***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.
Renee says
WEST ME!
In the past for years I left work in Chicago, moved to Virginia, got my MBA, moved to Philly and started a new job. All that moving means new places that need to be decorated!!!
Lydia says
WEST ME!! – WEST ME!! – WEST ME!!
In the last year: I got a new position/promotion at my company, I became an aunt, and my fiancé and I bought a house and moved in together– which also involved his two boys from a previous marriage, so I also became a parent in the last year! We’re renovating still while I juggle new responsibilities at work, my fiancé’s travel schedule, and learn the ropes of homework/bed/bath times and school drop off :) It’s been CRAZY, but so awesome, and I wouldn’t change a thing!
Megan says
West me!
Since 2007, I have….moved, changed jobs, gotten married, had a child and become a stay-at-home-mom. Whew!
Katy says
WEST ME! My life is different in a good way. In 2007, I had just finished grad school and lived in DC. Now I’m in Sri Lanka and finally feel like I can afford to make some personal touches to my apartment. It’s coming together nicely, but an awesome duvet or lamp from West Elm would certainly help!
Hollie says
WEST ME!!!!
In four years….my husband and I brought a new condo! I just started to make it a home (e.g. painting, decorating).
M and J says
West Me please! We love your blog and West Elm too!
Lindsay says
WEST ME PLEASE!! :) Just like most comments here, what hasn’t changed in 4 years?? I have a husband (although he’s not new, we’ve been married 6 years), a new house, a new career, and a 21 month old! Embrace the changes, right??
Chelsea says
WEST ME!
Four years ago my husband and I married and moved overseas. Now we’re back Stateside enjoying life with our year-old daughter!
Yulia says
West me! In four years our family of three is now a family of five!
Terry says
WEST ME!!!!! Wow soooo much has changed over the last four years. My husband and I got married, bought a house, turned 30, had a baby, both changed jobs….
Whew and I’m sure I’m leaving out something important but A lot had changed!!!
consee says
West me! :) New house! :D
Michelle says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007, I was in college going for my nursing degree and working in retail part-time. Now, in 2011, I am a college graduate (finally, after 6 years!) slated to take NCLEX (national nursing boards) in exactly one week!!! :D
Felicity says
WEST ME
ROK says
West Me!
I started reading blogs in 2007, while studying for the bar (which I did pass)…so its been 4 years of starting jobs, adding a house and (another) baby and reading more and more blogs daily. Its an addiction.
deebo says
WEST ME- life in 2007, my son was born early in the year, sooo i must say my world was flipped upside down. totally.
Heather says
West me please! Oh how times have changed. In the last four years my world has turned upside down. I lost my kindergarten teaching job, moved out of town, got married, lost my father suddenly to cancer and learned we will need to see an infertility specialist…oh my! But we are still just chugging along trying to make a positive out of a whole lot of negatives. I can finally say now that life is ok, were hanging in there. I’m looking for a job and babies in the near future…hahaand maybe winning a giveaway!
Amy Walters says
West Me!
Amy G. says
WEST ME!!!
In 2007 I had a 1 1/2 year old…now I have a different job, that baby is 5 and just started Kindergarten and another is on the way in November. And surprisingly, I’ve spent more time doing projects around the house now than I ever did then.
MadLil says
West Me!
Then: Boyfriend Now: I’m engaged!
Tabrese says
WEST ME!!!!! Wow since 2007 I have gotten married, had a beautiful baby boy, and move twice!!!! Life is great with my two boys (husband and son) :-)
Emily says
WEST ME!!!
Oh geez since 2007 I have gotten married, bought, gutted and totally remodeled a house and now I am expecting. A lot changes in four years!
Katherine R. says
West me! Married for 3.5 years, across the country and then moved again…to Las Vegas!
Bridget says
WEST ME!! Four years ago I was embarking on my first year of college…now I’ve graduated and move across the country! I live in Brooklyn with my boyfriend and am working at a publishing house. Oh, and I got two tattoos :)
Mina says
West me! Since 07, I’ve changed career paths and become a fashion designer (no regrets!!) and I’ve adopted the love of my life, Pip, a border collie/lab mix! Life is good.
Monica bruno says
WEST ME!!!
Moved. Got married.
Heather says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, not a whole lot has actually changed for me… I did get two new kittens (who aren’t kittens anymore but still young) and put an old cat down :( Otherwise, 1 new tattoo and that’s about it.
Jessalyn says
WEST ME! – great giveaway!
In 2007, I had a Kindergartener, a 3 year old and a 2 year old, so I was busy with my kids mostly at home.
Now I have a 4th grader, a 2nd grader, and a 1st grader and I’m busy in their schools.
Amanda says
WEST ME!!!!
Since 2007, I have moved in with my boyfriend, got a dog, and I’m about to graduate from college. I can’t wait to start my career as an interior designer!
Emily Gravitt says
WEST ME! I now have two little girls!
Wendi Roush says
WEST ME!!! I have some rooms that need new looks!!! Pick me!!
Margaret L. says
West Me please!
melissa says
WEST ME!!!!!
I’m now married, a homeowner (and occasional DIYer), have a different job and am expecting a baby boy in 2012. Phew, what a difference 4 years makes!
Janny A. says
WEST ME!!
I was living in another country.
Pamela says
I love West Elm!
I got married, bought a house, and got a little furbaby doggy!!!! Lovin’ life!
Angie Tobias says
WEST ME!
4 years ago my husband and I were still in college and our son was just a year old. Boy have things changed! We have since graduated and been salaried, bought a house, and enrolled our son in full time school. Whoa.
Nikki Kelly says
West Me!
Between 2007 and today the biggest change in my life has got to be the purchase of our (my boyfriend and I) home. And my latest obsession to remodeling/decorating it!
Genie says
WEST ME!
Have become an empty nester. Kinda sad for me but happy for my grown daughters to experience life away from home.
Alicia says
WEST ME, PLEASE! Four years ago I graduated college from Florida and decided to move to Boston to work in Advertising (John and Sherry I’ve always loved that we have this in common). I’m still happy, healthy and living it up in Boston – only now I look forward to reading your blog everyday. Upgrade!
Kate says
WEST ME!
So much has changed since 2007 – I am married and last spring we bought our first house together and now have a cat and a new puppy!
Jennifer h says
West Me!
In 2007, I was graduating college. Now I’m almost married and about to buy a house. Also, have a dog & full time job. A lot more responsilbilties
Meghan says
WEST ME!
Ooo, changes since 2007? Married, bought a house, finished college, started a new job.. basically just enjoying life!
Amy says
West Me!! Since 2007, I’ve gotten married, bought a house, and am expecting our first baby in 2 months!
Julie says
WEST ME! In 2007 we had a 2 year old. Now we have a 6 yr old (in kindergarten) and a 3 year old. We also turned our duplex into a single family last year, so have a much bigger house and no renter.
West Me says
WEST ME – oh wow, I love West Elm.
In 2007, my husband and I ran our first marathon (in Chicago) and went on to run three more.
Holly says
West Me! (Please!)
In 2007 I was finishing up my undergrad in Rome, Italy. Four years later I’m still in Italy, planning my move back to the States to get my masters. To say the least I’m in need of a little helping hand to make my move from one continent to another a little smoother.
Love your blog, read it every day.
Cheers,
Holly
Amy says
West Me! I’ve moved out of my parents house, graduated from high school and college, and have a new job and dog! Life’s been great!
Kate says
WEST ME!
I am getting married and am relocating to Richmond, VA!
Hope to see you three around town!
Katie says
WEST ME!!!
I’ve managed to snap a masters degree in Architecture, and moved across the state to start work!
justine says
WEST ME! In 2007 my husband and I were only married for a year and now we will be parents in a few months.
Angela L. says
WEST ME!! I have a new job (teaching kids with autism), twin baby girls, a new (to us) car, and a new tattoo!