The Proper Party Animal

It is the season . The season for evergreen trees and sparkling ornaments. The season for giving and getting. The season for lots and lots o...

Best Foot Forward

I think I have already made my general dislike of winter pretty apparent , but I am going to add one more thing to the list. Winter wreacks ...

Night to Day

One of my favorite things about the winter season is fancy, frilly party dresses . I love them. All that shiny satin, sparkling sequins and ...

Hostess with the Most-est

Even though there is no snow on the ground around here (and fingers crossed it stays that way), I think it is safe to say the holiday season...

Meet the Parents

There are plenty of things to love about the holidays. For one thing, it's the only time of year when it's appropriate, if not expe...

And The Winner Is...

The votes have been counted and counted again . And again. All the entries were worthy and wonderful and did Shabby Apple proud. The contest...

Recount

It is way past my bedtime (and I mean way past) and I am still counting votes. The contest is down to two super-duper close finalists, and...

A TAD Much

Let's do a little exercise . (Not jogging. Everyone calm down.) Open your closet and tell me what you see. You probably see some sensibl...

The Final Five

{Editor's note: I was in such a hurry to get our finalists up on time, and there were so many great submissions to go through, that I le...

Closing Time

Well, I am speechless . (Except, not really, because I am going to keep going here.)  We are simply thrilled at the response to our vignett...

Coats on Top

The first snow flew here in Utah earlier this week, and I think it is safe to say winter has arrived. There are very few things I like abo...

The Clock is Ticking (Contest Update)

I must say, my dear and loyal Shabby Apple friends , you have outdone yourselves again! The response to our Win a Vignette contest has been ...

Oh, Baby!

One thing most women expect  when they are expecting is to give up their stylish, hip (and maybe hip hugging, oo-la-la!) wardrobe for all t...