***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.
Serina says
WEST ME!
So much is different from 2007, but I guess I could say the biggest change was going from renting to owning my home :)
Kathy says
WEST ME…Don’t have a new hairdo yet, but I’m growing it out. :)
Dee Ann says
WEST ME !
•BONUS QUESTION: We have a two year old who we are enjoying more than ever!!!!
Casey says
WEST ME! Since 2007 we had our daughter, bought a house, and we both got new jobs.
Christy says
West me please! The only major change made since 2007 is I switched jobs. Now I’m closer to my house and my kids school plus I don’t travel any more!!! Would love, love, love to re-do our master bedroom….make a romantic getaway!
Erica says
ME PLEASE! 4 years ago I didn’t have my beautiful daughter. Talk about life changing!
Rachel says
WEST ME!!
In four years….graduated from college (twice), got married, got a puppy, purchased our first house, and started graduate school.
Anna says
West me! We moved from OH to NC and it was worth it just for the weather!! :)
Carrie says
WEST ME!!
My husband and I now own a house and will soon celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary!
Beata says
West Me! Since 2007, I’ve graduated from college and moved from a sleepy town to bustling Boston and still need to finish decorating my apartment! :-) Can’t wait to buy a house and follow so many of your tutorials.
Paige says
WEST ME!!!!
I graduated college, am at a new job, in a new city, and just got married three months ago! things have CHANGED!
Malorie says
West me!!
I’ve gotten married, bought a house, got a new car, been promoted (twice); but most importantly, in spite of all the new and busy around me, I’ve learned how to take the time to be greatful for it all!
Lin says
West Me! A kaleidoscope of changes in four years.
Cathy says
West me, please! Happy Blogiversary!
Erin says
WEST ME!
Things are much different! New place, new job, new state! Love life!
Debi says
West me!
And that really is the big change for me. We moved the family to Nevada from Ohio.
Summer says
West Me!!!
Wow, well in the last four years I’ve married my high school sweetheart (we’ve been together 10 years and are still crazy in love), got two puppies that I love to death, bought a house, got my current job…oh yeah and have been trying to have a baby! Cross your fingers for me that this is the year!!!
Kristin says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007, I bought a house, got a dog, was promoted at work and now I’m engaged and getting married next year!
tabitha says
West me!! I have two children now and live in a different city!! Life certainly has changed for me.
Rachael says
WEST ME! In 4 years a lot has happened. Graduated college, got married, moved into out first apt., moved into our first home, started new jobs. I can’t believe that has all happened, it seems like yesterday I was still in college!
Erika says
West me! Since 2007 I live in a new city, a new apartment, a husband, a new job…the list goes on!
Kristen says
WEST ME!! :)
Since 2007, I have gotten 1 new job, moved, got another new job, bought a new house!!
Chelsi Lecrone says
West ME! Since 2007 I’ve graduated from college, moved 3 times and fallen in love. My 3rd move is actually happening this Saturday and winning would make decorating the new place a breeze!
Laura says
West Me!! We moved into a new to us home!
Alisha says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 we got engaged, Married, bought a house and adopted two lovely animals (cat and dog).
Lindsey says
WEST ME! I met my new guy in 2008, moved from a townhome in the suburbs to a house in the country (OMG) with him in 2009, and got engaged and married to him in 2010. My hair is about the same though. :)
Sally says
WEST ME!!!!
Just a few years older and hopefully a little bit wiser!
Paula says
“WEST ME” In 2007 I was a Peace Corps volunteer in Turkmenistan. Loved it. I also love my new life here. I have since married and bought our first house. This $500 would be a great way to kick off our house 1-year anniversary. Thanks for the chance!
Amanda E. says
West Me! I’m about to graduate college and start a family, and would love to be able to get some adorable stuff for our new baby!
Annie says
WEST ME!!
A lot has changed in four years, now married and a homeowner!
je§ica says
WEST ME…
Pre-2007…1 dog no kids, 1 husband, living on St. George Island
Post 2007…2 dogs, 1 17 month old, live in Tallahassee
Ali says
West me!! Since 2007 I have graduated from college, got a masters degree, moved 4 times, had 3 different jobs, got married (about to celebrate my 2nd anniversary!!), and about to buy our first house!!
Samantha says
West Me! Since 2007 I’ve gotten married, moved across the country, bought a house, and started Graduate School! =)
Kate says
WEST ME..graduated college and moved to New York
Megan C says
WEST me! I am in grad school, live in a new place, and have a new puppy. A lot has changed since 2007.
Kelly says
WEST ME! I’d LOVE that round mirror you posted!!!
Heather says
WEST ME!!!
Got married, had a baby girl, bought a house and had another baby girl.
Julie says
West Me! A lot has changed met my fiance and we are getting married in 60 days! We could really use this gift card decorating our new place together.
Amy says
West me! Congrats on four years of blogging! Following along with your life’s adventures has been spectacular–thanks for sharing it all with the world!
Four years ago, i was a junior in High School, uncertain of where I was going to college, or what I wanted to do for a living. I now find myself a senior in college, with job prospects on the horizon!
KMW says
Please, please WEST ME!
In four years we’ve acquired a new dog, a new house, a new job for DH, and a new baby boy, who is now a toddler.
Pam C says
WEST ME! (please!)
I have a daughter-in-law and a grandson and my daughter will soon have a second child!
We have a new kitchen (DIL & I did the tile work on the floor and backsplash – DH did the cabinets and lighting) and hardwood floors in 1/2 of the house.
Janet says
A lot of things change in life, my hubby’s the same. And now a country life with city amenities , lots of garden veggies, flowers and fresh air’s fun.
rachel says
WEST ME!!
I went to college, got married and have a great job!
Jenna says
WEST ME PRETTY, PRETTY PLEASE! Just bought my first house and NEEEED this!
Liz says
WEST ME!
Not much has changed for me since 2007 other than a couple of promotions and a few visits to Hawaii under my belt (obsessed with Hawaii!). All in all, it’s been a good four years. :)
Carolina says
WEST ME!
Roxanne M says
West Me!!! I got married, got 2 adorable dogs, and continue to decorate (hopefully with the help of West Elm!)the house we purchased before marriage.
julia vivian says
WEST ME!!!
so much has changed since 2007 – i picked myself up after a broken marriage, moved out of the city to the seacoast, met the love of my life and started my own little slice of blog heaven! i am so very blessed to have had so much positive change in the past four years!
mindee says
West ME, please!?? with baby #2 on the way, we have a lot to buy and space plan for in our current teeny house!
Nicole says
WEST ME!! (please oh please oh please) In the last 4 years I moved from North Carolina to Nova Scotia, Canada, and then to Southern Florida. I also graduated from college in that time. Yup, I guess you could say a few things have happened for me in the last 4 years.