***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.
Michelle says
West Me!!!
In four years I got my CPA license, got a new job and got married! Now we’re looking for a house, so this gift card would be awesome to win!
Lorraine says
West Me!!! Married, finished with school, new house, new baby!
Liz says
West me!! I will be moving soon(getting married!) and would love to start on our new home!
Jamie says
WEST MEEEEEEE! Since 2007, man oh man, bought a house, got married, finished the downstairs and are now welcoming a baby!
Jessy says
West Me Please! My husband and I got married in 2007 and moved into our first home, which is still not decorated or has anything on the walls. I would put the gift card to great use!
claudia says
West Me!
Found my love in 2008 and now we’re engaged, getting married in May.
Cindy says
WEST ME!! Since 2007, I’ve had another baby and am a stay at home mom now. I love reading your blog!
Jenny N says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007, I have sold a home, gotten a divorce, found the love of my life and bought a new home which I will be moving into at the end of the month. $500 from West Elm would be a dream!!
Karen Dempsey says
WEST ME!
Younger kiddo started kindergarten – breathing room! (And time to pay attention to our surroundings.)
Alison says
WEST ME.
In four years, we’ve gone from a little rented cottage in the woods, to our own new home. There is always decorating that needs doing, so, this giveaway would be warmly welcomed.
Sarah says
WEST ME! In 2008 I moved from Wisconsin to North Carolina, started a new career, and got a dog. Life’s great!
Rachel S says
West me!
In 2007, I was a single college student. I’m now a happily married homeowner with a cat and a dog.
Allie says
WEST ME!!!!
since 2007 I’ve gotten engaged, married, my husband finished grad school, and we bought our first house!!
I LOVE WEST ELM!
Lindsay says
WEST ME!!!
Wow… since 2007, I’ve lived in three different states. My baby is now a 5 year old. And, I’m a SAHM!
Eleen says
WEST ME!!
New house & new hubby now ;o)
Tracy says
WEST ME!
I had just started grad school and was thinking about moving in with my boyfriend four years ago. NOW…I’m graduated and am almost two years into my new job, and am getting married to that boyfriend in June! Which is going to mean a new residence to decorate… :)
melissa says
WEST ME, PLEASE!!!
So many big changes in the last four years! Weddings, big moves, job changes, and a new baby – can only imagine what the next four years will hold!
Stephanie Connolly says
West Me. I’ve become a homeowner which has been my biggest change since 2007.
amanda suanne says
WEST ME!!!! Since 2007 I got married to my wonderful husband Joshua. We had a sweet baby girl named Chloe in 2010, and are now expecting a baby boy in 2012! It has been a big life change but in the best way possible. We would just be so happy to get this…. We ADORE west elm and have been needing a new couch. We have been saving our pennies and swooning over the Lorimier Couch for about a year now so this would help us get it!! Thank you! :)
reeve says
WEST ME!!
I lived in charlotte, nc and was in a very bad relationship. Now I’m in Davidson, NC and happily single:)
Ann says
WEST ME!
Lots of change since 2007 – had two more babies, got a puppy, moved to a new house/area, and am now working on starting up a (very) small side business. Can’t imagine how different things will be in another 4 yrs!
Ginger says
West ME!!! In ’07 my husband and I had 1 baby and now #4 is on the way! West all of us!!
Kelsey says
West me! In 2007 I was graduating from High School…it seems like such a long time ago.
Shanna says
WEST ME!!! Wow, how has my life not changed?! I’m married now, a college graduate, a homeowner, and I am expecting my first baby in December!
tia says
please West me! 4 years ago I was a pregnant collage student wondering if my 2year-old had autism. Now I’ve got a grown-up job and both of my children can say “i love you mommy”. The house looked better back then, but life gets better everyday.
Katie says
WEST ME!
I graduated from college, bought a house and got married!
Stephanie says
West Me!
New baby in 2010!
Barbara says
WEST ME!! My youngest daughter moved out earlier this year. Empty nesters now and need to redecorate her room as our new guest room!
Ana says
WEST ME!
Moved to the U.S., got married and am loving life with my new husband!
magicbug says
Love love your website, congrats on 4th anniversary!!
Alison says
WEST ME.
Four years ago, I was a stay at home Mom to my 3 year old daughter. Since then I’ve gone back to work part time… Thank you for this opportunity! :)
Kelly says
West Me!
Lots has changed! New house, new job! Life is good!
Kristy DeLeon says
WEST ME…
My life is soooo very different from 2007! Let’s start with the most important change…MY SON BRYCE, he came in January 2008, I also was divorced in 2008, but no worries me and my ex are still great friends and both love our son very much so all is still very well there. I also got a new job in 2010 at a company I love AND I recently bought my FIRST HOUSE!!!! in March 2011. It has been a crazy, crazy 4 years for me full of ups and downs, but I couldn’t be happier with my life now, and a West Elm gift would be a great addition to my new home. Love your blog, thanks so much.
Sarah Ramirez says
West Me!! West Elm is amazing!!…In the last four years we have had another baby and bought a house (and got a cat)…but on a single income projects are on a slow progress train right now
D'Rae says
WEST ME!!!!!!
We have a house now. That’s about all that’s changed.
Tara says
WEST ME! Please.
Since 2007, my husband and I have graduated from University, moved to our “forever” home, welcomed one bean into the world, and have another one on the way!
Abby says
West me!!! So much has changed for me since 2007 – I graduated from college and grad school, started a new job, and I just got engaged 5 weeks ago! I can’t wait to see what the next four years hold! :)
Sarah in AL says
WEST ME!
Now married, new job as a lawyer, and a new house. Lots of changes.
Anne H. says
WEST ME!
I moved to NYC and got married after a five-year long distance relationship! Lovin’ it!
Ly says
WEST ME!
married an awesome guy!
magicbug says
West Me!!!!
Love love your website, congrats!!
We got a new house since 2007!
Heather says
WEST ME!!! We just bought a house in May and I’m already a West Elm lover so this would be AWESOME! Since 2007 – new job, new house, new city, newly married…wow, lots of changes!
Danielle says
WEST ME!
New job, new niece, married, bought 1st new car (as in not used).
jessica says
west me!
2007 = single
2011 = married for 2.5 years and mommy of a 15 month old!
Sarah T says
West Me! I was still in college… weird.
Lindsey says
WEST ME! Lots has changed! Since 2007 I got engaged, planned a wedding, started my passion re-finishing antiques, started blogging, got married, bought a car, bought a house…..wow I could list more but thost are the big ones!
Michelle says
WEST ME! My twin babies were born in 2007, so 4 years ago this week I was big as a house and waiting for them to come on out (which they didn’t do until 5 days after my due date). Yikes. Life is much louder and busier now, but also filled with much more love and sweetness. Congrats to you guys!
ReginaSz says
“WEST ME” Newly married, and bought our first home in March. This would be a blessing. You guys are so darn tootin’ cute. :)
Deb D. says
West me! Just moved the entire family to South Jersey from the ATL. Quite a change, but loving it!
Katie Weber says
WEST ME!
I had a baby in 2009, so everything has changed since then:) We have a 2 1/2 year old little girl. She’s rocked our world in so many wonderful ways!