***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.
Alisha says
Oh baby! In 2007 I was in Northern Virginia living the single girl life. Now…I am a newlywed (1 year anniversary on 9/25 – just a few days away) and a mom to a chihuahua named Peanut, that looks like he could be Burger’s brother. Now go ahead and West me! :)
Katie Beth says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 my world has turned upside down! I got married in January of 2008, my husband joined the Air Force, we bought a house, got another dog (we’re a family of 4 now!)and now my husband is deployed to Afghanistan. Things are certainly very different than they were 4 years ago.
Kate says
WEST ME!
My boyfriend just moved in & we could use some west elm to help us redecorate!
Callie says
WEST ME!
I came home from the Peace Corps and got married in December of 2007…house….baby….dog….fish….love my life!
Joanna says
WEST ME!
Lots! Got married, got a master’s degree and moved! Would love that gift card!
Jennifer Collins says
West me! I have a new job!
Ashley says
WEST ME!
I graduated, moved to a new city and started a new job :)
Kellie R. says
WEST ME!!! AHH!
Oh how my life has changed since 2007. I went from ZERO kids to having two, I live in a different state and we have nearly $70k in student loans…woo-hoo!
Brenna says
West me!
This time in 2007, I was a carefree college sophomore in Virginia. Now I’m in my last year of grad school in Philadelphia, about to graduate with my doctorate, and get my first big-girl job. Time flies.
Natalie says
WEST ME!!!! We bought a new house and had a baby! We are ready to start re-decorating again! :)
Paige W says
West me!!!
Lisa P. says
WEST ME!
My life has changed so much since 2007. I moved back to WI from CA, got a new job since then, got married to the love of my life and have two adorable cat children.
Congrats on the 4 years! Your blog is so fantastic!
william says
West me, 4 years ago I was moving into a new home in a new city.
Laurel says
West me please!
In 2007 I’d just met this guy, he was a bike messenger and a total sweetheart. I was in my final year of college and working in a coffee shop. Since then I graduated, married that guy and started a business with him cleaning homes via bicycle. We’re now masters at painting our apartment, learning to upholster furniture together and planning for the next four years of our life where we hope to have our own little bike messenger (or interior designer or whatever else it wants to be).
Bridgett27 says
WEST ME!!! Four years ago I couldn’t tell you anything about home renovation, but thanks to you guys, I know quite a bit!
Ashley says
I’ve gotten married! Life continues to get better and better. :0)
Stacey says
West me! Almost 4 years ago to the day (actually 9/28) I closed on my new house. Was a proud day for me as a single mom trying to raise an awesome little boy in a good neighborhood. Gift card would be great to continue decorating my house and making it the comfortable home I aspire to give him.
Love your blog! Keep up the great work!
Sara says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I have another daughter, a new house and my oldest started school, a lot has happened since then!
Elizabeth says
WEST ME!
Wow, since 2007 I quit my job to stay at home with my beautiful baby boy and just moved into a new home in January. Love, love your blog. Thank you for all the inspiration.
catelyn says
West Me!
Finished my bachelors, masters, got married, bought a house and adopted a second furbaby.
Whew, I’ve been busy….
KOS! (Keep On S'myelin!) says
WEST ME! Valentine’s Day 2007 was the best Vanlentine’s Day ever…our beautiful daughter was born!
Heather says
West Me!
Have a daughter. Moved 6 times. Lived in 4 other states. Been a busy 4 years.
Libby says
WEST ME!
In four years I have…. graduated from college, moved across the country, met my love, got engaged, got married, moved again and again and finally bought a house!
Brooke says
WEST ME!! :)
Wowza….since 2007….so many changes! Two new babies, new town, new house, new job, new car…it’s been a whirlwind, but gotta LOVE life!!!
Thanks…Brooke :)
Kayla B says
West me! Love your blog!
Jena C says
WEST ME!!!
I graduated college, bought a house and got married since 2007! I would say its been a great last 4 years!
Sarah P.H. says
WEST ME!
2007 feels like a lifetime ago — back then, I was living with my parents, working part-time in a kitchen, and going to college. I’ve since graduated, started working a full-time job, gotten married, bought a house, and am now eagerly awaiting the arrival of a baby. What a difference four years makes!
Lee Ann says
West Me!
Beth says
WEST ME! 2007 was the year my husband decided to take an officer commission in the US Air Force. It was a big decision for our family and one that we haven’t regretted for a minute. Would love to win this giveaway so I can spruce up the house before my hubby returns from his deployment in December!
Christine H says
West ME!
What’s changed? Not much but I did start reading your blog! That counts for something, right?!? (p.s. this is my second submission because the first one didn’t seem to go through, like it crashed – think blank white screen, no response.)
Laura says
West me!!! I had another baby boy and moved from an appartment to a house!
Laura says
West Me!
Since 2007, I’ve graduated college, became a homeowner, got married, got a “real job” and adopted a dog. Wow, a lot has happened since then!
Tina says
“WEST ME”
Married, moved, first house. A lot can happen in four years. Congrats on four years for your great blog!
Amy @ this DIY life says
WEST ME! Four years ago we were new parents…to our first baby kitty Bella.
Em H says
WEST ME PLEASE! 4 yrs ago… started medical school. yike.
Katharine says
West Me…
In the last four years I’ve gotten married, bought a house, changed careers, and moved to a brand new city!
Ashley says
WEST ME!
I have two little girls now, so much different – and MUCH busier ;)
Katherine O says
West me!
I just moved into a beautiful new home, back in my hometown. The house is a gorgeous Craftsman and my dream. Sadly, the part of my dream that wasn’t included was losing my husband – he left me recently. But I do have a beautiful daughter, and much hope for the future, and I sure do love relaxing and reflecting with a glass of wine on my large front porch…
siobhan says
WEST ME!
Since ’07 we bought a new house, forged new relationships, started new jobs and got a dog – all while raising our favorite little man who turned 5 this year.
Katie says
WEST ME!
I have 2 kids! Eek. And I live in California rather than in Canada. Big differences for me!
Matt K. says
WEST ME! New job, new house, new tiny family member!
Holly Bailey says
WEST ME! My husband I have adopted a daughter and are waiting to adopt again.
Heather says
WEST ME, pretty please!
Four years ago I was living in another country, not married, and had fewer wrinkles around my eyes. Things change fast! :)
Troy says
WEST ME!! New house!!
Amber says
WEST ME! In the past four years, we got our first house, our first dog, and welcomed our first child (Eloise). Our life is nothing like it was four years ago and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Thanks for the super fantastic giveaway! You all rock the casbah!
Kate says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was just starting graduate school, and now I’ve just finished, got a job and bought a house!
Lisa says
WEST ME!!!
I have moved to New York, had plenty of jobs, and finally found an apartment that is comfy but needs some decorating help :)
Christy says
WEST ME!! Since 2007, I have gotten married, bought a house, and adopted two cats. Loving life!
Jackie says
WEST ME!
Lots has happened, but most importantly I became a mom to my amazing one-year-old (almost) son!
Elizabeth says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007 I was pregnant, moving my entire family to a new city and scared out of my mind. Today I have two beautiful daughters and really like where we live.