***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.
June says
West me!
I had just graduated college, started grad school, and moved 300 miles back home!
Heather says
WEST ME!!
In four years…another baby arrived and the oldest is now off to school!
Tiffany says
WEST ME
I met my wonderful husband, married him, and moved into his home…which I’m now in the process of making OUR home!
Lisa says
West me! In 2007 I was employed, had two kids and lived in a side-hall colonial in southern NJ, now I am a sahm, have three kids and live in a nearly identical side-hall colonial in northern NJ.
Chrissi Knox says
WEST ME!!!!! I’m in Austin, TX now!
Lindsey says
West Me!
Let’s see… since 2007 I’ve: gotten married, adopted 2 dogs, had 2 new jobs, moved into 2 new houses, gotten a new car… It’s been a busy 4 years for me!
Shifra says
West me!
Let’s see, I finished grad school, had a kid, bought a house, moved, got a new job… good stuff :)
Autumn says
West me!
All has changed. New boyfriend, new state, new job. Whew.
Cameron says
WEST ME! I graduated college, bought a house, got a puppy! We are living the life… ehh sort of :)
Anya says
WEST ME! I’ve moved, changed jobs twice, and then switched to be a full-time grad student.
Melanie says
In 2007, I was still recovering from a heart attack that I had at the end of 2006, after having my 4th child(I was 31 & it was a rare, pregnancy-related condition.). At the time, I thought I would never be the same. I didn’t trust my body anymore. I was playing the victim. Today, I am no longer a heart attack victim. I am strong and healthy and I know that God has big plans for me.
So “West Me” or not. I am good either way :)
Sandra says
“WEST ME”
I stopped coloring my hair (about three months ago). It’s kind of scary to see how much of my hair is gray, but it’s good to know what it really looks like. To color, or not?………We’ll see.
Sara says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007, my husband and bought our first house, and had a baby!
RMC says
West Me!
graduated from college + got a masters degree
Stephie says
West Me and my little ‘ol blog that I started last year; thriftandstyle.com, where I transform thrifted clothes into current looks. I love reading YHL because you guys share my love of finding thrifted items and turning them into totally amazing pieces!
Kathy says
WEST ME!!
In 2007, my only daughter got married. But I didn’t lose a daughter, I gained a son.
Andi says
WEST ME!
New: husband, home, baby, two cats, husband’s job. Pretty uneventful. :D
Thresha says
WEST ME!!!! In 2007, I was 25 and single, owned my own home, worked as a computer programmer, lived in the largest town in the state, and was also in grad school earning my MBA. A lot has changed since then….I am now married to a farmer, live in the middle of nowhere on a gravel road in an old farmhouse that is nearing its 100th birthday, and work at a bank in a small town of 350 people where the whistle still goes off at noon everyday. My life is completely different!
Erika says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I had one boy of 6, one girl of 5, and now I have two boys of 9 and 10 months and one girl of 8 years old!
Janelle says
WEST ME! We’ve got a new-to-us house and some of our things were damaged in the PA flooding. We’d love us some West Elm to help out!
Betsy says
West me! Since 2007 the hubs has finished grad school, we’ve both got new jobs, bought our first house, and have a baby on the way!
Jessica Millson says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I only had one child and worked full time as a nurse. Now my full time job is Momma to 3 kiddos and part time nurse. It’s crazy…but a good kind of crazy. We have hand-me-down furniture and bare walls because time and funds are limited for home decorating. This would be a blessing to win. Thanks for the opportunity.
Amy says
WEST ME!
So many things to do, so little money!
Kim says
WEST ME! Four years ago I had no idea I could paint the paneling in the den, then I found your blog a couple of years agao and now it is done…with your help. Thanks!
Savannah says
West Me!! I was working for a different company and on a different “life path” altogether. Happy where I am now! Thanks guys!!
sarahjane says
WEST ME! Since 2007 we have added another child to our family, moved three times, and are finally getting settled into the house we just bought. We could use a little help, West Elm!
Chris says
West Me!!! Have had TWO new places since 2007, got married, and recently moved into a 1927 mission style home that needs some Old House Love!!
Penny M says
West Me! I now have three beautiful grandchildren!
Noelle Frye says
WEST ME, please!
Wow, four years ago I had just graduated from nursing school and moved into a new home…now, we are getting ready to move across the country!
jenny ramsey says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007, I have graduated from college, married my best friend, bought a house, and started a real job! That gift card would definitely help add some fun to our home!!
Lia says
West me tell you all about it!
In 2007, I was a student, I couldn’t boil rice, and I was convinced I wanted to be single, living in NYC and working a full-time job. Now I’m a freelance illustrator and part-time art teacher, living in a sweet little apartment (exposed brick, claw-foot tub, minute but hey, existent, studio space) in Boston with the love-of-my-life and cooking up a storm (I especially squeal over serving food in itself – like pineapple fried rice in a pineapple or a curried pumpkin soup in a pumpkin shell). Next goal: learn to sew. Hopefully in 2015 I’ll have a whole new homemade wardrobe! First project, of course: pillows and curtains!
Kendra says
WEST ME!!!
In the past 4 years I graduated from grad school, moved to a new city, got married, move to a new state, and bought a house.
Niccole says
West me! (pretty please with cheese!) So much has change…I’ve had two babies, bought a dream house (that ended up being a nightmare), and now live in a home built in 1912 that is quickly turning into our dream home!
Oh, did I say WEST ME!
Leigh says
West Me!
Wow… what hasn’t changed – I live in a new state, own a house, have a husband and and stepson, and I am a proud Auntie – what can I say, life is good!
KarenG says
WEST ME!! We downsized in the last couple years and I’d love to give this house something special.
the knapps says
West ME!!
Met and married in 07 and have been adding to our brood since- we started with one girl and now we have four!!
Meg King says
WEST ME!!! I was a junior in college and now I am married with two kids!! I could reeeaaallllyyyy use some amazing pieces to show the changes in my life. :)
Amanda says
WEST ME!!!!
In 2007 I bought my first house! I had been teaching for 5 years and was getting tired of apartment life.
Stephanie says
WEST ME!!! Got married, have a baby, new home, and new job!
Erin says
WEST ME!!
All of the above! I live in a new place, have a different job, am in a new relationship AND I always have a new hairdo! :)
Christina says
PLEASE west me! I adore West Elm! My world is completely different than it was 4 years ago… I now live in Manhattan and have to be even more thrifty than I did as a recent college grad back in 2007! :)
Ashley says
WEST ME! I’m currently decorating my very first house and it’s overwhelming. I live for this blog and it has inspired not only my style but my inner DIY-er. Thanks!
Audra says
WEST ME. I just moved to a new how and could use some new accessories!
Kelsi R says
WEST ME!
A TON has changed- I graduated High School, got a full time job, started a business, and am still going to college!
Brenda says
West Me!
In 2007, our last born child and only son joined our family. 2007 was a build-up to me working again in the education field which I love.
Renie says
West me si,vous plait!
Wowzers, in 2007 I was in my first year of college still studying Interior Design. :) I am now graduated and actually an Interior Designer. Woo! Just that is a huge change with jumping in the real world and all.
Ps. I love your blog. My co-workers and I take a “Young House Love Break” everyday and talk about the post of the day.
Jennifer Cook says
West me!
I have gotten married, bought my first house (which is a work in progress!) and started a new job!
Katherine B says
West me!!! In 2007 I was just starting high school- now, here I am, 4 years later, starting college tomorrow!!!
Katelan B says
West me!
I’ve grown up A LOT. Better relationship, way better (adult) job, and A HOUSE! :]
Courtney says
WEST ME!
In January of 2007 we moved into our house during an ice storm!! It was a bank-owned property and really in bad shape. Since then, we’ve gutted and remodeled our family room, office, and bathroom on our lower level, added a deck and landscaping, and painted almost every room in the house! We’re far from finished – still have the kitchen, dining room, and master bedroom & bath to go. Here’s to another 4+ years!