***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.
Mary says
West me! I have a new house, a new job, a new husband, and a new baby on the way since 2007!
Susan says
West me!!
I was just starting grad school and am now nearly done with my PhD!!
Vicki says
Graduated college(at 48), got a great job at a school in rural Missouri, got 3 wonderful grand-kids! Life is terrific! West Me!
Macey says
West Me! I took a new job, found my true love, got married and bought our first tiny little house! West Me!!
Iomay says
West Me – Since 2007 I’ve married, had my first child and purchased a house..
Kelsey says
10,000 – crazy!
West me!
Met my husband and got married, finished grad school and joined the “real world”, moved from CT to AZ, bought a house. Lots has changed, all for the better!
Amy says
WEST ME!
Everything has changed for me since 2007. I was fresh out of college and now I’m married getting ready for my 10 year high school reunion. It all feels especially crazy since my brother started college yesterday!
Vicki Martens says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I was a newlywed of about six months. Little did I know my husband was soon to get offered a job in a different state that would be the catalyst for us moving from Chicago to Durham, NC. Just like you guys – moving from a big city down to the “South” :)
Heather says
WEST ME!!!
Over the last four years: I got my Master’s degree,started my first “real” job, moved back to my home state and then my hometown, got engaged, bought a house, got married, went on a few family vacations, and just found out we’re going to have a niece! Lots of growing and changes in 4 years. It’s amazing!
Melissa S says
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Allisson says
WEST ME!
My life changed when I bought my condo 2 months ago and I have a west elm couch that is just dying for some west elm pillows!
Kandi says
WEST ME !!!!!! Since 2007 I have found the love of my life, got a puppy, graduated college (this year… And since then), bought a house, and got a job as a kindergarten teacher! So…. Yeah, a lot has changed! :)
Susan M. says
WEST ME!
Our second daughter was born in October of 2007 and has completed our family in such a special way :)
Kristin says
West me!
New house, naked windows!
Katie says
WEST ME!
I was still in college!
Ayisha says
WEST ME! Four years ago, I was living in a tiny 1 bedroom apartment and was in the worst long distance relationship. Fast forward and I am celebrating my 1 year anniversary with my husband and member of the most awesome guy club. We just purchased our first home and we have 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms to DIY our style. With the help of Sherry, John, Clara and Burger of course.
Steph says
West Me! In ’07 we had just bought our house, and was learning the fun of being homeowners!
Stephanie says
WEST ME! i feel like everything is different – new job, new place, new pup!!!
Sara says
West me! In 2007 I got married and became a homemaker…four years later I’m a working girl putting my hubby through school to become a teacher!
Sarah says
West me please! In four years everything has changed!!
Jacqueline says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 – engaged, married, new home, and a 15-month-old little man!
Erica G. says
WEST ME PLEASE!!!
Wow, in 4 years I started a new job, started two adoptions and became a mom to a crazy/smart/beautiful son. And got a tattoo:)
All this occurred immediately after buying a fixer-upper which still needs a lot of fixing and decorating.
Thanks for the awesome give away!
Charity says
WEST ME
I’m pregnant :)
Kristy says
WEST ME!
Courtney says
West me!!!
I finished grad school, have a baby, and moved to a new city. So a lot since 2007!
Blair says
WEST ME!! Since 2007 I’ve moved twice, started a new job and gotten married! Whoo hoo!
Alli C says
WEST ME! pleeeeeeeeease!!!
I’ve graduated with my bachelor’s and master’s degree, moved to Alabama, moved in with my boyfriend, and got an amazing job!
Kimbercrafts says
West me! In the past four years I’ve graduated college, gotten married, moved to a different state, and purchased our first house – an eventful four years to say the least!
Jennifer H. says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I have graduated nursing school, married my high school sweetheart, started (and nearly finished!) my nurse-midwife master’s program, and am pregnant with our first. It’s been a busy four years!
Melissa S says
“WEST ME”
Sarah says
WEST ME!
In four years, we’ve had a baby and fallen deeper in love then we thought could happen. We’d use the card for a new coffee table and table for our little guys’ room.
Shari says
WEST ME! I have a new house and a new job!
RebeccaK says
WEST ME!
We have doubled the # of our kids, gotten a new job, moved 3 times, and bought our first house!
Ashley H says
West me please! So much change since 2007, two new kids, one more on the way, two moves and new houses. Such an adventure!
Michelle says
WEST ME!!
In 2010, I had my son. He is the best thing that EVER happened to me!
Kristin says
WEST ME!
New job, new house, new city. and happier all around!
But definitely need accessories for the new house, so that gift card would be handy.
Alyssa says
West Me! I have two children now!
Amy says
West me! Hmmm… in 2007 I was in a different job and next week I start a new one again!
celestte says
West Me!
In 2007 I met my husband; moved to another state, got married, became empty nesters, became grandparents and I’ve had 2 jobs. We just celebrated our 2nd wedding anniversay.
Allison says
WEST ME!!
In four years, I’ve lived in 4 different states and 5 different houses/apartments! Hoping to settle down soon.
Nikki b says
West me! 2 kids added in 4 years!
Katie says
West ME! Please! I am moving into my first house next week! We just signed all the papers today!
lindsay says
West me!!
I’ve graduated with my bachelor’s degree, got a great job, got engaged, and am almost married!
Bryn says
West me! I have a new job and new apt since 2007 :)
Elizabeth says
WEST ME!
In 4 years, I graduated college, held 3 jobs, got 2 cats and a dog, bought a house and got married! Wow!
Kate A says
West me!
Bought a house in Richmond and had our first girl (16 months old) – sound familiar?
Christina says
WEST ME!
Kate says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have a new job, a whole slew of new friends, have traveled to France, Italy, and Israel, and (as of last Saturday) have newly red hair!
Amy D. says
WEST ME PLEASE!
In 4 years I have sold 1 house and purchased 2 homes
kathy e says
West me! Since 2007 I have a new job, new house and new dog! Whew!