***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.
Tam says
WEST ME!!!!
Same house, same husband, same wonderful children!
Matilda says
WEST ME!!
In the last four years I got my MBA and moved to Sweden but I’m still with the man of my dreams!
Kimberly says
WEST ME! Please =) Well, since 2007 a lot has changed for me…bought our home; added a son, Collin, to our family and gained 2 nieces; plus we moved to JAPAN! I never thought a small town girl like me would live in a country that is 6,000 miles away from home. We still own our home in the U.S., which is great for when we travel to visit friends and family (I even traveled with our 8 year old and 2 year old this summer ALONE. Yikes!). Sorry to ramble! Have a great day =)
Kelly Becker says
WEST ME!!!!! I am forever stalking their clearance!!
Kheng says
WEST ME!!!!!!
In four years…received a masters degree, got married, and bought a house.
Patty says
West me! Since 2007, I’ve gone from having a baby to having a little boy. We’ve moved houses. Made new friends and lost a few along the way. But we’re living and learning and loving along the way.
Ebony says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007 little did I know, that shortly I would be welcoming 2 more babies to our family! What a blessing they are. Congrats on 4 years of blogging!
Christina says
West me! This year was a crazy one for me…was in culture shock from living in the jungles of Peru for a year, and started dating my boyfriend again and now husband…did I mention I was in culture shock?
Heidi says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007, I have graduated college, gotten married, and moved to Italy. My life is totally different.
Hanna J says
West Me!! For me…new apartment…new people….:)
MRF says
WEST ME!! I have my own apartment by myself and I LOVE IT!
Sarah says
WEST ME!
I’ve got a new job in a new city, and have gone from newly wed to happily settled in my marriage. Hopefully kiddos will be next up for the big changes!
somegirlwitha.com says
west me!
good lord, my friends just dyed my hair purple tonight…
Molly says
WEST ME! I graduated college and started law school, which brought with it a cute apartment!
Mary says
WEST ME! Since 2007: graduated law school, bought first house, and had first baby. Happier than I’ve ever been! But some West Elm could spruce up the house!
TiffanyM says
West Me! :) 2007 I was pregnant with my first little one, and he’s almost 4 now!!! :) This year I’m pregnant with my 2nd child! :)
Ashley says
WEST ME! Over the past four years, I’ve been married four more years, which have been blessed with more awesomeness. We’ve also had our first baby and moved into our first home. Busy and wonderful. And, I can’t forget to add discovering and enjoying this blog to the list! Thanks for sharing Petersiks!
Somerset says
West me…new house, new job (looking for a newer job), 3 cats!
Sarah L says
WEST ME! West Elm is opening here in Seattle next month too! Since 2007 I went from 2 to 3 kids and bought our second house since being married and am still decorating….
Zeba says
WEST ME! Four years ago I was in law school in New York City, and now, I have moved half way across the world to Abu Dhabi and am taking care of my two month old baby girl! What a life change!
Tiffany P. says
WEST ME! I am absolutely new to this whole blogging thing. Honestly this blog as well as my sisters are the only ones I frequently visit. Since 2007 I have moved a few times because I am still in my “college” phase in which roommates are necessary! Though through blogging i have been able to explore tons of exciting DIY projects that with a budget like mine are idealistic for decorating! Also i love getting inspired by your blog! So thank you for helping me see that decorating doesn’t have to be as expensive or as logical as i once thought!
Caroline says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve gotten a new dog, moved into a new house, and had two kids!
Johanna says
West ME!!! Within the past 4 years, I’ve moved cross-country from MA to AZ with my then boyfriend, got a job, had a baby girl, left job, got married, went to Spain, had another baby (boy) and then bought a house! So much more, but those are the major life changes. I’m happy to have our own home and a wonderful family to share it with and I’m still getting used to the weather in the desert.
Emily says
West me! Got my M.S.W., got married, got 2 dogs, and moved to Alaska! Life is good.
Emily T. says
WEST ME! A lot has changed in four years… I moved to Italy and back, met and moved in with my boyfriend, earned my teacher’s credential, stared my blog… the list goes on!
Kristin C says
WEST ME!
With both parents fighting stage 4 cancers I have a new outlook on how precious life is!
Billie says
West me!
And happy blogiversary!!
Tanya K says
West me! (please)
Allison says
WEST ME!
2007: Graduated from High School, started playing college soccer, met my future husband.
2011: Married since ’09, beautiful baby girl March 2011
So much has changed!
Erin says
WEST ME!!!
The biggest change from 4 years ago is definitely having a son. Boy (pun intended?), has it changed our lives upside down, inside out and every which way. But we couldn’t be happier!
Deanne says
WEST ME!
So much has changed in 4 years: changed careers, got married, moved (4 times!) and loving my life now more than ever!
Katie says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 my husband graduated from his residency, we built a house and moved from PA to NC, he started his career as a family doc and we had our 3rd child! Been a busy 4 years!
Dulce says
West me! Have a new house and a fiance… could use West elm!
Karina says
West Me…DIYing our house…started in 2007 and are finally making progres! Need accessories!!
Bryan says
WEST ME!
What hasn’t changed…new job, new house, and kids.
Dulce says
West me! My new house and fiance would truly enjoy it :)
Shanna says
West me!
We now have twins!
Mike says
WEST ME
Expanded our family.
karen jacobs says
WEST ME!!!
In four years my whole life has changed. I got married, moved, and am now very pregnant on the verge of having a baby and moving yet again! Time flys when your having fun!
Lauren says
West Me!
We got married, bought a new house and had a baby all in a year and a half. I also read YHL every day
Stephen Coler says
WEST ME!
was dating a different guy then, hadn’t met my dream guy, yet. still at the same job, same apartment, and still enjoying life!
Nicole says
WEST ME!
EVERYTHING is different now. In 2007 I had just graduated college, started my first job, and began dating my boyfriend….in 2011 that boyfriend and I are married with one adorable child and another on the way! We moved to a bigger place, bought a new car, and are thoroughly enjoying life!
Cathy says
West me!
In the last four years, the hubby and I moved from Boston to California, bought our first home and I discovered your website–yay! Thanks for all the great info!
toni from says
West Me!
I now live in North Carolina, instead of Washington State
Jennae @ Green Your Decor says
West Me!
Four years ago, I was still miserable working full time for someone else. Now, I’m working for myself and loving it!
Adrianna says
WEST ME!
Graduated college in June and started my first full time job!
Erin Dyson-Enamorado says
WEST ME!
So much has changed since 2007, though I still live in Mississippi the things that have changed…Love, Marriage, Baby Carriage! Who knows what the next four will bring?!
Linda says
WEST ME
Great then, great now.
L Dub says
WEST ME!
Oh man…4 years ago my partner had just moved in with me. It feels like that was a lifetime ago! I also got laid off shortly after that happened, so it’s been a very hectic 4 years.
Ginny-Beth says
WEST ME
We have a brand new WE opening up here in Seattle. LOVE IT!