***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.
Andrea says
West Me! Married, new house, and dog.
Chelsea says
WEST ME!
4 years ago, we had just moved into our house and I had just gotten my first out of college job. As of 8 weeks ago, I quit that job and am now a full time mommy!
Katie says
WEST ME!
in 2007 my life was completely different! it was the year i graduated high school in Atlanta, since then I graduated college and am now in grad school in Nashville…new city, new school, a couple new boyfriends thrown in there (none now!)…aside from friends and family who have had stayed constant, i’d say just about everything has changed for me in the past 4 years :)
happy 4 years to y’all and your blog!
Rachel says
WEST ME!!! Since 2007 we’ve bought a house, adopted a dog, and got married!
Krissy says
West ME!!! In 2007 I was footloose and fancy free! No kids. Single. Since then I fell in love, got married, and had a baby! Life is good!
Annie says
West Me!
Tiffany says
Please, please, please pick me!!!! Happy blogiversary!!!!
Rachel says
WEST ME! 4 years ago I was in another country, speaking another language and learning to fall in love all over again!
Allison Barton says
WEST ME!
I am married, live in a different state, new job, bought a house, and I have a 14 month old son! Basically, everything in my life is different vs 2007!
Kate Harts says
West Me! West Me! West Me!
Since 2007 I’ve gotten my masters degree, moved to a big city, started a fabulous job, and moved into my first (sparsely decorated!) apartment!
Nate says
West Me!
Shayna says
West Me! I’m in a new relationship, moving into a new place and couldn’t be happier!
Kristin Cronk says
WEST ME PLEASE! 2007 was a big year for me, graduated college, new house, new husband. :) Since then we’ve made our house a home and welcomed a new little girl into our lives. Talk about complete bliss!
Molly says
WEST ME!
Mary says
WEST ME! In 2007 I rescued a corgi mix named Sophie. :) Such a sweetheart…..
Thanks for your blog, really makes my day!
Heather says
West Me!!
I have a new apartment and can’t wait to finish the decorating!
Laura says
West me.
Your blogaversary is just a few days before my wedding anniversary. Same year. So in 4 years I’ve gotten married and had a little one.
Albena says
WEST ME! Since 2007… got my master’s degree, new job, new house, new baby!
Michelle says
WEST ME
Most importantly, I found “younghouselove” about a year and a half ago and have been an avid follower since. LOVE IT and LOVE you guys!!!
I sold my home in 2010 and am currently looking to buy again. Im excited to put some of your ideas to good use in my new home!!! Thanks for all the great posts!
Steph says
West me! Life is very different than it was in 2007. I’ve lived in three states since then and ended a seven year relationship. And I couldn’t be happier. :)
nikki b says
West ME!
Brianna says
West me!!
Since 2007, I’ve started a new job, adopted my fur baby Daisy, an adorable chihuahua… And,
Best of all I’m about to complete the purchase of my first home! If 2007 me could see 2011 me. Needless to say, I could so use this prize!
Audree Waterhouse says
WEST ME!
We are married now (after 11 years of dating) with three dog., I graduated with my BA and now working on my M. Ed!
Sharon Nagele says
West Me! I have 5 children and a house that hasn’t been updated since the 70’s!
Nathan says
West Me, please!
Kayla says
WEST ME!!!!
In 2007 I graduated from college, got married, moved in with my hubby, and started a new job! It was a big year!!!!!!
Anna says
WEST ME!
I met my fiance in 2007 and now we are getting married we would love to you this in our new house.
Amber says
West Me! Please, please, please.
Since 2007: Got engaged, got married and just moved into a new house. :-)
lindsay says
WEST ME!!
I’m having a baby… so that’s definitely new!
Jen says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve moved someplace I never thought I’d go — back to my hometown. We love the new digs, but we sure don’t have enough furniture to fill the place up!
Lisa says
WEST ME!!! I need to sell my house in the spring and would love some help from west elm to stage.
Robynne says
West me!!
Let’s see…this time in 2007, I started my first semester in college & started dating my first real boyfriend (now he’s my hubby!). Since then, he’s joined the Air Force, we got married & now live 1600 miles away from home (DC) in New Mexico!
I’m so excited to see what the next four years have in store!
Sandra says
West Me!
Well, what hasn’t changed? I finished college, then finished graduate school, I am in a new and better relationship, I live in a new place, and I have a new job. This post makes my life sound almost eventful.
Meghan says
Graduated college, worked for 2 years, then quit my job to go back to school for my law degree!
Meghan says
I forgot to say WEST ME! don’t know if this will work or not?
Jennifer says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I met my husband (now of two years), started my photography business and moved my home and my studio.
Kacy R says
West Me!
Since 2007 I’ve graduated from college and lived in five states. Time to make this apartment a home I want to stay in!
Michaela says
WEST ME! I’m in college now, and dating the love of my life!
Lauren says
WEST ME! My life has changed so much since 2007, I have a wonderful job, and am living in a new state. Couldn’t be more grateful.
Christina says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I graduated college and moved to NYC! Such a great experience. Now I’m getting ready to move to Atlanta and could definitely use some West Elm flair to have my new place looking fabulous! :)
lindsay says
West me!
I’ve got a sweet little girl and 20 lbs of baby-weight that just won’t let go…
HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY!
Sarah says
West me! I got married in 2007, discovered your blog, and moved across the country. I have also had to move every year since then. We joke that for every year during our marriage we have had to move to a smaller apartment and somehow we always end up paying more…..
Christina says
WEST ME! Graduated from law school and living in a new state!
Jenny says
West me! Let’s see, I moved west (haha) to Hawaii from Illinois and survived a year of my hubby’s deployment, and have seen our little guy grow from a fun toddler Clara’s age to a fun-loving awesome almost five (?!) year old. Thank you for sharing this giveaway and letting us see glimpse of your lives this week!
Kendall says
WEST ME!!! I was single 4 years ago, now I’m married!
Molly says
west me yo! In 2007, I was still in school so now I’m out, working in the real world and hoping to get married soon.. this would help with a house if I ever get one! Great giveaway :)
Christine says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was newly married and a new homeowner trying to figure out how to “grow up.” I’m now 38 weeks pregnant with my first child, totally and completely happy with my husband and life and still figuring out how to grow up :)
Meggan says
West me!
In 2007, our son Matthew was about a year old, we had nasty wall to wall carpeting and WHITE walls!!
In 2011, Matthew is 5 (yay) and Owen is turning 1 in October (double yay)! Oh, and we now have laminate floors with awesome area rugs from home goods, and great color on the walls:)
JennyM says
West me!! I have a new job and new house. A West Elm gift card to help me spruce up the home would be just lovely!
Becky S. says
WEST ME! I had a baby girl in 2007 and life has never been the same since!! In a VERY good way of course!
Sheena says
WEST ME!!! Since 2007 we’re 4 years into an awesome marriage and are on our second house in a totally new state, but since 2007 and before, we’ve never made a purchase from west elm so maybe this will change that! :)