***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.
Hope says
WEST ME! I can’t think of much that has stayed the same in 4 years. We are on our 3rd house in 4 years, I had a 5 year old in 2007 and now he is 9. Life changes very quickly!!
Lauren says
West me!
Since 2007 I graduated college, bought a house, got a job, got married, and probably lots more! I would say my life is totally different.
Dora B says
WEST ME!
In four years, my oldest child is now healthy and he has a little sister.
Jenni R says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I have graduated twice, got married, bought a condo, had a baby, and bought a house! WOW!!!
Melissa says
WEST ME!!! In 2007 I was a freshman at Ohio State. Since then, I met my Randy, graduated college, got engaged to Randy and we bought our house! I went from being a single college gal to a wedding planning fiance and homeowner!
Jennifer says
WEST ME
meg says
West Me! I have a one year old, quit my job in NYC, and moved to NC with the family to enjoy a simpler life!
Deb says
West Me!! My husband and I are getting ready to buy our first house!
Zach says
West Me
Nikki says
West me!!! Please please! Engaged with a new empty house
Amara says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have a brand new niece and nephew who I adore but my house is still empty!
Megan says
West Me! In the past 4 years, I have gone to grad school, lived abroad, and met my future husband (currently planning our wedding for next July!) time flies…
Adriane Wacker says
West me…I have two toddlers and things are needing a freshing up!
Heather says
WEST ME!!! I love West Elm and would love to get a new rug for our living room.
Wow – my life is completely different than it was in 2007. I am married, and now have a 7 month old baby boy. I am also working part-time. My life is so much richer and busier than it was back then.
Julie says
WEST ME pretty please! In 2007 I bought a condo and I am a slow decorator so my walls are bare still!! This would be awesome.
karen says
WEST ME! new job!
Tracie says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve gotten married and we now have a baby on the way! Seems like forever ago.
Stephanie klemm says
WEST ME!
I have realized higher pay isn’t worth the stress for me, got married, moved out of my house and back in, head a baby.
Alyssa says
West me! I’m a mommy. Best change ever.
Christine says
West Me!! We’re living in a new city and a new house with two new kitty cats. Thanks for the chance to win this great prize and happy anniversary!
Katie says
WEST ME
What a difference 4 years makes, especially in your 20s.
In 2007, I started dating my now husband. In addition to him, I also have a new beagle, a new state of residence (which is also VA!), and a new Masters degree.
Meredith says
WEST ME! I’ve finished college, moved in with boyfriend, cut my hair, and started paying bills. In short, I’ve become an official Big Kid living the dream. Congrats on your 4 years living the dream as well!
Lauren says
WEST ME!
So much has changed, moved 3 states south, changed jobs, bought a house – all for the better! I never would have expected I would be where I was in 2007.
Felicia says
WEST ME…. 4 years ago I was attending school in the lovely mountains of VA. Now I’m working in sunny FL and dreaming of the cool morning hikes that I used to take twice a week.
Brooke says
WEST ME! We have a 2 1/2 year old daughter, and another daughter due in January. New job for hubs, no more job (art teacher) for me–staying home full time and loving it!
Lindsay says
West me!
I’m now married with three cats (vs just dating with one). Life is good. :)
Jen says
West Me!
Since 2007- I grew out a perm, I moved, got married, open my etsy shop, quit my day job, ran my first race, moved to a new city, started a new career, moved again (now homeowners!), traveled to a few countries, became an aunt.. holy smokes guys- a lot can happen in 4 years! Happy Blogiversary!
Lauren @ Circle G Designs says
WEST ME! New place, new job, graduated, and married!
Leah says
WEST ME! A great four years – helped start a S.T.E.M. public high school and just moved from CT back To NY, quit my teaching job without another job to take a risk and work with my friend on his design business!!!!
Elyssa says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 my college gymnastics team was cut (so I stopped doing gymnastics after 18 years), graduated college, started grad school, took a leave of absence, got a full time job, got a promotion, lived in three different apartments and just moved back into my parent’s house.
Jane says
WEST ME! In the beginning of 2007 I had one baby girl, now I have three!
Kaylyn Myers says
West me! In 2007, I was still an undergrad and my life was a mess. Now, 4 years, 1 degree, and 3 houses later, I’m living in Baltimore, working as a missionary, and loving my life!
Stephanie says
WEST ME!
2 little boys, new degree and turned the dreaded 30 (which turned out to be not so bad). Things have definitely changed in 4 years.
Teju says
WEST ME!!
it’s been a good four years. bought our first house, and have a boy and girl:)
Jen says
WEST ME!
I have gotten married, moved three times, bought a house, went to grad school, so crazy what can happen in just 4 years!
Beth says
West Me!
Four years ago i was working as a live musician since I couldn’t find a real job after having just graduated from college, and I was just about to meet an amazing man…now I work for myself and I’m married to that man!
Whitney says
WEST ME!
In four years, I am not a college graduate with a full time job (Interior Designer!)and FINALLY live on my own!
Whitney says
NOW a college graduate! ooops :)
c. says
WEST ME!
…different in every possible way. Living in a new place, in a new (to me) house, with a new(ish) partner, and a new(ish) baby!
Kate says
WEST ME! In four years, we went from newlyweds to soon to be parents!
Jenny says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007 we have moved half way across the country and both have started new jobs.
Courtney says
West Me! Recently moved across the country and had to sell everything=nothing but the clothes.
Cheryl says
WEST ME!!! I got married and had a baby!
Sara says
WEST ME!! My husband and I finally have our own home and we can use a lot of help in fixing it up.
Nicole says
West Me
New job and loving it!
Gabie says
WEST ME!!! I have gotten married, bought a house, got a new dog, and changed jobs!
Amelia says
WEST ME!
I became pregnant with my first wonderful son in September 2007, and now I have TWO beautiful boys!
Chelsea says
West me! Graduated college, moved and got married!
Jackie says
WEST ME!! Since 2007 I have met and married my best friend and now have our first baby on the way!
Jenny says
WEST ME!!! Boy, Summer 2007 I was living with my parents after college recovering from my second wrist surgery. By Fall I was ready and able for work and decided to move to be closer to my college boyfriend. Such a blessing considering we are now married. The biggest difference is we are Navy folks now living in VA, originally from the West Coast.
Melissa Jackson says
WEST ME
My life has changed dramatically. I have a 2 1/2 year old and are now expecting my second any day now. We are relocating to NJ here soon and starting a new chapter in our life.