***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.
Kay says
WEST ME!! Since 2007 Ive gotten engaged and am in the midst of planning a wedding. Started a new job and am looking to purchase my forever (or at least for a lil while) home….
Andrea says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve gotten married and am now expecting our first baby in December!
Donna says
West Me! In 2007 I lived in a 400sqf studio. I now live in a 600sqf studio. Moving on up in the world!
Jeremy says
WEST ME!
I got married to my lovely wife (who turned me on to your blog).
Jeannine B. says
West me!
My husband and I got married in 2007 and I was still in school for another year. A lot has changed from newlyweds and struggling students – to family of four and awesome careers!
amber milburn says
west me! i love WE’s capriz light fixtures! life has changed for me during the last 4 years! new husband, new job in sunny florida.
Colleen says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007 I had graduated from high school and gone to college to study interior design. This past May I graduated from college and have entered the real world, looking for a job!
Sandra T says
West me! I have a teenager now. Nuff said.
Rachel B says
West Me!
I’m in my third year of college and I finally know what I want to do with my life!
Hilary says
West me! My life is sooo different! 4 years ago I had just broken up with my fiance – now I’m married to a great guy, have a son, and live in a different state. Whew it goes fast!
Holly Carr says
WEST ME!!!!!
We have a baby and a house that we have been renovating.
Heather says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I got bangs- and they changed my life. Ok well mainly they changed my hair but still.
Erin says
WEST ME!!! We bought a new house last year AND I got bangs cut :)
Mimi H says
WEST ME!!!! ……I was just entering college in 2007 & hadn’t met my fiance yet, but now I have graduated from college & am engaged to an amazing man!!
Kelly says
WEST ME!
3 kids, a husband, and a dog. A wife who loves to decorate, that gift card would be put to good use!
Maureen says
West Me! In 2007 we built an addition and it still needs decorating help. West Elm to the rescue.
Stephanie says
WEST ME! 4 years ago around this time I was carrying a 12lb baby in my belly, not in my arms! Thank god thats over with! Since then some many changes. West the crap out of me please!!
A.S. says
West me! I am now married and have a beautiful baby boy. Life is great!
Jennifer says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have married the love of my life, adopted two kitties, a puppy, and are working on starting a family!
Erica McDonald says
WEST ME!! Let’s see…. 4 yrs ago I had a newborn and a new (to us) home. Our house had everything original from 1978, down to the mustard appliances. Now, 2 daughters later, we are still slowly renovating/redecorating our home as time and budget allows. This would be amazing for us to win!!
Margaret says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve finished school, gotten married, moved to a new city, lived in 2 different apartments, started 2 new jobs…. and started reading your blog!
Naomi says
West me, I was engaged to my husband! We got engaged at Walt Disney World!
Laurie says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have had another baby boy.
Annali Furgason says
West me! Since 2007, my husband and I have both gotten new jobs, we’ve bought a house and had two kids!
Amanda Elliott says
West me!!! Since 2007 I have married my best friend, adopted a sweet mutt named Ella, and just bought our first house! I love Young House Love! It gives me so many great ideas for feathering our nest – keep up the great work!
Maureen says
West Me! My decor is not 2007, it’s probably 1987! I need this.
Michelle V. says
WEST ME!
I moved across the country to be with my boyfriend then husband, we bought a house, and changed jobs. We’re itching to move again!
Theresa P says
WEST ME!!!!
Since 2007: I graduated college, started a career, lived the city life for two years with my girl friends and 3 months ago I became a home owner with my boyfriend!
Ashley M. says
WEST ME!!!! Just about my whole life has changed in 4 years, married, new house, new job and just found out we are having a baby :)
Kristin says
WEST ME! We bought a house, moved again, and had two adorable, delightful little boys! Great years!
Rosie says
West me! Let see… 4 years ago we were living in Utah, my husband was still in school, I was teaching and we had one newborn. Now we live in upstate New York, DH has a good paying job, we own our home, and have two preschoolers with a baby on the way and I spend my days chasing kids and picking up rather than grading papers. :)
Julie W says
WEST ME!!!
And since 2007? We got married in Oct 2007 – what a great anniv. gift this would be!
Becca says
WEST ME…
four years ago…college student in LA and now a resident in DC, things have changed dramatically and my apartment could use a facelift!
Shani Fouts says
WEST ME!!! In four years, I had a baby girl, bought a house and started a new job!
Nicole D says
WEST ME!
New job, new house, just hoping for a baby!
Becky says
West me!
At this time in 2007, I was a few weeks shy of getting married! I had just started teaching 1st grade (I sub and go to grad school now.) We were a ONE cat household, and a ZERO baby household. We’re now holding at two and one in those areas, respectively.
andi laine says
west me!
4 years later I have 3 kids and my own photography business – it’s been a wild ride! love your blog – thanks for inspiring!
cindy says
WEST ME!!!
4 years….hmmm let me see…I got a new job (at the old one 9 yrs) had a baby, pregnant with another one, moved….that is about it.
Emily says
West me! My life is 110% different. In early 2007 I was in a dead end job, in a awful relationship, and just unhappy. That summer I met my future husband, we moved in, and in November the best thing ever happened, I got pregnant with my beautiful daughter. Not a day goes by that I don’t thank the moon and stars and anything else for those two. I love them more than anything else!
Kelly Zastocki says
WEST ME…Much has changed since 2007. I’m now happily married. My husband and I bought a house and have done some updates on it. And I’ve gotten ideas from your blog of a few others projects I’d like to tackle.
Kelly H says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have adopted a teenager, given birth to a baby, moved to a SMALL town, lived with my in-laws, and built a house. We like to stay busy!
Jennifer S. says
West me! I’ve now got two kids! Would love some shopping money!
shannon berrey design says
West Me!! Since 2007 my ‘babies’ became teenagers!
Chelsea says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was still in college, and I have now graduated and miraculously landed a fantastic job in a terrible economy. I count my lucky stars every day for it. I also have a different boyfriend than in 2007, who is incomparable to the oldie :) And last but not least, Young House Love has become a daily part of my life. All in all, life just keeps getting better.
Abigail says
WEST ME!!!!!
I’m married and have a new baby boy!
Ashley says
West Me!
In 2007, I went back to school (after taking 2 years off due to a traumatic family event). Now, in 2007, I have since completed my BA, started grad school, and got engaged as of last Friday!
Heather says
WEST ME PLEASE!
Four Years… let’s see. WOW! Time flies. My husband and I had two children (4 and 2), we survived three deployments, renovated the basement, and became aware of the blog world. Really hoping to start my own in the next year.
Myca says
WEST ME!!! Four years ago my husband was just getting ready to return home from an 18 month deployment to afghanistan!! Me and my son (who was only 3 months when he left) were so ready to have him home!
Amanda says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I have gotten engaged, graduated college, started a great job, gotten married, bought a house, bought two cars, and most recently started grad school.
Tricia says
West me!
Let me count the changes. Got married, husband lost job, husband goes back to school full time! Desperately need gift card for retail therapy!