***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.
Joe A says
West me! Graduated, married, doggy, house = yay.
alisa joy says
West me, baby!
since 2007 i…earned a masters degree in social work and started my dream job. extremely challenging but oh, so much fun!
Dawn says
West Me.
In four years, we’ve gotten two new dogs and my son has gotten four years older, starting middle school this year (7th grade!).
Shannon says
West Me!
Finally graduated, found my fiance and a career I love.
Lesley says
West Me! In the past four years I have moved to a new state, got married, started a new job, and just had a baby!
Jessica Thomas says
WEST ME!
I got married in 2009. I became a Nurse in 2010, and I bought a house I need to decorate!!
<3
Heather says
West Me baby!!
Julie says
West me! We added son #2 to our little nest!
Tree says
west me! changes with me since 2007… I’ve now got a career, the love of my life, and a whole apartment without furniture!
Erin says
West me!!!
In 2007 I had just started pharmacy school 400 miles away from home. Now I have moved back home and I am finally working as a pharmacist!
Lindsay says
WEST ME!!! Please pick me!!! Since 2007, I have gotten married, moved to another county, finished radiology school and have settled in to a condo with my hubby. We would love to treat ourselves to a little West Elm shopping spree… fingers crossed!!!
Teresa T. says
West ME-Children growing up and one will be in high school next year and the other in fifth grade. They were babies before. Caring for my FIL who has Alzheimer’s and is now living with us. My mom used to live with us four years ago. We have adopted some new dogs to share our lives. We are now responsible for renovating my FIL’s 1959 house and get it to code so we can hopefully make some income to off-set medical costs. We attend a new church and have a wonderful church family. We are able to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, Crisis Control, Carolina Poodle Rescue and the Rescue Mission on a consistent schedule. My husband has a new job (6th months) after being laid off for 9 months. Yeah!! We are blessed!
Katherine says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was a single girl attending college in Texas. Then I met a boy… how things can change! In 2008, we dated despite a two time zone difference. We kept this up in 2009 even though we lived three time zones apart. After many flights back and forth, I moved across the country – DC to WA – in 2010 so we could stop changing time zones. Today, in 2011, we live together in a small (but cozy and cute) place. The time on my watch no longer needs to be changed when I see him. My days are happier because he is near.
Micah Thomas says
WEST ME!
I graduate college since 2007 and bought a house! WEST ME!, pleaseeeeee.
Beth S says
WEST ME!
I married my husband 4 years ago in September. I was teaching and he was counseling. Since then, my husband has a different job and I stay home with my 16 month old daughter and baby-sit 2 other babies as well.
Amber says
WEST ME!!
Moved and had baby #3. Oh, and WEST ME!! Please!
Andrea says
WEST ME! My goodness. In 2007, My daughter wasn’t born, I wasn’t married, I hadn’t even met my then boyfriend’s parents (and my future inlaws) yet. CRAZY!
Julie says
West me! Love your blog!!!!
Leah says
WEST ME!! In the last 4 years I got married, was introduced to army wife life, and spent a year without him while he was deployed in Afghanistan, got a cat (our baby!), and moved in to our first place together!! Love love love you guys!!
Nicole says
WEST ME!!! and… I’m going to have my first child sometime in the next two weeks, so my whole world is going to change drastically!
Sara says
WEST ME!!!
Aaaahhhh, I cut my hair. Best thing I ever could have done with it!
Casey R says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007, I…
…graduated college
…moved into a kickass apartment and lived by myself for the first time
…started my own business
…met and fell in love with an amazing man
Woohoo!
Stephanie says
West me!
4 years ago we were getting ready to graduate from college, and were newly engaged. Now we’re getting ready to close on our first home this week. Can’t wait!
Lissete says
WEST ME!
In 2007, we used to rent a house that we loved! Last year we bought our first home and had a second baby in 2009!
Susan says
West ME! I just graduated from grad school and need new stuff for my house!
Pam the Goatherd says
WEST ME!!!
Empty nest and major house remodel in progress. That gift card would be a great help!
Ann says
West me!
I guess I’m old. In 2007 we had just moved into a non fixer house (yeah right) after 15 years in an ongoing remodeling project. Yesterday I dropped my baby off at college and I’m getting ready to do some major changes in my house.
April says
WEST ME! (Please)
In 2007 I was in my second year of undergrad at the ripe ol’ age of 26. I had just moved into an amazing apartment with hardwood floors and found a cheap, gold vintage couch on Craigslist for $10. I am now in grad school in a state on the other side of the country!
Erin says
West me!
Wow, four years ago… I had just moved into my first apartment. Strange to think it was so long ago, it feels like yesterday!
cc says
WEST ME!
My son was born a couple of weeks before your wedding– in fact, we were at some friends’ wedding that day ourselves. What a difference a kid can make…
Alison says
West Me! Since 2007, I have graduated college, moved to a new city and we now have two fur kids (cats)!
Matt says
West me! What a great giveaway!
Abby K says
WEST ME!!!
Wow in 2007 I was single and finishing up a hellish semester of student teaching middle schoolers in TN. In four years I’ve married, moved to CA, and my life doesn’t even remotely resemble what it was 4 years ago!
Amanda says
West me!!
Four years ago I was a newlywed and a college student and we lived in my dad’s basement. Now we own our own home and are both working toward our career goals and trying to start a family.
June says
WEST ME
In 2007 my husband and I lived in Australia, and now we’re in California!
Jamie says
West me! Four years ago I weighed 15 lbs more…maybe I’ve finally dropped all the baby fat :)
Julia says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I was in high school out east, and now I’m starting my senior year of college out west in Colorado (speaking of west)!
Aubrey says
WEST ME yo! Since 2007, we’ve finished college, had a baby, and bought our own place! And the world is a better place since I chopped off my hair. Gooooooooo Pixies!
Amanda says
WEST ME
since 2007, I have graduated high school and started college! Interior Design major!
Laura says
WEST ME! Even though I can clearly see the odds…
Anyway, to answer the bonus question, since 2007 I graduated college, got married, had a child, am pregnant with my second child right now, moved across the country, bought a house, got a couple new tattoos, and hmm, that seems like enough change for 4 years. Hopefully my life is painfully boring for the next 4 years! Is there a prize most change? Oh, who am I kidding, you guys can’t possible read 10,000+ responses! Congrats on making it to year 4!
Cynthia says
West me!
I have repaired/replaced appliances, windows, doors, concrete, garage door, etc… since 2007…would love to splurge on fun stuff!
Thanks!
Rachael says
West me! In 2007 I was starting my junior year in college! Since then I hAve graduated with three degrees (two bachelors and a masters – I blame the economy) and moved 10 times! I went from different places in Florida to South Carolina back to Florida then to Phoenix and I have finally landed in Denver, CO! Little by little I have been furnishing my apartment here with finds at local Goodwill stores, yard sales, the Habitat Outlet, and Ikea with style and project inspiration always found here on this blog! A chance to shop at West Elm would be fantastic!
julie says
West me, baby. It’s been a crazy four years: moved to a new state, got a new job and then lost it; tackled un-track-mansioning my house; dealt with losing my mom; watched my daughter become a beautiful first grader who is full of awesomeness; learned all the words to six Glee songs (my daughter loves the show); and changed the color of my bedroom walls three times.
Rachel says
WEST ME! PLEASE!
Lots of things have changed! I have bangs, I am homeschooling my oldest daughter, and I’ve finally stripped the wallpaper in our stairwell that has haunted me for over five years! YAY!
Lisa says
WEST ME!
A new child!
Allison says
West me! I’m in a new city, have my own house (hence the young house lovin’) and a hubby. It’s been a good 4 years!
Jeron says
West me!
Karena says
WEST ME! <3
At this time 4 years ago, I was just starting my 1st year of teaching. I had yet to even meet my husband. Now, we've been married for 2 years, live on the opposite end of California and we're expecting our 2nd child in March. My how things have changed. ;)
Lori says
WEST ME! All done with college now! :)
Ann Hatch says
West me! New house, new friends, new everything!