***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.
Jen says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve moved, gotten married and now we’re going to have a baby in January!
Lizz says
WEST ME!
I’ve gotten engaged, bought a house, and gotten another puppy!
Chris says
WEST ME! Now have a 2 teenagers – one is learning to drive.
Christina Brunk says
West me!
We moved into a new home last August and could REALLY use some West Elm goodies in it! ;)
Colby says
West Me! Since 2007 I have gotten married and moved across the country…
Kate M says
WEST ME!
I love West Elm… and they’re coming to Seattle next month so I’m mucho excited! Since 2007 I’ve had 2 new jobs, got married, got a kitty and lived in 4 different rentals.
Erin says
WeST Me!
Alot has changed since 07. Three cross country moves (NYC, las Vegas, DC, and now SF). 2 more babies. One dog and a new house that I’m trying to make more lovely. Hence my reading your blog. ;)
Happy blogiversay!
karlee says
WEST ME!!!
So much has changed in 4 years. I got married, moved SEVEN times, and have had 6 different jobs! Would love to win this.
Ryan Fluetsch says
West me!
Well, in 2007 my wife and I hadn’t had any children yet. It has flipped our whole world (for the better). Kids are the best!
Jessica says
WEST ME! I have an 11 month old and am getting ready to buy my first house!
Michelle J says
WEST ME! I have a 1 year old boy and a new house!
Carol says
West Me! Remodeling our house. Love the blog!
Kamaile says
WEST ME! This year I turned 40 and I’d love to celebrate by shopping at WEST ELM!
Lisa says
West Me!
In 2007…
…I wasn’t a teacher
… I didn’t have a place
… I didn’t have a clue
Krista says
West Me! I have changed jobs since 2007. To do so I had to quit a job for the first time ever. I’ve only ever left because I was going to school or graduating a program all of which were expected when I started the job. Not a fun thing to do, but I am soooo much happier in my new position.
Deb says
” WEST ME “,whew 2007 …it was browns and taupes …now it grays and time to start over except it will be much easier to add to than take away like it was from hunter green and burgandy .I love to stay with the new trends ,and your blog is so inspiring with the ways you use differant colors rather than the bland trendy . I have followed your blog from day one and still love your first house and really love watching your new home turn into another showroom show case .
Amber says
WEST ME! Four years ago I hadn’t even met my husband yet, so weird to think about!
Katie says
WEST ME:)
Well in the last 4 years pretty much everything in your list of items has changed for me…new house, new job, new husband (the 1st and only, but still new!)…the last 4 years have been full of fantastic new adventures:)
Argelia says
West ME!! Thanks, I could use some new lamps!
Leti says
WEST ME!!!! :) My life is different because I am married and happily beginning the nesting process. Love YHL, you guys are awesome!!
Brooke says
WEST ME! I’m married and we are expecting a baby girl in January!
Ashley says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I have graduated from college, gotten a real job, moved in with my boyfriend, and gone BACK to school for a second degree!
Amber says
West Me! Four years ago I hadn’t graduated yet, and now I’m starting grad school. Gah. Just can’t get away from school I guess!
theresa says
WEST ME!
I’m enjoying two more kids and a super short haircut!
Mandy says
WEST ME!!!! Lets see here… since 2007 I’ve graduated college, got my first “real job”, then got let-go from my first “real job” (welcome to the real world, right?), met the man of my dreams (who is also my best friend), was unemployed for a while, moved in with Mr. Man-of-my-Dreams (who just so happened to come with two amazing children that I fell in love with also), found a new job that I’ve been with now for 2 years and continue to make our rental home feel like just that… a “home”! It’s been quite the ride but I’m lovin every minute of it!
Pat says
west me! – 2 kids grown and out of the house – need to redo their rooms…
Lindsey says
WEST ME! Things that have changed, oh my!
In ’07 I was in my last year of college, had no idea what I’d be doing after graduation, and hadn’t even met my husband yet! Since then, I’ve moved from MI to MT, back to MI, then to CA, then to PA. And I’ve traveled to Honduras and… all over the US with my husband :). It’s crazy to look back, isn’t it? Oh, and I have a job writing which is what I always dreamed of doing. It’s still work and I still hate it some days, but that’s life, huh?
Chelsea says
Now I’m a college graduate, I have a job, a house, a husband, a dog, and a baby on the way! :)
Gloria says
WEST ME!…I am trying to turn my new husband’s bachelor pad into OUR home, and need all the help I can get! :-)
LAUREN says
WEST ME!
I’ve graduated college, moved a couple of times, gotten engaged and married, new jobs… lots of changes!
Chelsea says
(geez, I forgot the buzz word! stupid preggo brain…)
West me!
Now I’m a college graduate, I have a job, a house, a husband, a dog, and a baby on the way! :)
Sonya says
WEST ME!
I’ve moved, changed jobs, gotten engaged, and bought a home. Would love some decorating cash to spend at West Elm!
Sarah says
WEST ME!
Kids are older, life is less crazy, more energy, more time. Life is good.
Kellie says
WEST ME!! The baby in my belly is the biggest change since this time four years ago!
Vicky M says
WEST ME!
I bought a house and found a boyfriend!
Marianna says
West Me – I am married and live in Boston and have a side business :)
Liz H. Nunez says
West me!!! Now married!:) Way different………….
Ed says
West Me!
Shelley says
WEST ME baby! I’ve been dying to get a rug from West Elm and $500 would be a great down payment on it :)
Krystal says
West me! We added another boy to our family and have totally repainted every room in our house–except for the laundry room!
Rebecca says
“West me”!!!
We’ve moved twice since 2007!!! We now have 3 teenagers and 2 dogs!
Vanessa L says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I met someone, got engaged, then changed my life completely by leaving and moving to NYC. I’m currently in the process of moving into my new apartment, so this freebie would be amazing!
Carly B. says
WEST ME…
I’m moving back in with my parents as my roomie’s boyfriend is moving in. So I could REALLY use a boost!
Katy says
WEST ME!! I’m a poor grad student who has sadly been in the same PhD program for four straight years. Please give me something new and exciting!! :)
Suzann says
WEST ME PLEASE :)
Stacey W. says
“WEST ME” Since 2007, I have bought a fixer upper. Still working on it piece by piece, putting in an Ikea kitchen now! Thanks for the opportunity! =)
Mikki says
West Me!
Since 2007 my husband and I have gone from being DINKs ( dual income no kids) to having 3 little boys (ages 3, 21mos., and 1 month) ransacking our house. And wouldn’t have it any other way!
Sarah says
WEST ME! In 2007 I became a mom :)
Lori says
West me! We now have an almost 2 year old, a bun in the oven and a newer home – life is nicer but more difficult!
Rebecca says
WEST ME!
So much has changed since 2007. I went from working full time, to a stay at home mom. We’ve added another addition to our family making us a family 5. My middle son was diagnosed with cancer, but is kicking it’s butt. All in all, the best years yet!