***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.
Ali A says
West me…. please!! since 07 i’ve gotten married and we live in a new home!
Caroline says
WEST ME! my life is so different! graduated college…got a job and an apartment!
Sarah Hayes says
West Me!!!
I am dying to re-decorate our master bedroom!!!Since 2007 we have bought our second home and had 2 little ones. Time and money is definitely limited, so it would be amazing to win this!!!
Jill G. says
WEST ME!!
In 2007 I was a grad student in Kentucky. Now I’m a librarian in Ohio! (and in 2007 I never expected to move back to my homestate!)
Newness says
WEST ME!!
Myy, my so much has changed: hair went from super short fro to locs, I now have a baby girl, bought my first home, went from loving my job to now actively seeing employment elsewhere (lol), no longer in a relationship now, happier than I was at that time for sure. Should I go on? lol
quyen says
west me! now we’re married, living in a new house and i’m finished with grad school. yay!
Amy D. says
WEST ME!! We just bought our dream fixer upper!
Gabby Shaheen says
WEST ME. In 2007 there were no little ones around…now I’m a proud auntie of 2!!!!
Rachel says
West Me!
I’m out of college and living in my own fabulously decorated apartment!
Debbie says
West me!!!
Since 2007 My husband and I became grandparents. We have 3 wonderful grandchildren and 1 more on the way. This upcoming February we will have 4 little ones to spoil under the age of 3.
Elizabeth says
West Me! I am getting married in a few months and will be moving a couple months after that!
Kate says
WEST ME…PAALEASE!! :)
Since 2007 I would say I have much better decorating sense! Need to spice up my home!
ellis says
WEST ME!
Ah yes, in fact all of those things have changed for me since 2007. Now a teacher, moved to Austin, chopped off my hair, and no longer in that 2007 relationship.
Crazy.
Nycole says
WEST ME!
Everything is differnt from 2007. NOt struggling as much but still not in the greatest place.
Katie says
WEST ME!
4 years ago.. We had just moved into our fixer-upper, weren’t married yet and didn’t have our (now 4 month old) baby boy!
Jenn Baron says
WEST ME!!
I have the 2 best labradors, a new office space that’s all my own and I tested negative for the illness that took my mom’s life. Whew, that’s a lot in 4 years & it’s all good! :)
Sandy says
WEST ME! 2007 brought a new state, new jobs, and a new apartment. :)
Stephanie says
West me!
Ive gone from 2 kiddos to four! We’ve started homeschooling. And slowly but surely decorating our home!!
Heather with a C says
WEST ME !!
Four years ago I moved to a new city to be with my fiance who was in medical school. Since then, we adopted a dog, got married, had a baby, graduated, moved back to Richmond, bought our first home, started residency, and now we are expecting baby number two. Lots of changes in four years, all wonderful!
Mandy says
West Me! Updating my house…would love a gift card! :)
Gavin S. says
WEST ME! Lots has changed since 2007–I’m now gainfully employed and bought my first place for starters!
Diane Pesavento says
WEST ME!! Since 2007 I’ve finished my masters, met the love of my life, and started redoing his house with him.
Nicole says
WEST ME! Four years ago I wasn’t married, and hadn’t moved into my new home. Have been enjoying this new life very much!
Brandi says
West Me!
In 2007 I had a one year old sweet baby who just started Kindergarten and a young girl who is now turning into a young woman!!
Rae Ann says
WEST ME!
In September of 2007 I had a 7 month old. Now he’s in pre-school! What to do with all this ‘free’ time? :)
Kevin says
WEST ME!
In the past four years I have left my previous line of work (banking) for a job I really love (education). Funny how much can change in such a short amount of time.
Julie says
WEST ME PLEASE!
Graduated with my Bachelors, got married, been teaching for 3 years, started my masters and just bought a house that we have been totally DIYing!
Jennifer Stiefvater says
WEST ME please!
Since 2007, I moved to a new state, got married, and bought a house!
anna says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I’ve been married, moved twice (the second time across the country), gradutated from grad school and watched my favorite football team win a Superbowl.
Kristen says
WEST ME!!!
We moved from Michigan to Chicago, got a new job and have a three yr old boy and a 2 yr old girl! Awesome life!
Sam says
West Me! I just moved into a new house.
Heidi says
WEST ME!!! Since 2007 I’ve had two babies, bought a house, and moved into a new office at work.
Emily says
WEST ME!
I have been out of college for almost 5 years and ENGAGED!
jessica says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007, I have moved to a new state, bought a condo, got married, moved back home, sold a condo, and bought and moved into a new house. Whew…I think I did more in the last 4 years then in the 7 from 2000 – 2007.
Michelle says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was a sophomore in college…now I’m in my second year of the real world! Life is completely different but I love it!
Elaine says
West me, baby!
Katharine says
West me please!
Paige Almonrode says
West me!
We’ve lived in our home 4 years and could use some West Elm goodness!
Bethany says
West me!! :D
I got married, graduated college, bought a house, and my husband and I are expecting our first child in November… Lots of changes, but really great ones!
Kate says
WEST ME! Got married, bought a house and are expecting our first this fall! :)
Kara says
WEST ME! .. Home makeover time and I need some West Elm fun in the mix!
Kristin says
WEST ME!!!!!!!!!!
I’m slowly but surely redecorating my house. I NEED this.
Abby D. says
West Me!
A lot has changed since 2007 – got married, bought a house, got a dog, and just recently had twins! So the $500 gift card would be soooo helpful.
DL says
west me
Rachel says
West me! In 2007 I was starting my senior year of college in NC. Now I live in TX, bought a house and have two sweet puppies!
Kari says
West Me! New job, new state, two nieces and a nephew!
Amy says
WEST ME!!
I finished college and am now getting married!
Addison says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have met my future wife, graduated from college, started my first “grown-up” job, gotten married, bought a house and added a dog to our family :)
Lynn says
West Me!!! I’ve been laid off for the last year plus and our plans to update the couch which is 14 years old (and full of rips/stains/nastiness) were put on hold. I could think of many ways to put this to good use!
Amy C says
WEST ME! (Please.) My life looks similar to how it did in 2007, and I like the pace of consistency and peace.