***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.
Lindsey says
WEST ME!
I have a new job and I’m getting married :)
Melissa McIver says
WEST ME!!! :) Newlywed with a new house! So much has changed for me in the last 4 years! God bless you guys!
Katie says
WEST ME!!
I’ve got a new house and am expecting my first child!
Mandy says
West me, please! I just bought a house in March in New Jersey. Lived my whole life in Pennsylvania. Now I am a jersey gurl!
Christina says
“WEST ME!!!”
Wow Congratulations guys!
2007 things are very different than they were then. I have a little girl born in 2008. My husband moved out of that state to move closer to family. Still no house, but we’re getting there. In 2007 I started with my first large job in my career field and since then grew to become the marketing director there. I now have a great job in a similar field. The best part about 2007 VS 2011 is that My husband, baby girl and I all get to live much closer to family. Loving 2011!
Katie Feria says
WEST ME.. we are on a tight budget and my house could use some updating!
Alycia says
West Me!
Barbi West says
West Me! How fun :)
Jerri C. says
“WEST ME!”
I went back to grad school and got my Ed. Specialist degree in school counseling.
regan says
west me.
graduated law school, passed the bar, and now having a baby. i’ve been busy.
Natalie says
WEST ME!
Let’s see in 2007 I was in college and deciding what I was going to major in! Now I’m a full time graphic designer and photographer :) Glad that worked out. I’m also married, which is fabulous!
Leigh-Anne says
WEST ME!!
In the last four years I have gotten married, bought a house, got a dog, and had a baby (that was actually within a two year span!)
sarah says
WEST ME! in 2007 my handsome hubby and i hadn’t even met yet and now we’ve been married for a year! time flies!
LESlie says
WEST MEEEE!
HUSBAND, HOUSE, BABY AND ANOTHER ON THE WAY!
Emily Blaser says
WEST ME PRETTY PLEASE!! In the past 4 years I’ve gotten married, moved, adopted 3 furbabies, gotten 2 new jobs and on a slightly bad note, gained 14 lbs:( YIKES! but I still look good! lol
Nancy says
WEST ME! In 2007, I was a lot more crazed chasing around a 1 year old and a 2 year old.
Elle says
West Me! Biggest difference – we have a beautiful four-month-old (who is currently farting in her Moses Basket, a sign that she’s waking up and that computer time is over)!
Theresa S. says
“WEST ME” and my world is different than it was in 2007 because of my 4 year old daughter.
Beth says
West me!
I’m moving west in nine days!!! Can’t wait to find a new place to decorate!
Betsy says
WEST ME! My life is different than four years ago because my son is home from Afghanistan, my other son is leaving for another country soon, and I have taken up RV camping! Quite a shocker for people who know me! I need the gift card! I have had the same bedroom look for 11 years! It’s time for a change! Same den look also for 11 years.
Kayla says
West Me!
In the past four years I got married, and got pregnant and our first baby will be here within 2 weeks! :)
Beth F. says
West Me! My furniture is falling apart! :)
Heather Davis says
WEST ME!!!!
In four years….I have lived in three different states, have almost finished college, and finally, a few months ago, I have purchased a new and very large house. Now desperately needs things to fill it with!!
pia says
West me!! pretty please!! Since 2007, I’ve been busy raising my 4 children, trying to be a good wife to my husband, moved into a new house and have been turning it into a home (hence entering this contest!). Had to send my 2nd oldest son to a therapeutic boarding school in Utah (been a year already and really really wanting him to come home, but he’s not ready yet). Helped my husband run his business, started my own business, enjoyed family and friends tremendously, laughed a lot, cried a bit, cooked a bit, cleaned a lot, washed a kazilion loads of laundry, potty trained, wiped hineys (youngest is 5- wth? still wiping hineys?) Got in a few accidents, held the hands of a terminally ill friend, had an emergency hysterectomy (that sucked), but upside- no monthly pains! WAHOO, mourned a lot- lost my father in law, lost a friend, lost a friends child- then rejoiced a to, too. Parents 50th wedding anniversary- say what!?!?!?! watched people in love get married, fun vacations with friends, births, watching my oldest turn into a young man, football games, soccer games, school programs… since 2007 I’ve just lived my life- and I love it. ups and downs, losses and joys- all of it. Um- WEST ME!!! :)
Kate says
WEST ME!
Since four years ago, I’ve gotten a graduate degree, found my first full time job, moved to a different state, gotten married, and bought a house. Whew.
Rindy says
WEST ME… Well that is easy for me – in Jan 2007 I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer at the age of 36 – so since then – I have been enjoying everyday of my life to the fullest!
Jamie S. says
West Me!
2007? Oh, wow. I was in a totally different city, in high school, and just starting to drive! Crazy how fast time goes :)
Jill says
West Me!
I’ve gone from being a SAHM with 2 kids that required all of my attention to a SAHM who is starting a photography business.
Dana says
West Me!
I now have a grandson and granddaughter that I didn’t have 4 years ago.
Beth says
WEST ME! I have a master’s degree, I am married, and I am a much healthier person all around! Go me!
Krissy says
WEST ME!!!! And I am now a fierce, cancer-fighting warrior princess!
Jessica says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 we have lived in three states (LA, DE, CT), gotten engaged, bought a house, gotten married, and are having a great time as newlyweds!
Jen Migonis says
West me! In 2007 i hadn’t met my husband, recently started a new job and was living in a different town. And I didn’t have my baby yet either who is almost 9 months. :)
Paula I. says
West me!!
2007 saw me living in India for a few months and now I am living in Tennessee, married, bought a house, and have a job I love!
kirsten Brusse says
WEST ME…… After eight years of raising my kids and being a stay at home mom, my kids are in school full time now and I finally have the time to make my house look like I want. I would love to add some West Elm to my life :-)
Erin says
West ME! I have a new job and my husband is back in school and the idea of having babies is becoming less and less scary.
Lucia Kitchen says
West Me!!! In 4 years? Short answer: married, moved twice, got a dog and are finally settling in. And getting a lot of inspiration from you guys!
Lauren says
WEST ME!
I have a 3-year-old, a 2-month-old nephew, we are debt free (except our mortgage) and our dog passed away. It’s a very different life from 2007, but overall a happier and more peaceful one (except for the dog dying, we miss him so so much).
Ashley says
I have a new job, new boyfriend, new house, and live in a whole new state!!
Julie says
West Me!!!
Back in 2007 my best friend was diagnosed with a rare terminal illness…since that time, I have become a part time mother to her daughter, my goddaughter – what a change!
Megan says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was wrapping up college, living in a different state, no house, no husband, no dog. Just me.
Bre says
WEST ME!!
2007.. living the college life, little responsibility, living at home with mom. 4 short years later, I own my own home, have a great job, great dog, and great boyfriend! Can’t wait to see what the next 4 years bring!
Caitlen says
WEST ME! In 2007 I had just gotten married, moved to a new state, and gotten into graduate school. Four years later, I have a career, a house, and am still married to a great guy!
Sharon H. - TX says
West me, please!
Hmm…since 2007 — my “baby” has turned 18, I’ve lost a few pounds, but gained more grey hair!
Leah says
WEST ME PLEASE :)
In 2007, I was fresh out of college and starting my first teaching job! I went from living at home, to a beautiful (but cookie cutter) apartment complex, and now myself and my boyfriend are facing the challenge of making our first house a home. I just found your website and have already spent an inordinate amount of time getting inspired by your renovation stories. Now I can’t wait to start!
angela says
west me!
2007 was the year we bought our house! a lot has changed since then. we got married, had a beautiful baby boy, and now we’re expecting our second son. also we are trying to sell our house (ourselves) and looking for a new forever home to raise our family. life keeps getting better every passing year it seems!
katie says
WEST ME!!!!
In the past four years I quit my job as a roadway engineer to come home and completely remodel our 1300 sq ft ranch . Then we had our baby boy who’s nearly 14 months old now and the house is finally DONE! Now we just need to sell it and move onto the next renovation project :) Can’t wait to see what the next four years brings.
And I have been following you guys for 2 1/2 of those years, that’s hard to believe!
Lisa says
WEST ME!!
2007 had a rough start for me as I was getting divorced, but it ended well as I started dating the man that I married last year. We just moved into our house and things couldn’t be better! :)
Liz says
WEST ME
Here’s what’s happened since 2007 (deep breath): moved from New Zealand back to the US, then moved from Richmond (represent!) to Winchester, VA, got engaged, got married, had a baby girl, bought our first house and now trying for baby number two! Life is ever-changing and oh-so-good.
Katie T. says
WEST ME :)
My husband and I have been remodeling & DIY’ing our home since 2007 and starting in October we are also starting IVF, this would be huge for the future nursery which is our current project!