***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.
Cathy says
WEST ME! I bought a house. My first. :^)
Amy says
WEST ME!
Four years have been some changes – I’ve gotten married since then, changed job positions and now have a cute baby niece whom i adore.
Maureen Clark says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007, I have gotten married, quit my job, quit competitive curling, made it through two years of law school (only 9 months left!) and am about to purchase a real home!
jess hogue says
WEST ME!
(please)
Let’s see… 4 years ago I was:
a homeowner with a long list of ‘To-Do’s to update my mid-century built cottage that I adore.
Now – I’ve crossed off “repaint the entire kitchen (including cabinets),” “create a garden in the front of the house,” and “repaint master” from the list… and the list is even longer than it was 4 years ago. all well.
Jill says
WEST ME!
In the last 4 years, my 4 kids have grown a ton, I ran a half marathon. Right now we are adding on to our house, doubling the size and doing a lot of it ourselves! I’ve got a lot of work to do! Thanks for the inspiration!
Kelly says
WEST ME!
Since 1997 we have moved to a new state, hubby got a new job, and we bought a new house!
Taylor @ TheProposalEnthusiast says
WEST ME!!! I am just getting started in my decorating process! This would come in handy!
Kate says
So many responses! Congrats on such a great blog with fantastic giveaways!
Tara says
West Me!!
In the past 4 years, I’ve changed jobs and moved in with my boyfriend!
Evan says
Winning would make my wife happy!
Paola says
WEST ME!!
In 2007 I as a single and free lady, now I have two man in my life. wow how life changes in just a few years.
Kristel says
WEST ME!!!
my life is quite different now from how it was four years ago. four years ago, i had never travelled internationally. since then, i’ve been to the czech republic, poland, mexico, kenya, rwanda, uganda, and scotland. four years ago, i was living with two roommates and hated it. now, i have a great home. four years ago, i was single and now i’m married. i’m much happier now than i was four years ago, and i look forward to the future!
congratulations on the development of your blog!
Megan says
WEST ME! Ha – since 2007 I’ve gotten married and am about to have a baby. 2007 seems like a world away!
Anne says
West me!
I have gotten married since 2007!
Amanda says
WEST ME!
It would be so much easier to list what HASN’T changed…lol I still drive the same car. That’s about it! =)
Juli says
WEST ME!
In four years I got married, moved to a new state, bought a house, and now I’m pregnant. My husband and I can definitely use that card:)
Martha says
West Me! One husband and two beautiful girls and a home that can always use a West Elm upgrade!
rebecca says
West me please! Differences between now and 4 years ago? The two biggest have both happened in the last year–we bought a new house that we are currently rehabbing, and we’ve got a baby on the way! :)
Marian says
West Me! New son in 2007.
Lauren says
WEST ME!
Now that you ask I realize the past 4 years have been action-packed. I got married, bought a house, traveled abroad, changed jobs, had a handsome baby boy and have accomplished many projects around the house. Here’s hoping the next four are just as fun!
ace reporter says
WEST ME! All the kids are out – gone – empty nester am I! But they keep coming back to see us so that’s a good thing.
Allie says
WEST ME!! My husband & I just recently bought a new home so this gift card would be put to good use! and we also have a 14 month old son whom we love to pieces :)
Happy Blogiversary!! Thank you for the amazing blog.. I read it religiously.
Lisa P. says
WEST ME
Since 2007 I have had a second child and moved again. I also branched out and went into business for myself.
Amanda M. says
WEST ME!!!!
Oh, we have two kiddos now, instead of one…
and we have four boxers, instead of a boxer and a pitt.
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says
WEST ME!
since 2007, i graduated from college, got a job, got married, and started grad school. so…life has changed and not changed. but i love being married so that’s the best change!
Crystal Chang says
WEST ME!
In four years, we’ve moved 3 times, had a baby, finished two masters degrees, moved jobs twice and going strong!
kathleen says
WEST ME!
kathleen says
WEST ME! In 4 years I contracted viral meningitis, spent months in bed, tried to return to teaching and discovered a new life of part time life. Less money but more happiness!
Stacy @ Dixie Bell Designs says
WEST ME!!! I love, love, love west elm and your blog! :)
Cait says
WEST ME!!
A lot has changed in 4 years for me. 4 years ago I was a single girl running a preschool. Today I am married with 1 year old twins and a baby on the way!
Meghan says
WEST ME!!
Graduated from college, got married, moved to VA from AZ, had a baby boy, and now he is 1 and I stay home with him! I can finally get rid of some of my “newlywed” furniture!
Becky says
“WEST ME”
I graduated college, got my own apartment, got married, bought a new car and an old one (’50 Buick) :)
Megan Tisdale says
WEST ME!
2007 My now Husband and I moved in together to a REALLY old apartment. Somehow we made it through and have been married 2 years and 3 days and have our own old 50’s ranch to love. I have some great West Elm stuff we got on sale and free shipping, and would LOVE some more!
Natalie says
WEST ME!!
My life is so different. My only sibling passed away, I changed jobs and careers, met a wonderful man and got married. Its been full of changes and not always easy, but I’m truly happy to be where I am today.
Malva says
West Me!!!!!!
I have a new house and my first baby. Life is very different than what it was in 2007.
Rachel says
West me! So many things … for starters I’m married now and we own our first house.
Michael says
WEST ME!!! I am married, working a corporate job, and own a house.
Maggie says
West Me!
Sounds like a busy four years when I type it out…graduated university, got married, moved from New Zealand to the US, and the biggest change: expecting my first child.
Melissa says
WEST ME!! Since 2007, I have graduated from college, moved from the country to the big city, and finally have my own place. I could use some beautiful things from west elm to fill it with!
marina says
WEST ME!
So much has happened…I’ve moved almost 3000 miles and have two kids! 2007 seems so long ago!
christine says
WEST ME PLEASE! Since ’07 I’ve married, bought a new house, and have done lots and lots of renovating. This gift card would get a great workout!
Heather Standish says
WEST ME Please! :) My world has changed SO much in the past 4 years…since 2007 I’ve changed careers, entered my 30’s, bought a house, decorated it(still not done, but were close), adopted a dog (8yr young black lab), Got engaged (In ireland) and are now planning our wedding!! No complaints here! :)
Amanda says
WEST ME!!
I’m working on a new degree and live at the other end of the state!
Megan says
WEST ME baby!!! Since 07, I’ve moved several times. But now it’s time to have a grown up bedroom. Time to bring a little, or a lot of West Elm to me.
Mike says
WEST ME!!
I bought a house with a girlfriend from college and am planning on asking her to marry me next month on our 5 year anniversary.
Joy says
WEST ME ! My husband and I became empty nesters last year. Sad at first,but now enjoy it very much~~~~~
Amanda says
West Me!
In 2007, I was living in KY. By the end of the year, we’d sold our house and moved to MI. I’m also back in school now and missing the free time I had in 2007!
Carrie says
WEST ME!
+ husband
+ house
+ bicycle!
Scott says
WEST ME! I have a baby boy now!
Megan says
WEST ME!!!! Sold our house, moved to a new place that needs help!!