***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.
Jennie W says
WEST ME
Biggest change since 2007: one nearly 2yr old boy, and another due soon.
Kate says
West me, please!!
In four years I have…graduated with an bachelor’s degree, moved to a new state, met future husband at 105th Harley Davidson Rally (had never ridden motorcycle – who knew?), moved to a new state, married now-husband, got a sweet job, got suckered into two fuzzy puppies, moved into new, unfortunately bare house AND am in my second year of law school!
Happy blogiversary! Please keep the awesomeness coming!
Lynnette says
West me please! In 2007 I had just had my second baby and tring to learn how to be a mom to two boys. It’s much more natural now but can still be a stuggle.
Jennifer says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have a new baby now 2, a new house, and live in a new city!!
Laura says
WEST ME!!!! Since four years ago I have a new husband, live in a new city and state, and have a new house!
Kristin says
WEST ME!!!!
I love West Elm!! Since 2007, I have gotten married, bought and renovated much of our house, attended grad school and will graduate this December, became a supervisor at my current place of employment, and became an Aunt of two nieces and one nephew!! Very blessed.
Angela E says
WEST ME!!!!
Alot of wonderful things have happened in the past 4 years. I have had 2 beautiful children, moved from Richmond to Charleston, SC, celebrated 10 years of marriage with my best friend, a new job and an exciting new opportunity in the near future.
Rachel says
WEST ME!!!
Amanda says
West Me!!!
There have been lots of changes since 2007…got married, bought a house and started a new job. Enjoying life :o)
JS says
WEST ME
In 2007 I still considered unframed posters tacked to my wall art. How things have changed!
Aimee says
WEST ME! In four years I got married, had a baby, moved to a new house/ new city and just had baby number two.
Sadaf K says
West Me! My life has changed drastically in four years, I havent thought about it until now.
1. Lived in chicago…now in IN
2. 0 kids….2 amazing boys!
3. 2 bedroom 1200sq ft condo…4000sq ft house.
4. No yard work….tons of yard work!
Life is definately different but I love that we have grown so much!
Nikki says
WEST ME!!!
Wow, in four years I snagged a husband, moved to the big apple and landed my dream job. Me Encanta!!!
Rachel says
West me!!!
Four years and all of my kids are finally in school and I might be able to get something done around my house.
Patty says
West Me!!
Nikki says
West Me!!! In four years, I’ve bought a house (my first!) and started a new career. Love, love, love West Elm and desperately need to furnish my new house!
Zack says
West me!
Jessica says
West me! Since 2007 I’ve moved to China, spent three years there, and recently moved back to start law school.
Joane says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007, I moved a drastic move from California to Michigan to be with my boyfriend and starting all over to get back on our feet. A $500 shopping spree would immensely help to furnish our new space and I love love love West Elm!!!
Chelsea says
WEST ME!
tara says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 I have gotten married, moved, made a career change and finished my second degree, hubby made a career change so we moved again and we are now building our first home.
Oh, and I discovered your blog and it’s one of the first things I read while eating breakfast each morning:)
Kelly says
West Me, please! Same apartment, new boyfriend since 2007. About to embark on combining the two in 2011!
Kara A says
WEST ME Please!
Since 2007, I have bought a new home and would love, love, love the $500 grand prize to help with decorating. I promise it will definitely be put to good use.
Jason says
WEST ME!
Quite a bit has changed since 2007: a new house, a new city, a new job. Life is good!
Kimm says
WEST ME! I got engaged, married, bought a house, have a new job. Things are great, but the house could definitely use some West Elm love.
Usha says
WEST ME! Well we had a baby too and yes our life is completely different from what it was in 2007. In fact we wonder what we did with all our time back then – ah perspective!!
denisef in c'ville va says
West me …pretty please? The biggest change has been the loss of my house. I just couldn’t do it anymore on one income. So, now I rent. It’s a step backward, but there are positives: mobility, someone else to call when the AC stops working. Biggest negative, though: Inability to totally personalize by altering things in a big way. A West Elm gift card would help close the gap and give me some very welcome “spruce things up” $$.
Happy Blogiversary!
Molly K says
WEST ME!
Life definitely has changed over 4 years. I got married, moved out of an apartment in the city for a house in the burbs, turned 30, and adopted the most adorable puppy.
Maura says
WEST ME!
Moved from WI to DC to MI, attended and completed law school and now work helping refugees and other immigrants at a non-profit org.
I also bought my first house and have lots of plans for fixing it up.
Stacey says
West Me!
In 2007 I began going to college again and met my (now) lovely boyfriend :) It was the year that I began changing into the kind of person I wanted to be!
Leah says
WEST ME! Please.
I have a new last name thanks to my favorite person (aka my husband)
Susan says
WEST ME! In the last four years I have transitioned to a new job, gone from having a baby and a preschooler to two elementary school boys and sadly, not much has changed in our house!
Brandi says
WEST ME!!!!
Four years ago I was starting college. Today I’ve graduated with a B.S and am headed towards a graduate program!!!
Linda says
WEST ME! I have a new home and an obsession with West Elm!
Lesley W. says
WEST ME!!!! My life is totally different. I graduated physical therapy school, started my first official job and got married all in a matter of 2 months in 2007. Since then I have enjoyed married life, being a physical therapist, a homeowner and a new mom!!!
PS My husband and I were married on 7/7/07 and our son is 2-3 months younger than your Clara :)
Ashley says
West Me!
Since 2007 I have enrolled in college and should be graduating in just a few months!
Erin says
WEST ME!! The biggest change since 2007 was buying a new house and undergoing a major remodel (still in progress, $500 from West Elm would rock!!). We are also a two beagle family now instead of one.
Brooke C says
I am in graduate school in a new city.
Lisa says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have graduated college, moved to a new city, bought a house, renovated it in almost every room (not quite done…) gotten engaged, changed jobs…wow! Lots going on. That gift card would definitely be useful in putting finishing touches on the house!
Kristin Kneupper says
West ME!!!!! Oh what a fun giveaway!!
Kelly R says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve started a new career, got married, bought a house and am due to have my first child in 4 weeks! So much has changed (for the better!).
Beth says
West Me
The last four years have been the happiest of my life as I’ve gained a hubby, a house, and baby boy!
Elizabeth says
WEST ME!…
I moved to the west coast in 2007 – to sunny LA!
Emily says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I’ve gotten married and gotten promoted at work!
Tamisha says
WEST ME…
Four years I just started a new job. Now, I’m still at that job. Sold a house. Bought a house. Cut my hair. Grew it back out. Congrats on 4 years!!!
Linda says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007 I have bought a house with my husband (We moved in a week before I gave birth to our first daughter) We’ve been in a little over 2 months now and are JUST starting to feel moved in. =)
CAClarke says
WEST ME! Moved, married, baby.
Christa says
West Me! Getting married and can’t afford the furniture we desparately need!
Jennifer says
WEST ME!
Nothing that dramatic since 2007…but have taken a ton of trips around the world and collected a zillion photos!
Lauren H. says
WEST ME! I graduated college in 2007. Since then, I got married, started working, got a dog, spent 6 months in San Francisco, bought a house, bought a car, and just enjoyed life. :)