Three years ago when I began the Raised In Cotton blog, I had no idea the profound impact it would have on my life. It was my attempt to help introduce the shop that I had opened with two of my Nursing friends and hopefully attract customers to our new venture. What started as a few, "look what we have in the shop now" entries has evolved into a purposeful sharing of creative ideas. What a gift to connect with so many of you who are following your own blissful paths. The many beautiful friendships and opportunities that have come my way would not have been accessible if not for blogging. I always refer to you all as my "Dear Friends", because in my heart I truly believe that. The last eleven months have been especially hard in dealing with the loss of two brothers and most recently my sweet Mom. Your support and sweet comments have helped me in these difficult times and I "Thank You, Dear Friends" so very much.
As my Mom, "Stella Mae" always told me, "Carol Ann, live your life and always have fun." I am following her directions and celebrating my blogs three year anniversary with a giveaway. You all were so gracious in my previous post "Bohemian Bling" in letting me know your favorite bracelet that I had made. 
The turquoise stone was a close winner over the vintage millinery flower bracelet. So along with the bracelet, I am adding a copy of the Danish decorating book, Franske Fornemmelser that was hugely popular on the website this summer and a wonderful Hand and Heart Soap from Gianna Rose Atelier . Just leave me a comment, any comment and I will pick a winner next week! Also, tons of new stuff to be added to the website, I promise:)
I love this book, even though the text is not in English, you get the idea.
