***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.
sarah says
west me! my life is different than it was in 2007 in every way.
Lori @ Richmond, BABY! says
WEST ME!!!! We lived in a little apartment in 2007, but now have a new house, new baby, and we just bought a new car (since mine was crunched by a tree during Hurricane Irene!) :)
Krista says
WEST ME! Please WEST ME!
My life is completely different from 2007! I graduated school, am working at my second place of employment, I’m in an entirely new relationship and I’ve become addicted to the gym! Crazy how things change :)
WEST ME :)
Trena says
“WEST ME”
What’s changed since 2007? I have a new job and baby boy!
Rachel McKenney Coleman says
West Me! Had just moved into our new home…and here we are still doing projects!
Kristen says
West Me!!!!
I got married, started a new job, bought a house, got two puppies (adorable puggles!) and had a dramatic birthing experience of my own- but a beautiful little boy out of it! It’s been a crazy 4 years!
Alexandra says
WEST ME!!! I have two more boys (and 30 more lbs) than I did in 2007 and I’ve gone back to school. I’m much busier these days ;)
Sada says
WEST ME! Gosh dang, I love West Elm! In 2007 I was finishing grad school at LSU, studying for the CPA exam and getting ready for my first job. Now I live in San Antonio, happily married, and decorating our first house! Definitely glad to be in 2011 and not back in 2007! Thanks for the chance to win!!!
gwen says
WEST ME! I now have a job that doesn’t make me break out in hives :)
Katee Teng says
WEST Me!!
I got married to the most amazing ever!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kathleen W says
WEST ME!! Oh wow! Since 2007, I have graduated college, moved to a different state, started law school, met my husband, quit law school, got married, moved to another new state, and had a beautiful baby boy! My life is sooo different from 4 years ago! It’s been a crazy, fabulous 4 years!
Liz says
WEST ME!
We’ve lived in 3 houses in the past 4 years! Finally took out a mortgage – we plan to stay here for quite a while. It would be fun to have some new decorations.
Love your blog! Thanks for the inspiration.
Kim Covelli says
West Me!!!! Since 2007 we added our first grandchild to our household (baby and dad live with us) and my husband has been out of work. The added expense and decreased income has opened our eyes to see just how we were living. The past 3 years have been full of hard lessons but I am so very grateful for them!!!!! We are happier than we have been in a long time because we have learned to appreciate the life we have.
Shannon says
West Me! I have had a baby, graduated from residency, started a new job, and bought a new house since 07. Here’s hoping the next 4 are more quiet!
Ashley says
WEST ME! We’ve got our first baby on the way and a nursery to furnish!
Kacee says
WEST ME!
Liz says
West Me!!! I have a new husband, a new house, and a new baby on the way!!
Micki @addhousewife says
West Me!!!
SarahWest says
WEST ME!
I graduated college in 2007!
Linda says
WEST ME! In the past few years we bought a house and got married, big changes :o)
Jamie says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007 I gave birth to my beautiful crazy baby girl. Since then I have ended an abusive relationship, finished nursing school, became an RN, bought my first house, ( and turned 30). It’s been a whirlwind but amazing 4 years. I have never been happier and I know more amazing things are to come.
Natalie says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was preggo with our third son & living in a different house!
Jen T says
WEST ME!! Congrats on your Blogoversary :) The last 4 years have been the best of my life so far, as I’m now married to an incredible guy and we have two awesome kids together!
Ashley Belnap says
West me! West me! West me!
Started teaching junior high, reading YHL, and bought a house since 2007.
Britney says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I’ve gotten married, had two babies and moved across the country!
Candice L. says
WEST ME!
I sort of feel like not that much has changed, and everything has changed. Make sense?
Sarah O. says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I graduated from high school, and this year I graduated from college!
ashley says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had my first baby, now I”m pregnant with my third and we own our own house! Would LOVE the West Elm gift!
Julie White says
WEST ME!
I have an empty nest now and would love to redo/add to some “spaces” in my home!
Liliana says
WEST ME!
Hmm, what’s new. Well, both my husband and I lost our jobs though he has gone back to school full time to get his Bachelor’s degree. I’m taking courses as well. We managed to pay off our debt other than our mortgage. All in all though, I’m happier than I was in 2007. We are healthy, we got out pack of five dogs and most importantly, we have each other and know things will improve real soon!
Wow. Maybe that’s TMI, sorry!
~ L.
Lauren S says
West Me… I’ve graduated college and gotten married in the last four years. And of course found your great blog!
Lisa says
WEST ME!
And this…is why you guys are awesome.
Hannah says
West Me!
In 2007 I had my first baby and Moved to Arkansas. Since then we have had baby number two and are in the process of moving to Colorado!
Bibhu says
West Me!
married, moved, broke . . .!!
kellie larsen says
WHAT THE WEST ME!!
Two new babies!
Sam says
In September 2007 I had a six month old baby boy. Fast forward to September 2011 and he is four and baby boy #2 has his second birthday next month!! WEST ME:)
Molly O says
West me! :)
Heather S. says
West Elm me!!
I got married in 2007!
Becky says
West Me!!
In 2007 I was living in Germany, dating a man totally wrong for me, and in a graduate program that ended up being a terrible idea. Now I’m in Boston, with a master’s degree, a wonderful guy, my ideal job, and a lot more happiness all around. Looking back makes me realize how much better things are now, so thanks for this reminder!!
Emily S says
West me. I live in a new city.
Lindsay L. says
WEST ME!
Jenna H says
WEST ME! In 2008, I lost my mom and my brother 4 days a part from each other, met the man of my dreams, and in 2011 I graduated from college, and moved into my new apartment.It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions, but I’m the happiest today than I have been in a long time. BUT, my apartment has been a work in progress since I moved in the first of May. I am a college graduate with only an internship and my boyfriend just started a new job. We have so much space to fill! This would be perfect for us!
Heidi says
West me… in 2007 I was still living in an apartment.
Danavee says
West me!
Let’s see…..got married! Got a dog. Remodeled a skanky bathroom!
Christine Gibb says
West Me! Moved twice, had two kids…
Brooke says
West Me!
Mary says
West me! Not much new in the last 4 years. Not sure if that’s good or bad.
Micki @addhousewife says
Four years ago, we were living in the first home we purchased. a 1960s ranch :) Now, we live in a “built sometime before 1910” American Four Square and I LOVE IT! My dream house with the perfect porch, high ceilings…everything needed renovations…LOL
Verna says
West me please! I have a 20 month old grandbaby….awesome!
Ashley says
West Me Please!
I’m no longer a student and now a dentist! Also, I have a baby and a house! It’s been a great 4 years for me!