***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.
Kim Gutierrez says
WEST ME please!!!!!
Like pretty much everyone, life has changed a LOT in the last four years. I am now mom to two boys, 3 and 14 months. I find myself back in school working on graduate studies after a 10 year hiatus from school. We also built a new home and quadrupled our square footage, so I REALLY need to win this – LOTS of places that are in desperate need of something – anything – so they are not bare and sad. :(
Sarah says
WEST ME!!! Since 2007 I’ve bought my first place, started a graduate program, adopted a cat and dog, and started reading YSL!!
Lara says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007, I got married, moved to a new state, had a baby, started a new job, and bought a house. Phew!!
Lindsey Daniels says
West me!!!
I’m now married and just finished building a house with my wonderful husband :-)
Keith N. says
WEST ME!
Many more gardens around the house since 2007 – I think I’ve reached my limit now though!
Crystal says
WEST ME!!
In 2007 I was married, since then, we have moved twice & welcomed a son. (Plus many other things of course, but those were the big ones!) :)
Tess says
WEST ME! I am married and moved across the country. :)
Amber says
West me!! I am now a first time homeowner!!!
Shannon says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was in the middle of my BS in upstate NY renting and single, now I am happily living and working in DC with my boyfriend of 3 years and getting read to close on a house in a few months! Crazy!
Jess G says
West Me!
In the last four years, I started a new career (and I job that I love) and had a little boy (our first – so HUGE change!).
Lynn says
WEST ME!
In four years, we have moved cross country and bought a house.
Laura says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve gained a new son. I’ve kicked quite a few bad habits and am a much happier person!
Amanda Black says
West Me! In 2007 I was a “stay at home mom” to an 18 month old and a newborn. Now I have a kindergartener (eek!), a pre-schooler and a new puppy! Come to think of it, new puppy= similar to newborn.
Lauren says
WEST ME!!!! A ton in my life has changed since 2007 – I live in a new place, have a new job, a new relationship (I’m married!), and two new tattoos. I guess the only thing that hasn’t changed is my hair! :)
CarneAsada says
WEST ME!
I feel like throwing a ‘W’ in the air as i type this. Anyways the Wifey, who reads your blog religiously, has asked me to enter for a chance to win 500 big ones to West Elm. So here i am.
Beverly says
WEST ME!! I stumble on your blog and have a serious addiction, but a good one. I’m trying new things with decorating and need more time for ideas I get from your blog. Thanks
Dorice says
WEST ME!
In the past 4 years, have had 2 children!
Michele says
WEST ME!!!
New home all on my own, ok with my pup!
Jen says
Howdy! My life has changed so much since 2007. I’ve graduated from college, gotten married, moved to a new state (Louisiana) and was hired at my dream job! Love your blog! WEST ME!!
Sarah says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007…got married, had a baby, bought a house, had house crushed by tree and getting it rebuilt while living elsewhere…
Maria says
WEST ME!!!!!
Got a new job, ex-boyfriend, house, new boyfriend – fiance – husband, dog..whew, buys 4 years :)
Natalie says
WEST ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4 years ago I was a Junior in college spending the summer in Kosovo.
Jennifer says
WEST ME PLEASE!
Roseanna Robles says
West me!
I’m married to the man who was my (new) boyfriend in 2007.
Natalie says
WEST ME!!!!!!!
in 4 years i’ve graduated college, got a dream job in DC, and am dating a wonderful man!
Greg says
WEST ME!
Cindy S. says
WEST ME!
A little older, a lot wiser! And, I have a house that could use a lot of West Elm therapy. :)
Michelle says
West me!
2007 was a big year for me, I started a great new job, had my 3rd boy and moved into my dream home. Can’t believe it’s already been 4 years!
kristinrose24 says
WEST ME! I need some new linens, new furniture, and a few new accessories for the house house. Oh- and lots of area rugs!
Natalie Bingham says
WEST ME!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m MUCH better now at decorating than I was four years ago (thanks to YHL & Pinterest!)
Kim says
WEST ME!
I married my college sweetheart!
jax says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I’ve birthed two children, moved 5 times, and acquired 15 new pairs of shoes. It’s been a good 4 years!
Lyssa says
WEST ME!
I’m addicted to west elm and my strict “only sale items” limit is not doing the trick! :)
serina says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve added a coupla kids to the two we already had. ;)
Nisa says
“WEST ME”
had long hair then, now very short!
daughter was one year old then, now she is turning 5 next mounth! big life style change!
still living in an apt hoping to live in a house soon!
happy blogiversary :)
Scott says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I was living north majoring in economics.
Jamie @ A Healthy J.D. says
WEST ME!!! In the past four years I have…been accepted to law school, got married, bought a house, studied in Oxford, England, graduated law school, passed the Bar and started a new job. It’s been the craziest 4 years of my life!
Allison says
Since 2007 my whole life has changed. I graduated college, started my first job, met and married my husband, bought our first house and recently found out we’re expecting! What a whirlwind 4 years!
Scotty says
WEST ME!
In 4 years I graduated college and have been best friends with my FW for 3 years.
Amanda says
West Me!
I had an amazing fiancee and now I have an amazing husband.
Liza Gildark says
West me, PLEASE:)!!!
Grant says
West me. Since 2007, I got married, got a job in Texas, moved to Denver and now have a son.
Quiana says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I moved from Boston to NYC, got married in Puerto Rico and gave birth to my daughter Nia, who’s now 13 months old. Life has definitely improved!
Jessica F. says
WEST ME! (Kayne’s got nothing on the Youngsters!)
2007 – Met the love of my life
2008 – Became engaged to said love
2009 – Married him
2010 – Decided to add to the love and got pregnant
2011 – Our little ray of sunshine is due any day now
Brandie Stoddard says
WEST ME! I have a beautiful three year old and a new home! I am loving this blog and utilizing it to decorate the new house. This giveaway will be put to great use, promise ;)
Emily says
West Me!
I’m out of school and in my first apartment all on my own
Roseanna says
West Me!!!! In the last four years I’ve moved twice, had a baby, and became a stay at home Mom. Whew!!
Melissa Willard says
West Me!! I have been married for almost four years now and were totally doing house renovations!!! Love this site!!
Alexis says
west me west me west me!
West Elm has been hitting it out of the park recently, and I would loooove to bring home some more goods. Their collaborative efforts with 20×200, Allegra Hicks, Benjamin Moore are so creative! Since ’07 I finished medical school and started residency, got married, and moved!
ELT says
West me! Started dating my husband, got married, had two kids, four moves (two international), learned a new language, three different jobs, just a few changes….