Stephanie says
WEST ME PLEASE! Since 2007, I met my future husband, married him and moved to Portland, Maine.
Jen says
West Me! I finally got pregnant after trying for 5 years. I would love to be able to buy baby stuff!
Alicen says
WEST ME!
We’ve moved three times, changed jobs three times each, bought a house, adopted two precious kittens, and started growing a baby that will be here any day :).
Megan S. says
WEST ME! My daughter flew the nest to college four years ago-now she’s a grad student and getting ready to leave the country to study abroad.
Kelsey says
West me! New house (#2) in suburbia, two new kids (2.5, 6 months), a doctorate and a new job for my hubby. (Pinch me, too!)
courtney says
WEST ME!
crissy says
WEST ME!!
In the last 4 years I’ve bought a car, a house, met my 2 current bffs…gone through a couple of breakups, but altogether positive changes!
Ashlee says
WEST ME…
A LOT has changed since 2007. I got married, moved thrice (3 different cities), bought an old home to work on, switched jobs and got a puppy.
Tanya M. says
WEST ME…
Four years ago I had a different job (that I couldn’t stand), lived in a different house (that I couldn’t stand), and was 20 lbs. heavier. Whew–when I type it out I realize how different my life is now and how much I have to be thankful for!
Christina says
West me! I am prepping the house for our first baby, so we could totally use the gift card!
Dave says
West me!
Since 2007 I’ve moved, got married and bought a house.
Felicity says
West Me! Please.
Erin says
West Me!!!!!!! I am now married, and my husband and I bought a condo.
Fingers crossed!
Alana says
WEST ME!
A lot has changed since 2007. A married the love of my life and purchased a house to boot!
Renee says
West Me! Love their stuff, would be hard to choose exactly what to buy!
Kristin staley says
WEST ME!
We have moved and had a baby (a mere week apart- baby first then move)
Roshni says
WEST ME! I had another baby….a brother for my older one AND we bought our first place!!
MJ says
West Me!!
I was in school to be a teacher in 2007. Now I’m the teacher!! :)
Sheena says
West Elm Me!! I met my husband of one year in 2007 :)
Meagan says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve adopted two dogs, bought a house and got married! Geesh I’ve been busy…
Jamie says
West me! I had just had a baby and started a new job! I’d say that’s a big change!
Mary Lou says
West Me!
In 2007 My husband and I just celebrated our first year of marriage! Now 4 years later we have a baby and 5 years to celebrate together!
The 22nd is my 28th birthday so… I hope I’ll win : )
Carrie B. says
West Me! Four years ago we were living in Atlanta, GA and are now enjoying Virginia.
Sarah says
West me!
Now, my husband and I have two high schoolers roaming around. That is very different that it just being us four years ago!
Caitlin says
WEST ME!!
I have a job, two cats, a house and a husband!
Lindsey B says
WEST ME!!
In four years, I’ve graduated college, gotten married, moved three times, started grad school, gotten my dream job, and bought a house.
lyndsey says
West Me!!!
4 years ago, I was just starting college and dating a really cute guy. Now, that cute guy and I are married with two bachelor’s and a masters degree between us, living in a new city with an adorable new puppy.
Leeann says
WEST ME!
It would be such an awesome blessing. Thank you.
Jaysa says
WEST ME!!! The biggest change has been having my baby boy!
Christe says
WEST ME! I now have a child with the middle name West!!!!
Glennese says
West me! Congratulations on four years!
Ashley! says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was a year into my first “real world” job and our sweet rental house; four years later, I’m more settled in both, newly wed and making plans to buy our own house in the next few years!
Rachel says
west me! I’ve acquired three kids since ’07 :)
delia says
west me!!! since 07 I’ve moved twice, fallen in love and bought a house – how grown up!!
Mary Lou says
West Me!
In the last four years I have enjoyed seeing my daughters marry wonderful men, buy their first houses, and we’re expecting our first grandchild – what could be better?
Janis Shaffer says
West Me!
In 2007 I was a full-time stay-at-home grandmother keeping our one yr old grandson and newborn granddaughter. Then my husband lost his job in 2009, & now I am a full-time office manager at a radiation oncology clinic & my husband is full-time stay-at-home grandpa to our 3rd & 4th grandsons who are two & three yrs old! We could use some “Westing” around here!
Lauren says
WEST ME!
I moved to a new city (Austin), and while interning here, I have been flat-out broke, so I’ve scoured the city’s amazing thrift stores in search of projects to fix up my apartment, without spending much money! Reading your blog every day helps tremendously. ;) I also used to live outside of Richmond, and I love it and miss it, so this blog helps me from getting too homesick (or does it make me MORE homesick?) ; )
Corissa says
WEST ME – Wow, since 2007…I’ve gone from self-employed to happily employed, I met the man of my dreams, married him, found my birth mother and sister (I’m adopted), bought a house, and had a beautiful baby boy…phew!
Rachel K. says
West Me!
I got married since 2007 and moved from Washington, DC to Seattle to Boston!
Bethany says
WEST ME!!!!
Since 2007 so much has changed, it seems crazy when I stop to think about it! I moved into a new apartment, got kittens, got engaged – then married, graduated college, got a job, bought a house, graduated college (again), adopted a geriatric dog and got my RDH license. Its been a busy few years!
Jessica says
WEST ME!
I am now working a job that I love helping to save homeless animals every day at my local shelter.
Tracey says
WEST ME!!!
I got a new job. Congrats on the anniversary!
Christina says
Pretty please WEST ME!! Life is good, I’ve gotten married, moved back to the US and started a new job. Congrats on four years…you guys work so hard and it shows! I always enjoy checking in on your blog.
Tonya says
WEST ME!!
In 2007 I had one child in high school, one in middle school, and one in elementary. NOW- I have two college kids and one high schooler. West Elm could come in handy!
Brandon says
West Me!
In the last four years I got married to (and had a son with) a wonderful woman who is a fantastic mother, has her own design blog, loves your blog, forces me to read it with her on a regular basis, and happens to be obsessed with West Elm. If we get the gift card maybe I will start reading your blog willingly!
mary says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve become a mommy and bought our first house which is why I am such a huge fan!