***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.
Sam says
West Me!!
New house, new job, new COAST!
Heidi says
WEST ME!!!!
At the end of 2007 our third child was born. Hard to believe, but just a few weeks ago we said goodbye to diapers/pull-ups forever! A mixed feeling of joy and sadness:)
Alice says
West ME!! You guys are awesome, thanks for being so ‘transparent’. I need a ‘pick me up’, we (DH and I) have just started our own business (kind of a forced hand) and would love something ‘sweet and shiny’ to put a smile on our face.
Amy says
WEST ME! So much has changed since 2007. I graduated college in 2007, have my own house, on my second job and in a serious relationship!
Kate says
West Me!!
I got married and we just bought our first home! Woo hoo!!
Tracy says
WEST ME!
Moved into a new house… got engaged… a couple of great changes since 2007!
Bethany says
WEST ME!! Pretty much nothing is the same as it was 4 years ago, except I still have my darling little Pom Scarlett :)
Rebecca says
WEST ME! I have a completely different life from the one I had in 2007. Since then, we have had 2 kids with one one the way, tripled my hours at work(to help pay for said kids) and was finally able to buy a house after moving from apartment to apartment. I always wonder what I used to do with my time before I had kids…
Lisa says
“WEST ME”
Got my own lovable dog and now my feet stay warm in the winter! Great blog – many thanks!
Jessica says
West me! I’ve moved cities, gotten married, bought a house, had a kid and am in the process of starting a business! Whew.. It’s been exhausting and fun :-)
amy says
WEST ME!
We bought our first home, got married and had our first child in the last 4 years!
Jessie M says
WEST ME!
in 2007, I was a junior at VCU! Now I am graduated and moved to Northern Virginia (my original stomping grounds!)… very sad to have left Richmond, though. I cried about it for months and anytime I’m upset about something here I blame it on the area and claim I’m returning to Richmond. I also was dating a fella I felt certain I would marry and am not with that same fella now!
Ohhh the differences…
Josie says
West Me! Since 2007 we have moved to a different apartment, adopted a cat and discovered the Y.H.L. lifestyle. Things are great!
Suzy mccann says
West me! My babies are now big kids!
Lindsey says
WEST ME
Oh man! At this time in 2007 my husband and I were making final plans to quit our jobs and move to England! We took the plunge (moving, not actual swimming across the Pond) and lived it up in London. One year and several countries later we moved back to our hometown in northern Michigan, got new jobs (we like these much better) bought our first home and started our projects…and they continue :)
Andrea says
WEST ME!!!
Since 2007.. I have gotten married and bought a new house that needs all kinds of decorating!
Nicole says
WEST ME, BABY!
Since 2007, I have *deep breath*
Graduated Rutgers with both my undergraduate degree and masters degree, earned my CPA license, held down a good job in the public accounting world, gotten engaged and married, gotten our 2nd dog, bought a house, got my first(!) tattoo and sang in Carnegie Hall twice.
Victoria S says
West me!
In 2007, I was just starting to date my now husband. I was still in grad school. Now I’m a married stay-at-home parent to an adorable 6 month old son. Life is good!
Karli says
WEST ME!!!!
In 2007 I was living on the island of Guam, in 2011 I am living on the island of Oahu….from one island paradise to the next!
Tiffany says
West Me!
in 2007 I was still a college student, a junior in fact. Now I have a job, a new house, and a fiance!
Abbey says
West me! So much has happened in the last four years! Marriage, house, dog, baby…life is great!
Elissa R says
West Me
In the last four years . . . got engaged on July 7, 2007 (date sound familiar?), married the best man in the world, had the best baby in the world and moved into the best house in the world. Thank you!
Carla says
West Me!
4 years ago, I was single and living in Chicago. Now I’m married and live in Virginia.
Sonel says
WEST ME!!!!
Lots has changed since ’07! Most notably a new house and a beautiful 3 week old baby boy. I’m sure lots more has changed, but the 3 week old has me too sleep deprived to remember anything else!
debbie c says
WEST ME!
In ’07, I met the love of my life when I moved to the city. Now, we’re married and have a daughter!
Stefani says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I’ve graduated college, got a “real” job, gotten married, moved to a new town, and adopted two little kitties! All good stuff :)
Crystal says
West Me…I’ve married the love of my life that I met in 2008 and finished grad school :)
Meem says
WEST ME!!! Sept 2007- newly married and starting my first job post-grad school. No house, no kids… lots of time for knittin’ and chillaxin’, but wouldn’t change a thing!
Mandi says
WEST ME! Four years I started to refresh our bedroom and didn’t get much past the new paint. Great accessories to be had at West Elm!
sarah says
WEST ME! 2007 is where many things began for me–my relationship, the beginning of the end of my college years… ahhh I miss it.
Margaret says
WEST ME! (I just got their spring floral duvet as a moving present to myself and it’s GORGEOUS!)
Four years ago: I was a single girl in Boston with an OCD roommate and was workign at a job I hated.
Now: I’m 50lbs lighter and left the job I hated to live with my amazing boyfriend in upstate NY.
pebbles says
WEST ME!!!
i had a baby. got my bachelor’s. made it to 25 tumor free. and now on to my second degree!
Jill R says
WEST ME!!
In four years, I’ve changed jobs (a few times), moved several times, and graduated from my master’s program. Just started my first job out of grad school in a new city and this gift card would go a loooong way in my new apartment!
Rachel says
West Me Please!
In 2007 I lived in san diego & used to love shopping at west elm! I’ve moved a few times since then and now i live in rhode island. i’d love to use the gift card to decorate my new place!
Dayna says
WEST ME! We have a new baby, new jobs and new friends!
Runningirish says
WEST ME!
Since 2007 I have graduated from college, travelled the US, and furnish my first apartment :)
Kara Beth says
WEST ME!!
Got married and had 2 kiddos!
Tabitha says
WEST ME!
My life has changed so much since 2007 – I moved from CA to OH, went through a three year dating relationship start to finish, started exercising regularly, experienced my first big life tragedy, and acquired a cat, a tattoo, and Lasik eye surgery (I went from -7 dipoters, which is something like 20/4000, to 20/10 vision in a matter of ten minutes). Life is just full of adventure!
yvonne says
Pweese west me with the gift card!!!!! My space is a drab mix of creams and I need some color to spice it up!
Andria says
West Me!!
A lot has happened in my life since 2007…1) got hitched 2) bought a house 3) had a baby and 4) had another baby! It’s been an amazing 4 years. :)
Emily says
WEST ME
In 2007, we had just moved into our first home. We have done lots of upgrading projects, finished our basement, added a bathroom (and a baby!) We are hoping to sell our home in the next couple of years and begin our next adventure!
Blanca A. says
“WEST ME” i was 20 in 2007, and never would have dreamed of the life i’m livin now :) just bought a house with my fiance and our doggie :) happily ever after!
Annick says
West me!
Stanton says
WEST ME!
Kelly says
WEST ME!!
I graduated college, got married, bought a house, got two dogs, and began my teaching career.
Caroline says
WEST ME! Since 2007 I have gotten married, bought a house, changed jobs, finished grad school, and started raising an awesome bulldog!
Cara says
WEST ME!!
3 1/2+ years later and my boyfriend and I have each gone from being crazy college students living in separate but equally crazy college houses to living together, holding down full-time jobs and attempting to be grown-ups. It’s crazy to be able to trace time back with your best friend and love.
daniele says
West Me!! Four years in new house – haven’t done much since moving in – need some fresh (west) updates!
Coletta (rhymes With Velveeta) says
WEST ME!
I had to sell my home due to a seperation and I am now a renter working at a job that pays me less now than I made when I was 20. (I’m 41)
I could use some free decor!
Jen Beck says
West Me! Since 2007, our babies have grown into kids! The are now almost 4, 5 1/2, and 7 1/2. I’m ready for some new furniture:-)