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We have a WINNER!

Congratulations! "Heather's Eden"

By random number generator Heather has won my "One World One Heart" draw!  Heather has been notified and will recieve her prize the week of March 8th when I return from my trip.  Heather writes a food blog from South Florida and well I've already bookmarked her so I can return and learn how to cook more things! lol

Thanks to all who entered my draw.  I never was able to get around to most of you, there were over 1000 participants this year.  But Lisa will leave the link list up for awhile so I plan to pop in and see you over time.

Next stop...Jordan, including the ancient city of Petra! We leave in less than two weeks. So excited to show you all the pictures we get.  

Have a happy week all!  Picture courtesy of this website. The article that accompanies it is very interesting as well. Have a read with your morning coffee.  Congrats again to Heather! xo

One big beautiful world one magical happy heart....otherwise known as OWOH

Come one, come all to this magical event hosted by my good friend Lisa Swifka, of A Whimsical Bohemian.  I am participating this year, after missing the last couple of years.  I did participate in the original event and since I had so much fun that time I thought I would join in the fun again. EDIT: THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE EVENT THIS YEAR, AS USUAL, IT WAS FUN TO SEE OVER 40 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED IN THIS KIND HEARTED GIVEAWAY.  HEATHER'S EDEN WON MY DRAW BY RANDOM NUMBER GENERATOR, THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!

Please leave a comment if you wish to be entered into my draw for a one-of-a-kind handmade item from Jordan.  I could give away my usual skin care products and treats...but since it is an international event, and I am participating in an international meeting of photographers and artists in Petra this coming February, I thought I would hand pick something super special for the winner.  I cannot show you the exact winning yet, but bear in mind I'll be shopping in some exotic places and will have my eyes peeled for the best possible things to put in the prize box. 

Small hand embroidered and beaded purse from Jordan, a gift from Tara Bradford of Paris Parfait 

I cannot ship the winner their prize until the week of March 8th, because I don't return until then.   But good things come to those who wait, right?

I will draw the winner before I leave on February 15th however.  So the winner will know who they are before I return from my trip. I can't wait to share with you the goodies I find on the far side of our Earth...goodies with your name on them...from the land where magic carpets aren't that unusual of a sight, Jordan. 

Small wooden peg doll, hand painted in Jordan.  (He was tucked inside the small purse.)  {These latter photos were to show you samples of similar items I will pick up on my trip to give away.}

How to win? Just leave a comment on this post.  Simple! Link back to your blog or leave an email address where you can be contacted.  See, simple!

Here is a sampling of Jordanian handcrafts. And here. Here too. 

One last thing, good luck!

xo