***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.
Nicole says
WEST ME!
Let’s see: got married, adopted a dog (to add to our 2 kitties), graduated med school, started working as a “real doctor”…and probably more!
Heather says
WEST ME!
Four years ago, I was just starting grad school, was in a long-term, long-distance relationship, and wasn’t really sure what the future held.
Now I’ve finished my Ph.D., recently accepted a new job in Florida (where I could really use some new furniture–the old sofa from grandma just isn’t cutting it anymore!), broken up with the bf, and am starting a new life that makes me really happy!
Barb says
west me! What hasn’t changed since 2007!? I got married, bought a house, adopted a dog, became an aunt, and got knocked up.
Christina Combs says
WEST ME!
I started teaching, got married, and bought a house! that is in serious need of decorations:)
Jade V. says
Graduated college and grad school, moved across the country into a new home and got married. :) West me.
Lisa says
West me!! Please. ; )
Since 2007, I’ve got a divorce, raised two boys by myself, went back to school and got my RN, and am now getting ready to move out of our apartment into our (new to us) home. The West Elm gift card would be BEYOND sweet!! : )
Alison says
WEST ME!!!
In the last 4 years, I started a new career, got engaged, and moved to a new state!!!!
Danielle Filipkowski says
West me!
I have since finished my bachelor’s degree, gotten married, moved back home to Ohio, started a “big girl job” and become very interested in DIY projects!
Franny says
WEST ME!
4 years ago, my work moved its headquarters to a different city (though same county–San Diego)! I didn’t change employers, but I did move into a different position! Can’t believe it was 4 years ago!
Lauren says
West me
Everything has changed, new house, a dog, husband, new car, new boss…
Hillary says
west me!! since 2007 I have gotten engaged, married and bought a new house which I LOVE to get ideas for from your blog!
Monique says
WEST ME!!!
Jen P says
West ME!
Since 2007…
New House
New Country
New Job
New Car
Same Husband
Same kids
Same DIY mania!
Jen says
WEST ME!!
Lots has changed since 2007…married and just now buying a new house that needs lots of TLC…we could definitely use some decorating funds!
Jayna says
WEST ME! Now done with medical school and finishing residency, yeah! What hasn’t changed in the last 4 years? The complete lack of any table lamps in our apartment, which would be my first purchase with the gift card!
Luke's GiGi says
WEST ME!!!
I have become a dog owner!
Jess B. says
WEST ME – since 2007 I’ve gotten married, had my first “child” (a beagle named Moose), and in the last month purchased my first home (which clearly I’d love to furnish entirely with West Elm)!
Molly says
WEST ME!
In four years I have graduated from law school, started working as a real adult, found a house with my boyfriend of six years, and started making the house our own. Life is completely different than it was in 2007!
Erin Wiebold says
west me please!!! I live in a whole other part of town and I am married… much different than 2007!
Julie says
WEST ME! Lots of changes since 2007 for me. Now I have 2 kiddos, live in a new town, live in a new house and have a new job as a stay-at-home mom!
KC says
West me! I have a new husband and a condo and would love to decorate it!
Kelli says
West me!! I have a new condo that would love to be decorated with West Elm goods!
Shelley says
WEST ME!!! :)
Well…a whole lot has happened in four years. Moved in with my boyfriend (now husband), got engaged, was accepted to law school, moved a BUNCH of time, got married! Not too shabby haha!! :)
Congrats on your four year anniversary! :)
Connie says
WEST ME!
Just closed on a new house and need stuff to fill it!
Nichole says
“WEST ME”
In 2007 I was a college student. Now I am a college graduate, married, with a baby on the way!
Erin W says
West Me!!! PLEASE!!!!
Meghan says
WEST ME!!!!
4 years ago I had just started my first job out of grad school. Now I am married to my best friend and we have a son! Wow, a lot has changed.
Kelly Cappelletty says
West me!
Wow!! In 07 I was preggers and I had no idea how much my life would change. We have two now and there is never a dull moment!
Kim Irish says
West Me!!!
Four years ago, I was beginning my first year of marriage, my first year as a teacher, and my first year back in Colorado. Today, I have been married four years and am no longer teaching as I am a stay at home mom to our beautiful 16-month-old daughter!
Amanda says
WEST ME!!!!! New house, two new kids, new writing gig, and a boatload of new diy projects done…and even more on the to-do list!
Becky says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007, I’ve gotten married and moved a couple times – we’re now trying to decorate our new home.
Erin B says
Since 2007 I’ve graduated from College, landed a job as a Textile Designer, and just 3 months ago I married the love of my life… WEST ME! :)
Courtney says
West Me!
4 years has brought tons of change and new experiences. Got married, moved to a new city for my husbands doctorate program, started a business, took a lot of amazing vacations and made a ton of memories. It’s been a great 4 years!
Isabel says
WEST ME!
I can´t believe you maxed out the comment capacity!
In the last 4 years, let´s see. Got married, changed jobs, bought a house, ah, wait, changed continents, too!
So lots of changes, indeed!
Laura says
WEST ME!
I’ve graduated from college, started couponing more, and started to read a lot more design/lifestyle blogs since 2007.
Carrie says
WEST ME! What hasn’t changed in my life since 2007! We got married, moved to a new city, bought a house, changed jobs, got a kitten, and I have a niece on the way! :)
Kendall says
West ME!!
I started dating a wonderful boy!!
JR says
WEST ME!
New husband and new house!
Ashley says
West Me!!
Things different since 2007… married, new baby, new career, new car, new house, new cat (same dog), shorter hair, and hopefully new West Elm swagger!!
Valerie Thomas says
WEST ME!
just about to move into an apartment with my sister and my best friend. can’t wait to decorate! I hope I win!!
AppleTree says
WEST ME! Four years ago I wasn’t yet married, much less having a baby.
Jenn says
WEST ME!!!
Got married in 2007–what an amazing year!
Elaine says
West Me!! We are addicted to your column…LOVE IT and West Elm!
Anna says
WEST ME
In 2007, I was still in college. Now I am working a full-time job and living in my own apartment! :)
Elizabeth says
WEST ME
I haven’t changed jobs, homes or relationships but my home aesthetic has certainly changed and I would love to have a West Elm certificate to help me along. :)
Kacy says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 – my biggest and best blessing: my hubby is home from Iraq and out of the army! Second best: after 24 years of wanting my own horse, I finally got one!
Sydney says
West Me! 4 years ago I had just moved to richmond, started grad, school and was a single gal exploring a new city. Now I am happily graduated, a working woman, and loving her husband (just celebrated 2 yrs) and 2 cats!
Kristy says
WEST ME!
Since 2007.. I got a new job, married my love, bought a house with him, and discovered YHL which has inspired me to take risks to make it a place where we feel that we’re HOME. <3
Kate says
WEST ME, BRO!
In the last four years I’ve gotten married and went from working full time for a company to freelancing and finally working for myself. A HUGE change for me and one I never imagined I would love the way I do. A lot changes in 4 years!
Lauren says
West Me! In the past four years I went to grad school to get a masters in teaching, got married, bought a house, got an awesome job teaching kindergarten, turned 30, and adopted an adorable dog.