***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.
Jamie says
West me!
4 years ago I was still in college, unfortunately now I have to be an adult
Casey says
WEST ME!
This time in 2007 I was a proud OSU student (GO BEAVS!) starting my senior year! Since then I got married, went to dental hygiene school, and found a job shining up people’s teeth!
Kris says
“WEST ME”
How is my life different from 2007….? That’s easy, I am preggers and am super excited about the whole life changing experience! I would love to have this prize because we will be in dire need of some home updates before the baby comes and family starts pouring in to meet the newbie and help out. WEST ME PLEASE!
Amber says
West Me! I’ve gotten married and bought a house… which could def use some West Elm-y goodness!!!! :)
Stephanie Glover says
WEST ME! Since 2007, we have moved to a new state and bought our first home!
susan says
West me!
Since 2007, I’ve gotten married, moved, adopted a dog, and bought a house!
Maya says
WEST ME! In the past four years, I got engaged, got married and bought a house. :)
Tom Squad says
New house, Fiancee, New Truck, New Job, New Inspiration.
Allison Drennon says
West me! I have moved 4 times since 2007!
Hedi says
West me! I now have an adorable 2 year old boy.
Heidi says
West me!!
Since 2007 I’ve had two more kids (5 total) and decided to go back to Nursing School.
Emily S. says
West me!! Four years ago we were getting ready to move to a new city. I’ve been happily decorating (& redecorating) ever since.
Meghan says
WEST ME!
Redecorating our home!!! West Elm has already been a great help, but we can ALWAYS use more goodies :)
DT says
WEST ME! In 2007, I was starting my second year of law school and renting a house with what would go down as the worst roommate in the history of mankind. Fast-forward four years and now I’m out of law school, still renting a house (albeit, a different one in a different city), but this time I only have to share it with my adorable doggie– DEFINITELY an upgrade from the wretched former roommate. :)
Erin says
West Me! I’m married, new job – big difference.
Erin B. Inspired says
West Me!
I’m just now getting into West Elm but I love their line! It’s so fresh and modern.
In 2007 I was in college. Since then I’ve graduated and moved into my own home that is in dire need of some new decor. :)
Katie says
West Me!!
Since 2007 I got married, bought a house, got a new job and had a beautiful baby boy! Plus recently bought my first West Elm purchase, a fabulous duvet cover on clearance!
Kristen says
WEST ME!
Congrats on 4 years! In 4 years I’ve moved into a new home and I have a new job! We are still not married but hopefully soon!
MKY says
West me! Since 2007 I moved from nj to northern va. I’m now married nd loving it!
Stephanie says
WEST ME!!!
Amy P says
WEST ME!
Four years ago I was just starting to come out of my boy/girl twin baby fog. They were 2yrs old and my oldest was 4yrs.
Gina says
West me!!
Since 2007 we have moved twice, bought our first house, adopted a dog and had our first child. I can’t wait to see what the next 4 years holds!
Dory says
WEST ME!!! Let’s see, so much has changed. I went from being a college student, to a grad student, to a student teacher, to a teacher (in 2nd, then kg, then 4th). I was a girlfriend, then a fiance, then a wife. I became a mother of 1 cat, to a mother of a cat and a dog. Homeowner. Thirty-One Consultant. Blogger. Fan of blogs… the list goes on. It’s amazing what can be accomplished in just 4 short years. I can’t wait to see what the next 4 bring us.
Lesly says
West Me!!!
Catherine says
West Me! I got married in 2007, moved from Georgia to Virginia, my husband started and graduated from law school, we had a daughter (in 2008), we moved to DC, and now we are about to have a son.
Sarah says
west me!
New house and new job!
Melissa says
WEST ME!
My life in 2007 was spent with 3 kids at home – now I have 3 kids at school. They grow up way too fast!
Katie says
West me!
new job, older kids, same old everything else…no complaints!
Jacqueline says
WEST ME!!
I have a baby and a new house. Quite a change.
Courtney Vincent says
West Me! I’ve added 2 kiddos, gone from full- to very part-time work, and renovated a house in the past 4 years. Wow! It’s gone by fast!
amank says
West me!
Love your blog, can’t wait to read it everyday!
Not much has changed for me since 2007, kids getting older.
Tiffany O says
West Me!
I have moved and had baby #4!
gemma@thesweetestdigs says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was a newly graduated student backpacking around South East Asia. Lots has happened! I am now happily married and own a home.
Sandra says
WEST ME!
in the past 4 years: another kiddo, a different car, new job location, dad’s cancer diagnosis, lots of travel, friendships strengthened, house much cuter!, and joy magnified!
Julie says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was living in Africa, thinking of going back to school to finish my degree. Now, I’m 3.5 years past graduation, married, and hoping to win this mega contest!
Amber says
West Me!
I had a baby boy who is now 4 and we now have a baby girl as well. We since graduated from school bought a house and are living happily ever afterrrr!
Larissa says
WEST ME! In 2007, I was still in college!
Hillary T says
West me!
I’ve been busy since 2007! I met and married my husband, changed careers/started grad school and moved 3 times in past 4 years.
Jen says
WEST ME! I have one daughter and another child on the way – never thought in 2007 that I would have 1.5 kids by now!
Stephanie says
Oh my goodness- I love that garden stool! 4 years- new house, new baby, new city… lots of good stuff in 4 years! Can’t wait for many more years with YHL- happy blogiversary!
Kasey says
WEST ME!!
I’ve graduated college, found a fun job, celebrated my 1st wedding anniversary last Sunday and got the coolest Golden Retriever/Daschund from the pound. I love the life I have and never would’ve imagined it would be this great!
Jason says
WEST ME!
My wife and I just bought our first home and I know she would LOVE West Elm to decorate!
Kristin says
West me!
My husband and I also got married on 7/7/07, we moved from tn to Ohio, and I had 2 kids. Whew!
Lady Goats (Gina) says
WEST ME!
I went through the pages of the previous post and didn’t see my comment (after ctrl + F-ing … heheheh… my name). So! I’m posting again! But please, if it’s there and I missed it, just don’t approve this one! :-p I REALLY wanna chance!
I got married in ’07, and have since bought our first house, had a second kid and lost adoration for my older one since she talks back now. I’m kidding! Kinda… :-p
Kristin says
West Me!
Since 2007, I’ve met my now-husband, lived in 3 different cities (5 different houses), gotten married, and gotten a puppy!
Casey Davis says
“WEST ME” Since 20007 I have gotten married, had a baby girl, rescued the best pit bull pup ever and been truly enjoying ever minute of it.
Happy Anniversary Guys! Can’t get enough of your site.
Casey
Kristin says
WEST ME! Since 2007, I got married, moved twice, and bought a house. We re-did nearly every room in the house (replaced ceilings, countertops, floors, repaired walls, painted every square inch, and just finished the exterior. This gift card would be amazing to finish off some of the rooms!
Jenna says
West Me!! Since 2007 a whole life of stuff has happened. I got my bachelor’s degree, lived in Asia for a year, helped my mom through 2 major surgeries as well as starting a blog of my own. Congrats on 4 years!
Jackie says
WEST ME!
In 4 years I met the love of my life, married him, bought a house, renovated said house, got a dog, and I couldn’t be happier!
Lisa says
West Me!
4 years ago I was working a corporate job. Today loving life as a stay at home mom. My kids turn 2 & 4 later this year.