***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.
Angie K says
WEST ME!!!!
I have a brand new baby and a new townhome!
christine says
WEST ME
Lauren says
WEST ME!!
I moved away from Richmond and started a career in Boston. The city is so different but the same in so many ways.
Mario says
West Me! We bought a house (hooray for First Time Homebuyer Credit)and have made it our personal mission to get it 90% renovated and marketable within the 3 years that we’re required to stay in the house. Not that we’ll sell it immediately upon the 3 years running out, probably… but it’s a challenge. A West Elm gift card sure would help!
liz says
WEST ME!
new job, new state, new (to us) house
LisaInCT says
WEST ME….. Got married for the 2nd time to the perfect guy for me in 2007. We are now looking for a new house together, so some West Elm $ for decorating would sure come in handy!
Jenae says
WEST ME
I graduated college, got married, lived in 2 different countries, moved to Maine, started a new job, and now I’m back i’n school again! It’s been a busy 4 years!
Thomi says
WEST ME
I have owned my own business in the last 4 years
Erica says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, we bought a house, had two kids, and started completly different career paths.
Cara says
WEST ME! My life is def different now. In 2007 I married my husband since then we have lived in three different states bought (and sold) our first home and welcomed our sweet little daughter into the world.
Crystal says
WEST ME!!!
Yowza, this time in 2007, our lives were radically changed by the birth of our first daughter. We were in the process of trying to figure out this parenting thing… four years later, we have two beautiful girls, but we’re definitely still trying to figure out the parenting thing. This is tough stuff!!
Cori says
WEST ME! I have a new job, new boyfriend, new house, new puppy and live in a new state.
Chloe says
WEST ME!
What was different 4 years ago? Since then I have gone to grad school, met my fiance, started a new job, traveled to India, Philippines, and Mexico for work, have gone on a cross-country (US) road trip, got engaged, moved to Amsterdam, and just last Friday bought a house in Amsterdam! I’ve also raced in 5 triathlons, included my first half ironman this past July. So yeah, so much has changed!
christina says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007 I have sold my condo, got married, started a new career, bought a fabulous single family home with my husband and have lost 120 lbs!
Jill says
WEST ME
Our oldest son is now in college – the other two will follow in the next two years. I completed my BFA from VCU. I now work full-time. Our home has gone through a variety of updaates/changes. The only thing that hasn’t changed is my sweet husband – Thank God he’s so constant!
Beth says
West me!
I got married and have 2 kids since then!
Stacey Thomas says
West Me!!! So much has changed in the last 4 years – graduated college, my niece was born, met my husband, got engaged and married, and now we’re getting a puppy! Who knows what the next four years hold… a house, kids, and probably a different job. I’m along for the ride!
Allyson says
West Me! Four years ago I was working my way through undergrad… times haven’t changes too drastically because now I’m just working my way through graduate school!
Liz says
WEST ME! We have a new house that could use some West Elm furnishings!
Amy S says
WEST ME! Since 2007, we’ve had new jobs and our second baby.
Larissa Baker says
West Me! Well, 4 years ago I only had one child, so my house was only about half as messy as it is now with two!
Charlotte says
WEST ME
Samantha says
WEST ME!
a lot has changed in 4 years. in 2007 i got pregnant! then i had a baby, got married, remodeled a house, was a stay at home mommy, then got a job, and here we are, with a 3 year old and happy as ever. never would’ve imagined any of this 4 years ago. :)
Erica says
West Me! In 2007 I had one baby and lived in Tx….now I have THREE kids and we are in NY. Quite a drastic change! Love my life!!!
sarah H says
West Me, PLEASE! Since 2007, I’ve had a baby who is now a toddler and need to buy new furniture as a result – A West Elm couch would be a great upgrade!
Geb says
WEST ME PLEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAASE!
And since 2007? I have a new job, a sweet baby boy, AND new hair! Life is good, and will be even better if I win this gift card :)
Neyir says
West Me!
4 years ago we were living in Edinburgh, Scotland, our first son had just been born (like 2 weeks previously) and my husband was still writing up his Phd.
Matthea says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 we’ve moved, become homeowners, adopted a 2nd dog, become landlords (!), and now are in the middle of moving again. Whew! Gotta love the Navy.
Sarah says
West Me!
Well in 2007 my husband and I had no kids, now we have two little boys. :) Things have sure changed around here. :)
Erin says
west me!
i have a new house, a new dog, and a master’s degree since 2007!
Jennifer says
WEST ME!!!
Where does the time go? In the past four years, I have graduated college, moved to NYC, vacationed in N. Ireland, started a new career, enrolled in grad school, got engaged, and am now planning a wedding!
Love your blog, and look forward to your posts each day.
pat says
“West Me” and… we just closed on our “forever home”…last week!
annabelvita says
WEST ME!!!
Everything has changed since 2007. New city (twice), new boyfriend (just the once!), three homes, two jobs….. Everything!
Amy says
West me! My boys have grown and we’ve moved twice since 2007. Hopefully no big changes on the horizon!
Melissa P. says
West Me!
Since 2007, I have had a second child, moved to a new (to us) house and become a stay at home mom. I now have time to look at this house we’ve been in for a year and a half and realize exactly how much we still have to do make it a home where we all thrive.
Congrats on your blogiversary!
Hollie says
WEST ME!!! Since 2007, I have moved from Los Angeles to Indianapolis, and then from Indianapolis back to my hometown in the foothills of western North Carolina. I’m in the process of buying my first house and LOVE West Elm, so the timing for the gift card would be awesome!
Rohita says
West Me, please!
Since 2007, we moved into our first house and had our first baby girl!
Love the blog!
Jenny says
WEST ME!!! We have moved into a new house closer to work and we just had a baby in May. Hard to even imagine life 4 years ago now!:)
Mandy Hardy says
WEST ME!! Since 2007 we have went from 1 grandbaby to 5 and another grandson on the way!!
Christy Ziesmer says
WEST ME!
This time of year in 2007 I had just found out I was pregnant with my 3rd kid. We lived in the house we bought when we got married in 2001 and had brought all 3 kids home there. Now we are living in my In-laws house while we are getting ready to build our dream home – and I’m NOT pregnant anymore. :) Changes are good.
Melissa says
WEST ME!!!
Four years, and we have a daughter!!!!!!!!!!
Sara says
WEST Me.
Hmmm, since 2007, a new baby (2010), a new home (2009), opened my own company (2007) and then merged it with another company (2011) and a 4th grader (2011)
Mrs. Foot says
WEST ME!
My husband and I got married in 2007 (9/22!) but now we’re expecting our first child. So I guess adding to the family is a big change :)
Rebecca says
WEST ME!
Everything is different since 2007…new job, hew house, new dog, and a husband! woot woot!
Jessica says
WEST ME!
We have a new house that we own ourselves. And it sure could use some sprucing up!
Kristen says
In 2007 I had a job and a life. Now I have a job, a mortgage and a 10 month old.
Wesr Me!
Stephanie says
West Me!
I have 3 year old twins so life is quite different and quite wonderful! :)
LeeAnn says
WEST ME! Four years ago I had a completely different career!
Marlenda says
“WEST ME”
Kari S. says
West me!
Since 2007 I’ve graduated from college, got a job, got married, and quit the job to move to Maryland! Lots of changes.