***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.
Natalie says
West me!
Since 2007, I got a dog, bought a house, and got married (in that order, didn’t want you to think the new husband was last on the list for some other reason…).
Thanks for a great giveaway!
Ali says
Please pretty please….
WEST ME!!!!!
I LOVE that store! I would put the gift card to GREAT use!
Lots of changes, different house and besides moving my husband and I have had 3 kids!
~ Ali
Sarah says
WEST ME!
I married the guy I met on this day in 2007!
Lane Willard says
West Me!! I love West Elm!! Just renovating our home!!!
Leslie says
West ME! This gift would go a long way to decorate my abode. Since my 2007 graduation from law school, all my income has gone to student loans!
Karen says
“WEST ME”. Since 2007, I have had 2 amazing kids with my beautiful husband and a now have a completely remodeled house! I also started my own business. I am so grateful and lucky to have all these wonderful things in my life…
Molly says
WEST ME!
I met my husband in NYC, got married, moved to Nashville, bought our first home, and we both started new jobs. That gift card would be very handy!
kate says
west me!
since 2007, i have a new job, new dogs, a newly decorated living room, and a college degree- quite a bit!
Melissa Willard says
West me!! Renovating our home!! We love West Elm and this site!!
Tara Bishop says
West Me! Two beautiful girls since 2007…being a mommy changes everything!
Lauren says
WEST ME PLEASE!!
My life is so different than it was in 2007… I’ve since graduated college, found a job I enjoy, moved out and gotten engaged! I’m obsessed with West Elm and would go nuts if I won this!
Christina Vi says
WEST ME!!!
In four years… I got married, went to Europe… and now have a baby on the way :)
Julie Anne says
WEST ME!!! Please…
Since 2007 my beautiful niece has grown from a little girl to a budding young lady and I’d love to take her to the brand new Seattle West Elm to buy some pieces to help her room grow up a little bit with her.
Brandi says
WEST ME (please)!! :)
2007–since then we’ve added our beloved dog to the family, moved to a new city, new jobs for both of us and I didn’t have any white hair (I do now!).
Jennie says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007 I have fallen even deeper in love with my husband and added a little boy to our family!
monica c says
WEST ME!
since 2007, i’ve married and had 3(more) kids, quit my job to be an at-home mom, and discovered my passion for diy;)
Heather B says
WEST ME!
Lots has changed for me. Finished college, got a real, adult job, got a real, adult apartment, got married, learned to cook, and lots and lots more.
Amber Cox says
WEST ME!
Alex says
WEST ME! :) In the past 4 years I have graduated highschool, gone to college for a year, join the Air Force, and move 8 1/2 hours away from home. It’s been a crazy four years but I wouldn’t change any of it!
Kelsie Pfeifer says
WEST ME! Graduated high school, met an English boy, English boy moved to the U.S., graduated university, moved in with English boy, started graduate school… What’s happened since ’07? I’ve grown up and my life has been completely unpredictable!
Erin says
WEST ME PLEASE!!! New house, new baby on the way, and new short hair. All in a year. Would love to add a newly decorated room to the list :)
Thanks!
Evie says
West Me, oh please, West Me!
2007 is like ancient history! We should all be required to annually sit and lay out our progress so well! Related to your same progress, my life has changed in the way that I am more apt to DIY and seek inspiration on all these blogs that have popped up! We just finished adding two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a laundry room to our previously unfinished basement and did about 30% of the work ourselves!
Britni says
WEST ME!!
I have a new job, got married, live in a new place.. Everything has changed for the better!
Bridgette says
WEST ME!!! WEST ME!!!
Wow…what a give a way. Well since 2007, I moved to Europe with my husband( we are military and have a NY mailing address) , got a job for what I am going to school for, got guardianship of my three younger siblings, well my husband and I did. Got three tattoos, two piercings and am living life to the fullest and enjoying traveling Europe and miss the good ole USA everyday.
Jami says
WEST ME!!
My life is drastically different than 4 years ago! I’m not married, pregnant and going to be a stay at home mom…none of which I honestly ever envisioned for myself but I’m thrilled at the life/priority changes!
Ashley says
WEST ME!
We have had two baby boys since 2007. We also added carpet to our house, got new siding, and have had three sons add dents, dings, and “artwork” to the walls! ;P Congrats on four wonderful years!
Andrea Egan says
West Me…My house is fuller with 3 kids but somehow more stylish and organized. Less is more and more is less!
Teresa B says
Have made numerous updates to my house that I bought in August 2007 but would still love for you to WEST ME! so I could make some more changes!
Hollie B says
WEST ME :)
My name is Hollie and since 2007 I have graduated college just last year and luckily found myself an amazing dream job as a Textile Designer at an outdoor furniture company. I just moved in with my boyfriend to a new apartment and we are in desperate need of getting our new place to feel like home! Cheers to being creative and getting payed for it!
Kate Gemmellaro says
West Me!! New apt, new state and a son!!!!
Julie says
West Me!
shannon says
WEST ME!
jen says
WEST ME!!!
Finished my degree, got a job, got married, got a step daughter, bought a house, and just had a baby!
Mollee says
WEST ME! My husband, two chihuahuas and I live in the same house we did in 2007, but our style has become more contemporary since then, so we’d love some new pieces from West Elm.
P.S. Congrats on your four-year blogiversary and the epic giveaway! You guys rock.
Kate says
WEST ME!
I graduated from college, married my high school sweetheart, and have been enjoying the “real world”!
Suzi says
WEST ME! In 2007 I was only a few months into dating the most amazing man I’ve ever met…my Husband! After dating for 6 months, we spent the second half of 2007 flying back and forth between countries to see each other. Now we’re happily together in one place and getting ready to celebrate our second wedding anniversary! Thanks for the chance to reminisce!
Heather Stansell says
West Me!!!
Lorrie says
WEST ME!!!!
Like most, I have had a lot of changes since 2007. I have a new home and a new dog…..and my baby girl is now a driving teenager!
Jen says
West Me!!!
Since 2007 I moved to Portland from Richmond, met my husband, had my son, got married, and bought a house! American dream, baby.
Mary says
WEST ME!
I lost 55 pounds and have kept it off for 3 years (gotta love Weight Watchers – it works.)
Shaundra Coleman says
WEST ME! 2007 seems like so long ago. I have gotten married, moved, changed positions and started reading this blog!!
Mike says
west me!
Got a new job, got engaged and bought a house. I’ve been a busy DIYer updating all the flooring, paint, baseboards, lighting, hardware, etc… and believe it or not I’m actually having a little fun helping decorate the place!
Claire says
West me! Four years ago my future-husband and I met; we got married last month!
Bree says
WEST ME! I’m moving from an apartment to a house!
Winnie says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve graduated from college, started a new job, been in a new relationship, and moved!
Love your blog – you two constantly give me great ideas.
Sarah says
West me!
New house, new baby, new size of pants…
kristen says
WEST ME!
So much has changed! We have moved from Greece to the U.S., new apartment, had a baby, I’m employed and …it feels like so much more! I guess just having a baby will do that :)
Amber says
West me!
Four years ago November, I gave birth to my first and only child. And most everything’s been different since. :)
Christina says
WEST ME!!!
A LOT has changed for me since 2007 – I graduated college, moved out of my parent’s house (scary!), got a job, started an invitation business, and now I’m adjusting to the real world and enjoying my new apartment! Absolutely love your blog – try to read it every day!
Happy Blogiversary!! :)
Rachel says
WEST ME!!!!
4 years ago i left college after a good friend of mine died. At the time it seemed like things would never get better…4 years later i have such a fufilling life, am since married and expecting a baby in december…it’s crazy to think back to 4 years ago and how much life can change for the better :)