***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.
Kristy says
WEST ME, SISTA (and brotha):)
In 2007, my husband and I were living in a new city with a new job and I was going back to school to study interior design. I also got knocked up with my gorgeous three year old that year;) TIME FLIES!
Love you love your stuff.
sally says
west me!
we’ve moved, we are adopting, we need help! this card will be put to great use!
Stephanie says
WEST ME!!!
Engaged and moving into a new place!
Omar says
West me!
Amber says
West me!
2007 was my last year before becoming a mom so a lot has changed!
Melissa W says
WEST ME! :)
So much has changed, but everything that’s happened has made me stronger and happier!
Nikole says
WEST ME! The last 4 years brought me a home, a dog, a husband and a baby due in April!
Debbie says
WEST ME! Since you started your blog, I got married, sold a condo and bought a house. I’ve got my eye on a West Elm pendant for above my stairs.
Andrea B says
WEST ME!
I’ve gotten married, bought a house, and got a job! Busy 4 years!
Jodie says
WEST ME!
I have two amazing babies, one on the way, and now regularly use the word “luuurve” in my texts and emails – thanks Sherdog! :)
Tiffany T. says
West me! hmm in 4 yrs..quit my cushy job to go back to school (can you say stressssful), married a wonderful man, new part time job, and adopted the best cat in tha world! Similar stuff to Masha above. I’m so glad you all our thriving. You guys work really hard and I appreciate it. Can’t wait for the book!
Emily Prashaw says
I would love you to WEST ME!!! Since 2007 I have moved home to Canada and in the last year I got married and bought my first house (which we are slowly making into our home). Your site inspires me daily. I also love West Elm…. I know you love Canada… Choose me!
Emily
Ambierre says
WEST ME! Bahaha my life is so different now than it was in 2007 I can’t even relate back. I now have a hubs, 2 kids, a home, I’m a stay-at-home momma and I fly airplanes as a hobby…who would have ever thought? Not me!
man says
west me!
new baby in ’10 and another on the way!
Leigh says
West me!
Courtney says
WEST ME!!
In 2007…I was in high school. Since then, I’ve graduated from college, been in a 3 year relationship [which I kinda look back on and wonder what I was thinking, haha], and moved at least 4 times. And I did happen to get a new tattoo. And I donated my hair to Locks of Love. Wow-I didn’t realize how much had changed…
Kristy says
West Me!!!!
In the last 4 years I have gotten married, moved twice, had a baby and quit my job to be a stay at home mom. I can’t imagine life changing much more than that :)
Becky says
West me! 4 years = 8 moves, 1 wedding, and many blessings!
Nami says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007, my son started kindergarten and my hubby and I had another one, a girl and she is 2 now :-)
Love love love your site! Keep up the great work.
Susy M. says
West me please! I would love to redo the living room!
Ashley says
WEST ME! In the past 4 years, we got married, I graduated nursing school, started my first job and bought a house!
katie says
West Me! I am now married and finished grad school! It’s been an amazing four years. :)
Deanna says
WEST ME!
In 2007 I was in med school dating the best guy ever… now we are both finally done with school and married! Life is good!
Amanda says
WEST ME!
Since 2007, I’ve graduated college, traveled the country, met and married the man of my dreams, and purchased a home with him!
lauren says
WEST ME please! I’ve bought a fixer-upper, had 2 babies, and awaiting #3! Wowsa!
WEST ME!!! says
since 2007 i have gotten married, bought a house, quit my corporate job, become a full time photographer, and have travelled to colombia and alaska- whoo hoo! i need some West Elm for my new studio! :)
Delana says
WEST ME
Chelsey says
WEST ME
What’s different now from then:
I live in a new city.
I have a wonderful three year old.
I am in a different relationship, and am engaged.
I have hardware in my ankle.
Shelley says
WEST ME.
I’m engaged to the man I started dating in 2007.
Katie says
West Me Please!!! I’ve had two kids in the last 4 years and my living room hasn’t changed in the last 8 years!!!
Stacie R says
West Me!
Since 2007 – I bought a 100 year old house house, remodeled part but it is still a work in progress. Graduated from grad school and became a part of a great church family!
Mike says
West Me! My wife really deserves this.
Lauren says
West Me! Oh, how I love West Elm. Since 2007, I have a new job, new apartment… all for the better, of course.
stephanie says
west me – moved to a new state, new job, got married, bought a house, had a baby, so much has changed in so little time!
Allison says
West me! And my biggest change is my new baby.
Amanda says
West Me!! My bonus room is completely bare…my porch could use some help too :)
Brianna says
WEST ME! In the last four years we have graduated from college, moved 4 times, got a new job and had two children.
sheila says
West Me!
I have a four year old son :)
Julie says
WEST ME!
Moved, graduated from college, and had a baby. I can’t believe how fast things have changed!
Kimberly Jane says
WEST ME! I am engaged, bought my first place at age 26 and planning my wedding.
Micah says
West ME! PLEASE! Since 2007, little has stayed the same, I’ve gone from dorm, to apartment, to home, met and married my husband, adopted our two babies (a shitzu, and lab mix)and started new jobs.
Erica R says
West Me!
New house, a daughter, a promotion, lots of good since 2007. Congrats on 4 years!
brandon says
WEST ME!
Emily V. says
West Me.
Lots of changes.. got married, moved from a condo to a house. Life is better.
I’ve been wanting a daybed from West Elm since 2007.
Marissa Huber says
WEST ME! please, and thank you for the giveaway and congrats on 4 amazing years! I check in from time to time, and always love reading your updates, seeing your cute daughter and dog, and reading your fun and genuine posts.
Big changes since 2007? Got engaged, got married, met my adorable Swedish niece, and chopped and donated my hair!
Sally says
WEST ME!
Added another little boy to complete our family!
Hope says
WEST ME!
4 years ago I had just started dating my husband. Now we are married and have a kid!
Rachel Chandler says
West me!!!!
Since 2007, I relocated from Long Beach, CA to Springfield, Mo., gotten married, bought a house, and had a baby. Lots of changes!
Love your blog!!!
Robyn says
WEST ME!!!
2007 is too long ago to remember what I was doing then! But somewhere in there, I moved out of and back to Richmond two whole times. Wow. Thank you guys for the awesome giveaway!
Carolynn says
West me! New house, new baby (almost 3), and a new pony!