Giveaway Winner!!

Congrats to...

Jessica from Preppin Postgrad!!

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Thanks to everyone that participated! Look forward to more giveaways in the future!

Chivalry

I'll be completely honesty with you all. I've dated a lot. I've had about a dozen legitimate boyfriends and let's just not even count the amount of guys I have casually dated.

These guys range from med school residents to ex-college baseball players to good ol' country boys. And while all of the relationships have been very different, there has been one attribute that seems to be consistent. 

The most chivalrous a guy will be is at the beginning of your relationship. 

I realize that statement sounds a bit morbid, but I am not saying it's a bad thing. In fact, it makes sense because that is when he is trying to impress you most. I also think it is important for girls to take notice and acknowledge these actions because it does set a precedent for the way he will treat you in the future. 

I preach this lesson because of one great guy that I dated. His chivalry never died partially because I always tried my best to let him know how much I appreciated it.

While it is sweet when a guy opens doors, takes you out to dinner, shows you off to friends, etc, the real meaning behind chivalry is how special he makes you feel. 

This week is two years since our first date and even when we randomly chat or facebook or run into each other when I'm in Gainesville, he still always makes me feel really special. 

I guess that point that I am trying to make is that chivalry isn't dead--it's just different. 

And that is OK. 

Remember to enter the giveaway for the monogrammed clutch that ends a midnight!!

Sponsor Spotlight: Capitol Letters Embroidery and Monogramming

I am always looking for ways to personalize things. Whether it is a design on a tumbler or a monogram on a jacket, life is a little bit more fun when you can do things your way!

This is EXACTLY why I love my current blog sponsor! Capitol Letters Embroidery and Monogramming, owned by the sweet Mandy, is based out of D.C. and can fulfill all of your fun monogramming needs! One of my favorite things about Mandy's shop is that she is always looking for new items to personalize.

These are some of my favorite items from her ETSY shop!

Monogrammed Oxford

Big/ Little Wine Tumblers

Makeup Bag

Monogrammed Rain Jacket

Want to win an item from Capitol Letters? Now is your chance! 

We're giving away on of these amazing monogrammed clutches right now! 

Enter the giveaway HERE!

Thanks to Mandy from Capitol Letters for sponsoringCotton's Pickins! 

Oh, How Pinteresting! + GIVEAWAY!

So excited to be linking up for yet another week of OHP!!

But, before we start, I want to remind everyone to enter the Cotton's Pickins and Capitol Letters monogrammed clutch giveaway happening HERE! 

Now, time to pin! 

A favorite hometown spot of mine!

Learning to Write like This

Strawberry Basil Cupcakes

Hang on! 

Glitter

Sweet Tea Spritzer

Reputation.

Bailey's Irish Cookies

Charleston, SC.

Monogrammed Vest

I look forward to everyone's pins! And don't forget--enter the giveaway! 

GIVEAWAY!! Win a Monogrammed Clutch from Capitol Letters!

I am so excited to announce the next giveaway happening here at Cotton's Pickins!

We've paired with the sweet Mandy from Capitol Letter Embroidery to give away a monogrammed clutch! 

These clutches are EVERYWHERE right now and I love all of the fun options Mandy offers! While the clutch is the perfect size for a night out, I can also see great potential for gamedays in the fall! I would love to show off my Gator pride with an orange and blue clutch next season! 

Seriously, this bag is PERFECT for fitting all of your essentials and still being stylish. 

Enter to win below. 

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Don't forget to head on over to the Capitol Letters Shop on etsy and explore all her other fun offerings, like the classic monogrammed oxford!


Best of Luck!

Giveaway Winner!!

The first giveaway ended last night and I am so excited to announce that the winner is...

Congrats, Logan!! 

Thanks again to Molly from Lucy & Me Jewelry for sponsoring this giveaway! Make sure to head over to her ETSY PAGE and pick up some great gifts for the holidays! 

She adds new things all of the time, so check in every few days! Personally, I am digging this recent addition to her collect and totally plan on picking up a pair of Marissa Earrings, myself! 

Thanks for all of your participation! Have a great weekend!

OOTD + Giveaway Feature!

My OOTD from this Saturday was inspired by The Cotton Necklace from Lucy & Me Jewelry--yes, the same one that I am giving away!

If you've been living under a rock and forgot about the giveaway, you need to click HERE.

While most of you are enjoying the chilly December days, down here in Florida, we are still in the 80s with no sign of chill! Saturday involved quite a bit of running around and finishing decorating the tree, so comfort was key!!

As you can see, I opted for a chambray shirt, ponte pants, and boots. Jewelry was simple and my Cotton necklace gave the outfit the stylish pop it needed! I had just slept on curly hair the night before so I opted for the headband to keep it from getting too crazy over the course of the day!

Even Presley wanted to get in on the photoshoot!

Make sure to enter the giveaway for The Cotton Necklace! It ends at midnight on 12/7!!

Have you entered the giveaway yet? How would you pair The Cotton Necklace if you won?

The best outfit idea will get additional entries into the contest! 

(Polyvores are also welcomed!)

Today's Pickins:

1. LC's Gift Tag DIY

2. Santa Gnomes made from sticks!

3.  DIY Mistletoe Headband!

Monogram Ring

A few weeks ago, I was SO excited when I found out I had won a giveaway from Miss Southern Prep!! 

My prize was an awesome monogrammed ring from Monograms, Etc.

Sallie from Monograms, Etc was ready to get going with the process as soon as she got my name. Little did I know how hard it was going to be to pick out exactly what I wanted!

My first instinct was to with orange and blue—after all, I am a GATOR! But after looking at the dozens of colors her shop offered, I decided to go with a turquoise background and white monogram. I thought it would be a great pop of color that wouldn't be too obnoxious with any outfit I own. Plus, turquoise has always been my favorite color!

I received the ring earlier this week and was elated to wear it the next day! As MSP had pointed out, the ring is adjustable, which allowed me to wear it on my ring finger one day, and on my pointer next! Mama even pointed out that it would be the perfect “knot” in one of my long pearl strands—I like the way she thinks!

Go check out Miss Southern Prep and Monograms, Etc!  I’d highly recommend this ring and with holidays around the corner, it’d be a fabulous personalized gift for anyone!

Today’s (Monogram) Pickins:

1.       A monogram stamp would be perfect for card and gift tag making! 

2.       The monogrammed chairs in this office would add a sophisticated personal touch! 

3.       What’s hotter than a man in seersucker? A monogram to go with! 

4.       This clever home owner added a wall monogram toa sunshade! How perfect! 

5.       This would be a perfect before-bed Christmas Eve gift!