***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.
Adele says
WEST ME!!
I bought a house with my amazing fiance, became an auntie (twice over), graduated from pharmacy school, got my first real job, got married to that same amazing man, sold our first home, moved to a new state, got a new job, and bought a new BIGGER house that we love!! Could sure use a bit of help to get the decorating going!
Hallie says
West me!
Got married and just bought a new home. Sure in need of some West Elm!
Robin says
west me!
Four years ago I was a wild college student, and now I’m married with a big ol’ house, and hopefully babies pretty soon!
Jamie Ryan says
West me!
We’ve had big changes since 2007… new baby in ’09 (already had a 7 & 8 year old), new house (b/c of the new baby, new car (b/c of the new baby), and some new furniture (b/c of the new house). Whew! That’s crazy!
Thanks for the opportunity! Y’all are great!
Courtney says
West me! I have a 2-year old son, have moved twice and have
2 puppies! Congrats on the anniversary!
Sarah m says
West me! Married!
Laura Driscoll says
West Me!!!
We are moving to place #3 since 2007…condo that we sold, temporary apartment, and our dream house (we don’t techincally live here yet…moving in 3 short weeks).
anna says
west me
Amber Robinson says
West me!! I moved to NYC and started grad school in May!
Nicole says
WEST ME! I adore West Elm’s furniture and accessories.
LizO says
West me!
I got bought a house, got married, started & graduated from law school! It’s been a good four years.
Marta says
West me! Met the love of my life!
Stacia says
WEST ME:
Since 2007, I got married and pregnant- and now that baby is 6 days late… So, I definitely could use some West Elm love about now…. :)
Christina B. says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was a single mom of 2 kids and now in 2011 I’m married and have a brand new baby! I also live in a smaller town and love my life more now than I did then. :)
Eileen says
WEST ME!! Pretty please :)
Congrats on your four years! I adore your blog! It’s been a busy four years for me too… Marriage, baby, new house, new business. Life is good :)
tara says
WEST ME! since 2007 we had another child, moved 3 times, and are now in escrow for our first home!
Leeann says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve gotten my green card (I’m a real girl now!) and I’ve bought a house of my own!
Sarah migl says
West me! Moved to Texas!
Sara says
West me!
In 2007, I was in my third year of school for a theatre degree, living with two awesome roommates, and waiting tables in between studying and working in the theatre. Four years later, I’m working full-time in the field I love, finalizing my wedding plans (less than two weeks away!), and helping my fiancee raise the most fantastic three-year-old I’ve ever met. And the roommates are married with a kid of their own. :)
Erica says
WEST ME!!!
I have had triptets! They are 2, going on three. I also had a job, but now I’m a stay-at-home mom, and doing web design only when I have the time.
Stephanie says
WEST ME!
So much has happened since 2007. I graduated, got engaged, moved across the country, got married, and we bought our first house together last month(yay!). Our 1930’s bungalow could certainly use some new decor!
Kristin C. says
WEST ME, pretty please!! Love love love West Elm!
Lots of changes in the past 4 years…started my career, got married, relocated to the country in southern Missouri, and got a new job!
Sarah says
West me! Moved!!!!!
chrystin says
west me! my life, same job, same house, same boy- but now hes my husband! same dog, 2 new cats =)
Melanie says
WEST ME!
I was in college in 2007, so 500 clams to West Elm would go a long way in sprucing up my IKEA apartment!
Erin C. says
WEST ME
Since 2007, I graduated from college, moved to Califonia, and got married! I could use the help from West Elm to nest and decorate!
Sabrina says
WEST ME!! College, then wedding…our house is saying please update me. :)
Sydney says
WEST ME!!!
A LOT of changes for me in the past four years…I got married, moved to a new state, etc. My hubs and I have been working on a remodel over the past four years as well so there’s always changes around here!
Carolyn says
WEST ME!!
I am out in the real world with a real job and it’s pretty freaking crazy!
JillD says
WEST ME!
Happy 4th Blogiversary! I just moved to a new city in a new state, and have been on some amazing vacations with my husband and kids. Life is good!
KristenK says
Well, closed a company down due to the economy, lost a husband, and gained a hospice friend. big year! :) (it’s not as bad as it sounds)
West Me!
Laura Bellamy says
WEST ME! In 2007 I went to England with my son. It was sooo beautiful. It was easier to travel then. Now, I stay on this side of the ocean.
Monique says
WEST ME!
2007 was a very difficult year for me as I lost my dad. I have grown so much in the aftermath and appreciate these last four years more than I could have ever anticipated. My wonderful husband and I celebrated two years of marriage this year with the purchase of our first home! Your site is our beacon:)
christina miles says
West ME!! Wow–so much has changed. I have moved a few times…and this last time I moved right next door to and met my sweetheart.
Tara says
I got married and we are looking for our first house..WEST ME! Would love to get our hands on a chair or two. Fab blog, by the way! :D
Shelby says
WEST ME!!
Now I am married, living in a different city, and pregnant with twin girls!!!
Laura says
West Me….I just moved into a new apartment. West Elm is a favorite.
Nichole H says
west me baby!
and
i had a baby… and that is a life changer. ;)
Maha says
West me!
We recently moved to Michigan, bought our first home, and have had two beautiful babies since 2007.
Ann Marie says
“WEST ME!!!”
Life is way different then 2007! We have gotten married, overhauled the house (mostly paint and DIY stuff), I got a new job I love, and we added a 2nd dog – life is good!
Robin J says
WEST ME!!! Since 2007, I have moved three times, I am a mother of one, I have my Masters degree in Education, and have decided that taking on everyone’s hand me down furniture is no longer my style. If I win this giftcard, I can get some of my own style in this house… which is so mid-century it’s crazy.
Sarah says
West Me!!
Got my little girl after having two sweet boys.
Started my interior decorating business.
Celebrated 10 years of marriage! :)
Ciara says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I have gotten married to my best friend and love of my life, moved from NYC to West Palm Beach, have three cats, and became a homemaker instead of a full time executive assistant. I would never have guessed it back then!
christy says
WEST ME!!!!!!!!! my life is totally different. i m a proud mama to Zion! i live in a different house. and i opened a hair studio! amen. :)
Patsy Desautel says
West me!
Since 2007, I got married, had baby #2, moved, left a job that I came back to after 9 months of a new job I didn’t care for, and sadly lost my Godson in a tragic car accident. A lot can happen in 4 years!
Whitney says
WEST ME!!
So much has changed with me since 2007! My husband and I got married in 2007! But since then I’ve graduated college, we’ve moved across the country (NC to CA), and we’re expecting our first child in March!
Rachel says
WEST ME
Wow…how is my life not different than it was in 2007…married now, engaged then…US resident now, Canadian resident then…major changes!
Lakita says
West me!
We’ve gone from just the two of us to good Lawd there are five of us! We have a 3 year old boy and 6 month old boy/girl twins.
monagl says
WEST ME!
Now I’m a doctor!
Emily S. says
West me! I live in a different city than in 2007 and they are opening up a West Elm here!!!!