2011.

farewell to another year.

it has been quite something.

onwards and upwards!

and we better stock up,

because i have a feeling this weekend is going to be quite something as well :)

happy new year!!!!!!

please be safe this weekend.

and don't do anything i wouldn't do!

**WE'VE ANNOUNCED THE WINNER**

of our shabby apple giveaway. check and see if it's you.

JILL

giveaway day!

**UPDATE: contest is no longer accepting entries**

hey party people.

elle and i are really excited about our very first giveaway here on the blue house.

the lovely ladies over at shabby apple, a great destination for all sorts of lovely women's dresses, have decided to give one of our fantabulous readers this dress:

their kanani dress!

looks vintage and lovely and a little anthro-esque, no?

just in time for your winter escape to an island in the sun...

but i'm pretty sure i could work it into my winter wardrobe, too.

some polyvore magic,

for the winter months:

kanani dress-- winter by thebluehouse featuring knit tops

Vince knit top, $199
Nylon tight, $20
Frye slouchy boots, $328
Miss Selfridge satchel bag, £32
Mulberry leaf necklace, $270
Cluster stud earrings, £20
Peter Lang leather belt, $145
Shabby Apple - Kanani

and now for your vacay plans... or you can wait until spring:

kanani dress - spring by thebluehouse featuring a fedora hat

P A R O S H drape cardigan, £172
ALDO cowgirl boots, $150
Statement necklace, $28
Wet Seal fedora hat, $11
Dorothy Perkins tan belt, $9
Shabby Apple - Kanani

**CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED**

HERE'S HOW TO ENTER:

1-- you must be a follower of the blue house,

over there to the right.

2-- like shabby apple on facebook.

3-- then leave us a comment here telling us exactly where and/or how you'd

wear this lovely kanani dress!

*contest open to all US residents

make sure to check back here on friday to see if you're the lucky winner!!

good luck, lovers.

random.org picks lucky #3!

congratulations MRS. MEG NOHE!!

email us with your information.

JILL