***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.
Elizabeth says
West me!
Wow, a lot has changed since 2007. Back then I was pregnant with our oldest daughter and now she is 3 and we also have a 1 year old little boy! So things have changed quite a bit since then…
Brett says
WEST ME!
My wife and I got married 4 years ago. So much has changed since then! Can’t wait to see how different things are 4 years from now!
Kimberlee says
West me! Since 2007 I’ve moved into my own house and I’m not engaged!
Kendall says
West me! I have a college degree, a full-time job, and an obsession with the RHO of all places (NJ, NYC, OC, BH). Ridiculous.
Amy says
West Me!
Living on a budget and I love West Elm- would put these pieces to fantastic use!
Laura M says
West Me!!
A lot has happened since 2007! I have graduated from undergrad, got married, moved to a different state, bought our first home, and graduated from grad school!
Jennie says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve gotten married and moved!
Alex says
West Me!
Since ’07 lots has changed, I found out I was pregnant in 07 and had a gorgeous girl in ’08! But 2 things haven’t changed: my hair style and the paint color in the master. I gotta do something about those!
Erin says
West Me!
Since 2007, I changed jobs, got married and bought a house. Oh, and I’ve discovered my new, never-ending hobby: trying to fix said house.
Debi says
“WEST ME” oh please oh please!!!!
Megean Kincaid says
West Me! So much has changed since 2007. I’ve moved into my first home, new job, and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve moved the furniture around since 2007.
Crystal Kirkland says
WEST ME… I have moved to a new house, started a new job and had a baby all since 2007. Wew that makes me tired just thiking about. I love your blog and even though I subscribe I check back in the day to make sure I haven’t missed one. Please WEST ME
Laura Wallace says
WEST ME!
My world has changed a lot since I began reading you.
I’d call it “Old House Weariness.” But every time
I read YHL, your energy and delight in your home
inspire me to look forward to feeling the same way
about a smaller home when I downsize. You bring a
lot of joy to folks–well beyond decor. Thank you!
Becca says
WEST ME!!!
My husband and I adopted a beautiful little girl last year! She is 13 months old! Our life has definitely changed a lot.
Sara says
WEST ME!!!With a new house need to shop!!!
Janet says
West Me!!! Our family is now complete and we need to decorate and work on the house. :)
Megan Z says
WEST ME! Well i was still in college in 2007 and single. Now i have a job and a boyfriend of 3 years. Things have changed in a good way!
Callie says
WEST ME! I’m out of college, got a grown up job, bought a house. NOW I’m in desperate need of some pretty lil accessories for my pretty lil house!
Adeline says
WEST ME PLEASE!
My biggest change in 4 years is painting over the orange walls that used to dominate the house to a more neutral beige color.
Sarah says
West me! I am redecorating West Elm style!
shari says
“WEST ME”
many wonderful changes since 2007… new baby…new house…new job (stay at home mom with my 2 kids)… things are great!
Michaela says
WEST ME PLEASE!
Graduated college,new job, new boyfriend, new car, and new home!
chris says
WEST Me!
In the last four years we have moved, gotten new jobs, and had triplets.
Betsy says
WEST ME! I’ve purchased my first home,married, started a new job and now remodeling our home and trying to expand our family! I’m also considering starting my own decorating gig on the side!
leslie says
West me!
The past four years have consisted of four moves in three towns, many job changes for my husband and me, the birth of our daughter (now three years old), the adoption of a second cat, feeling a little bit settled and finally doing what we WANT and what’s best for us. Now….I could really use the gift card for a guest bed!
Elizabeth says
WEST ME!
PLEASE!
Sorry, holy caps lock, batman. We are new-ish first-time homeowners and have one room decorated,
Thank you!
Helen says
West Me!
We have a toddler now, and just bought a new house. Life is way more hectic now than it was in 2007!
Julie says
WEST ME!! New house in a new state and a new sweet baby boy to join his big brother — a great 4 years!
Crystal says
WEST ME! PRETTY PLEASE!!
Brandi says
WEST ME
Let’s see…I got married in September 2007, bought a house in July 2008, new job in June 2010 and our first baby in April 2011! So lots changed in four years :)
Annie says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve gone to college, met my current boyfriend, graduated from college, got a job, and moved in with said boyfriend (into a cute 1930s apartment). I love reading your blog and have been inspired to do a lot of DIY projects of my own. My boyfriend is slowly getting used to my Craigslist addiction and my urge to decorate/change things up. Sherry, you are lucky to have such a willing guy!
delphine says
WEST ME!
a lot has changed since 2007, all good things though!
liza says
west me and give me some new digs for my new house! wooohooo!
Nicole in STL says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I got married, got a big girl job, started grad school, built a house, visited the Caribbean 4 times, and bought 2 cars! WOWZA!
Tim says
West me!
I’m married now with a precious baby girl
lisa says
west me!
far less plastic drawers used for actual storage.
Jackie R says
WEST ME! I have a new dining room that needs some sprucing up!
Katryna says
WEST ME!!
4 years ago I wasn’t married, didn’t have a 2 year old, and was living with mom and dad!
Now I have my own 2 bedroom 1 block from Yankee Stadium and lovin it!! (The apartment, not Yankee Stadium)/
Skye says
West me!! Since 2007 I have graduated from college, moved to SC, and started grad school :)
Monika says
WEST ME !! Since 2007, our family was joined by a beautiful boy named Daniel, who is a spark of our lives :)
Anne says
West me!
In 2007, I adopted 2 puppies that still act like puppies most of the time.
Amanda says
WEST ME! In 2007 I had just graduated college and got married, now I’ve been married 5 years and we just bought a house 3 months ago!
.ivy says
WEST ME!!
.ivy says
I got cut off before I could answer the bonus question! At this time in 2007 I had one baby. Now I have three!
Beth says
WEST ME!
Major difference: Graduated from college, got married, and moved into a townhouse ripe for decorating!
tricia says
WEST ME!
New house, new job, babe on the way… so many changes!
Tracy says
west me, baby!
in the past four years I have purchased a house and had a baby. those are the big things! and a couple of little things… I grew out my “side swept” bangs and stopped coloring my hair. :)
Alexandra says
WEST ME!
Between now and 4 years ago I have graduated with a B.S., started a Master’s degree, bought a house, got married, rescued a dog, became a Godmother, and now looking for a new home for our growing family!
Jen says
West me! New apartment!
Amanda says
WEST ME!!!!!!
Congrats on 4 years!!! In the last 4 years we’ve had 2 baby girls and done 2 out-of-state moves!
Tara says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was in my freshman year of college. Since then I’ve graduated with a bachelor’s degree, married my high school sweet-heart, moved, gutted and redid a house, and am now expecting my first child! It’s crazy how much happens in such a short amount of time!