***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.
Bethany says
WEST ME! In 2007 I moved to a small town and started a job in an even smaller town. Culture shock for this city girl.
Beth McGuire says
Please delete the other, comment.
clearly my fingers were moving too fast…:)
WEST ME!
I’m slowly, but surely, making my home feel like me…
Kaci says
West me!!!
My hair might be longer now than in 2007!
Kathryn says
please west me!
Abra Endsley says
West me, please : )
Kara says
WEST ME!!!!
Since 2007, I graduated college, got married and we just bought our very first HOUSE!!!! :) We are having so much fun getting settled and making it our own. I looove your blog!
JC says
WEST ME!
Since 2007? Had another kid. Got fatter. Moved into a better rental house that needs to be furnished with West Elm stuff!
Alex says
west me :) so i guess i’m 4 years late to the party! just found out about your blog a few days ago but i’ve been reading nonstop. i’ve already bookmarked at least a dozen projects that i can’t wait to try out in our own home. you guys are so creative and entertaining, i really enjoy your blog!
Brent says
West Me
My first child was born in Feb. 2007 so my life was just about to change in a big way!
Lini V says
WEST ME! Since 2007, we’ve purchased a house and adopted a dog! Also, our 1 year old baby started kindergarten since then. Crazy!
Lynn Crookston says
West me!!!! What is different now then in 2007: I wasn’t married and my son (who just turned two this month) wasn’t even a twinkle in his father’s eye! Just bought a new farm house and would love to deck it out in style!
Sara Beth says
West Me!
Since 2007 I’ve gotten a new job, had two kids, my husband started and finished a master’s degree, I drive a minivan, and I lost my mom to cancer.
jessica says
West Me! In four years, I finished grad school, moved to a new city, didn’t get the job I thought I would love, started the job I do actually love to do, and fell in love. Thanks for encouraging me to think about how far I’ve come!
Liz says
West me!! Since 2007, I have gotten married and bought a house, which equals not enough money to furnish the house!!
Merri says
WEST ME, PLEASE!!
So much has changed for me since 2007… I moved and left a job I loved to be with a man I loved. Since then, he’s become my husband, and we’ve had a baby girl! (who’s just a week or so younger than Clara.)
Katie @ Domestiphobia.net says
West Me!
In 2007 we had just moved to this town, and I thought that around this time we’d be moving again (military). Turns out it’ll be a couple more years, so I still have some time to make this house livable. :)
Eduardo says
West me!
New school!
Sarah says
West Me! Please!
We had JUST opened our business, Main Street Cupcakes, and had soooo much to learn!
Alyson says
WEST ME!
In the past four years we have purchased our first home, had our first little one and now we have a second one on the way and due in November. We are still working to make our home ours and could make good use of that gift card!
Sarah says
West Me!
Since 2007 I’ve moved a lot! :)
Ryan says
WEST ME! I’m pretty sure EVERYTHING in my life has changed in the past 4 years!!!
Meggan says
WEST ME! I have 3 boys now, went back to work and then back to staying home! A lot of time in the house = getting lots of ideas for projects/new furniture. Would love this!
Katie Hill-Nesbitt says
West me!!! In 2007, I was a single gal living on my own and working in visual merchandising. Today I’m a married lady living in a different apartment with my husband and orange tabby cat, Lucy. I’m also now a wedding photographer! Woo hoo.
Hillary Lesperance says
West me! A lot has changed in 4 years! House, marriage, grad school, and now we are having a baby! The gift card would be oh so helpful!
Julianne says
WEST ME! New state, new job, new condo and started grad school. Whew!
Emily says
WEST ME! My new condo needs west elm love.
Andrea Ross says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 we have moved from Texas to North Carolina. We have “moved” (short term moves) to 3 separate countries since then. We have bought and sold houses. I went from working to not working and deciding to change careers. Lots has changed for us and I can’t wait to see what changes next :-)
Katie H. says
West me!!! I am now married to an amazing husband!
Christine says
WEST ME
My husband and I got married in 2007. Since then we bought a house, adopted a cat and 2 dogs. I landed my first ad agency job, and then my 2nd. And my husband is now going to be an Air Force pilot! :)
Madison says
West Me PPPPlleeeaassseeee! 4 Years ago I was half way through college…now I’ve got a “real world” job and a place of my own!
Dacia says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve gotten a job, gotten married, and moved into a new house!
Trish says
WEST ME!
We actually have a house :)
Samantha says
WEST ME! So much has changed in my life since 2007. I am now married to the man I was dating back then, have moved to Richmond, VA where he found work & we have both a 21 month old son & now another baby due in the spring. Back in 2007 my husband & I were just dating & I was working 2 jobs while we lived in our first apartment together. Crazy how much of a difference 4 years can make in one’s life!!
JW says
West Me!!!!!
In 2007, I wasn’t thinking about redoing our master bedroom. Now I am!!!
Lora Parisi says
WEST ME!! In 2007, I had just graduated college with my BS in Accounting, and purchased my first home. It was a huge learning experience, and still is. But, like they say, Owning your home is a marathon, not a sprint…
Kristin W. says
WEST ME!
I’m no longer in college, I’m on my third job out of college and I just got married!
Anna says
WEST ME!!!
Tons of changes since 2007. Completed undergrad, got a new look, completed grad school, bought a house, got married. It’s amazing how much can change in 4 years!
Amanda says
WEST ME! I met my fiance, we bought a condo and we are closing on a new condo in a week! Between wedding planning, selling and buying a condo, this year alone has been filled with changes!
Allison says
WEST ME
I’m dealing with two school age boys rather than toddler/preschooler. It is a a whole different ballgame!
Holly says
WEST ME!!! This time in 07 I was going into my senior year of college at VCU! I just moved into a ranch style house last month and I am working on making it slightly more sophisticated than my college apartment was.
Jennifer says
West Me!
By the way, Love this blog:)
Katherine says
West me!
Since 2007 we’ve had a baby and moved to a new house.
Chelsea says
West Me!!
Since 2007 I have graduated high school, moved, graduated with my first Bachelors degree, moved again and now I’m working on my second Bachelors degree! I also got a puppy, a fiance, and a nephew! Whew.
Nikki K. says
West me! Started PhD program and got married. TA-DA!!!!
Maureen says
West me!
My husband is a Marine, so we move often. I’d love to have some items that make any house we live in our home!
Jessica says
West me!
Let’s see…I had just gotten married. Same man, hooray! Our house looks nicer. I have a different employer, but same job. I’m thinner (I miss you, cheesecake!). My net worth is up even with the damn economy. I’ve traveled more both professionally and personally. And oh, I’m ready to start a family I didn’t even want in 2007!
julie says
WEST Me ! oh plez west me.
I have moved! and also am now a landlord, yikes
Catherine says
West Me!!!!!!!!!!!! I heart West Elm so much, and I was sad that it left the Short Pump area. Boooooo.
meghan says
West me. I’ve moved into a new house and have been enjoying making it my own.
Collin says
West Me!!!
Getting married next year and need to upgrade some of our furnishings to a “married” status :)