***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.
Grant says
West me! My wife would love me for it! In 2007 I had my first job with a tiny apartment in a big city and was loving living the bachelor life. Now, we’re thrilled to be in an average house in a medium city and married with a great friend as an additional housemate for the year.
laura d. says
1 baby + husband + new condo= WEST ELM WINNER !
LeahR says
West me!
I live in a new home that has not been updated in 20 years!
Bonita says
WEST ME!!!! In the last four years we have done alot of home remodeling as well as added 2 beautiful baby girls to our family.
Jennifer Lentz says
West Me!
Graduated from West Chester University :-) but no full time job :-(
Still have a wonderful husband and two beautiful daughters!
Christina says
West Me! Since 2007, we’ve moved to a new state and bought our first home.
Stephanie says
WEST ME! Oh goodness, since 2007 I moved halfway across the country, got engaged (and married), earned an MA, and traveled to three continents – now we’re ready to nest!
Leslie says
WEST ME!!!
At this time in 2007, I had just begun dating the man who is now my husband. We’re expecting our first child in December. Had you told me things would be this great in ’07, I would have never believed you!
Jennifer says
West me! Some much has changed. I finished grad school, moved to a new city, and I am now in a steady relationship with the man I hope to marry.
Cathie says
West me! I have a new job, moved to a new place and rescued a kitty. Love your blog- I read it religiously!
Josie @ Couponing Made Simple says
WEST ME!!!!
since 2007: one new house, one new cat, 2 new fish, 3 new kids. phew… i’m tired.
Ashley says
WEST ME!!!
I am so excited about this give away! West elm is my favorite place!!! In the past four years…i graduated from college, got married, started a new job, bought a new house in a different state, and got a puppy(who is now 2)…wow!
rebecca says
West me!
In 2007, we moved to out current city/home.
Leanna says
West Me! Geez – 2007. I have since gotten married, moved into a new apt and had a Baby Boy in May! My how time flies.
West me!!
Natalie @ Queen of Whirled says
I “West Me”ed yesterday. so for my second entry…
In 2007 is was newly married. Now I’m divorced and dating again. That might sound sad, but I’ve met the man of my dreams…really it’s like he stepped right out of them. I never thought I would be so happy.
Laura VD says
West me… and 4 years ago I was seriously pregnant with twins and living in a different state. 3 kids, one dog, a new house and state, a grown marriage and 4 years later, I’m loving it!
Natalia says
WEST ME!
I have a new job, and am living with my boyfriend in Massachusetts, as opposed to living in Miami like I did in ’07. :)
Maike says
WEST ME!
I got married, moved to northern Indiana, and own a little dog :).
Jer says
WEST ME!! In 2007 I wasn’t married, didn’t have a baby, had no idea I would go into real estate. Things have changed.
Kristen L. says
West me!
We’ve had one daughter and have another on the way! Woohoo!
Antarctica says
WEST ME!!!
We recently moved and need to finish off our new house!
Meagan says
WEST ME! Everything has changed since 2007!
Merris Tozer says
WEST ME
I have a new house with my boyfirend and out 85 lb pup!
Elizabeth says
West me, Please!
Since 2007 my husband and I welcomed a child into our lives. She’s now 18 months and a joy! Also, we’ve recently moved into a new house in a new state and could definitely use the gift card for “new house things” as there always seems to be more we’d love to do/get. :)
Happy 4th Blogiversary, Petersiks!
Jeff says
WEST ME!
I was living in New Hampshire and going to school, now I’m back home applying for giveaways on YHL since my girlfriend and I often use this blog for project ideas!
Brie says
WEST ME!
Cheryl says
WEST ME
I got married, moved from Boston to Ohio, got a dog, had a baby, and purchased our first home!
NIchole says
West Me!!! I got a new job, where I met my new fiancee, and we bought a new house..hence my obsession with YHL!
Kristen says
WEST ME :) I got married, had a baby, moved twice and have another new baby on the way!
Kami says
WEST ME!
A lot has changed for us! I received a graduate degree, bought a new to us new car and bought a new (dream) house. Definitely need that gift certificate!
Lisa says
WEST ME. New house. New baby.
Kristin @ Ogo's Love Nest says
West Me!
My husband and I got married, we adopted our second dog and bought our first home!
:) It’s been a great 4 years.
Hollie says
WEST ME! Since 2007 we have had a child and built our first house.
Bekah says
WEST ME!
I graduated from college and have a new job!
Shannon K says
West me! I have moved across the country, changed careers, and relationships!
Matt says
West me!
WOW… it’s been crazy for me too! Bought a home, got married and had two amazing kids. The best time of my life!
Sarah says
West ME. Since 2007 I live in a different city, have a graduate degree, and am engaged.
Carrie says
WEST ME!!
I have a new house and a wonderful new job!
Kara says
West me!
Well my life has changed a lot. I met and married my husband, and we are expecting our first child in March!
debbie ross says
WEST ME! Finished my master’s degree & expecting my first baby!
Samantha says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007: I graduated college, got a full time job, bought my dream car (MINI Cooper S), became a homeowner, and have been living happily in said home with my new husband for about 2 weeks! Life is great :)
Katie says
WEST ME!
In the past four years I’ve moved four times, changed jobs four times, traveled overseas for the first time, visited the west coast for the first time, and just the past summer I got my first nephew. I can’t wait to see what the next four years will bring!
Jessica says
West me!!
Well.. In addition to our first kid, we had another and are currently saving up to move to Iceland… And I could definitely use the money to purchase needed things (furniture) before moving there… (It’s so bloody expensive over there, but the quality of life is so worth the trade-off.)
Colleen says
WEST me!
Melissa says
WEST ME!
Since 2007
-we’ve September 2007 we’ve lived in two apartments, bought a house and had a 2nd son.
Molly says
WEST ME!
At this time in 2007, I was living *in sin* with my now husband… Since then we’ve both graduated from college, moved 6 times (ugh), got married, bought a house and a dog, were given a free dog, and are now trying to have a baby!!!
Gale says
WEST ME!!!!
Drastic changes in 4 years – who knew?! Got married again after being a single Mom for 16 years, love it but am mixing my style with bachelor-pad-and-one-male-teenager + three dogs and a new job in a new city! Fun but WORK! :) Would love to win to help nudge my style (Go West Elm!) into predominance.. LOL! :)
Happy Blogiversary! :)
Liz says
WEST ME!
We’re living in our first home and moved to a different state over the past 4 years!
Amanda says
West Me!
In four years I started grad school, finished grad school, moved 3000 miles away, traveled the world, got a boyfriend, moved in with said boyfriend, and found the best job ever. Oh, and discovered YoungHouseLove :)
All in all it was a pretty good four years!!
Maura B says
West Me!
My life has changed dramatically since 2007. I got married, bought a house, had a baby (who is now 2.5) got a puppy, and am now expecting our second child! That’s an action packed four years! Life is good!