***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.
Heather says
West Me!!! My kiddos are finally old enough that we can decorate our house with things other than fisher price and little tykes. PS-Kudos to you guys for achieving that way before us.
Jordan says
WEST ME! Bought a house, quit my job, went back to school, whole lotta changes going on.
Kimbra says
WEST ME!
I left my writing job to build my house with my husband and spend more time with my kids. Then, I started a home improvement blog of my own! You guys are an inspiration.
Meredith says
WEST ME! My life is quite different now than it was just 4 months ago, let alone 4 years. I’m about to start a new job, I’m in my last year of graduate school, I’ve lost 20 pounds, and I’m in an internship that I love! Plus I turned 30 – so yeah, that’s what’s new with me! ;)
Maureen says
WEST ME!
In September 2007 I had just started my first job after college and began dating (who I thought) was a very cute boy. Four years later, I’ve been promoted twice and am married to the very cute boy!
Erika says
West me……We moved to a new home in 2007.
Aaron says
West Me
In the last four years my wife and I have purchased a house and have been busy with one project after another.
Sarah CC says
WEST ME!!! Since 2007, we have become debt free!!!
Laurie says
West Me please! I’ve been married a LONG time and I’m overdue for a few nice new things :)
Sara says
West Me! Nothing really major has changed for me in 4 years. I still have the same car, house, pets, job, and husband! I have repainted every room in my house once or twice since then and we have replaced almost all the flooring and baseboard trim.
Jennifer C says
West Me!!!
In the last 4 years I’ve gotten married and had two wonderful children.
Rachel says
West Me!
Since 2007, I have graduated from college, moved to DC for a great job, and started an amazing relationship. It’s been an amazing four years!
Cara says
WEST ME!
started LAW school!
Jeannie Baker-Piccini says
WEST ME!
I graduated high school in 2007. Went to undergrad, now i’m in grad school. I moved hundreds of miles from home, got TWO dogs, and 2 weeks ago I got MARRIED!!!
Kate says
WEST ME!
I have a new job, new house, I’m getting married in 10 days (!) I rescued a sweet dog named Waffle – wow, what a difference 4 years makes!
Pauline Cruz says
WEST ME!! After 26 years of marriage and almost being empty nesters we need a major update of our living room!!
CJ says
WEST ME! In the last four years we’ve been blessed with two beautiful baby girls, we’ve moved 1200+ miles, changed jobs, and I’ve changed hair styles at least a half dozen times!
Lauren says
WEST ME!
My life is very different from 2007. I was graduating from college and backpacking across Europe and starting my first job in 2007. Now I’m starting my third job (woohoo promotion!), married, have a dog, and moved to Baltimore. Life is very different but good. :-) Congrats on the blogiversary!
Anne says
West me! I got my precious puppy, got married, bought a house, and have a baby on the way! Lots of change!
Nicole B. says
West Me!! :)
My husband and I have 2 dogs now! Not much else is different for us, other than enjoying married life (we got married in 2007)!
Carrie says
WEST ME! In 2007 we had a 5 year old and a 1 year old…it was a busy year!! :)
Kara says
WEST ME!
Our oldest child will be four years old in just over a month, and we purchased our first hours 3 weeks after he was born. Since then, we’ve had another child and our lives are so different than they were before. But much much better.
KatieM says
WEST ME!!!
So much has changed..new house, dog and a husband :-)
Sarah says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I have had 2 babies, bought 2 new houses and switched jobs.
Kait says
West me! Since 2007, I have moved in with my (now) fiance, bought a home, got engaged, had 2 new jobs and 2 new tattoos!!
Susan says
Hi,
Well “WEST ME” because I had more money in oh seven before all the market crashes and would love a West Elm something or two.
Sharin @ Modern~Farm Baby says
West Me!!! In 2007 I was a single mom, I met my husband in Nov. we now live in a new state, are renovating his family farmhouse. And have 2 adorable new bubs, 2 1/2 and 6 months. yeah we work fast.
Holly says
WEST ME!! Congrats on your 4 year anniversary! My life has changed quite a bit in the past 4 years. In 2007 I was a SAHM with a 3 yr old and twin 2 yr olds. Life was a lot more hectic, yet wonderful. But now all my little girls are in school and I’m back to work part-time.
Stephanie says
West Me!
I am much more focused and mature than I was in 2007. I do not take things for granted anymore.
Corrie says
West me! 4 years ago I was a senior in college, living in a dorm. Now I am a nurse, I own a house, and I have a brand new nephew. Lots of change…
HeatherMB says
West Me! I got married and moved into a new house and could use some pretty things!
Anna L says
West me! I have 2 beautiful kids now and have moved into a new house! Absolutely love West Elm!
cs white says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve changed jobs twice (am much happier now) and have seen my son grow from an infant to an almost (one week left) 5-year old!
Kathy Sanders says
WEST ME! I am now a mom of two and have a son in addition to my daughter.
Michelle says
WEST ME!
On a sad note, I lost a beloved pet during that time. On a happier subject, I had the chance to move into a great house in 2008. I’ve also switched jobs twice, once by choice and once not. I’m loving the job I started this August!
Amanda june says
WEST ME!
now i’m married!
Julie says
WEST ME!!! The biggist change since 2007 is discovering YHL! Love the blog and can’t wait for the book.
Leslie says
WEST ME!!
I bought my condo in 2007 and ever since have been trying to make it everything I want it to be!!
Alaina says
West me!
In 2007 I didn’t have either of my kids and I was teaching 2nd grade. Now I have a 3 year old and an 11 month old that I stay home with.
Maureen says
WEST ME!!!
The biggest thing to have changed since 2007 I have a daughter, who is now three!
JenniG says
Please West Me! I have a new house and a new job. I actually found you guys because of the new house – I googled “how to paint cabinets” and I’m still too wary to pull the trigger! Ha!
Julie says
WEST ME (pretty please)!!!!
At this time in 2007, we had just moved into our newly built home and were killing ourselves planting trees and shrubs, laying sod and pavers, and just generally landscaping our entirely bare (except for the house part!) 1/2 acre lot of DIRT!! Ahhh, good times!! ;)
(btw, this is my first comment EVER, and I wanted you to know I am in love with your blog and read it faithfully! Happy 4 years of young house lovin!!!)
Rene Young says
WEST ME!
In 2007….My husband and I bought our house :)
suzanne says
West me!
New baby!
Carrie Schuler says
Please WEST ME!!! There are so many things I would like to purchase for my house!
I married my husband on July 14, 2007! We added a baby boy to our family in April 2010! Life has definitely changed…in the best possible way :-)
Fran Dvorchak says
West Me!!
Sara says
WEST ME!
I got married in 2007 and I really can’t believe 4 years have gone by!
Amber N says
West Me Please! I’m ready to redecorate with toddlers in mind :)
Christina says
West Me!!!
One move, one Veterinary practice purchase, adoption of biological brothers from Ethiopia.
Ashley M says
WEST ME!
I was in college in 2007, and boy do I miss it sometimes!
That being said, decorating my first “real world” apartment in DC has been a blast, and I’ve love some WE swag to supplement what I already have from them!