***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.
Addie says
WEST ME! My life has completely changed- got married, bought a house, and we have a baby on the way!
Pamela says
“WEST ME”!!!
In four years, I’ve had 2 new jobs, one a total change of career, and a lot of grey hair. That’s about it!
Amber says
WEST ME!
I’d love to spruce up our bedroom :)
LM says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, lots of things have changed in our lives… our second child, a great dog, and a new house… and we discovered West Elm just a few months ago!
Jenny says
West Me!!
Moved to a new town, got married, bought a home, started a new career!
Sarah says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was in college…never thought I’d be living in Kansas working on my master’s degree, that’s for sure!
Amy Kerne says
West me!
I got engaged in 2007, married in 2008, had a baby in 2009! We bought and sold a house, and currently building a new home. We have lots of new rooms to furnish.
Heather says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve gotten married, started and finished my medical residency, and now I’m pregnant with our first child!
Ashleigh says
WEST ME!!!
Wow… time sure does fly! In my past four years I have gotten married, changed jobs, began graduate work… and fallen in love with life in general!
Here’s to another happy four years for my family and yours!!
amelia says
west me!
got engaged in 2007… married in 2009… bought our first house in 2010… got a puppy in 2010… and finally settled and enjoying 2011 :)
Lauren says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007, I’ve gotten engaged, married, moved away from family, and we are now pregnant and in the process of moving back home! Time certainly flies!!
Susan W. says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I moved in with my now husband after a whirlwind 5 year romance (we’re deliberate sort of folks). In 2008 we got engaged. In 2009 we got married in a truly DIY fashion (we hired only one vendor – the caterer – for the entire affair). In 2010 we bought our first house. In 2011 we ripped the roof off of said house and began a massive renovation and began the process of adopting our first child at the same time. Whew. We’ve been busy.
Jennifer Miller says
WEST ME, please!
I got married and now have a sweet 2-month-old…needless to say my decorating has been put on hold.
Jacqueline says
West me! Let’s see…new house and a new job. Life is good!
Erin says
In 2007, I lost my dad to cancer. I felt like I would never smile again. But I did. And two years ago, I met the most amazing man at my best friend’s wedding. He’s the love of my life. AND, two months ago, we moved in together :)
Karri Brown says
West Me!! Moved twice since 2007, including to a new state! Love your blog (although I miss Burger’s blog!)!!
Katie says
West me!
I have two little boys, instead of one, and we bought our first house in 2009! :D
Thanks for the giveaway!
Allison says
Wow! West me!
I have graduated college, lost a parent, moved to DC permanently, got my first apartment, first job…actually all that happened IN 2007. Since then not much has changed at all, other than finding contentment in life and perhaps developing a blog addiction…
Rita says
West me, PLEASE! Since 2007, I have moved into a brand-new home. I am overwhelmed with the amount of wall space I need to feel, so West Elm would be a perfect fix!
Sarah E says
WEST ME PLEASE!!
Since 2007 I’ve had my first kiddo and we are getting ready to buy our first house!
Abby says
WEST ME! I graduated college in 2007 and I am now a kindergarten teacher! :)
Shannon says
WEST ME…PLEASE!
Abbey F says
WEST ME PLEASE!! :)
Lets see…since 2007, we have been working on our foreclosure purchase home, got married, new job, new kitten, new puppy, a nice vacation to Mexico with friends, and just (I mean just, 9/4!) had our first baby boy!! Life has been great and BUSY! Oh and we are looking to do MORE to our home!! Never a dull moment :)
Heather S says
WEST ME! In four years I’ve sailed around the world, moved four times, earned two degrees, gotten two new jobs, and remodeled a house.
ashley says
West Me!
In 2007 I was still a junior in college. I guess I do grown up things now like work full time, pay rent & utilities, own a car,& pay student loans. Good thing I don’t feel like a grown up – don’t think I ever will!
Melissa Bailey says
WEST ME! My life has changed a lot since 2007. I also bought a new house and could use a West Elm giftcard!
Jessica Bormann says
WEST ME!!! So need this, just moved into a new house! Love the blog.
Rain says
WEST ME!
Bought our 1st home, renovated every single inch of it, started a new job, welcomed a baby girl, became a stay at home parent, and here we are, rearranging spaces (again) to make room for baby number two!
Michelle says
WEST ME!
I’ve moved 2,000 miles away from my entire family all for my boyfriend.
Penny says
West Me! I retired this past June and am watching my 4 grandkids 3 days a week, which keeps me plenty busy, but never too busy to read my favorite blog:)
So lots of changes in the last 4 years.
Megan says
West me! I started college, transferred, studied abroad, and graduated
Stacy S. says
West me!
I have two kids and stay at home with them…quite a big difference from 4 years ago!!!
Alexandra says
WEST ME!!
Wow, so much has hapenned since 2007: I moved out of my parents’ house into a new house, new job and new country; I got in a steady relationship; And I discovered I had an unsuspected passion for home decor!
Kristen S in East Texas says
WEST ME!
Four years ago we had a one year old son and lived in Florida. Now, we have a son in school, a 3 year old daughter, and live in Texas. HOW can this be?? Time, please, please slow down!
Jordan Johnson says
West Me Please Please Please! I have a new job and new baby boy! Love your style and cadence :-)
Erin @ What Makes Home says
West me! Holy cow… 4 years ago… well, I was in college. Single. Living in Michigan. Now I’m married. Pregnant. Living in Virginia. I’d say just about everything has changed :)
Carolina says
West me!
Just got a brick house that needs some love!
Mel says
West me! Since 2007 I’ve finished one degree and almost completed school for a second one. Graduation is in 3 months, then I’m out into the world!
Sarah says
WEST ME
Katy says
West me!
Since 2007, I’ve graduated from college and law school, moved three times, and gone from blonde to brunette! Not too shabby!
Elizabeth says
West me!!
In 2007, I was a senior in college!!
Since then, I moved to Colorado for school, back to Georgia, then got married, and am now living in New Mexico! My four years have spanned the country :)
Joelle says
WEST ME!
Well, technically, my parents. They downsized and recently got rid of their living room couch, and are now in the market for a new one.
Jennie says
West Me! My life is SO different in four short year: I’ve gotten married, changed jobs, moved cities, the list goes on….
Courtney Leigh says
4 years ago I was just getting back together with the man I’m now living with. And I do believe we could actually agree on furniture from West Elm so….
WEST ME!
Dan says
West Me!!
I was married, graduated medical school, and have moved 4 times!
Amy says
WEST ME!
In the last four years, we moved from the city to a farm, I was laid off for almost 1 year and now have been re-employed for almost 2, we battled infertility, got pregnant with twins and then lost them, and are now embarking on trying for our third child this month. We never expected “for better or for worse” to be so roller-coaster-like.
Anna says
WEST ME! SInce 2007 I’ve graduated college, gotten married, lived in 6 different apartments in 3 cities, and finally found something I want to do in a place I love to live with the man I love!
Amanda says
West Me!!!!!!
I have a hubby, a puppy, and a beautiful home!
Jenni says
West me please! New job, new state, new house. LOOVE west elm!
Jenna says
WEST ELM ME! Since 2007, I’ve graduated from law school (yay!), got married (even better!), and just bought and moved into a new house with my husband (awesome)!