Monday, February 1, 2010

The Magic Carpet is Ready to Take Off - Get Your Ticket to Ride

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Comments on my OWOH giveaway are now closed. Thank you to all 270(!!!) of you for participating here, and to everyone who offered giveaways of their own. I've had a blast. A winner will be drawn and announced in a new post just as soon as I've packed my kids off to school.
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There is something magical happening in the blogosphere this month. The 2010 Global Blog Event One World One Heart is off and running, or rather flying, it is a Magic Carpet ride after all. Created by Lisa from
A Whimsical Bohemian this event brings bloggers from the farthest corners of the globe together to share their worlds and their creations in one giant month-long giveaway extravaganza.
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I have no idea how I missed this in years past but I'm so glad to have heard about it now since it meshes so perfectly with what blogging means to me - the chance to connect and create a shared community with bloggers from around the world, to recognize and celebrate our shared humanity. To remember,
and to remind ourselves, that what unites us is far, FAR stronger than what divides us.
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Here, around my island (no, not a tropical island (wouldn't that be nice) - my kitchen island, where my life happens - you can see it, right up there in my header) I use
photography and writing to create those shared connections, to share with you my life here in Israel - as a woman, a wife, a mother, a photographer, and of course a blogger.
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Now that you're here grab a chair and make yourselves at home, there's always a fresh cup of
coffee and a place around the island for friends both old and new.
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And in the spirit of One World One Heart, what could be more appropriate to offer than an olive branch, symbol of peace. I'd like to give one of you an 8x10 inch (18x25cm) print of my fine art photograph
The Ancient Olive Tree, seen below, or any of the other fine art and nature photographs offered for sale in my etsy shop (one print in total, to be selected by the winner).
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Click to enlarge
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The technical blah blah:
  • To enter, simply leave me a comment here on the blog.
  • One entry (one comment) per person please.
  • It's not a requirement for entry but if you do know which image you'd choose if you win I'd love to hear it.
  • You don't need to be a blogger to win, but do make sure I have a way to contact you if you do.
  • Comments on this post will close at the end of the day (Israel time) on 14 February to give me a chance to name a winner on 15 February 2010.
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Good luck, and don't forget to click on the Magic Carpet button on my sidebar to visit all the other giveaway participants.
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247 comments:

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Unknown said...

Loving your photos! Would love to own one!

Thanks

reviewsbyabby at gmail dot com

sharon said...

Beautiful photos you have and giveaway! Thanks for the chanc eot win, and please visit me if you can...#794

Unknown said...

How Generous of you ! I'd love to be entered ♥

I looked through your etsy , and there are some awesome shots there but I think I would still pick the olive tree !

Missy ~ Winnipeg , Canada
http://misfitmomma.blogspot.com/
seksi_missy at hotmail dot com

Just Jenn Designz said...

Greetings from Virginia.
Oh wow... what beautiful prints! I visited your Etsy shop too. It is so hard to pick just one print that I like best, but I would have to say that it is a toss up between the olive tree and the "Magicians Rod".
Great blog you have too! Please enter my name into your fabulous drawing for a chance to win.

Also, I would love for you to stop by my blog to enter my giveaway - #548.
Thanks,
Jenn

Shariyah said...

I love your tree image, its beautiful! It reminds me of a tree friend I had when I was a little girl...Please enter my name in your drawing...and if you haven't already, visit my blog #135 and enter to win 1 of 3 prizes there! Nice meeting you..
Peace & Love from New Zealand!

Birgit said...

Hi there,

I am also much into photography, so it's always neat to meet a fellow photographer. That tree is stunning!

If a glass bead necklace sounds good, you might want to visit my blog. It would be a pleasure to welcome you there. :)

Greetings from Munich,
Birgit
swappinghowdies@yahoo.de
# 849

Lisa W. said...

Please enter my name. :0) I am also having a giveaway and would love for you to stop by and enter. #1025

Cecelia said...

Love your blog and your work! I had to laugh about your island! My daughter loves our island in our kitchen, too! Would love to win!
http://cecelia-throughmyeyes.blogspot.com/

Deborah said...

How wonderful. Such a mystical looking tree. Please add me to your drawing. I am #26 on the Magic Carpet Ride.

Julie said...

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35914404
red hibiscus is also pretty-your prints are lovely

aunteegem@yahoo.com

Serendipity Handmade + Vintage said...

I love the photo...there is something ethereal and haunting about that tree. Thank you for the chance to win!

me again said...

Lovely prize!

If you haven't already popped by my blog, eat write create, please fly over on this magic carpet and enter my giveaway for some of my photographic art cards.

alphabetsoupstudio AT yahoo DOT ca

Regina said...

Robin, I'm glad the magic carpet ride took me your way. What a great blog. I love your island & your photography is just awesome...

Regina :>
jtrt143@aol.com

VintageCrafter said...

What a beautiful photo! I loved the texture! Please count me in for your terrific giveaway!
*smiles*
Carol

Bec Clarke said...

Oh my what an amazing photo. I love old trees

J.B. said...

thanks Robin, I love trees. I got to see some ancient olive trees in the garden of Gethsemane. thanks for stopping by #690 aloha.

Julie Blanchette said...

Oh... You are one talented chiccie with a massive heart!

Please throw my name in the hat for a chance at your stunning tree!

Fly the Magic Carpet over Australia for a visit and a chance at my artsy Eco Linen Bag! Shalom...

Julie xox

ladyb1 said...

Beautiful. Please add my name to your draw. susancellis@yahoo.com #710

Hege-Annie Simonsen said...

Beautiful photos!! I fell totally in love with the "Almond blossoms in the sun" and the ones with almond blossoms and butterflies...! :)
Thank you for the chance to win!
I love it!! :) Nice to meet you, on the magic carpet ride. Stop by me and enter my giveaway, too - if you like! :) Greetings from Tromsø, Norway, Hege
( hegeas (at) start (dot) no )

Fiona said...

Your photographs are amazing. And to have the chance of a little piece of Israel in my home would be fantastic. I will be back to read your blog in detail very soon as I like the things you are saying. I will be adding you to my blogroll. Thank you for visiting me.

Cat said...

Great blog, thanks for stopping by mine and saying hello.
What a beautiful tree, for so many reasons.
Best wishes and good luck!

Don't be a stranger,

Knittnkitten***

Kate said...

Your photographs are amazing, but I think I'd stick with the ancient olive tree. It's wonderful. Thanks for the entry, and visiting my blog, #836 on the magic carpet, so that I could find you. :)

janil said...

MAgical tree!Pick me up please!
cal_rubies at yahoo dot es
Greetings from Spain!

pat said...

hello there from connecticut .....
thanks for coming to visit me as i never would have been able to stop by & see you! i love the olive tree & the three fishermen is a favorite too. you live on an amazing island...i will come by again when i can stay for a cup of tea! pat

Lynn said...

Thanks for inviting me to your island :) It's a lovely place to be!

Your photography is stunning and I would love to be the lucky winner!

~Lynn
www.beadingheartart.blogspot.com
beadingheartart[at]aol[dot]com

Steph said...

What a lovely photo as are the others on your blog. You have a wonderful eye and talent for catching the beauty of nature. Thank you for stopping by and inviting me to your island.

Anonymous said...

Hoping to win. onelovelygurl05@msn.com Love your kitchen!

DuhBe said...

I love the sentiment behind the olive tree, please count me in. I'm so happy I found your blog - I will return.

Luci from http://www.DuhBe.com/ OWOH#630

Artbybdell said...

oh my last day, I am so excited to see if I win any of the wonderful prizes. Good luck on the drawings. visit www.alteredpaperarts.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Thanks for visiting my blog! I haven't looked at your etsy yet - I have no idea how far off Alaska time is from Israeli time, so I just want to get my name in! I'll be back here - looks cool. And, yeah, a tropical island would be great, but I'd settle for a kitchen island that was that clean!

All the best,
Melissa

Tracy said...

I LOVE your photography. I LOVE your blog. And I LOVE your giveaway. The Olive Tree is SO GORGEOUS. Please include me in your OWOH giveaway!
Thanks. I look forward to checking in and reading what you are up to in the future.
Tracy
www.tracydove.com

Paula said...

What a beautiful Olive Tree! I would so love to win that photo and glad that my Magic Carpet took a turn to your house!

Retasroses Vintage said...

Hi :) Your photos are lovely -- I'd pick the tree!! Please add my name & many thnx!!

I'm #1003 -- http://retasroses.blogspot.com/2010/02/my-one-world-one-heart-offering-to-you.html#comments

Enjoy your magic carpet ride :)

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad you visited my blog today so I could come and meet you! Your photographs are just lovely and I would love to have one hanging on my wall, so please do enter me in your drawing. Here's to hoping we both win!
http://CraftyTokyoMama.wordpress.com

Nikki said...

Hi Robin,
They are all beautiful prints but my favorite is the one you chose - the olive tree. Beautiful! I found you on Twitter in these last few hours of OWOH. I look forward to exploring your blog more and you are welcome to stop by mine (if you are still awake!), I'm #831. Have a great weekend!
~Nikki (#831)

Blueberrydogs said...

I would love to win a photograph. Beautiful Ancient Olive Tree. I have been to Israel, my husbands family lives up north from you near Haifa at Shomrat.
come by to enter to win on my blog
http://www.blueberrydogs.com/blog
#637 Blueberry Dogs
Nancy Rodger

afineday said...

Thank you for a wonderful giveaway! I like your photo, The Magician's Rod 5x7 Fine Art Photograph! Intriguing picture! Leaves one to wonder where the rails go!

brc668 (At) gmail (dot) com

Kathryn Lantz said...

Hello!
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I love yours! Your photography is amazing! I was checking out your etsy shop (had to heart it!) and all your photos are gorgeous, but I hafta say, I'm loving the 3 fisherman!
Kat

alovelymadness said...

I am in love with The Magician's Rod.

Funny it was taken in New Hampshire. I met Larry in Vermont in 1970 and we used to hop the trains that came in and out of Canada.
It was a crazy wonderful time.

You have such a nice friendly blog.
Thanks for stopping by Turn Left at the Pigs.
Diane #893

Deb K said...

Please enter me in this awesome giveaway!

deb55106(at)gmail(dot)com

Kate said...

Whoosh!! Coming in for landing! happy to meet you! What a lovely giveaway!
Hope you have a chance to stop by my blog on your trip around the world. I am having 9 giveaways!

Can't stay long but I will be back to delve deeper into your world! Please count me in!

Enjoy your magic Carpet ride!
Kate ~ Organic Odysseys Ticket number #1007 OWOH
organicodysseys@gmail.com

This tree is the most perfect giveaway I've seen as my Hebrew name is for Olive Tree. Beautiful!

Sharon said...

Oh my, I love the old olive tree photo, it's beautiful! Thanks for stopping by my blog and entering!

Jblanton said...

I love the olive tree- hope I am not too late to enter
thanks
Jennifer
ejxd95@gmail.com

Unknown said...

What a gorgeous photo! I love the idea of offering an "olive branch"
I'd love to win :)

Thanks for stopping by my "ride" #1104!

Laura Haviland said...

I love trees and your art work touches my soul. What a wonderful blog, truly enjoyed my visit.
Hugs,Laura.
#427 (magic carpet)
littlesparklesblue@yahoo.ca

Unknown said...

Robin, thanks for visiting my blog and leaving your kind comments!

Your banner made me smile . . . here I thought I was off to a tropical island paradise, but found something so much better! Your photos are amazing! If I won I'd pick the olive tree . . . it's mezmerizing!

Thanks for sharing!

Blessings,
Teresa

Unknown said...

Such a wonderful giveaway! Your photography is incredible. I love them all, but especially the olive tree. Reminds me of when I visited my cousin in Israel last. She has lots of olive trees on her property in Rosh Pina.


Lea,
OWOH #102, #558

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