***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.
Vincent says
WEST ME!!! I just bought a new house.
Lia says
West me, PLEASE!!!!
Only thing that’s new is I’m little less stressed out and a LOT more into finding MY style and decorating my house- thanks to y’all!
Sherri says
West Me!! Since 2007 – I have gotten married and had a beautiful baby boy just three months younger than Clara!
Boom says
WEST ME!! I have a new nephew since 2007, and a new car.
Tamera says
west me!
Just bought a new house that’s empty and needs some lovin’!
Tracey says
WEST ME!!! I got married. We moved to a new house.
Michael says
West me!
Well, I’m in grad school, moving back to St. Louis and need some furniture that finally says I’m a grown up!
Katherine Bradley says
WEST ME!!!!
I have a new house, husband and dog!
Mary says
West Me!
I have a new house and a husband!
J Schmiett says
WEST ME! Pretty please!
In the last four years I’ve graduated college, gotten married, and bought a house! It’s been a great four years!
Lauren R says
WEST ME! What didn’t happen in 2007?!?!? :)
Tara says
West me!! So much has changed in four years! In 07 I lived in Richmond then moved to go to grad school. Now live in florida about to get married and we are fixing up our 1959 home using your blog for inspiration! Please west me.
Scott says
WEST ME!!
Meg says
WEST ME!
Was 2007 really 5 years ago? Back then I had a 4 year old and a 2 year old. We’ve moved since then and are renovating our house…so less busy with the kids, more busy with the house! :)
Angela says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have moved…3 times, graduated college, bought a car, got engaged, bought a house, got married, and worked for no less than 6 companies in 11 positions. Oh and I got a cat! I also should be out of debt by the end of this year!
Erin Echols says
WEST ME!!!!!
Margaret says
Since 2007… two kids, enough said. It’s sometimes hard to remember what life was like in 2007, honestly! :) We are still in the same 2 BR apartment as we were in 2007, so we’re always looking for new ways to organize/simplify.
West Me, please!
Nicole says
WEST ME!!!
I graduated from college, got my first “real” job, and just recently moved in with my boyfriend! Who knew so much could happen in four years? Time sure does fly :)
Kelly says
West me!! Ironically, I got married the same month and year this blog was started :) Let’s see, in the last four years, we’ve been renting and saving up to build a home, and now we’re on a hunt for a plot of land! Can’t wait to get to the groundbreaking and eventually decorate our first home!
Kat says
WEST ME!!! Since 2007 we bought and are in process of renovating our second home!
Erin says
WEST ME…bought a house, did lots of updating thanks to your blog, traveled, got engaged, planned our wedding, and got married!
Stephanie says
WEST ME!
In four years, I’ve graduated college, started my first real full-time job, and moved in with my long-term boyfriend. We just recently moved again and are trying to make our new place feel like our home.
Sarah says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was just moving in with my boyfriend in the house I currently live in. He is now my husband and we have a 4 month old little boy :)
Katrina says
West Me!
I have a renovated house, am working at my dream job, a master’s degree, two new cars, two adorable dogs, and a baby girl on the way (due Thanksgiving weekend, and she’s our first).
shelly says
West Me! :D
I graduated college, got married, built a house and we just added to our family with a puppy named Lexi!
Angelo says
WEST ME
I moved into a new apartment and would love to fancy it up.
April Hall says
West Me!!
Wow, a lot has changed since 2007. I’ve graduated from college, moved, did a couple jobs, lived in Japan for a year, came back.. but I gotta say, the biggest change for me is now I’m engaged with the love of my life! Can’t wait to start building everything together! :D
Kim G says
West Me!
We live got married, live in a new house, and have a baby!
hilary says
west me!
since 2007 we have moved 3 times, added a baby to the family, with one on the way, owned 5 different vehicles, and are still completing a major home renovation. For people who don’t like change, the past 5 years have been packed with it.
Lindsey says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I bought a house, Got a dog, got married, and redecorated twice! (just cant seem to put my ideas in motion for the budget Ive got!)
Kassandre says
West Me!!! Four years= have bought a loft- moved in with my fiance- gotten an awesome job- and have bought a bird! :)
Michelle W says
WEST ME!
Let’s see…
I’m married, moved twice, rescued/adopted a dog and a cat, Started a new career, and I’m happier/healthier than I have ever been!
petra says
WEST ME! I’ve traveled to new places, changed my hair, and taken up yoga… all for the better :)
Jenna says
West me!
Since 2007 I’ve graduated college, been married, moved 6 times (eeek!!)
and had a beautiful baby boy!
Garin says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve gotten married, bought a house in a new city and had a baby…oh how time flies.
P.S. LOVE West Elm!
Pedro says
WEST ME! I got laid off, was unemployed, got a new dead-end job, and decided to go back to school to train for a new career.
Clara says
WEST ME!
got married, moved, got a new job and became an aunt!
hollie says
west me!!!! i love the greys, white, and the coastal, beachie look now. in 2007 i was all about oranges and browns. great impovement
Randi Padot says
West Me!! I’m married now, and my husband and I just bought our first house last week, Woot Woot!!
Amber says
WEST ME! Please?
Four years? A lot has changed. Boyfriends, jobs, hair cuts, even my decorating style. All for the better! Let’s hope the next four are just as eventful (in a good way)!
Sarah says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve moved out of my parents house and in with my boyfriend…
And then moved BACK into my parents house with my boyfriend-turned-husband, when they moved out of state but didn’t want to sell their house!
P.S. No, I’m not ashamed to say that I lived with my parents until I was 26 – I love them!
Rachel @ I'm Loving Today says
WEST ME!
Geeze, what HASN’T changed since 2007? I graduated college, moved from Ohio to Milwaukee, met the love of my life, bought a house, started a blog and adopted a fluffy little kitty named Mr. Pancakes. Life has only gotten better since 2007 :)
Whitney says
WEST ME!
Getting married soon :)
Liz says
West me!! So much has changed in the past year for me but I think by far the biggest is selling my home and back tracking to being a renter…urggh. Finding ways to make a space your own without changing someone else’s home too much is a challenge I did not miss!
Hilary says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I’ve graduated college, moved from LA to Chicago to NYC to Brooklyn, got a job, got a new job, got promoted twice, met the man of my dreams, got 3 cats and found happiness.
Dawn says
WEST ME!!!
4 years ago – lots has changed! We are now empty nesters – and loving it! Love my kids and love seeing them out in the world doing great! Thanks for the giveaway chance…
Maggie says
West me. Finished my MBA, bought a condo.
Erin @ Fierce Beagle says
WEST ME! Four years ago we were just moving into our house. It had a pink kitchen. And I was preggers. Now we have a home that feels completely ours (with a grayed-down green kitchen) and a 3-year-old son, the love of our lives.
elaine allen says
West me! Our empty nest needs a fresh look.
Kim says
West me! Since 2007, I’ve acquired a husband, a baby, and a house.
Oh, and we just bought the house last month, and so far it’s been through an earthquake, a hurricane, and a flood. I need me some West Elm lovin’ to make things right again :)