***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.
M. says
West me!
I’ve become a working writer, and my living room is now my office.
Jessica says
West me please! Since 2007 I’ve gotten married, moved from a condo to a house (uber adjustment!), switched jobs, and become addicted to blogs, nothing major!
Becky says
West Me, please!!
Jen says
West Me!!
I graduated, got married, moved from Illinois to Massachusetts to Maryland back to Massachusetts. And I’m preggers! Life is good.
Ann B says
West Me!
I was a freshmen in college back in 2007! Now I’m about to head to graduate school in a different state!
Bridgett says
West Me!
Two kids later, sold condo and moved into an awesome rental apt that we plan on staying in til we eventually move back to VA area.
Katie says
WEST ME!!!
I got rid of one husband and am now happily married to the right guy!
Rachel says
WEST ME! I have 2 little girls instead of just one!
Emily says
WEST ME!
I got my master’s degree, got a job, fell in love, got married and begrudgingly became more adult-ish.
Monika says
West Me….I hope :)
Since 2007…I have had a baby girl, made new friends, made some life changes and traveled.
Annai Smith says
WEST ME!!! I love your blog and I love West Elm.
Allison Whitt says
WEST ME!!!! Since 2007 #1 Got married. #2 Bought a house. #3 New job. Wow! A lot can change in four years. Happy Blogiversary!
Kelly says
WEST ME!! (Pretty please!)
LOTS have changed since 2007: Got divorced, sold my house, moved twice, started an interior & event styling business & recently got a PUPPY! My 8 yr old son, the pup & I are happy and healthy… so that’s what matters.
But Mama would LOVE the pintuck duvet set that I’ve been ogling but can’t afford to buy right now.
Thanks YHL- love you guys!
Hannah says
Got married, bought a house, and started law school :)
Erika says
WEST ME!
In 2007, I had been happily married for 1 year. Now it’s been 5 years. We’ve bought a home, had a baby and began my “career” as a stay at home mom. Wouldn’t change a thing!!
Erin Ohio says
WEST ME!!
Since 2007 I have gone from early to mid-thirties!!!! We owned our house for 5 years then and now it has been 9 and we are in the process of re-doing every room for the 2nd TIME!
Dalaney says
I finally told my family that I’m gay!!
DDay says
WEST ME! New job, new marriage, new house. Typical late 20s stuff
Rebecca Myren says
WEST ME! I got married and will be celebrating my 1st year anniversary on Sunday…what a great gift this would be :)
Jean says
WEST ME!!!
So much has changed in my life since 2007. I have a new career, live in a new city, am dating a fantastic new man, and last fall, bought my first house! Your blog has been a huge source of inspiration as I settle in. :-)
Jill Fay says
WEST ME! I’m a lot lighter – almost 60lbs. Same house, but less people, specifically, my father-in-law who is in much better and well-needed care now. Almost like starting a new life with my husband!
Jenny says
I got married seven times! But I finally found the one. Love you Mikey!
Samantha says
WEST ME…In 2007 I was a junior at the University of Richmond and now I am a 1st grade teacher and loving it!
Sherry says
WEST ME!! Four years ago I was 3 months pregnant with twins. We now have two crazy 3-year-olds running around our house. Oh how life has changed!
Kelly says
West me! My world is different–and better. Married my college sweetheart in 2008 and we purchased our first home last year. Now we’re taking on home projects together!
Beth says
WEST ME!!!!! I moved to a house, had a son and started school again since 2007!
Nancy K says
“WEST ME” A new Bermese Mountain dog named Bogart!
Janene says
West me!
What’s changed? What hasn’t! Most importantly of all, I’ve become a grandmother. We moved into a 60 year old house which needs lots of love and attention. Could definitely use that gift card!
Kelly says
WEST ME!
The question is what hasn’t changed?! I’ve gotten married. Completed a second bachelor’s degree. Sold two houses. Bought a condo. Bought another house. Grew a human and discovered what it is really like to love someone (the little human) unconditionally. And started my own little blog. Life is good!
Brittany says
West Me!
Met my husband, got my Master’s, moved back to Richmond from Chicago, bought a house, married my husband, renovated house…whew!
Kelley N says
WEST ME! Since 07 I have graduated college, gotten a job and am engaged to be married to a guy I barely knew in 07!
Becky says
West Me!
Since 2007 I got married, had a baby, and bought a house!
Katie F says
WEST ME!
I love west elm and I need a bed!
Nicole Beeler says
WEST ME!! In the last four years I’ve completed law school and have been practicing law for two years, gotten married, and bought a house! The house, unlike the marriage, needs a lot of work.
Anna M says
west me.
in the last four years I had my FOURTH child and moved THREE times. Lots more things, but you know, this is a comment… so…! good times
Katy says
WEST ME!!!
Yup, big changes here since 07. Just bought a new house with the hubby and pregnant with Twins all in 2011!! It’s a grand year :O)
Frankie says
Please please West Me!!
Since 2007 I have purchased a house, gained a husband and 2 kitties and was introduced to your fabulous blog! Still no tattoo though…yet… :)
-Frankie
Kate (& Ben) says
WEST ME!!!
2007–wow! I had a totally different job NOT in my field (which I hatehatehated!); we lived in a rental house; & we weren’t married (but we knew we would be).
-K
Bobbie says
West Me!!
Since 2007 I had my 3rd child left my job as a social worker and am now a stay at home Mom!
Ashley says
WEST ME!!!
My life is MASSIVELY different from how it was in 2007! For example, I graduated college, got my first “real job,” got married and started my first blog! Wow!! Life is good year 2011. :)
Jaclyn says
West ME! We had a baby,bought a house,and added a dog to the family.
Jody says
WEST ME! Since 2007, have become a grandmother and strive to live a simpler, closer-to-nature life.
Mary V. says
West Me, Please!
In four years, I have started my own business which I run from home and had a baby. We also are renovating our kitchen and it needs some Westing!
Lauren says
WEST ME!!!!
Things have changed alot for me in 4 years. Got out of a bad relationship and now have been supremely blessed with a new one! Bought a house and now working my way through renos/changes (thanks to your blog!)
Laurelin | A Life in Season says
Happy Blogiversary! WEST ME! I tried entering the contest yesterday on the other post, but as far as I can tell, my comment never made it up — I promise I’m not trying to enter twice! =) Here’s what’s new since 2007: new state, new job, new home, new to marriage, new baby, new car, new blogs… Almost a whole new life!
Emily says
West Me! I moved into my house about 2 1/2 years ago and I’m getting married in a month!
Heather says
WEST ME! I entered the “real world.” I was still in college back in 2007.
Kateri says
West Me!
We have gotten married (April 2008), moved into our first home (January 2010) and had out first baby girl (June 2010). :)
Jasie says
West me!
In 2007 at this time, I was amazed and shell-shocked from the birth of my daughter. Now I have two toddlers and one more baby on the way. Also we were then renting an apartment and are now renting a house. Hope to own one day.
Marelize says
West me!!!
A lot has changed for me, in 2007, I had just gotten married and moved to small town Oklahoma and had no children. Now we live in Las Vegas (after Seattle) and have two little kids. Love my life now!