***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.
Beth says
West me!
Got hitched up, Master’s Degree. New city, new job, new house. New four legged baby.
Heather S says
West Me Baby! :)
In 2007 My youngest daughter started Kindergarten and I had 3 hours to myself in the day (as a stay at home mom), since then, we sold our townhouse & bought a larger home. I work and miss the days of pondering if I’d go to the gym or create some kind of project for either the house, or even scrapbook!
stephanie says
WEST ME! 4 years ago I was living in Michigan, not married, and had a different job. Wow how time changes! :)
katie says
WEST ME!!
I have completed law school and was recently engaged to an awesome guy!
Katalina says
West me!!
In the past four years I have graduated from college, got married and moved out of state; its been a great four years!
Nichole says
WEST ME! In four years, I’ve gotten married, moved into my 2nd home, and started a new job!
Dana says
WEST ME! New house in a new city, new car, new husband, new baby, new job, new friends… ;)
Sarah Pair says
West me! I have had 2 children, moved, and bought a house!
Amanda says
West Me! Please!!
4 years ago, man that seems like a long time ago. I was living in a different city, working my dream job, and then my now fiance walked into my life. We moved to a new city, bought a house and have never looked back. We recently got engaged 2 months ago, I can’t wait for the adventures that await us.
Cady says
“WEST ME” We now own our home AKA The Neverending Project and I love my son and husband even more than I did back then. :)
kristin reaves says
WEST ME!!
Four years ago we just started looking for a house as the bubble was about to burst. Crazy time!
Laura I. says
WEST ME!
Moved to Virginia; different job; new old house; new hairstyle/color!!!
lauren says
WEST ME!
:)
Hailey says
“west me!”
I LOVE west elm. Soooo… here goes nothing. Someone’s got to win, right?!
At this time in 2007 I was still settling into my first house, which I bought in July. I was working as a project controls engineer, which was just ok and NOW I work as an academic advisor for a university.. advising freshmen – which I love :)
Chelan says
West Me!!
4 years, and 4 states, 5 apartments, and 1 baby
Erin says
WEST ME
EVERYTHING about my life has changed since 2007. I graduated college, moved home, met the love of my life (we’ve been together 3 years now), moved into my first apartment, moved into my SECOND apartment which we’re now decorating, learned metalsmithing, and rescued a dog!
Andrea says
WEST ME!
Found the love of my life and got engaged!
Jenni Hardy says
WEST ME!
In fours years, I moved to Texas, had my husband start a company, had a baby, became a stay at home mommy, and moved back to the East. Oh-and started following your blog. I love reading it everyday and your daughter shares my birthday!
Deputy's Wife says
West Me!
Four years ago I had a tiny cramped kitchen in a large 1894 victorian. We still bought diapers and paid for part-time daycare. Now, I have the kitchen of my dreams (knocked down some walls and presto, modern kitchen that fits with our historical home!), no more diapers and daycare. (Maybe that is why we could finally afford a kitchen remodel!!!)
Karen says
WEST ME!!!! My life is different from 4 years ago because I got a puppy! Her name is Pippa and her new favorite hobby is jumping up and walking around on the dining room table while we’re not looking.
Lindsey Michelle says
WEST ME!
Meg says
WEST ME!
Just bought a house in January, got married in February, and moved. New city, new house, new life!
Anna M says
West Me!
Congrats on 4 years! :)
Lauren says
WEST ME!
I’m out of school and in an amazing job that didn’t even exist 4 years ago. Change is awesome.
elizabeth says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was living in New York City…moved back to TN 2 years ago. Weird!
Jocelyn A. says
WEST ME! We moved and have gone from having four kids to five!
Dorothy says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 I’ve graduated from college, moved to a new city and started dating an awesome guy!
Amy Tate says
WEST ME! In the last four years, we have moved, I have gone from stay at home mom to part time worker, back to stay at home mom. :)
Bernie Q. says
WEST ME!:) In 2007, I married my best friend and now we have to young kiddos together:)
Noel says
WEST ME
Since 2007…I graduated college, started a Master’s program, became a teacher, got engaged, adopted 2 furbabies, moved a couple of times…crazy what a difference 4 years makes!
Sarah says
West Me!!
I’ve gotten married, gotten a puppy and had a sweet baby boy!
Jenn says
West Me!
Hmm…in 4 years…now I’m an old married lady instead of a newlywed, bought a house, bought a new car, had a baby, loads of changes at work, and plenty of new life lessons under my belt. Keep it coming!
Shannon says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have gotten married, bought a house, got a dog, and now I pregnant with our first baby!! And, I’ve changed my hair like 10 times, haha.
Tiffany N says
WEST ME
Since 2007 I have purchased a home & gave birth to my son, Life has been Amazing!
Chris says
WEST ME
In 2007 I started working on the Hill. Now I’m out! And this year I started Divinity School.
felicia says
WEST ME..please!
In 2007 I was still in college, now I’m living in NYC and working in publishing!
Denise says
West me! In the past four years, I got married, bought a house, got a dog, and had a baby girl. Best four years of my life.
Steph L says
WEST ME
Got a new house in 2007, AND I graduated from medical school! So now I still live in the same house (but now with my husband instead of just my fiance), and I finally have a real job!
Congrats on 4 years (and over 10,000 comments on one post!)! You guys are the best!
Rachael R says
WEST ME!
In four years i met Jeff, got married, and we bought our 1st house together! <3
Noelle says
West Me! Holy cow, in the last for years we moved to North Carolina, I graduated school, we got married, bought a house, and had our son. Reflecting on the last four years makes me feel so blessed.
Catherine Esposito says
Please WEST ME!!
At this time in 2007 I was basically homeless, crashing on friends couches or sleeping in my car, and barely making enough money for gas and food. Today I am in a stable career, engaged, planning a baby, and working on my CPA. Sunshine after the rain :)
Thanks for the content, guys. Keep up the awesome work!
Natalie says
West me!
Since 2007, I… met and married my now husband, graduated from college, bought our first house, had our son, got my first “real” job, and got pregnant with our second son, due next month :) What a list!
Andrea P says
West ME! Love that comforter!
Bridget =) says
WEST ME!!!!
I have a new house!
Kelly T says
WEST ME!!! Three college degrees and an awesome husband. It’s been a great 4 years.
Kristie says
WEST ME!
4 years ago, I had 1 son who was only 2 and rarely left my side. My husband (who is a Police Officer) worked a full time day shift and I stayed home with our son. We lived in a development on 1/4 of an acre.
Now we have 2 sons, the oldest is in school full time and the youngest is in preschool. Hubs switches shifts and I am back at work as a Nurse full time. Somehow our schedules work out so one or both of us is always with the kids. We had a house built with land for the boys and got a Collie. Life is good, but the house needs some decorating help!
Life changes so quickly! Thinking about all of these changes made me hug my boys even tighter than usual at bedtime tonight!
Happy Anniversary! You guys are fantastic.
Lisa says
West me because I’m moving in with my boyfriend in less than a week and we need to REdecocorate!
4 years ago in 2007, him and I were just friends and there was no way I would’ve dated him. Now we talk forever!
Betty says
WEST ME! Married, my doctorate, and a baby!
Sarah N. says
West Me!
yes, life is so different, new house, new town, and 4 years ago I couldn’t legally enjoy alcoholic beverages!
Yami says
“WEST ME!”
We are expecting our first child after 9 years of trying!!!!