***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.
Emily says
WEST ME! I graduated college, got married, changed jobs and bought a house all in four years!
Mackenzie says
WEST ME! :) Since 2007, I have moved across the country…. TWICE! I was living in Minnesota, moved to Oregon for two years, and now am in Florida. What an amazing adventure! :)
RJ says
West Me!!!
I graduated from college and started my first ‘real person’ job.
Judy says
West Me!! A lot has changed since 2007…I have moved 4 times since (into different apartments) and am now in a relationship with the guy I’m going to marry :) Things have been great!
Jessica Case says
WEST ME PRETTY PRETTY PLEASE!
I met the love of my life and am getting married next September!
Allie Gibbs says
WEST ME! Would love to redecorate the house for fall and winter season with some fabulous finds at West Elm. Thanks for the opportunity!
Jen Nauen says
West me!
New cat and dog and a new house, which could really use some help from West Elm.
Love reading your blog. Thanks for all the inspiration!
Stacy says
WEST ME!
My live has changed dramatically since 2007. Got married, moved to Boston, moved from our 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment into a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom house, had our daughter Emma and recently quit my job to become a SAHM. Overall, it has been a pretty awesome 4 years!
Leah says
West me!
Since 2007, my husband graduated from college, I graduated from college, we moved in together, got married, switched jobs a couple of times (he’s a firefighter now!) and have just moved in as resident caretakers in an historic property in our hometown. We love YHL and love West Elm!
Chelsea says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 I have finished grad school, taken a job across the country, met and got engaged to my best friend, and purchased our first house this year (which was owned by the original owners since 1947… needless to say – it needs A LOT of work and substantial updating! We’re getting there though!)
Erin says
WEST ME! So much has changed from 2007, then I was starting my first year at the financial firm I work for. Now, 4 years & 3 promotions later I’m about to complete my MBA & am madly in love with my first home purchase.
Courtney says
West me!!! I graduated from college=)
Julie says
WEST ME
Four years ago, I lived in Massachusetts, didn’t know my husband, and was completely miserable at my job. The last four years have been filled with happiness and a fulfillment I couldn’t have imagined.
Emma Simpson says
West Me! West Me! So much has changed in the past 4 years. I’ve gotten married moved to South Korea, moved to Georgia, changed careers, and the list goes on…. Thanks so much for offering this prize!
Heather Good says
West Me!!! One more baby here….
Elva says
WEST ME!!!
I just moved to a new HUGE city, and started new job. I haven’t had that much decorating my new apartment, because I just don’t know where to start. A West Elm gift card may help me get motivated though!!! :)
Laurie says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007, I have moved out of a apartment I shared with a roomate, and now have my own place.
Lisa says
West me! Four years ago my husband and I were newly weds and dealing with bad neighbor. We own a condo with an upstairs neighbor. She must have fallen asleep while filling the bath tub or something because we ended up with over 400 gallons of water pouring through light fixtures and drywall seams. We woke up around 2am to all of the smoke alarms shorting out and blaring. The next few months of repairs were a nightmare. They had to remove all our carpet and most of our ceiling in every room of our two bedroom/two bath condo! On the upside, we got an insurance paid remodel!
Janelle says
West Me! In 2007 we had just relocated to Northern VA from RI so my husband could retire from the military and we would settle in and raise our 3 daughters (in Burke no less!) So much for that plan we are now in San Diego!
Stacie M. says
WEST ME!
The major change is that I moved from the big city (Seattle) back home to the middle of Washington State.
Megan says
WEST ME!
I have a toddler and a 2nd on the way!
Brittanie says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007, graduated college, moved halfway across the country, started grad school, new boyfriend, and got a puppy!
Kristen says
“west me”!
In 2007 my world was rocked – I had a baby on the day we were supposed to move from Ohio to Louisiana. I had to walk out of a house full of boxes and burly men and announce, “I think my water just broke, so maybe I’ll see you later and maybe I won’t!”
We had the baby and were stuck in the hospital for ten days while our stuff (including our entire nursery, the carseat, etc.) made its way down south.
Sarah says
West me! Working on a new job… (guess that makes me between jobs, but darnit, I WILL be a librarian if it kills me!)
Bethany says
WEST ME
I now have my very own home, a new job and a fantastic new car (with great gas mileage i might add!).
Renata says
West me!
In four year I graduated College with a degree in Interior Design, I moved to Brazil I moved back to the States, I got engaged and now I’m happily married :)
Chris says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007, my husband and I have renovated our entire house by ourselves! We are finishing up our last projects (decorating) ! Thx
Chris says
WEST ME…PLEASE!!
Since 2007 I have been blessed with a new grandbaby…oh the joy in that!!!
Jessica says
WEST ME!!!! Four years ago, I was starting my junior year of college and living with my then boyfriend and some friends in a grungy apt. Fast forward 4 years and that bf is now my husband and some of the best memories were from that year in that apartment!
Allie Palmer says
WEST ME!! I moved in with my boyfriend Sept 1st (first time EVER living with a significant other!) and we had to throw out the majority of his things (bachelor furniture, hand me downs etc.) so we’re in desparate need of new things!
Our apartment has little to no closets so we’re on the hunt for functional furniture, accents etc!
Thanks!
kim says
WEST ME!
A new husband, a new house and a new baby!
Katy says
West me!! I’ve graduated and found a job since 2007.
Jessica says
PLEASE WEST ME!!
In the last four years I received my graduate degree, got married, moved into a lovely home, and now my husband and I are expecting our first born in December!! It has been a crazy, spectacular four years.
Jenny says
WEST ME PLEASE!! I married my soldier in 2007, since then we have moved from the east coast to the west and had two babies! He is currently deployed and I would love to have the house lookin good when he gets home!
Kristin says
WEST ME!! I am now a mom to a daughter and a son. I have a new house and would love to decorate it!
Rebecca says
WEST ME!
In the past four years I have…met the love of my life, move into our home, and had a baby! :)
…so crazy.
Carolyn says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I graduated with my Master’s degree, moved from Boston to North Carolina, bought a condo, bought a car, got a puppy, sold a condo, moved in with fiance, got married, bought a house….phew. Now I need some decorating time and money!
Tess says
WEST ME!!
Four years ago I was still in college. Now I’m in a new state, have an awesome job and have met so many new friends!!
Gwen says
WEST ME!!! Oh Please, please WEST ME!!!
Alot has changed: new job, new house, got married.
brad says
West Me!
Divorced & remarried…….four years makes a huge difference.
Amanda says
West me! In 2007 I met the man who is now my husband. He proposed to me on a trip to London- Dec. 2007. So thankful for him!
Brooke says
WEST ME!!!! I got married in October 08. had a precious baby boy in 2010, so life has drastically changed! Love this give-away! Thanks for all the great reads and laughs over the last 4 years.
Melissa says
WEST ME PLEASE!
We moved two years ago into a new home.
niksoap says
WEST ME!
everything is different! Yay!
Lindsay says
West Me! In the last four years, I have a new house and twins! What a difference 4 years makes!
erika says
WEST ME!!!!
Bethany says
West Me! I have a new job in a new city… with a new apartment to decorate!
Sarah says
WEST ME!
Oh man – I got married, bought our forever home, got my MBA, switched jobs to a career I love and now expecting a little boy soon. Phew.
Jess says
West me! In 2007 I was living in San Francisco. Now I’m back home on the East Coast!
Jason Morrow says
West me, please. My wife and I have become DIYers. We are living in a small apartment now, so $500 to West Elm would be perfect to spice up the place. You’re awesome!