***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.
Meghan says
West Me!
Since 2007, I have graduated college, kicked cancer’s rear end, fell in love with the man of my dreams and we just bought our first home!! If only I could snag some sweet West Elm goodies to snazz up our little bungalow…
Alana says
West Me!
Since 2007, I have had two more children and moved.
Abby says
West Me!!
Four years later… a husband, two new dogs, a new house, two new jobs.
And most of all, a need to furnish and decorate that new house!
Jennifer P. says
WEST ME!!!!! Since 2007 My husband and I have bought a house and I am back in nursing school finally!!!!
Courtney K says
WEST ME!
I was a freshman in college four years ago, eating Ramen and enjoying blow up chairs. Now, I am graduated and eat real pasta and sit in an Ikea loveseat. Thank goodness!
Chrissy says
West me!!! Please!!!
My life is drastically different. In the last four years I have met an amazing man-who is even better than I could have even dreamed!!! Oh we got married, moved to a new state, he started a new job, I began grad school, and we bought our first home! Yup my life is nothing like it was 4 years ago.
Katie says
WEST ME!! This is my favorite store! I bought curtains and a runner from there and LOVE them!
Amy says
WEST ME!!!
I have a new baby – she’s just a few months old now. Back in 2007 babies were nowhere NEAR my radar!!!
Priscilla says
west me!!! new job, new house, etc! i loveeee west elm!!
christinamdick says
West me!
Gigi says
WEST ME!!!
Moved to a different state…finished grad. school & became running enthusiast!
Carrie says
WEST ME!
I was married in 07 and have moved 4 times.
Charlotte says
WEST ME!!!!
Katie says
West Me! In 2007 our 3rd child was born, we were living in the second house we’d owned and we’d been married for 7 years. Four years later….we’ve had a fourth child, bought/sold and moved homes three more times!
Courtney says
WEST ME!!!!
I was unemployed four years ago, and I’m so thankful that I have a job right now! :)
Rebecca Pflugradt says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was single and living in New Orleans. Since then, I met and married my wonderful husband and recently moved to Florida.
Sarah says
West me!! Moved three times, got married, adopted a puppy and then bought a house. Discovered your blog…now tackling a bathroom remodel!!
Annie says
WEST ME!
The biggest change in our lives right now is the arrival of our baby. Due date is this Saturday, although I wouldn’t mind an early arrival! :)
Cathy says
WEST ME
Since 2007, I’ve graduated college, moved to two different states, and got a job. I just moved to a new place and this prize would come in very handy!
sanna says
WEST ME
In 2007 I moved back out of the US after having a family situation that kept me hear for a year. Unfortunately, i had to move back again the following year do to the same reason.
Samantha Frank says
West me!
I’m finished with school now, and back in ’07, I was in England, studying abroad! I can’t believe it was so long ago. I’ve also met my amazing BF since then (going on three years together now)!!
Carrie says
WEST ME! My girls are older, no longer in elementary school.
Colleen Lepley says
WEST ME!!!!!
I thought my decorating was always pretty good but since all the blogs it has never looked better!!!! thank you for all the inspiring ideas!!!!
Emily says
WEST ME! (Please!)
A lot has happened since 2007- got engaged, then married, a couple of career moves and BOUGHT A HOUSE! Which is why this gift card would be so awesome…
Tricia says
WEST ME – new job, one more child, two new cats, one less dog :(
Keith says
WEST ME
We have a 20 month old girl. That’s VERY different from 4 years ago!
Nikki says
West Me!
Four years ago I had just moved to NY… Since then I’ve changed jobs, changed apartments, and have started to feel like this is home.
Rita says
WEST ME!! I have a new job in a different city. And I have a different boyfriend.
Allison says
WEST ME! I have a completely different life! Graduated from grad school, started a job, got married, bought a house, now getting ready to start a new job! Yikes, but I love it!
Kristen says
WEST ME!!! New baby and a new house in a new state.
Katie says
West me!!
In the last 4 years I got married, acquired a third dog, graduated from pharmacy school and passed the boards, sold my condo, and bought our first house. It’s been a busy 4 years!!
Lauren says
West me! Since 2007, I’ve finished grad school and gotten married. Now I’m back to enjoying decorating my home and making our sweet little alcove studio in NYC as incredible as possible!
Dawn says
WEST ME! I am in a completely different place than I thought I’d be in 2007, when I was just graduating college. I moved to a new city, got married, bought a house, had a baby girl, changed jobs 3 times and unfortunately lost two people who were very important to me. That completely changed my outlook on life and taught me to appreciate everything I do have all the more!
Caroline says
WEST ME!!!
Pretty much my whole life has changed since 2007, and in the best ways possible. I graduated college, got engaged and married, started my first big girl job, and convinced my whole family to move close to me! I’d say I’ve had a pretty good time since 2007 :)
brooke cox says
west me! i’ve gotten married and become a homeowner!
Kelly says
West Me, please!
Since 2007 I have graduated from college, got engaged and married, got a job in the career I thought I wanted, and then got a NEW job in the career I do want. This has been the best and most challenging 4 years of my life!
Thanks West Elm and YHL!
Karen says
West me!
Since 2007, we’ve moved to a new home and changed switched jobs.
Ashley says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was in college. Now I’ve graduated, purchased my first home, am planning a wedding and working full-time. Crazy how things change!
Sarah says
West me, please! I just moved into a new house a couple of months ago and I’m due with baby #2 in November.
Gary says
West me – since 2007 I have graduated from grad school, started a career, had a son, and moved to a new state. Three of those, actually, have been since 2010.
Sadie says
West Me! I was living with my parents in 2007, just getting ready to head out on my own. 4 years later, I’m a homeowner myself and would love to decorate with some of these lovely pieces you’ve shared.
Cassidy Smith says
WEST ME! Gosh a lot has changed, I graduated from high school in 2007, I’m now in my last semester of college, and recently got my first place with my boyfriend and our pup (she was new addition too).
Elizabeth says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was living in a college dorm. Now I live in a home that would greatly benefit from some new West Elm swag :)
Jae says
West me!
Gotten married, gotten a new Lab puppy, sold a house, bought a brand spanking new house that’s a might bit larger than the old. It needs tons of furniture and decorations.
Love the blog!
Lauren says
WEST ME!!
In 2007 I was a senior in college living in the mid-west and very very single. I am now beginning my second career, live in the south and am in a relationship that makes me smile every time I think of it. Oh how time changes things.
Lisa says
WEST ME!
Jenny says
WEST ME!! Love the site…keep up the good work!
perry says
WEST ME, pleeeease! so so much has changed, i’m a college graduate now and supporting myself through these crazy growing up years. loving it all!
grace says
WEST ME!!!!!!! Pretty, pretty please!! Since 2007, I’ve gotten married, started a new job, and now have a rambunctious two year old boy who has made our lives infinity times better :)
Holly D says
WEST ME!
I had just moved back from living overseas 4 years ago. I’m much more “moved in” now!