***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.
DorisD says
West Me! I lurvve West Elm.
Karen says
WEST ME!
In Aug 2007 I got engaged! We married a year later and now slowly trying to decorate, fix, etc. etc. the house!
Jessica D says
West me! I’m now married, have lived abroad, and own a dog!
LindsayNL says
WEST ME!
I 2007 I met my fiance, who I am marrying THIS SATURDAY!!
Vicky S. says
WEST ME!! Four years ago I was starting graduate school for early education.
Stacey says
WEST ME!
In the past 4 years I have gotten engaged, married, and renovated our house 1 room at a time!
Jaimi says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, My husband and I have endured a deployment to Iraq, moved back to our home state after getting out of the military, started a family, bought our first house, began a full renovation on our house and have just added a puppy into the mix! WOWZA!
Kim@superchyc says
West ME!!
Biggest change in 4 years has been a change within!! So hook me up with that gift card so I can make some changes outside…lol
Theresa says
Moved back to the US, married the love of my life, cozy apartment for two, grew my hair out, and have puppies on the brain – which my husband says is only a step away from a different kind of baby on the brain! Life is so good!
Melissa says
WEST ME, please!
I’m 2007 I was in college, working a job I HATED, and single. Now I’m working a job I LOVE, living with my boyfriend of 3 years, and couldn’t be happier. Well, unless you’d like to give me the gift card, of course :)
You guys are my favorites, and I don’t know how you keep up with all these entries!
Kathryn says
WEST ME!!!
I just graduated from college and just moved into my first “adult apartment.” Love your posts!
Nicole H. says
West Me! I’ve lived on two opposite sides of the US, gotten married, getting ready to buy a house and need to develop a style.
Carly says
WEST ME…in the past 4 years I earned my Masters degree and we bought our first home – exciting stuff!
Kelly says
West me!
Since 2007 I’ve bought a house, gotten married, moved to a new country (and moved back!). It’s been an amazing 4 years!
Lynnette says
West Me!!!!
Since 2007… I’ve moved to Minnesota, had a baby, bought a house, and am now having another baby! We keep it busy in our hizzy!
margaret says
West me! I have developed my new interest in decorating my house more carefully and fabulously!
Vicky S. says
West me! About four years ago I was starting graduate school for early education….
Melissa says
WEST ME!!
Big cahnges – including moving into our home with my husband and completely renovating the kitchen and bathroom. And we still have A LOT of decorating to do!
Sara says
West me! In 2007, I was a senior in college dating my now husband. Since then, I’ve graduated, gotten engaged, married, moved twice, and had a baby! Wow! What a difference 4 years makes!
Jacki says
WEST ME!
new baby, new house, new location, new haircut!
Lauren F. says
WEST ME! Wow, I now have a two year old, we moved to Texas and bought our first house. that’s crazy!
April S says
West Me!!! Since 2007… I have become a single mom and just moved into a new house. This West Elm giveaway would be fabulous!!! Love your blog-been reading for a couple of years!
Brandi Pittman says
WEST ME!!
I’ve had two kids, moved three times and bought our first house. I also finished grad school and started working!
Amanda Geier says
WEST ME!!!!!! Since four years ago I finished college, got engaged, moved to a different state, got married, started a photography business and moved again!
Kim says
West me! (not sure if my comment yesterday took)
Four years of change – a new state, new house, new dog, discovery of dog allergies, new baby, a five-year anniversary and I discovered YHL.
Victoria S says
WEST ME!
Amanda says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007…I have finished my bachelor’s degree, started my master’s degree, moved to a new city, started a new job and become addicted to home decor and DIY projects!
Marcy says
West me please! I need a design intervention in my bedroom.
Anna says
WEST ME!!!
4 years is a long time! I’ve gotten married, changed jobs, gotten pregnant, lost the baby at 22 weeks and most recently bought a house that we can’t wait to make our own!
Jenna says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had just graduated from college and living with my boyfriend. Fast forward 4 years….moved back in with parents 2 hours away from college town, new jox, new boyfriend…engaged, then married…just bought our first home two months ago and just added to our family with a puppy last weekend!
kerri says
West Me!
In 2007 we had 2 teenagers living at home, and now we’re empty nesters ;)
Katie says
“WEST ME”
Oh my is it different…I was living in Africa at the time…my how things have changed…getting married soon and would LOVE to be able set up our new home with West Elm : )
Jennifer says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was single, and finishing up my undergrad degree. NOW: My husband and I are newlyweds–we just hit the 6 month mark. We had a tiny intimate wedding at a local ranch. We spent our honeymoon house hunting, and we closed on it during final exam week of my last semester of grad school. In May I both graduated and moved into our new home. I spent the summer job hunting and attempting to make the house our own. I finally have my first job–Secondary school English teacher–and we are working to slowly make the house our cozy home.
Jennifer W. says
WEST ME! 4 years ago, my husband and I were still “newlyweds” and now we have a 1 year old! So much change in a good way!
Jesica Zapata says
WEST ME !!!!!
I got married we bought a new house and we have two lovely dogs :)
Jeni Applegate says
WEST ME!!!! (Well US!!!!) — Dave and I got married just 2 months ago and could surely use some extra plastic for decorating our new home!! :)
Derrick says
West me!
Four years ago, my girlfriend and I were buying our first home. Now, we’re married – but still living in the same place. It sure looks different and better decorated!
Kelsey S. says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was still in college, so it was a totally different world!
Lindsey says
WEST ME!!
Back in 2007 we moved from Houston, Texas to Bartlesville, OK. And now we are in Kansas City, KS! Wow, that doesn’t even include another move in there. Crazy!!
Catherine says
WEST ME.
Four years ago I was single, lived in a different city, had a job I hated! Now I’m happily married and employed, living in a city I love!
Liz Stevens says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have gotten married to my high school sweetheart, graduated from college and gotten a puppy! Love being married! :)
Greg says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I have changed jobs twice, and had a second child. Life is good!
Kim D says
“WEST ME”
What is different about me from 2007…I am about 25lbs thinner and healthier!
Michelle S. says
West me!! Please West me! Our big change has been the birth of our daughter who is now almost two. I had no idea how huge of a change that would really be!
julie says
WEST ME!!!
A lot has changed for me in the past few years. Some good some bad. I got married, Bought a house, had a baby girl and lost my mother and grandmother all in 2 years. Life is crazy but we still move on
Shana says
WEST ME!!!
Within the last four years my husband and I have moved into our “forever home” and we both finally have jobs that we LOVE!! Congrats on your blogiversary.
Jennifer Barfield says
WEST ME!!!
My life is different than it was in 2007, because I spent hlaf of 2007 pregnant, and then my daughter was born in July. I now have a little girl who amazes me everyday with her observataions and kindness.
Kathleen says
West Me! Since 2007, I have had 2 amazing little girls, sold my city condo & bought a house in the burbs.
Candice says
west me!!!
New place, car, and married so new-found wait ;P Basically new everything
Shaun M says
WEST ME!
I got married and bought a house!