***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.
Sarah M. says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007, we have added two beautiful daughters to our family!
Bethany says
West Me!
In 2007 I was newly pregnant with my first and starting my first year at a new school teaching music. Now I am leaving that position (sad) to muddle through raising a strong willed 3 year old daughter and (soon to be) identical twin baby brothers! Baby boys could use some West Elming in their room for sure!
Stephanie B. says
Me! Me! West Me!!
I bought my first house all by myself and it’s a real “fixer-upper”! You guys are such an inspiration!
harmony says
WEST ME!
So many new things–a marriage, a house, a baby, a new job, and then becoming a stay-at-home mom. Busy few years!
michelle d says
West Me!
What’s changed – I’m getting a divorce, he took our daughter (his by blood, mine because i’ve raised her) and moved an hour away. I’m starting all over at 34 and feel gutted.
Ashley says
WEST ME!!
2007: Engaged. In college. Renter. Crafty.
2011: Married. Nurse. Homeowner. Pet owner. Adventurer. DIYer.
I LOVE who i have evolved into! Thanks for being an inspiration!
Marilyn says
WEST ME! Good and sad changes. The changes I’ve made in the house are the best.
Jess says
West me!!!
Jessica says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I moved to NYC and since then I officially started and then expanded my business!
Courtney Rippy says
WEST ME! We have had a 3rd baby and new puppy!
Erinn says
WEST ME! I am no longer in school and I’m now married and a homeowner!
kirsten says
WEST ME! A lot has changed for me since 2007, I graduated college that year and since then I have gotten married, lived in 4 different towns and had 3 different jobs.
Karen M says
West Me!!!
Just a little older and a lot wiser since 2007!
Izabela says
WEST ME!!! PLEASE!!!
Since 2007 I’ve had a baby girl :) YAY! Bought a new car! YAY! and kept the same husband :)
RM says
WEST ME!!! Lots of changes from 2007 – married, a condo we’re DIY renovating, a crazy dog, grad school, and exhausted!!
Lisa P says
West Me!
We’ve moved to a new state, had a baby, and I quit my job to stay home with my baby.
Sheila says
west me – got married & had twins!
anne says
WEST ME: I got a new degree, new job, moved, got married and am saving for that house and those babies :)
Leah says
West me!
I have a new last name thanks to my favorite person (and new husband)
Jessica G. says
West me! In 2007 I was newly engaged and living with my fiancee in a cruddy little rental. Now my husband and I live in our very own condo, which we get to decorate however we want!
Nicole says
West me! I bought our bed their. I love it so much. It was hard to find a decent platform bed that didn’t have a weird overhang.
Rachel says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was newly graduated from college, single, and living in an apartment. Now I’m a 9-5 veteran, married, and living in a home that I own. Phew. That’s a lot in 4 years.
Denise says
WEST ME!
In the last four years we have moved 3 times, I hope this is that last!!
Megan says
West me!!! In 2007 I had a 19 month old and a newborn, now I have a 6,4 & 1 year old and another due in November!
Greg says
WEST ME!!!!!!!!
We are in need of a grown up bed. Cheapy metal frame no more!
Jana says
West me! I got married in 2007 and year four has definitely been my favorite!
Melissa says
WEST ME!!!
PLEASE!!
Lets see since 2007 – I have had 2 kids (Daughter will be 3 in Dec and my son will be 1 in Nov), Moved into a house, refinanced haha, and I am redecorating my house bc my style has changed since then. Oh and My husband started his “forever” job this year :0)
Bethany says
WEST ME!
Just about everything has changed in my life since 2007. I got married, moved from MN to NC and in May welcomed my son Calvin into the world.
Just recently discovered your blog and LOVE it. Wish I had found your site years ago! It has totally inspired me to get to decorating our home. :)
Julia says
WEST ME! I discovered your blog and love your ideas and have two bedrooms that need help
partyofsix says
WEST ME BABY. Went from 2 babies to 4. Hoping that by 2012 we can save bye-bye to diapers forever! Oh, and maybe we’ll finally get a good night’s sleep…..
Katie says
WEST ME! In 2007, I was finishing grad school, living on the East Coast, and in a long-distance relationship with my boyfriend. Today, I’m married to my boyfriend, have moved back to Oklahoma to follow my dream job, we’ve bought our own little 1925 fixer-upper house with a never-ending to-do list (you guys are great inspiration!), have a dog that is the love of my life, and are expecting our first baby in January! So, 4 years changes a lot!
Katie says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was a new college grad living in a studio in D.C. and now I’m working on my Masters and living in the burbs with 2 dogs! Big changes!
Katie says
WEST ME!!!
i have moved 3 times since 2007, but i’m finally getting settled. i could totally use this giveaway to decorate my house!
Katie says
WEST ME!
Married with a house…yikes!
Holiday House Rules says
WEST ME.
Laura says
“WEST ME”
I’m now a homeowner!
gingela5 says
West me! I’m married and live in a house now! Pretty exciting!
Devon says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve graduated college, gotten a big girl job, made a big girl move (West Coast to East), rented my first big girl apartment, and started accumulating big girl furniture. Which this would certainly help with!
Morgan says
WEST ME!
Life has definitely changed in the past few years. I graduated college, got my first full-time job, got married and bought a house. =)
Kelly says
West Me!!! Started a business…fun fun fun!
Kristy says
WEST ME!!!
In the last 4 years I have had my 2nd child, started running, and have gone back to school. These years have been quite good to me.
ashley o says
WEST ME.. This month is my 4 year wedding anniversary AND the month my son turns 1 month old! New house, new dog, and now a career in photography… muchos changes! Congrats on your anniversary!
Smita says
West me! Just got married!
Valerie says
WEST ME!
In the last four years . . . changed states, changed jobs, changed boyfriends (major upgrade, I must say), changed homes 5 times. Whew.
lounytoon says
WEST ME! I discovered your blog :-)
andrea H. says
west me please!
we had a new baby and moved to a new state! I’d say things are a lot different!
paula says
WST ME! We have gone from a family of 4 to a family of 5!
colin says
WEST ME please!
Emily says
West Me! Since 2007 I have moved, started a new job, got married, bought a house, bought a car, and the list goes on! I would LOVE some help in decorating my house : )
toni says
WEST ME
Since 2007 I quit being a fashion designer, went back to school for graphic designer, had our first baby, got a graphic design job, bought a new house, had a second baby, all while trying to remodel the homes we have lived in!