***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.
Lindsey Barnes says
WEST ME! I could use some redecorating funds! Thank you for this opportunity! xo
Dawn says
WEST ME! My life is actually not that different from 2007. Maybe a couple more pounds, and we now have a second dog, and we weeded out some unhealthy friendships, but other than that, life with my husband and career are the same. Viva la stability!
Karyn says
WEST ME!!
In Sept 2007 we moved in to our new-construction forever house and have been making it a home ever since. In the past 4 years we also lost a golden retriever, gained a golden retriever, nurtured a now-7 year old and added a now-2 year old.
Happy Blogiversary!
Abbey says
WEST ME!!
Married, new job, expecting first baby, husband started a business… so much new, but exciting ever step of the way!
Arandun says
WEST ME!! It’s been a rough slog since 2007, in so many painful and difficult ways… what a great way to buck the trend!! :)
Blythe says
WEST ME!
In four years I have had 2 babies! My first was born in 2007! And I desperately need to West out our 2 bedroom house!! :)
Catherine says
WEST ME……..I got married in 2007 and had two beautiful babies after that :)
Brittany says
WEST ME!!!!!!
My life has changed drastically in four year im married now :) living in our first home together with 3 dogs somewhat owning our own side buisness!!!
Jenn says
West Me!
Time flies…but in a good way. I have a new job with the same company, a new house with my fabulous husband, and a bun in the oven. :)
Jocelyn says
WEST ME. Since 2007 we bought our first house and had our first child.
Elvira says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I bought the little 50’s ranch I live in now and I’m still working on it!
Kristen says
West Me, please! Since 2007, I’ve gotten married, had a baby, and bought a new house.
Meredith says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I graduated from college, moved in with my boyfriend, bought a house, and got engaged! Lots of fun stuff to look back on!
Hannah says
WEST ME! Please?!?!?
Since 2007: I have gotten one new tattoo, changed jobs, completely re-done our bathroom, turned our old sun porch into a walk-in closet, and started playing roller derby… It’s been a pretty exciting four years :)
I just love this blog! Very inspirational and endearing.
Lauren says
WEST ME!
I have moved to the city and graduated college
Lauren says
West Me!! I bought my first home and have a wonderful boyfriend :)
Thanks for the awesome giveaway and congrats on your blogiversary!
Maria V says
WEST ME!!
I’ve lived in FOUR different places, bought a new home, changed industries and no longer have a baby now I have a “big kid”!
Rachel says
WEST ME!!!
Oh, how my world has changed. I gave birth to my our first child in February of 2007 and now we have two!! A boy and a girl and our world couldn’t be more awesome!
Emily S says
West MEEEEE!
Since 2007 my husband and I have gotten married, bought a house, got a dog, had a baby boy (now a 3 yr. old toddler!), had a baby girl (now a 4 mo. old), & recently my husband left his job of 7 years for a new one. Wow, that sounds like a lot! We’ve also helped my parents move twice, helped my sister move once, helped my other sister move twice, & helped my brother move once… that’s a lot of moving IMO.
Deidre says
West me!
A lot has changed since 2007. Mostly, I feel like and adult now. Ahhh.
Jenn Prather says
WEST ME!!! Lots of changes! We were adjusting to having an ALMOST one year old and I got a new job, and not to mention CONTINUALLY fixing up our “old” house!!!! Happy 4 years!
Shelley says
West Me! Math teacher here so I can’t help but calculate how pitiful my odds are of winning this, and yet I try! Had a baby in the fall of ’07, so nothing’s the same, but everything is better.
cassie {hi sugarplum} says
WEST MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! I would punish a West Elm gift card!
Janet says
WEST ME!! My husband and I (newlyweds at the time) bought our first house, which I am still trying to decorate, and we are thrilled to be pregnant with our first child!!
Amy says
WEST ME! Moved from California to Colorado, we bought our first home, and I am now a stay at home mom!
Gretchen says
West Me!
Our son, Henry, is our best addition since 2007!
Rebecca says
WEST ME!
Life is very different! In 2007 I was starting my senior year of high school, and now I’m in my senior year of college (although I have one more “victory lap” next year to finish things up).
Lindsay says
WEST ME! I love your blog! read it everyday!!!
Becca says
WEST ME … I just bought my first condo and I need some (all) furniture!
Michelle Groth says
“WEST ME”
Alot has changed…I have now started back working full time & both my kiddos are in school full time.
Kaitlin says
WEST ME!!!
Wow, four years is a long time to summarize: Graduated college, moved 5 times (Oh geez, I wish I hadn’t counted that up!), and married the love of my life.
Amber N. says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I married my best friend, we moved to a new country, have new jobs, and have our own home. So much to be thankful for…
Katie says
West Me! Im currently re-modeling….everything in our house and this would be helpful :)
Kara says
West Me!
Well, I’m married/in college so that is certainly different than in 2007!
Abby says
WEST ME
Wow, since 2007, we’ve had two kids and a new house. Needless to say, we’ve been busy.
anne says
Since 2007, we sold our previous house, sent two children off to college, and bought another home. Big life changes! We are now working on renovating the home we live in-one project at a time!!
I lovvvve West Elm- so, WEST ME!!!
love your blog too. <3
kristin k says
WEST ME!
i have a new job and just bought my first house!
John says
West me!!
Moved twice and have two babies. We’ve been busy!
Christina says
WEST ME!!
In 2008 we added a new addition to our family, a son, and in 2009 we purchased our first home, which was a forclosure and could use some West Elm updates :) :)
Amanda says
WEST ME please!
Met my husband 4 years ago and we have since moved from Vegas to Michigan, and are now expecting our first baby!
Sarah says
WEST ME! PLEASE!!!!!!
Eva says
West Me!
My life is different but where I hoped I’d be. I graduated, got married, moved to the city. Traveled all over Europe. I’ve had a great time. :)
Laura says
WEST ME!!
I love West Elm and could put that to good use :)
Cami says
West me! We are in a new house and it is VERY empty!
Sarah says
WEST ME!!! In 2007 I got married to my high school sweetheart and we had our beautiful daughter this past February. Life has definitely gotten more interesting in the past 4 years – and I’m LOVING it!
katelyn says
WEST ME!!!!!
I got married in 2008, moved 2 times and eventually bought a house and a new car, added a dachshund to the family and last year had a baby boy! Congrats on your blogiversary! I just adore both of you (clara and burger too!) MUUAHH!
Kristin P says
Marriage, graduation, new job, new city, STUDENT LOANS (AHHH), homeowners for the FIRST TIME and attempting A LOT of DIY project to make our (fixer-upper) condo a HOME.
WEST ME so I can complete a “dining/living area” (our condo is not large) to have friends and family over for food and fun!
Jennifer says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I was a newlywed, new homeowner, hated my job and wasn’t even thinking about kiddos. Now I love my job, my hubby and I are expecting our first little girl in Nov. and we will be putting our house on the market after the first of the year!
threadbndr says
WEST ME!!
In 2007 my son was in Iraq. Since then he’s come home safe and given me a grandbaby!!! I’ve changed jobs (same company, new division), bought a new car and started working on my house – thanks in part to the Youngsters!
Maribel says
WEST ME! I’m engaged!!! :)