***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.
Crystal says
West me!
Lots of change here.
I am a mom in a new state and country and without my hubby for a bit. Oh and i have a ipad. Love love it.
Mary says
WEST ME!
I bought my own place, got a new job, and started commuting by bike when the weather is decent!
BreAnna says
West me!
Since 2007 I met my now husband, graduated with my BS, got into graduate school, and have almost completed my MSW. :)
Julie D says
WEST ME!!! A lot has changed…married, new house, new job…lots of new, fun things!
Gretchen says
West Me!
Since 2007, I’ve had 2 more kids to make a grand total of 8. Everything else is pretty much the same. Life is good, busy, sometimes chaotic, just like it was then. I don’t expect it to ever slow down.
Kate says
West me! Since 2007 I had a baby.
Jenny says
WEST ME! From 2007 to now I have moved to a new home and have twin 3 year olds!
Teran says
West Me! My world is totally different than it was in 2007. This time four years ago I was beginning college, moving into a cinderblock dorm room. Now I’m a graduate, a month into teaching 3rd grade, and preparing to move into my first “big girl” apartment in three weeks! I’d love to add some West Elm class to my otherwise dated apartment, but it’s fun to reflect on life four years ago either way!
Andi says
West me! I got a precious puppy!
Mrs. VJ says
WEST ME!
2 lovely little boys and a new home – my “barbie dream home” :)
Morgan says
West Me Please!! We are in the process of another military move and would love some new things for our next house….what ever that may look like! (This will be our 4th city since 2007 and I love the new changes.) BTW – You both are great!
Amanda Fellingham says
Since 2007, I’ve become a mom…and that has completely changed my life.
PS – Love the blog
Della says
WEST ME!
I have an MBA and am trying to buy my first house!
Erica says
West me! I have a house, a dog, half of a Masters and am engaged to the love of my life!
carrie says
West me buying a new home
natalie says
WEST ME!!! the thing that is different from 2007 is i am not engaged and living in los angeles!!!
Nicole Jaime says
West me!
I’m married and back in graduate school
Suzie says
West ME!!! I finished my undergrad, moved across the ocean, got a masters, got married, and am now working on my PhD…so a lot has changed!
Jen says
West Me! Since 2007… I’ve moved at least 7 times. And now I’m here to stay for at least a few years, so I’d love to be able to decorate this place with some reaaaaal furniture. Please and thank you!
Melissa says
WEST ME!
I relocated back to my hometown of Miami, FL and I’m loving it so far!
Natalie says
WEST ME! I graduated college and got a job!
Lauren says
West me! I just moved into a new apartment! The school year also just started :)
Melissa @ Just Another Day says
West Me!
New location, husband, baby.. lots of changes!
Elise says
WEST ME!!! Since 2007 I got a dog! My first one ever and then I got a husband! (also my first one ever =)) Who knew?!
Sarah says
West Me!!! I had a boyfriend turned fiance turned husband and we are the proud owners of a new home all to ourselves. I have also completed a masters degree in education! Happy blogiversary, you guys are the best!
Jessica D says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I was engaged to the love of my life and we moved into our firstplace together. Now we’re married with a two year old daughter and 3 month old son.
Kristin says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, I was the mother of a toddler and that same toddler is now a reading-writing-whirlwind of a second-grader. She and I both LOVE school! :)
Megan says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have gotten married, bought a house and just had my first child 12 days ago!
Amanda says
WEST ME. Four years ago, I had no children and no husband. Now I have both!
Brooke says
West me!!
I’ve graduated from med school, moved across the country, and reunited with and then married my hubbie!
sam says
WEST ME!!! 4 years ago, I was just married a year, and feeling super proud of us. Now, 5 years of marriage have flown by, we’ve lived in another country, moved across the US, and still managed to be super stoked to be married! Not too shabby, i think! ;)
Stephanie W. says
West me!
Since 2007 I have a college degree, a husband, our first house, and a baby on the way! Crazy!
Ally truty says
West me!! Lots of changes!! Engaged and expecting our first budgets joy! Love your blog :)
Brandy M. says
“WEST ME”
In four years I’ve finished grad school, moved to a new state, got married, and relaxed a bit.
Danielle says
West Me!
We moved about two weeks before my daughter was born back in April. She just turned 5 months, and I’m still in the process of unpacking and re-arranging everything…
Claire says
West me, please please please! :D We’re buying a new house and boy howdy wouldn’t it be nice to decorate?
danne says
WEST ME!!! There are so many fabulous things I want, wait, scratch that, need from West Elm! The gift card would be put to good use :)
Katie says
WEST ME! We’ve had two babies and moved to a new state!
Brandy M. says
WEST ME
In four years I’ve finished grad school, moved to a new state, got married, and relaxed a bit.
Jen says
West me and I’ll be soooo grateful. In 2007 I got pregnant and had my son. It’s just the two of us (and our pug Wilbur). We could really make that $500 go farrrrrrrrr! Love your blog even and always look forward to reading about the latest in your lives/house
peter says
4 years ago this time, my wife and I were moving to England to embark on a big adventure. We would be so different if we hadn’t had that experience. I’m so thankful for that time.
Cherri says
WEST ME!
My world has changed so much since 2007. I’ve had my beautiful daughter and I’m expecting one more in January! I would love to spruce up the house in time for the baby.
Eva says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, my extended family has grown, and I’ve traveled more.
Kai says
WEST ME!
My son was a baby four years ago – now he’s in kindergarten!
Suzy says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, my husband and I have added 2 little girls (ages 3 & 16 months), and are currently awaiting the birth of our first son on October 14!!! We have a crazy but blessed life!
Myr says
In 2007 I was a Newlywed, now we have two beautiful children and a ton of diy projects under our belts! West me!
BETH G says
West Me! Four years ago I was a newlywed, living in an apartment, with bare walls! Now we are home owners and working on our personal style!
Judice says
West me!!!! In 2007, my husband and I were married. It seems like it was forever ago!
Christi says
WEST ME!!!
Lots of changes since 2007… moved across the country, got married, changed jobs, moved again, had a baby, lived abroad for a summer with a baby,…. a lot can change in 4 years, its wonderful!
Brittany says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, my husband and I have bought a house, had three babies, sold the house, changed careers, moved to a different town, and welcomed EIGHT nephews to the family. We’ve got a lot going on! :)