Hey everyone! I hope you all had a happy and relaxing Christmas yesterday. Mycie and I had a great time with all sorts of family at my mom’s house in Gardnerville, NV, home of the best thrift stores on earth (a personal theory which I am going to put to the test yet again later today…)
It is time for another Giveaway! Suuzi scored this silk dress with the most amazing primary colors and fantastic elephant print. The bust measures at 16″, the waist is 14″, and the length is 36″. It is a modern dress with the label “Voom by Joy Han U.S.A., M”. Zipper and hook and eye closure in back.
I wore it with this little golden elephant necklace my best bro Dan got for me in high school. He knew I loved elephants. They say it is good luck to wear the image of these highly intelligent pachyderms, you know.
I want to thank those of you who stepped out from the shadows and commented on my post On Dresses and Opinions. A few of the comments near about brought me to tears, they so eloquently put into words- and even gave me a brand new perspective on- what it is I hope I’m putting out into the world here. It was so nice to hear some new voices, and to be reminded that many more people are reading my blog than just the small handful who regularly comment. (Since I hear from them so often, I start to subconsciously think that they are my only audience when I am writing out a new post.) I can’t wait to get home after the holidays and more thoroughly explore the blogs of you ladies who I have not connected with before. I am getting deadly serious about meticulously cultivating my own private blogroll 
So… I’m thinking for the Giveaway… leave a comment telling me your favorite book, song, or film of the year. I will randomly choose a winner and announce who that is on New Year’s Day! Elephantine luck to you all!
My favourite song of 2011 is “Codex” by Radiohead. It’s from their album, The King of Limbs. And it’s beautiful.
Tough one!!! My favorite song of the year was probably Barton Hollows by The Civil Wars.
My fave film of the year is Drive, w/ Ryan Gosling. Very unexpected awesomeness
My favorite movie of the year was Crazy, Stupid Love, I’m a sucker for heartfelt movies. I also love reading Water for Elephants, but haven’t sen the film yet. I also loved On the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford, it’s about a young Chinese boy falling in love with a Japanese girl and jazz around the time of pearl harbor in Seattle. It’s really amazing. Favorite song this year was probably “my boy builds coffins” by Florence and the Machine. Lovely clothes, and truly inspiring, fascinating tales! Happy new year!
Hello, dear!
How nice of you to do such a fancy giveaway. The dress is just charming!!
My Favourite movie this year would have to be ‘the muppet movie’!!!
So cute, sweet, funny, nostalgic, and focused on love!! High minded films have a place, but sweetness wins!
My Favourite book this year: John Waters “Role Models”. He is the most true freak with the biggest heart. Love him.
It couldn’t be harder to pick just one song. Ever.
My pick for this year: the Chapin Sisters, Sweet Light.
Let’s just keep it sweet in 2012!
Happy New Year, love, Stacie
I hope you had a happy christmas with your family !
The dress is very pretty !
This year, I think my favorite movie is Midnight in Paris, I liked the atmosphere, Paris from the 1920s and I like very much Woody Allen’s movies. Walden or life in the woods is my book of the year, I liked a lot this contact with the nature which we feel through the reading. It’s difficult to chose one song but my favorite song of the year is certainly “Elijah” from Alela Diane, I like very much what she does and because I am from the south of France this song moved me a lot.
First off, I’m one of the lurkers that never comments but always reads!
I love everything you post! Anyway, I’d have to say my fave song of 2011 would be Gimme all your lovin’ by, Whiskey Shivers. I just can’t stop listening to it! & the video is great 
Last night I finally got to wath “The Help.” I Loved the story, but was almost too enamored by the clothing to pay attention! Fabulous Movie – especially for a Liberal Southern Gurrl to enjoy.
Hello! I am another member of your audience who rarely comments, but love the style you are sharing with us all! And that elephant dress is SO RAD!
My favorite book of the year was ‘Hark! A Vagrant!’ the book gathering together strips from the web comic of the same name. Its author Kate Beaton finds humor in the world history, English literature, and old timey science and it is HILARIOUS! Even if I don’t get picked for the dress, check it out, it had me just dying the whole time I was reading it.
Oh favorite song right now Sarasa by Shusheela Raman…..super Cute dress I love elephants as well. One day I would love to go to India and see them just in the strreet…maybe even have one in my backyard…at our house in California we have an empty horse corral and my daughter is always coming up with new animals we should keep at home lol….wouldn’t she be surprised if we put an elephant in there hehehe ….Merry Christmas and a very Happy NewYear!! Love Heather
Hello! My name is Samantha and I am a long time non-commenting reader. I love reading about your life and scoping your vintage dresses. My favorite book this year was The Information by James Gleick, which is just that–a history of all kinds of information, both technologically and the philosophy behind them!
Hiya! Another longtime reader here, since way back from the Nourished Mother days. Your posts about nutrition, herbs and mothering were a huge influence on me and my family. Now I love checking out your vintage dresses, and I especially love little Mycelia’s vintage wonders (her Christmas coat is amazing!!) ! This year I really liked the book Room by Emma Donoghue. I have also been into Charlotte Gainsbourg’s new album, specifically the song Terrible Angels. All the best to you and Mycelia in the new year.
right now, since I saw x last night. i have been pre-show and post- show rocking out to hungry wolf. cuz i freaking love that song. but my favorite album they did was los angeles..also, amb john doe will be playing up in grass valley feb 2012. the man and i will be up there for sure. lets meet up ! xo no , nausea is my favorite..thats my favorite song by them. dang, there is too many! gah!!
Nourished Mother crossover lover here too
Love your words and the way you choose to express yourself. Much love and kindness to you and Mycie!
I am not able to go through the day without singing and dancing to ‘What The Water Gave Me’ by Florence The Machine, so it would have to be my favorite of the moment
My favorite movie…well, I have a lot. My husband & I watched a lot of Jim Jarmusch movies this year…one of my favs being “Down by Law”
Hello there, I guess it’s time to come out of the woodwork. I don’t recall how I first stumbled upon your blog, but it is delightful, and your shop is pure eye candy! I’m a fellow vintage loving Northern Californian. My favorite book I read this year was A Homemade Life by Molly Wizenberg….magical and inspiring. Blessings to you!