***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.
michelle rosecrans says
WEST ME! My biggest changes are that I’m married and we’re expecting our first child in December. Feels like light years away from 2007…
Jessica Davenport says
WEST ME!!! I have had 2 more beautiful daughters who were both born at home. We started home schooling and are loving life with our 3 precious girls!
cliff moore says
WEST ME!
New job, home, marrige, 2 children…is that enough change or what??? :)
Lindsey T says
WEST ME!! Ahhh good ole’ 2007. At this time I was just out of college and starting work at Harvard. Since then I’ve moved 3 times, got married and am loving life!
Flora B. says
West Me!!!!
My husband and I are slowly working on re-doing our master bedroom. Have three kids in three diffrent schools…hard to keep up with all their classes and activites. Got a new palnner to keep up with all of them. Busy!! Busy!! Busy!!
Erin says
WEST ME! I need all the help I can get.
Ashley says
WEST ME! So happy you guys started this blog, it has given me countless ideas! Love it!
Holly says
West ME!!!! Since 2007, Where do I begin! Married high school sweetheart in 2007, new home (built in 1926, we’ve got ghosts!!), starting going to SCAD for architecture, hubby becoming a fireman, no babies yet and much more little things…
Carrie says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, I was starting my first “real” job and now that real job is in a new state with a new apartment!
Audrey says
WEST ME! We’ve moved across the state, have new jobs, and are settling in to a brand new city.
Jennifer says
WEST ME!!!!!!!!!! In four years I have graduated college, started my career and moved into my own place!!
Kate says
West Me PLEASE! just bought a new condo (so now i’m broke) but it’s a very blank slate and i could definitely use the gift card!!
amy says
West Me!
I pay more for gas now than in 2007. I usually don’t look at how much I spend at the pump…I wait for the pump to click that it’s done and go!
Catharine @ Your Modern Couple says
WEST ME!!!
I’ve graduated from college, moved to another city, started a job, had my heart broke, found love, and I’m about to move again so I definitely need some West Elm love! :)
Melanie says
WEST ME!
Lots has changed (as I’m sure it has for everyone). Specifically, out of the country ATM and living with my husband of one year! :-)
LindsayD. says
WEST ME!
I graduated college in 2007, moved 600 miles away from home, got married, bought a house, and now we’re working on a family. Big change.
Heater Duren says
West Me!
My life is very different than it was four years ago. I got married, moved to a new town, have a new job, new church, new friends, and next week I’m turning 30… new decade.
Em says
West Me!!
So many things have changed since 2007! New job, new state, new cat, and a fiance!
Brittney Saffell says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was a sophomore in college at The University of Alabama. A lot has happened since then! I graduated with a degree in Interior Design, moved, started working a “big girl job” as a designer at a Kitchen & bathroom remodeling company, got engaged, laid off, started working as a youth director at church (crazy), got married, moved again, and am about to start my own business as a wedding planner. Whew.
I love your blog. Keep it up! All of your projects are great (at least at the end, hiccups always happen, ha! where is the fun if everything goes according to plan?). My husband and I are DIYers, too!
Jayme Mount says
WEST ME!
Everything has changed for me since 2007. I graduated undergrad, am now in graduate school..I’ve moved probably 4 times since then..have a new hairdo AND a new tattoo…and have went from being in a relationship to single! Shew, lots of changes in 4 years :)
Andrea says
WEST ME!!! I am now the proud parent of an ALMOST 1yr old little girl and loving every minute!
Kristin says
WEST ME!!!
So much has changed since 2007 … I’ve moved from Dallas to Nashville and back to Dallas. I’ve lived in three homes. I’ve been given two promotions. And, I started blogging and beginning my own DIY adventures! Can’t wait to see what happens in the next 5 years!
Mandy says
WEST ME!!!
In four years I graduated college, bought a house, got a puppy, and am currently working on getting my CPA (if you know how crazy that process is, you would understand why I deserve a shopping spree at West Elm!!!)
Kristy says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve lived in Europe, graduated college, met my fiance, and moved to two different states! So much has changed for me in the past few years I can barely keep track of it all!
Traci says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I bought a house, got my dream job, and became majorly obsessed with cycling. The cycling influenced where I purchased the house (had to be close to the local rail trail so I could ride to work every day) and the job I got (became the recycling director for a university because I became more aware of all kinds of environmental impact). Yay for bikes, income, and a sense of place!
Abbey says
WEST ME!
I now own my own home.
Kimberly S says
WEST ME! Married, House, and now expecting!
R G McIver says
West me!
I have a new house, am recently married (3-5-11) and will graduate from grad school in December!
Shannon says
West Me!
Since 2007, I have had my 4th child and stayed busy staying sane. In my spare time (HA!), I continue to update my fabulous ranch with amazing DIY ideas!
Gwen says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was finishing up college, competing in national championship athletics, staying out late, and single. Now I am a married mommy who goes to bed as soon as possible in the evening, whose workouts are just strolls in the park with my baby. And I love it!
Rachel says
WEST ME! In 2007, I was still in college, studied abroad in China and traveled Europe. Now I’m married, working full-time and have a house! So excited about this giveaway!!!
Crystal says
WEST ME!!! In the last 4 years I have graduated college, had 2 new jobs, got married, bought a house, and had a baby! It has been an eventful 4 years!
Jessica says
West Me! Married my best friend in 2007!
Dana P. says
West Me!
Since 2007 I got engaged and married and started graduate school.
Morgan says
WEST ME! I went from being a senior in high school to a senior in college. I need some great new things from West Elm to help me get started in the ‘real world’! :)
Megan C says
West me! :)
I graduated with my Master’s in 2008 and began the best job ever! I get to work with children as a Speech-Language Pathologist to improve their communication! There is nothing quite like being a part of a mommy hearing her name for the first time from her child!
And this August I married the most incredible man! Now we are enjoying (and adjusting! haha) to life as husband and wife! :)
Molly says
I fell in love! WEST ME!
Sarah S says
West Me!
Since 2007 I have graduated college, moved to a different state, started graduate school, ended a relationship and started a new one, and made friends that will last a lifetime.
Brenda says
WEST ME!
Our kids are in a different school and I have a different job!
Mark says
WEST ME! My hairstyle remains the same from 4 years ago but everything else has changed. Married and have a baby boy now!
Ellen says
“WEST ME”
not much has changed for me…no new house, no new babies..my baby turned 4..time flies
Erin in Austin,TX says
WEST ME!
We up and moved from Hartford, CT to Austin TX in early 2008. The best move we ever made!
Jill says
West Me! Since 2007 I have had a baby and built a new house!
Kirsten says
WEST ME
My life is completely different. Since 2007 I have dated my fiancé and we will be married in less than month!
Jenny Bullock says
WEST ME!!
We decided 4 years ago that my full-time job was keeping me away from the home and kiddos too much….so, with a bit of trepidation, I switched to part-time employment much closer to home so that I could be available whenever the kids weren’t in school. It has been a blessing!
Katie says
West Me! The Interior Designer in my head would love to spend at West Elm… Jsut bought a house and looking for the perfect coffee table!
Lisa T. says
West Me! Since 2007 became empty nesters, and became “Parents” to a new puppy!
jenn says
WEST ME!!! Since 2007 I’ve gotten married, bought our first home and have discovered West Elm and more recently, your blog. Both have been great sources for inspiration for our new home! Thank you!!!!
Chrissy Henry says
Life is different for me in many ways… since 2007 I have been laid off, found a new job, moved 3 times, got a dog, and I am sure a number of other things have changed too! But I still pretty much have the same hair as always ;)
Kim K. says
West me….I love everything at West Elm and would love to win!! Love your blog…love that Burger…your family is adorable!