***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.
Moira says
WEST ME!
I am still at the same job I was at in 2007, but since then I got engaged, bought a condo, got married and am now expecting our first! Whew! It seems like a lot when you lay it all out there like that!
Steph says
West Me!
In 2007 I had just bought my first house all by myself! ::hikes up her big girl pants::
Amanda says
WEST ME! Let’s see moved four times, got our first new member of the family our dog and the second member our adorable baby girl, and survived 4 years of medical school. 4 years= huge changes!
Stephanie S says
West me!
Emily @ Merrypad says
West me!
Because I want everything I’ve been drooling over!
Leanne says
WEST ME!!! Well, I got a masters, a job, met a man and married him, and two of my best friends became mommies! It’s been a crazy wonderful 4 years!
Melanie says
West Me!!
Since 2007, I feel in love, got engaged, and bought my first house!
Heidi S. says
West Me! Same house, husband, and kitties, but went from zero to two kids!
Alicia says
WEST ME! A lot has happened in four years. We’ve moved to the south, started and sold a business, started another business, and added a baby girl to our family (just two weeks ago!). It’s been a a busy four years!
sarah cool says
WEST ME!
I met the love of my life! :-)
Cassie says
WEST ME!
Cha, cha, cha, changes over here. Since 2007 I’ve gotten married, bought a house, and now my husband and I are expecting a baby!! Can’t wait to see what the future holds!
Aylon says
West me!
Going from taking the SAT’s to taking the LSAT’s.
Suzanne T says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I have added a third child to our family, and picked up a part time work from home job. Big changes!
Sarakenobi says
WEST ME!!!!
in 2007 I had a beautiful baby boy we named Landon. I also lost 7 people in my family in different accidents. I also quit my job working in a library… to work in a library :D
Ginger says
WEST ME!
Not much has changed… Still reading blogs, decorating on occasion!
Kristin says
West me!!! I got a dog, visited 20 countries, and have lived in three different places since 2007.
Ashley McCormick says
WEST ME!! Four years ago we went from an apartment to our house, and also in that time my husband and I both finished school and are working full time. Its wonderful!
pendy says
West me!
sarah says
WEST ME!!!
i’m in a new state with a new job and boyfriend (:
Emily says
WEST ME! Since 2007 – lived in three different states, three different jobs, and got married. Life is good!
Amanda says
West me!
Since 2007: married, a baby born in May 2011, 2 moves (possible 3rd coming up) and a new career!
whitney says
West Me! Four years ago I was getting ready to celebrate my first year of marriage. Now we have a six week old baby girl.
Emmy Koh says
West me! In four years I’ve gotten married, bought a condo, and our first little girl :)
May says
WEST ME!! Let’s see, life four years ago was missing my Seamus. Life needs Seamus.
Laura says
West me ….
New degree, new career, new city … new home!
Amanda says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve had 3 babies (twins in ’07 followed by another in ’09) and I’m moving to a new house next week. I’m dying for that teal patterned duvet from West Elm too!!!!
Catherine says
West Me!
We’ve moved 2 times, my husband has deployed overseas and I have become a professional photographer!
Mary says
WEST ME! Since ’07 I got married, bought a house and a car and have a brand new yorkie pup!
Katie says
WEST ME!
In 2007, my husband and I had been dating barely a year, we only had one dog, and we both finished college degrees! Wow – CRAZY =)
Nicole says
West me! I have a new husband, new house, new puppy, new car, and new job! Wow, that’s a lot! :)
jen thorpe says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007, we’ve moved twice. From Iowa to NC to Indiana!!
tina says
weeeest me!
wow, 4 years ago i lived in san francisco and thought i’d never leave and work in corporate fashion forever… now i’m opening a fitness studio in chicago!
YM says
WEST ME!
In 4 years, I’ve gained a husband, a dog and a new home!
Mummy Maggie @ Mummy Maggie Chronicles says
WEST ME! Since 2007, we’ve had two kids and moved twice! We had fun in ’07, but every day gets better and better!
Jessica says
West me!!
I was a senior in high school 4 years ago and a lot has changed. I found my passion (neurobiology!), met a guy, lived in Norway, moved across country for both the guy and the studies, and much more… Crazy how quickly time flies!
Tricia says
WEST ME!! We had a beautiful girl, moved into a new house, and have another baby on the way!
Shaunda Harris says
WEST ME!!!
4 years ago I was trying to figure out all the quirks that come with a new baby and wondering why they don’t come with an owner’s manual.
Rebecca S. says
WEST ME and in 2007, I had quit my job and started freelancing full-time. We also went to New Zealand for our honeymoon.
Meg says
West me! :)
Have a house since ’07!
Mere says
West ME!!
Best give away!! I’ve changed my style and am looking forward to buying a new couch soon so this $$$ would help!!
Donna says
West Me!
In 2007 I was a single mom, now I’m re-married with another baby!!
Isaac says
WEST ME!!!
I am now married and we own our first home!
heidi says
I love West Elm, and I love your blog! I am always recommending people read it when they are trying to come up with some fun ideas that are cost savvy.
West Me!
heidi says
Don’t know if this disqualifies me, but my baby started crying and when I came back to finish my comment, I forgot to say what has changed since 2007.
We had our first baby in 2007, and life has changed dramatically since…now we have two boys.
Ray Naftzger says
Hey now! I just want to chime in on the WEST ME! chorus. Sometimes, those of us that have been established a while (married since 1977) need a kick in the butt to get their style back.
Lori says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was a year out of college, a year into my first adult job, and living in my parent’s basement. Today I’m at the same job, but now also a homeowner. Love visiting your blog for inspiration!
Kelly says
West me! Finished grad school, new job, new baby (20 months old now)!
Alicia says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was in college. I just graduated, so life is going to get drastically different when I find my first big-girl job!!
Ashley Williams says
WEST ME!
WOW- since 2007, I have graduated college, left MO, and now live & work in Atlanta, GA for the past 18 months.
Life is so different. And I need this. I have like no bed.
Stephanie M says
WEST ME!! In 2007 I got married and since we have bought a new house, adopted a dog and both have new jobs. A LOT has changed in the last 4 years!
Jen H says
West me! I have had two kids and another is on the way since 2007. Big changes! Congrats on four years!