***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.
Caitlin says
WEST ME
Well, it’s been four years… I’ve got the same boyfriend, but now I’m out of school at a job that I love, looking to move out on my (our!) own, and I’ve really become a much happier and optimistic person! Four years is a long time!
Kate says
West me! Four years has brought me two boys and a much-needed house addition.
Jenny A says
WEST ME!
In the 4 years since 2007 I’ve got got married, moved home to Melbourne, moved back to Sydney, moved from Australia to NYC, and fallen pregnant! It’s been a busy 4 years!
Danielle Moore says
West Me! 4 years has brought a new dog, a new state, a new house, a new job, and a new husband! obviously… i have been busy!
Cali says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 I have gotten married, had a baby girl, had a bunch of jobs and am figuring life out.
Meredith says
WEST ME! just married (July 2011), moved into a new home, added 3 pets to our family, graduated from college, got a new job, became an aunt to the most adorable twin boys, started and mostly finished many home renovations!
McKinzie says
“WEST ME!!”
In the last four years we moved to a new city, both started new jobs, bought a house, had a son, and have a second on the way!
Karen says
WEST ME! (please?) In the past 4 years, I’ve changed jobs (twice), moved twice, met my hubby and got married! I also got 2 dogs. Really, I’m so blessed.
Sarah B. says
WEST ME!
In four years…I’ve gotten married, adopted a baby and am working on adopting #2!
Kelly says
West Me! In four years I got married, served in the Peace Corps, bought a house, and had a baby. Good times :)
Leanne says
WEST ME!
In four years ; I moved 600 miles to date someone new, We bought a house, and 2 babies and a marriage later, we just had our 3 year anniversary…..
Gigi says
West me! I was single this time in 2007. In Oct 2007, I will meet my future husband, in 2 years (Oct 2009) I will marry him and now 4 yrs later, we are planning our adoption! So hopefully by this time next year we will have our bundle of joy!
[email protected] says
WEST ME and hallelujah, i got married!!!!
Catherine says
Oh I would love to win this gift certificate! Your blog is fabulous and West Elm is wonderful!
Suzanne says
West Me!
In 2007 I was still childless – now I’ve got two! I would say that’s a pretty big change :)
Michele says
WEST ME!
I got enlightened ~*~
Koko says
WEST ME! The last 4 years = 4 states, but I am now home for good!
Sarah S. says
West me!!
We added a third bundle of joy to our family since 07 and it’s hard to believe that little guy is nearly 4. I adore your site and one of the best parts of my day is reading your blog! Thanks for all you do!
Lauren says
WEST ME!
I’m a mommy. Yikes!
Jaime B. says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I got married and then moved to KY and lived there for three years while my husband studied for his masters. We now live in CO and are loving it!
Keiko says
West me!
New house, new relationship, new life! And I love it…
Meredith says
Since 2007, I’ve moved to a different city, bought a house, gotten married, and BEST OF ALL, I have a precious baby girl!
Brooke W. says
West me.. 4 years ago I had just met the love of my life.
Anne Nickol says
WEST ME!!
Lots of wonderful things have happened to our family in the past four years! In 2008, my husband and I downsized and moved 25 miles further east to our new home on Chincoteague Island, VA, overlooking beautiful marshes, waterways, Assateague Island National Seashore, and 10 minutes to the beach. In 2009, our older daughter was married and we gained a wonderful son-in-law. In 2010, our younger daughter moved from PA to Austin, TX to be near her boyfriend, who will become our son-in-law in April 2012. And our first grandchild, Brooke Taylor, is due in February! So, a new home, two great son-in-laws, and a granddaughter all are bringing wonderful changes to our lives!!
Catherine says
West me! I forgot to write that before.
Kendall says
WEST ME!!! Four years ago, I was single, now I’m married!
Maggie says
WEST ME!
these last four years have probably been the most eventful in my life. graduated college, got engaged, moved, married, started school again, got a puppy and decided a few months ago to build a house. would love to use this gift card to get some swag for the brand new house! :)
Marissa says
West me!
In four years meet my love and a new house!
Rebecca Palmer says
West me! In the past three years I’ve graduated college and become and auntie :)
Rachael Becker says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, we got a little baby boy who can’t keep still. Arrgh!!!
Michelle says
West me! In these last four year I:
Had my first real post college job
quit my first real post college job
got my Masters
got engaged
got married
had a baby
moved to san diego
It’s been a busy four years!
Jennifer says
West Me! Since 2007 – moved in with my (then) boyfriend, got a dog, traveled to Africa, California, Italy, England, Austria and Hungary, got married, and just had a baby!
Katie says
WEST ME! new house, lots of rooms to fill with amazing furniture
Megan says
West me! I would have NO Problem spending this shopping spree…..pick me please! :)
Megan
Leah Whitford says
West Me! In the past four years, I have gotten my Masters Degree, moved across the country, sent a son to college, changed jobs, then changed jobs again…tried to unsuccessfully sell a home and am now trying to make a rental our own!
Hilary says
WEST ME! Ha! Comment capacity-crazy!! Since ’07, I did all of the above. Bought a place, got a new tattoo, met my hubby, married, bought 2 more houses, sold 1, trying to sell another, chopped my hair off, and I think that sums it up :) Happy Blogiversary!
Giulia says
West me! …2 babies and life has changed…
Angie says
West Me! Who knew so much could change in 4 years… hubby, location, career and travel adventures. (But not my love for great design!)
Paul says
West Me !
Married.
Marcel says
WEST ME!
Since 2007: married, house, dog, new job!
Alice says
WEST ME! I recently moved into a brand new home with my boyfriend on the California avocado ranch that he grew up on. The house is modern yet rustic. West Elm is so our style!
Joanne says
West me!
Four years ago my husband and I were DINKs. Now I’m a stay at home mom with 3 year old triplets and a 2 year old son!
Amanda says
West ME!!!! I got married in 2007, moved TWICE, started a new job, started my own company, my husband graduated dental school, adopted a Great Dane, and I had my amazing little boy. Whew!!!! That’s A LOT!!!
conny says
west me!
four years have gone by way too fast. new job and about to move into a new house! and a new additional to the fam on the way too!
YL says
WEST ME! Over the past 4 years… I’m still in school!
Bonnie S. says
WEST ME! In the past 4 years I’ve gotten married, got a dog and just bought a house! Definitely could use this prize :)
Rob says
WEST ME… 4 years, 4 houses
erin c. says
WEST ME!
In four years we have bought a house, had two boys, and are due any day now with a little girl!
Larissa says
WEST ME! So happy for you guys and your blogiversary.
Since 2007 I met and married my amazing husband, found the job of my dreams, and have an adorable, healthy baby.
Tanyua Saval says
WEST ME!
In the last four years I have gotten engaged & married, my husband & I bought our first home, I graduated college, and we had our first baby! Wow :)