***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.
Michele says
West Me! Since then I’ve gotten married and gone back to school to become a nurse!
Rebecca says
WEST ME! Since 2007 the only huge change is having a son. Same house, same husband. :)
Debby D. says
WEST ME!! Since September 2007, my 3 year old is getting ready to turn 7, I now have a 3 year old son, we’ve said goodbye to two dogs and hello to a puppy, sold the little house and bought a big house, and I have gone back to school for a second degree! Whew. It’s been a busy 4 years.
Becky says
WEST ME!
What has changed the last four years? I’m staying put in one place (worked as a travel nurse for many years), have gone back to school fulltime in middle age to get a master’s in an area completely unrelated to my current career and am adjusting to working part-time (with a part-time paycheck)…and am loving it!
Jessica says
WEST ME!! I have moved states once, house twice and graduated with a master’s degree!
Jaimee says
WEST ME!
Of course a lot has changed in 5 years, I got married, moved, discovered CrossFit, have a new job, have a new dog…
Kirsten says
WEST ME!!!!!
I just got married and moved into a new condo.
Vicki K says
WEST ME!
Almost four years I retired – am enjoying my home, yard and grand kids.
Flavia says
WEST ME!
I got married! :)
Hosanna says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, new state, new house, got married, had a baby!
Kristin says
West Me!!!
My world is completely different: new baby, new job, new wardrobe since I decided I wanted to start dressing like a grown-up. I’m loving my new life!
Anna says
West Me!
I now have a new bathroom thanks for some paint, new woodwork and sliding door!
Nicole says
WEST ME!!
In 2007 I was a newlywed. Now I have been married almost five years, live in a new house in a new town, and have a 6 month old baby. It’s amazing how much has changed since 2007!
Hosanna says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, new state, new house, got married, had a baby!
Tyler says
WEST ME! would love to fill our house with west elm!
Veronica says
West me! Same man, new home to spend this on. :)
Kathryn says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I graduated from college, got married and moved. Crazy how much changes. Happy blogiversary!
kelly says
WEST ME!!!
I’ve moved twice, and bought a house.
Brenda says
WEST ME!
jill g. says
West me!! I live in a new place, have a new job, am in a new relationship AND have a new hairdo. No tattoo though. Guess I better get to work on that.
Manda says
WEST ME!
everything was different in 2007 – I wouldnt know where to start!
Megan says
WEST ME!!
In the last four years, I’ve graduated college, got myself a “big girl” job, got engaged and now working with my fiance to remodel and decorate our house!
Nicole says
Whew! So much has changed. We got married, bought a house, and have a baby on the way!
emma d. says
WEST ME!
Married my then-boyfriend and moved back to our hometown! Thanks for the giveaway, love YHL!
Beth-BTW says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007, my husband and I have added two more children to the one we had back then, we’ve moved to a new house (bigger and in need of some West Elm-ing,) we’ve gotten the oldest child through preschool and all the way up to 3rd grade and started preschool for Little Miss Middle. Time flies when you’re having fun…or just busy out of your mind! =P
Tara says
WEST ME!! Tons o’ changes…got married, became a registered dietitian and got a baby due any day now!
Sarah says
West Me! Since 2007 I have gotten married, bought a new house and had a baby boy! Love your blog!
Katie says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve graduated college, got my first “real” job, got married, and found your awesome blog!
MK says
WEST ME! Since 2007, We have purchased a house, gotten married, and now have a baby due in November! We could definitely use some new decor from West Elm to calm things down a bit!
Megan says
WEST ME!
So much has changed for me in the last four years. Graduated from undergrad, moved, got married, changed careers (twice!), and went back to grad school. Here’s hoping for more exciting changes in the next four years!
Michelle says
Eeeee! Please West Me! And happy 4 years! Four years ago I was finding my stride post-breakup and even bought my first home.
Mari-ann says
WEST ME!!!
In the last four year I got married, we bought a condo,my husband received his MBA, and we are thinking about moving!
Amy says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve gotten a new cat, new place, and a new boyfriend! Heck yeah!
Regina says
WEST ME! Please!
In 2007 I was just starting law school in RI, since then I’ve graduated and lived in 2 different states working 2 different jobs…actually just moved and my place could use some new stuff!
Tiffanni says
WEST ME – since 2007 I’m married and have a baby :)
Sarah says
WEST ME!
Graduated from college, got my first real job, had a baby…so many great things!
Amy says
WEST ME please!
Inventory of past 4 yrs – husband, new home, dog, job, haircut :)
dave says
\/\/est me
lindsay says
WEST ME! I’m married and in vet school!
Andrea says
WEST ME! In 2007 my twins were only 1 year old. This year, they have started Kindergarten! Now I finally have time to do some work around the house!
The Landises says
West us! There is a LOT about our house that is different from 2007… but a lot still to work on! :)
Sharlene says
West me!
Got a second degree, married, our first home, a puppy…wow, a lot did happen in 4 years. With more home reno going on, we can’t wait to get to more of the decor part of it!
Suganya says
WEST ME!! I got engaged, brought a house, got married and now we’re having a baby!
Trisha says
West me! We have an empty new house!!!
Julie says
WEST ME!!
In the past 4 years I’ve had multiple apartments, moved from Michigan to Virginia, gotten a new job b/c of the move, been promoted and so on. Lots can happen in 4 years…….here’s to new stuff in the next 4!
Lindsey says
WEST ME!
Christine says
WEST ME!
I got married, became a doggy mommy and purchased my first house!
Megan says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I was still in law school… completely different from being a “grown up” 8 hours away from my family now.
Laurie says
West Me! I started college in September 2007, and I just graduated this past May with a GPA that was .2 points higher than the goal I set in 2007 woo! (:
Vivian says
West me! New job, new relationship, new home!