***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.
Kira says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve graduated high school, went to Disney World for the first time, moved into my own apartment, and gotten married.
Cait says
HOLY CRAP! This would seriously be my dream come true (brand spankin’ new apartment).
WEST ME…
AND – my world is a heck of a lot different than it was in 2007. I’m now a real grown up (at least most days) and live 800 miles from home.
Rebecca says
west me!
4 years ago i was living in san diego, finishing up my masters degree in public health. since then i’ve moved to san diego, bought a house, got engaged, got married, and had 2 jobs :) life is good!
Jessica says
West Me!!! 2007 we were remodeling our first home, it was fun but glad that year is over. Congrats on 4 years!
Sue says
West Me!
Since 2007 I watched my son get married and became a grandmother!
bethajo says
WEST ME!!
in 2007 i was living in the middle east, moved to charleston, sc in 2008, iowa in 2009 and hoping to move back to the middle east in 2012! :) phew! and happy 4 year anniversary, btw!! i heart young house love!
Jen says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was in grad school. Now I’ve graduated and completed a residency – thank goodness that’s over!
Sara says
WEST ME! I’m married, employed, and even promoted since 2007!
Danielle says
WEST ME!
i am now living with my fiance and thanks to west elm they have made it easy to combine my style without making our home “too girly”
Jill says
WEST ME!
I bought a house!
Sarah bernstrom says
West me! Since 2007 I have graduated college, married the love of my life and purchased our first home!
Emily says
WEST ME!!!
Hmmmm…four years. I had another daughter and had four years of fun!
Ashley says
West me!! 2007 was a big year for me! I graduated from university, started my first real job, got married & bought my first house!!
Katie says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was pregnant with our first child.
In 2011 I am pregnant with our second : )
Shannon says
West Me! New job!
Jules says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve moved to Costa Rica, moved back, taught Spanish, taught English, and finished 1.25 years of school.
James says
west me! i moved to oklahoma to be with the love of my life, and we’re busy decorating our new home.
Katie says
West Me!
Since 2007, we have had 2 kids and lived in 4 different houses. We moved into our current house in November 2010, then had our sweet baby boy in December. Money and time have both been tight, so we haven’t done much to the house, but I love reading your blog for inspiration. Especially seeing how you all get it done with a babe in tow!
Ashley E says
WEST ME!
Got married, moved across the country, got a kitty, got a job… and discovered YHL!
Devyn says
WEST ELM me!!!!!!!
2007- A newlywed… Bought a condo… Welcomed our teacup yorkie, Milo, to the family
2009- Welcomed our first beautiful baby girl, Ella
2010- Hubby started his own dental practice
2011- Bought a new house… Welcomed our second beautiful baby girl, Clara
Busy busy busy :)
Katie says
WEST ME!
Just bought our first house after our first year of marriage and residency at UVA.
Leslie says
West Me, please!! My world now involves a beautiful 18 month old girl and also a new home. West Elm has the perfect t.v. stand for my poor t.v. which is sitting on the floor with baby finger prints and baby kisses all over it!
Alyssa says
WEST ME! We bought our first home, I hope it is as beautiful as yours one day!
Kira as thecounselormom says
WEST ME! My life has changed since 2007 for sure!! I got married, and have a 16 month old girl and bought our first home. We really need this gift from West Elm to help decorate it!!!
Susan H says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I got a dream job, finished my master degree, bought my dream house, lost my dream job, learned about unemployment and humble pie, and am reprioritizing my whole life. In an open letter to the universe: Thanks for the lessons and the hardships.
AEOT says
WEST ME!!!!
New marriage (love!), new house, 16 month old baby, and dutch people painted on our tile backsplash in the kitchen (help!!!!!). $500 could go a l-o-n-g way in our house!!!!
Catherine H says
West Me (Please)!
In 4 years, I met a wonderful man, got married, moved from VA to OR, and bought a house.
meredith foushee says
WEST ME!
Katie Miller says
West Me!
4 years ago I was a single college student here in Lynchburg–now I am a graduate, a married lady, and a homeowner! :) Life is good!
Briana says
WEST ME!
In Four Year’s Time…
House, Puppy (Paxton), New Job, and Transitioned from Country Chic to Modern/Transitional design aesthetic! Would love some west elm accessories to help with the new **look**!
Trisha says
West Me!!
Since 07′
-Moved three times to three different states and three totally different homes
-Adopted our amazing son from Russia
Michelle Morgan says
West Me!!!
In these last four years I have.. gotten married, Graduated College, moved to El Paso, had a baby, Moved to Manhattan, Kansas.
Sarah says
WEST ME!!! In 2007 we had a one year old boy. Now
In 2011, we have a 5 year old boy and 2 1/2 year
old girl. Life is grand!
Alicia Sherman says
WEST ME!
4 years ago, I had just began my freshman year of college and started dating a wonderful guy! Today, I’m a happy college graduate, married to that amazing man, and we’re embarking on moving out of our college town, life is great!
stephanie says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had kids in elementary school…now i have a jr higher and a high schooler. CRAZY! Plus I may have gotten a wrinkle since then. Thank goodness for Botox..j/k…kinda:)
Jessica says
WEST ME!
A new house and a new job! (But in the opposite order.)
Emily H says
West Me! Since 2007 I’ve moved to New York, got a Cat, got Engaged….so many things have changed!
Wendy says
WEST ME!! My twin girls were born in May of 2007. Wow did the world change then…all for the good!
Debra Leslie says
WEST ME!
Back in 2007 I wasn’t married, didn’t own a house, and was still working on my degree. Heck, I didn’t even have my dog back then. These past 4 years have been GREAT!
Amanda says
West Me!…Since 2007 I’ve gone to school to get my teaching degree (about a semester and a half away!!)
Lisa says
WEST ME! four years ago I got engaged start my career and moved into my first apartment!
Maya says
West me! So much different since 2007, but most of all we bought a little cottage and doing our own DIY adventure. :)
Isabel says
WEST ME!
In the past four years, I got married to my best friend, we bought our first home and I started my very own cooking blog. Thanks for being an inspiration.
Carrie says
WEST ME!!
In the last 4 years, I’ve graduated with a Pharm.D, moved cities, had a baby, bought a house, and lost a dog. Lots of changes!
Mai says
West Me!
I graduated from high school, attending college, traveled Europe, and having the best time of my life! :)
carly says
West Me!
New state. New job. New puppy. New house.
Amy says
WEST ME!!!
And wow… i got married, moved across the country, bought a house, and now we’re expecting a wee one next month. Crazy how the years fly by!
Britany says
WEST ME!!!
I’ve had 2 babies since 2007. And moved twice. UGH. Glad to be settled!
lewaletzko says
West me! I got married….
Kathy says
WEST ME!!!
I got hitched to the man of my dreams!
Kathy Kaefer