***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.
Holly says
Oh “WEST ME” please! We are in a new home… have a 3yr old daughter and another girl on the way! It’s shocking to think I have been a “stay-at-home” mom for nearly 4 years now. I thought I would be back at the firm within weeks… ahh well!
Lisa says
West me.
An emmpty nester!
hillina says
West me please!!!!!!!!
p.s. you guys are sooo funny! and burger is too!
hillina says
West me please!!!
p.s. you guys are sooo funny! and burger is too!
Since 2007 I’ve found a husband, a new home and a new job! LOVING LIFE!
Stephanie says
West ME!
In the past four years I graduated from college, married the love of my life & started an absolutely incredible job.
Leah Richardson says
West Me!
Since 2007 I have…
Graduated high school and started college. Started a (temporary)career as a cake decorator. Gotten married. Bought a house, and adopted four pets.
Elissa says
West Me!
I graduated high school in 2007, graduated college in 2011! life is completely different from 4 years ago :)
Sherry L. says
West me…. just because I’m still recovering from the death of my mother and I’m pouty and doggone it I could use a pick me up.
Stephanie says
West me!! 2007 was my year of… Action and adventure, inspired by James Bond 007!! I have since gone on 40 trips, started a new job, married the love of my life, had a sweet baby girl and bought a house.. Oh and fell in love with yhl and west elm. ;)
Lauren says
West Me Please!!!
I married the best guy in the world, moved to Hawaii and adopted two amazing dogs. I guess you could say we are nesting! And West Elm ships to Hawaii!!!
Congratulations on your four years! I love your blog!!!
sonia says
WEST ME !
Got married – best thing ever. I also finished my studies and have a nice job !
Ashley Weiss says
West Me
New home. New dog. New baby :) Life has been good in the last 4 years!
Cara says
WEST ME!
Graduated in 2007, got married in 2008, bought a house in 2009, had a baby in 2010. Taking 2011 OFF!
Trang says
WEST ME! I just moved across the country and would love to decorate my apartment with some fabulous things from this store.
Jenn says
WEST ME!!!
I bought my house in 2008, found my boyfriend in 2009, and we also added a second dog to the family in 2009, Delaney Elizabeth, our 2 year old lab/pitbull mix puppy. I’m a very lucky girl to be blessed with so much!!!
hillina says
West me please!!!
p.s. you guys are sooo funny! and burger is too!
Since 2007 I’ve found a husband, a new home and a new job! LOVING LIFE!
PPS. sorry if this went through as multiple posts! i’m only trying to respond once! please disregard the others!!
Laura says
WEST ME!!
New house, new job, new baby, older kids became teens.
Kara Joy says
WEST ME!!
I was a newly-wed in 2007 and in my second-year of my PH.D. program.
Now we’re an old married couple (four whole years of love!) and I just started as faculty at a university.
Jennifer says
WEST ME!
I am an old married woman now :)
Aly Wags says
WEST ME! I adore the West Elm catalog and stores. And – exactly four years ago we were in the middle of uprooting our lives and moving from Northern Virginia to here in beautiful, low-stress Maine. Best move we have ever made (so far). Maine’s is called vacationland for a good reason!
Eilis says
West Me, please! A million things have changed since 2007. I got married, bought a home, tried to sell a home, had 2 babies, relocated 650 miles, and started a new job. Craziness!
Just found your blog and am hooked. :)
Sierra says
WEST ME!! In the last 4 years, we got engaged, got married, bought a house, renovated a house, had a baby, I switched from a full time work a holic to a work at home mommy, I started teaching coupon classes, I decided to become a Mamapreneur and find a variety of fun ways to make money from home to spend time with my kiddo. :)
Christina Martinez says
WEST ME!!!! – Since 2007 I got married, and had the best one year old a parent could have!
Mimi says
West Me!!!
2007 is the year my husband started his first non-school job!!
Anne says
West Me Please oh please! Graduated from college, career time, found the love of my life, and we are busy busy DIY-ing and furnishing our loft…and love West Elm! :)
Belen says
WEST ME!!!
I got married!!!!! :-D
And we have a new apartment in desperate need for some decor-love.
Michelle says
West me!!
New husband, new house & new kidney :))
Sara R says
WEST ME!!!
Jaeyde says
WEST ME!!!
wow. yeah since 2007… graduated college, first real boyfriend, first breakup, got rejected from grad school, got admitted to grad school, got engaged then married, dropped out of grad school, got laid off, collected unemployment for the first time, got my first salaried job, got a kitten, moved 4 times…
I could go for life being boring for a while *snicker*
Lisa says
West me! Lots of changes have happened Since 2007 such as graduating from college!
Amy says
West me!! I’ve gone back to school and moved apartments!
Kjerstin says
West me!!
Got married, changed jobs, bought a house…everything’s new!
Jennifer says
West Me! Today is different than 4 years ago because I’m working on my fixer upper these days.
Emily says
West me! In four years, I moved to LA and had a baby!
nicole says
WEST ME!
I’ve made huge changes in the past 4 months… which is why I could use this money!
Karen A. says
West Me! Added another fur baby and some awesome landscaping in the last 4 years.
Terris says
WEST ME!!!
Got married, spent 2 weeks in China, graduated college, moved across the country from Louisiana to Seattle, became volunteer youth leaders, and planning future trips to Italy and Hawaii!
Katie says
WEST ME!!!
I’m now a college grad!
The Vintique Object says
West me!
Four years of blogging! Now that’s saying something. I’d love to know how you feel about it now, versus then…
Since 2007, we’ve had two babies (twins), moved three times, graduated law school and gotten two new jobs (husband), quit a teaching job to stay home(me) with my girlies, and started a blog. Whew! I’m exhausted just remembering it all.
Heather says
West Me!!
Kristen says
WEST ME!!!!
I graduated nursing school and am now working as an RN! I need to West Elm-ify my “I’m not a college student anymore” appartment! :) Thank you! And I stinkin love you guys!
Christina C says
WEST ME!
I haven’t slept more than 3 consecutive hours since July 31st, 2010, thanks to my crazy baby boy. Big change from 2007 :)
Jackie T says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I’ve gotten married and we’ve moved into our first home. Big changes! And I’m sure there are many more to come in the next 4 years!
Jen F says
West me!
Started my career as a real estate agent since then. Love it!
Brandon says
West me!
We need some class in our humble abode.
Haylie says
West Me!
West Elm has a lot of nice bedding things.
Emily says
WEST ME!! 4 years ago I was starting my final year of high school. Now, I’m starting my final year of college. Needless to say, A LOT has changed! I’m a grown up now, and I’d love if my apartment looked it too!
Salena Santos says
WEST ME!
In the past 4 years we bought our first home and just had our second child last week! So much has happened in the past four years!! All great things:)
Jessica Riley says
WEST ME BABY!!!!
Since 2007 I’ve stumbled upon your blog and have been an “Everyday reader” since. I’ve also been married, moved to a different state and have a new job! Whew! We’ve all been busy! LOL Thanks so much for this Amazeballs contest!!! ;)
Meredith says
Ooh! West me!
4 years ago I was living a state away and my kids were oh so much littler! I was fully in the throes of mommy hood. These days work is occupying so much more of my attention!
Lisa says
WEST ME!
A lot has changed since 2007…
Back then I was expecting my first baby, and now I’m expecting my third.
I was working as a copywriter, and now I’m a stay-at-home mom.
We have moved six times in the past four years, including across the country and back, but we are finally “settled” for now and remodeling the home we plan to be in for a few years. Yay! I’d love to win this giveaway and feather our nest with some West Elm goodness!
Congrats on your blogiversary! I look forward to your posts every day.