***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.
Jamie says
WEST ME! 2007 how time flies, same job, new house, Happy Life!
Sarah W. says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I met and married my husband, sold my first house, and bought a house with him…all wonderful changes!
emily says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007? Oh my…new state, new job, new love, new dog, new cats, new big dreams! :)
Nichole says
West Me!
Since 2007, I’ve had 2 kids, moved while 9 months pregnant, lost a house, had cancer (and am beating the tar out of it), dyed my hair pink, sent my oldest child off to preschool, and learned to love indian food. It’s been a while few years.
Amy says
WEST ME!
I’m in year 2 of my first home! A lot different from the sketchy apartment I inhabited circa 2007!
Congrats on your 4 years!
Monica Flores says
West me!
In 2007 I had and almost 1 year old rather than almost 5 years old… for starters…
Winnie says
WEST ME!
Meg says
WEST ME PLEASE!!
Lots of changes:
New baby
New house
New job
New activities
Enjoying every minute of it and I love West Elm!!
Lori says
WEST ME!!!! PLEASE!
We have no access to West Elm in Hawaii other than by mail….this would be a treat!! Thanks for your fab blog, BTW!!
Alex says
West Me! Since 2007, I’ve gotten married, bought a house, had a baby, and I’ve got another on the way!
Holly says
WEST ME because in 2007 I was still in college and now I’m getting ready to buy my own home!
Meghan says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was graduating from college in Arizona and moving to LA to start my first real job! It was an amazing adventure and I was so excited to start my job!
katherine martino says
WEST ME! ME! ME!
Two houses, two babies… same dog and cat.
meg says
West me!
Since 2007, I’ve moved across the country, gotten a new job, gone back to school, and built a wee family. So much has changed!
chris says
West Me!!! The biggest change in my life since 2007 is that I’m now an empty nester. A broke empty nester. My child is now in college and the house is neater than in it’s ever been and I’m itching to make some changes. They all have to be on a budget with limited funds, as they are. I don’t mind, as I was thrifty, when thrifty wasn’t cool! I have been following your blog for at least three years. So many cool ideas. I copy you shamelessly! My next copy will the the pin chandelier in the laundry room. Congratulations on your blogversary. Here’s to many more!
Kelly L says
West Me!
Sasha says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007 I was a recent college grad, with no idea WHAT I was doing with my life. I moved to LA, and 4 years later I am enjoying life with a wonderful boyfriend, a great job in an industry I love, and some really great friends. Life changes, good and bad, but here I am. Thanks!
Nellene says
PLEASE “West Me” and… In 2007 I lost my husband in a sudden accident leaving me and my 12 year old son alone and beyond heart broken. It’s been a long road (and always will be to a certain degree) but 2011 finds me and my son happy and trying to live life. “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize that they were the big.”
Drisana says
WEST ME! My life has changed drastically in 4 years! I am now a mother of a beautiful 2 year old daughter and have moved to Alaska!!
ajira says
West Me!!
We’ve moved to a new house. I’m a photographer full time. I don’t have another job. I have a two year old. I need more sleep. And the house is a complete tip.
Eryka says
West me! Married, moved, new job, building new house, new kitty. New LIFE! :)
Nicki says
WEST ME! So much has changed since 2007! I live in a new state, have a new job and am married with a dog now! :o)
emily says
WEST ME!!!
I’m sporting a new (well, FIRST) husband, new diploma, and a new house…looking forward to the next four years and beyond! Way to go, YHL!!
Jessica says
West Me!
Four years ago I was newly married, working and thinking about starting a family.
Now I have a new baby and a home that would love some West Elm influence.
Erin says
West Me! I finally finally finally got over the college/post college moving every 6 months and now i need to spruce up my place!
Sarah says
WEST ME! I’m a senior in college now!
Vicky says
West me!
I got married in 2007 :)
Cara says
West me!
I have a new empty house that could use some stuff!
Donna says
WEST ME! Since 2007 – I graduated High Honors from Le Cordon Bleu!
Anna says
WEST ME! First baby last November…
Lindsay says
West Me!
I am now married and we have a chiweenie (half dachshund/half Chihuahua).
Lisa S says
WEST ME!
I no longer have a (benign) brain tumor — and I now have a beautiful 11 month old daughter. Babies are the best! So are tumor-free brains.
Laura says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was fresh out of college and had just moved from Winchester and into a NASTY house in Norfolk, Virginia with three gross boys. I had NO idea what I wanted to do past the next weekend… much less with my life. Now I’m living in my hometown of Virginia Beach and working on becoming a Sign Language Interpreter! And probably the best change since 2007? I no longer live with any gross boys!!!
Carla says
WEST ME
Sold condo, bought house
Had a daughter
My husband changed jobs
I changed jobs
Had a son
My mom moved in with us to watch the kiddos
And we’re starting to think about moving to warmer climate after 11 years in this city. Phew, I’m exhausted!
Rose says
WEST ME!!! I have a new apt!
Emily says
WEST ME!
Wow 4 years ago I was a new mommy!
Emily says
WEST ME PLEASE!!
In the last 4 years I’ve moved, bought a house, had a beautiful baby, switched jobs and am loving life!! WEST ME!!!
Kat Y says
West Me! Since 2007, I’ve gotten married, bought a condo, and went back to grad school!
Melissa says
WEST ME!!
Major changes since good ole ’07…Married and now pregnant (4 weeks to go). New apartment and love getting inspiration from your blog. A g/c from West Elm would be super helpful for nursery finishing touches and the never ending project of decorating our apartment.
Hope you guys have as much fun in the next 5 years as you have in the first 5! Cheers!!
Jay says
WEST ME!
Wow – a lot has changed since 2007. I got married, bought a house, had a baby. It’s been a busy 4 years!
Laine says
West Me!!
20 months ago we added a precious little boy to our family!!!
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Mommara says
WEST ME!
My life is very different. I was just three weeks away from getting pregnant this time in 2007. After a miscarriage you are so worried and then we got our little dude. I hadn’t even thought of this until now.
Happy Blogiversary! I just received the West Elm catalog tonight and was looking through it. Maybe it’s a sign. ;)
Reese says
WEST ME!!
I had my fourth child in 2008, started reading blogs, and feel empowered by all the great inspiration and idea-sharing in this community!
Teresa says
West Me!
in 2007 around this time, I was a freshman in college. Here I am 4 years later, graduated and living my life as a (practically :P) real adult with a real person job and everything! life is good!
mgb says
West me! life is totally different! i’ve got a toddler and another baby! but i love it! :)
Kristen says
WEST ME! My life is tremendously different than in 2007! Then we had just celebrated our one year anniversary and moved into our first house. Four year later, our house has a new kitchen and many other improvements, including a loveable Australian Shepherd and our first son who is now almost eight months old.
Erin says
West me! New daughter, new city, new house, new jobs. It’s been a busy and amazing year.
Cary Ray says
WEST ME! Got married and got a new house!!! WOO!!
T.L.C. says
West Me! Two things i didn’t have in 2007: a boyfriend and a career!
Paula M. says
WEST ME!
Since 2007:
Learning about the joys and frustrations of home (condo) ownership. Working long-longer-longest hours, but still getting out, having fun, meeting people, enjoying whatever the area has to offer.