***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.
Mindy says
West Me!
A lot has changed…I graduated college, moved to CA, and married an amazing man!!
AMarque says
WEST ME!!!!
4 years ago, I graduated from college. So like you 4, a lot has happened since then: Got a job, got into and graduated from graduate school, got engaged, bought a house, and got married. Whew! :)
Patience c says
West me! In 2007 I graduated high school, 4 years later I’m engaged- just bought our first home so this would be great!!! Also- im finishing my bachelor program this year!!! My has time flown!!!
Dina says
WEST ME!
In 2007 my now-husband and I were halfway through 3 years of being long distance from each other. Now we’re married, own a house, and have a baby girl due in 5 very short weeks!
John says
WEST ME!
Between work, family, and friends, I have finally almost finished remodeling a major fixer upper of a house in 4 years!
Amelia Adams says
WEST ME!!! Since 2007, i graduated college, nannied in Australia, got married, and am now renovating a house with the husband
Meghann P. says
WEST ME!
Back then, my hubby and I were about to move to NYC for my culinary school program. Now – we’re back in Texas, with 2 kids! Life took some fun and interesting turns in the past 4 years!
Jamie says
West Me!
A lot has changed since 2007. I graduated college, got my own place, now in a 3 year relationship. Life is good right now. Also have a 9 week old puppy laying by feet.
Rebecca says
WEST ME!!!
Cheers! Happy 4 years!
Lena says
WEST ME
Since 2007: I’ve gotten married, moved out of state, cut and colored my hair, have a new job, and several new tattoos!
Erin Ramczyk says
WEST ME! My life has changed drastically since 2007 – I graduated from college, got my first “big girl” job, bought a house and married the love of my life. :) I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog along the way, so many good ideas! Thanks for a great 4 years and here’s to many more! <3
Denise says
WEST ME! All of the above: New place, new job, new relationship, new hairdo… well, everything but the tattoo :)
Amanda says
WEST ME!
We’ve added two beautiful girls to our family since 2007.
Sue says
West Me!!!
Since 2007, we’ve bought a house and have had a daughter and a son!
Kyley at Painting Pony says
WEST ME!
2007 was a big year for me. I graduated college, bought a business, taught my pony how to paint, and got engaged. 4 years later I’m pretty much doing the same things except now I’m married and own my own home.
Holly Marie Gibbs says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I was still in college, and just figuring out what I wanted to do with my life. I’m completely in love with my decision, and I love what I do (I’m a graphic designer)!
Micki says
Wow guys! Hitting the comment limits! Amazing!
Well…I’ll throw my hat in too!
West Me!
In the past few years I have gotten my MLS, a great job, and married to the best man in the whole world!
Brenda says
West me! Earned a masters degree, moved to a different city, bought a house, baby due next month… So yeah, life’s changed a little!
Katie says
West me! I graduated high school and college, got a job, and am loving life as a twenty-something!
Megan says
WEST ME PLEASE!! The biggest accomplished since year 2007 was that I got married to the man of my dreams!!
Emily says
WEST ME!! I’m house-shopping!
Linda says
West me! I had just started a business, which is now five years old!
Kristen says
West me! Within the last four years, I bought a house, got off the couch and started running, completed two full marathons, three half marathons, five triathlons, a century ride, and a half ironman, became a triathlon coach for Team in Training, and raised over $16k for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!
Lauren says
West Me. My son was born in 2007, I left my job for a part-time job & we moved.
Claire says
WEST ME! Love me some West Elm!2007 – lived in a state two states away from where I am now!
Lindsay Z. says
WEST ME!
A LOT has changed in 4 years… graduated college, got married, earned my masters degree and have two children. :)
Tanya Barry says
In 2007, my husband and I both graduated from college, got married, took the cross-European honeymoon adventure of a lifetime, moved to Atlanta, and started new jobs. It was such a monumental year with so many firsts, it would be tough to top that sort of skyrocketing progress. But fast-forward to 2011 and we’ve rescued two dogs, moved to a small historic district in downtown Atlanta, managed to stay gainfully employed, and regularly drown ourselves in home and garden projects while balancing travel and scooter rides about town :o)
Leigh says
WEST ME- I got married in 2007. That is a pretty big change.
MJ says
WEST ME….4 years ago I was 1 1/2 months from having our first son. It’s been a FUN four years!
Sara says
WEST ME!
4 years ago my husband and I were evaluating our new house and starting to plan what needed to be renovated. We just finished the living room, and the refinished wood needs a bit of an accent–we’ve been eyeing West Elm’s Sakura rug!
Tanya Barry says
…forgot to say, “West Me”!
Jessica K. says
West me!
I live in a new state and just started my first “big girl” job!
EmilyP says
“WEST ME”
marriage! new state! new job!
Megan Baker says
WEST ME!!
Four years ago I was a Ms., but now I’m a Mrs. and I’m lovin every minute of it!
Steph says
WEST ME…..It is all about new beginnings…putting part of the past behind me and letting go!
Naz says
West Me!
Had another baby girl!
Megan B says
WEST ME!
A busy four years… graduated college, met and married my husband and now we are enjoying making our house a home.
Devon says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was sharing a crowded college apartment with 5 other girls! Now I live with 3 roommates (new boyfriend included) in a big house in the hills with a yard and plenty of space to let my decorating skills blossom.
toaster says
WEST ME!
Meagan S says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I have gotten married, bought a house and got a tattoo!
Lindsey R. says
WEST ME!
Different since 2007 would be having 2 kiddos instead of 1.
Sfw says
West me! West me now! As far as 07, still the same undecided child who hates the office, likes to frolic on meadows, rents quirky apartment, still unwedded after 9 years, and listens to folk and daydreams.
Elaina says
West Me ! In 2007 I was getting ready to move to San Digeo.
stacy w. says
WEST ME! I have 2 whole new kids since 2007 :-)
Kate says
WEST ME!!!
I was in college dreaming about a job, a house, and getting married. I guess my dreams came true because now I am living that dream with my high school sweetheart. So blessed!
Sara says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007, I met my hubby, got a dog, had a wedding, delivered a baby, and bought a house!! Lots of life in 4 years!!! WE LOVE WEST ELM (allllmost as much as YHL!!) :)
Nina says
WEST ME!!! I got a new job, bought a house, and had a baby! :)
[email protected] says
West me please! My life is totally different. In 2007 I hadn’t even graduated from college. Now I’ve earned my masters and moved to the caribbean. Life’s way better now than it was then!
chris says
WEST ME!
Lillian says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007 I was beginning my 2nd year of college, and in 2011 I’m beginning my 2nd year of grad school!!