***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.
Ashley Owens says
West Me!!! I sold my flipped house, now living in a comfy apartment and am working on my 3rd Masters Degree!!!
Manisha says
WEST ME!!
Had a baby and moved twice; the second move was to our first home!
Alexis says
WEST ME … please! New house a toddler and a baby on the way!
LeAnne says
WEST ME PLEASE!!! I just graduated from PA school and passed my boards! For the first time in 7 years I’m not in school. Just got a cute townhouse downtown in a new city. Starting a new job in two weeks. Yeah…I’d say a lot has changed lately. Can’t wait to get started!!
Jessica says
West me! I bought a house and got married since 2007.
Carol J says
WEST ME…just remodeled a Ranchstyle House and need more furniture and accessories.
Betsy says
West me! Please. New completely renovated house—& it needs style. Life has definitely changed since ’07. New house, a dog, 2 babies…living the dream!
Sheryl J says
WEST ME!!
I used to live on the west coast and now I live in the DC area.
Monica says
WEST ME!!! Please!!!
Lynlee says
West me, please! Since 2007, we’ve had two babies and built a house.
Joy G says
West me! We moved to a new state, have new jobs, bought our first home, had a baby…oh yeah, and I DO have a new haircut, as a matter of fact! :)
Danielle says
WEST ME! My life has changed quite a bit since 2007… I’ve graduated college, got a different job, moved to a different city, gotten into a new relationship, and bought my first new car :)
Jessica says
West Me!
The biggest change for me would probably just be personal growth.
Misty says
West me!
Amanda says
WEST ME!
Our DIY projects have transformed the house!
Cat says
Well I am married and pregnant and we have a dog . . . kind of some major changes in the last few years!
Cat says
I forgot to say WEST ME!
Dayna says
WEST ME!!!
We sold a house, built a house, sold that house, and bought another house!
Michelle Kersey says
WEST ME!!!!
Whoa, sooo many changes since 2007. This time in 2007, I was still pregnant with my first… anxiously waiting for my wonderful boy to make me a mother. I was living in Connecticut (I’m in KY now). My husband was in the Military, US Navy, on a submarine and he wasn’t even home at this time last year. I was actually waiting to find out if he’d be home for the birth of our first child. (Thankfully, he was granted permission to stay behind!)
It’s amazing how much can change in 4 years! Here’s to another 4 wonderful years for me and you all! ?
Kacy says
WEST ME!!!!
Soooo much has happened since 2007. Two degrees and another city later, I’m finally working as a nurse and in grad school for Nurse Practioner. Whew….
Callie says
West me! Since 2007, my husband and I have moved into our very own “fixer-upper!” Thanks for all the DIY tips!
Eleanor says
West me! Wow, since 2007 I’ve graduated college, moved twice, sort of bought a house, and met and began dating my current partner. I’ve been busy!
Suzanne says
West me. :) Happy 4th Anniversary! I found your blog via my neighbor’s home improvement blog a couple years ago, and just LOVE you guys! Sometimes if I just need a perk in my day I will check out your blog to feel the happiness and love. :) To answer the bonus question, my life is different from 2007 in almost every way imaginable: new city (back to Portland from DC), new (first) house, new cats, new job, new (used) car, etc. . . . Thanks for sharing your journey with so much honesty and heart — you are wonderful! And super amazing — manually approving tens of thousands of comments?? Incredible! :) Many more years of happiness and success to you!
allison says
West Me!!! Since 2007- I have gotten married, graduated Grad school, and moved three times. I think I will stay put for a while!!!
Erin says
WEST ME!
I’m married and I’m a new mommy. I love my 2011 life vs. my 2007 life. I guess everything gets better as I get older. I love that Oprah said your life begins at 40. I guess that means i still have 10 years until my life truly begins. That makes me feel younger than ever.
Maureenbw says
WEST ME please oh please!!!!
Since 2007 I bought my first new home, and lost my job. (Then found a couple part time jobs!) But I still haven’t been able to funish my spare bedroom so my nieces can’t stay overnight yet!
Tuli says
WEST ME!
Yeah, moved, different job, have a kid, a lot has changed in 4 years!
Katherine says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve bought a house, found a career, got a puppy and became addicted to this blog!
Allison says
WEST ME! Bought my first house!
Amy says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have had a baby boy that took ten years to make!
Jen B says
WEST ME!!
In that time, we’ve added two cats, another dog, and a baby! We’re way past a full house.
Lindsay says
WEST ME! 2007 was probably the hardest year of our marriage-we both lost our jobs and had to move out of the house we loved and wanted to raise our children in. But, now, we’ve learned so much, paid off almost all of our debt, have an amazing 2 year old and a great marriage. We’ve learned to live in the moment and to count our blessings!
Amber Schwarz says
West me!! In the last 4 years we purchased our first house, gave it a complete overhaul, sold it, moved halfway across the country, and purchased a new to us home. Oh I almost forgot my husband also finished his phd!!
Brittany Tinsley says
WEST ME!!!
My son was born in 2008!
Melanie says
West me!!! Back in 2007 I was single and living 1500 miles away…times sure have changed!
Angela Kintner says
WEST ME!!!!!!
My children are a tad older than in 2007 so the house is ever changing. Some West Elm love would be welcomed!
Congrats on 4 years of blogging! You guys do a fabulous job.
abi says
WEST ME! in 2007 I was only dating the man I would marry in 2008 and we then moved from MD to NC and got a dog.
Kimberly says
West me! 2007 was an amazing year…got married, graduated with my master’s degree and purchased our first home. Each year since has been an incredible journey: husband earned his MBA, honored with the Teacher of the Year award at my school, 2 week vacation in Europe and turned 30!
Miranda J says
WEST ME!! In the past four years I have become a homeschool mom. My 3 wonderful children are all officialy in school now. A third grader and 2 in Kindergarden. Definately a new season of my life.
Lodi2k6 says
WEST ME
In 2007 I was living in a 1200 square foot townhouse. Now, I’m about to move into a 3900 square foot single family house (barring any unforeseen hurdles)!
Jessica B says
WEST ME!!! Since 2007,I turned 21 a while back,and I’ve gotten engaged.
Melissa says
WEST ME!!!!! In 4 years, I got married, and recently moved 3000 miles away and am starting the decorating process all over again for my new home. Fun fun!!!
Kelly says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had twin boys, so they’re as old as your blog now!!!
Veronica says
West me! Nothing really new besides finding this blog and looking forward to read it everyday!
Stacy says
West Me! My baby girl was born in 2007. I was a very overwhelmed mommy of three little bitty ones (new born, 2yr old, and 4 yr old) Now, my princess is 4 yrs. I no longer have a baby in the house. No more diapers or bottles. All three kiddo’s bathe, dress, eat, wipe(lol!) and buckle up on their own. Yep, life is a bit easier these days. =)
Corey Green says
WEST ME!
Marriage, Baby Boy, and now a Baby Girl too! Best four years of my life.
Kate says
West me!
4 Years ago I was living in France. Now I’m engaged and living in the Bay Area.
Anne says
West me!!!!!! My first job after college is taking me to Nike in Portland OR… It’s a long drive from MN! Would love my first place to have a west elm flare :)
Tara Wilhelmsen says
WEST ME!!! let’s see…married, grad schooll graduate, have a legit profession, own a home and own a dog. In 2007…i was single, in school, dogless and renting.
Bonnie says
WEST ME PLEASE!
4 years ago we were first time renters, fresh out of school, juggling 4 jobs between the two of us and trying to start a new company (and envision that it would ever be possible for it to be successful!). In the last four years we’ve tripped up and gotten scuffed up learning to navigate life, and now run a successful company full time (recently became both of us!) from home.
Now that we’re entirely home based (oh yeah, and as if our plate isn’t full enough, opening another home based business), I’m quickly realizing how much working 70+ hour weeks over the last several years have taken a toll on our “home” space – and how depressing it is!
We’ll put that card to good use!!
Alisha Landreth says
WEST ME!
We just started our own home blog, because like you guys, we DIY just about everything. I always have used facebook as a way to show my stuff, but it never seemed to be enough. As well we are sharing our adventure in adoption. I would love to win this contest to get some awesome new pieces for our home to go along with our room reno’s.
Thanks!!!