...One World One Heart 2011 ~ and pretty door prizes from behind the lace curtain!!

...one world

~ one heart

  

think about that for a moment

let it wash over you...

for this OWOH event,

during this reserved little space and time

we bloggers
are

ONE world 

with

 ONE creative beating heart!!

WOW!!

now that's some

~ big love ~

Welcome!
 to all my dear readers ~

and 
to all you new ones!!

If you are visiting for the first time,

my name is Rosemary,

 and I'm the artisan behind Ozma of Odds.

 (pay no attention to the girl behind the lace curtain!)

I seek to inspire creativity,

 uplift your spirit and provide an escape from reality

 ~ even if only for a moment!

 I choose to live my life weaving ribbons of everyday romance

into my creative endeavors,

into my home design

 and with those who wish to follow along.

Ultimately, sharing with you how ~ good is NOW!!

Welcome to the land of odds!

 My studio of artisan oddities is located in Nevada : United States

~ ozma (oz' ma), n. the lost gypsy fairy queen of Oz.

~ odd (od), adj. differing in nature from what is ordinary, usual, or expected.

~

I have seen this little blog button floating around blog land
maybe you have too??

but until this morning

I honestly had not taken the time to read more about it...

I am intrigued with the idea!
maybe it's because I adore authentic, generous hearts
and I believe in paying it forward...

This event was created and is hosted by one of those kinds of hearts 

Lisa Swifka

to give bloggers the chance to meet

 and to get to know each other from ANYWHERE around the world!!

~ and if that doesn't just blow your mind,
(here's the generous part)
each and every place you visit,
will also have a special door prize waiting
for one of the dear readers that just happen to stop by
and visit during this event
January 31st - February 17th
and leave a comment on their OWOH post!!!!

Now, I ask you ~
what's not to love about this??
An opportunity to meet bloggers we maybe would never meet otherwise
AND
 pretty prizes too?!!

I'm in!!

Sooooooo,

would you like to see my door prize??
hhhhmmmmmmm.........

how about THREE?!

yes, it's true!!
(I just couldn't help myself!!)
I will be giving away three different pretty prizes,
to three randomly drawn readers!!
AND
In keeping with the theme,
each pretty prize is in the shape of
a HEART!
~
pretty prize #1

 a string of these oh-so-lovely fairy lights

These are beautiful!!

A light set strand of 10 flower lights that are oh-so-romantic!

Each fairy light strand has lovely, soft creamy white flower petals

surrounding each light giving these a vintage feel to them.

A paper lace center is added for even more romance

 to show off the blush pink heart light covers.

Pink heart light cover may be removed for year round use.

These fairy lights are lovely anywhere you plug them in at

 and are perfect for special parties and weddings or just hanging in your studio!

~
pretty prize #2

this Saint Valentine ex-voto paper locket
entitled
~ enchantment ~
as I am enchanted to meet you
and I look forward to visit all who stop by!!

A gorgeous paper flaming heart ex-voto
 that is true to size with the original rhinestone heart,
has been printed on heavy linen cardstock,
hand cut and glittered with the softest shade of pink,
vintage german glass glitter that will tarnish over time to a beautiful patina,
to replicate the rhinestones on an authentic rhinestone ex-voto!

 paper locket has been backed with a gold leaf paper to add sturdiness.
 A 2" paper heart box that has also been gold leafed
is attached on the back to make the "locket"
and opens up to so you may place a special little something inside!

Perhaps ~ a kiss!!

A generous length of my hand cut and pink dyed sea silk ribbon
is attached to the top of the locket heart
and has a tiny, pink grunge dyed rose
 that has also been tipped in pink glitter for added romance.

~

and last but not least,
pretty prize #3

A luminous silk prayer ribbon that is beautiful to hold in your hand...

and because I think this world could use a little prayer
...okay
ALOT of prayer

but remember
this event is OWOH
one woman world, one heart!

maybe we could all just whisper one together!!

Suspended from this lovely hand dyed, silk dupioni ribbon,
is a flaming heart medal from Italy.
 This charm dangle is also comprised of a beautiful vintage pearl
 and a vintage velvet flower floating atop in a soft shade of shell pink.

 
These could be worn as a necklace,
 used as a book mark,

tucked within a pocket or tied around a special candle.

Your prayer ribbon will come to you,
tucked away in this pretty little heart shaped tin.

So,
what do you think??
Have you enjoyed your visit today?
and would you also
perhaps,
wish for one of these pretties to be at YOUR door step???

if so,
here's how it works:

if you are a blogger
(ie. you have a current blog of your own)
from anywhere in the world
simply leave a comment on THIS post
that's it!!
I know right??!
when was the last time winning a pretty was ever that easy??

inspired?
want to visit other OWOH participants?
go HERE

want to participate and join in on the fun yourself??
then simply visit Lisa's OWOH info post
 HERE
there's time!
this event runs from January 31st to February 17th

Ozma's 3 door prize pretties winners will be drawn
on February 18th
using random generator:)
and will be notified then by e-mail
(please make sure there is a link listed to get ahold of you in your comment)

So come on dear readers!
What are you waiting for?
Feel the love!!


here's to authentic, generous hearts!

...a rosette blog party ~ and party favors!!

...hello my dearest's!!

do come in ~ come in!!

...Happiest Rosette Party Day!!

I have been waiting for your arrival

and simply can not wait for you to see my garden of rosettes!!

if you tend a rose garden

then you know what a labor of love that it truely is

~

and from the moment you lay your hands on your favorite pair of rose gloves,

 gathering basket and rose cutters 

your senses start to tingle with excitement!!

~  long before you enter that beautious place

you smeeeellllllllll

...them.

ahhhh yes,

that voluputious scent that only a rose can emit...

go ahead ~

take in the moment

....................................

that first waft is heavenly

~

...now...

  lay your eyes upon them...

oh! ~ what magnificent flowers they are!!

(rose)mary, (rose)mary,

...how does your garden grow...

hhhhhmmmmm ~

perhaps you will snip a few off today

for a most lovely arrangement for your dinner table

as we do eat with our eyes First

...

and even the most simpliest dinner is elevated to sumptuousness

 with such elegance

 ~ or ~

perhaps

you will spin them into a whimsical circle

 for your lovely locks

or hang a "wish" adornment around your neck...

...maybe you know the way to THE Secret Garden?!

..even this humble muslin flower

seems to know the way...

...right alongside with this cashmere one!!!

and below,  a rose petal garland

is twirled into the beloved flower...

beauty crosses boundries

and is for ALL who simply choose to see it...

so,

off you go my dears...

to other lovely gardens ~

and may your heart be filled with much joy

surrounded in such beauty!!

French Cupboard

...OR

linger just a bit more

~

`cause

honestly...

what IS a party Without PRIZES I ask you?!

so,

just for stopping by

~okay~

...and because maybe I'm sniffing these flowers waaaay to much today

I'm feeling oh-so-happy :)

here are some party favor prizes that 7 of you will win!

there is no significance to the #7...

I just like the way it looks :)

FOUR

  sweet baby rosebud

 inspiration kits

with everything you see here

will be given away

(yes! four!!!)

AND

 

THREE

 of these gorgeous linen bottle pouches

complete with french wire ribbon & silk roses

are up for grabs too!

so

 if you are already a follower ~

1) thank you dear one,

I truely appreciate each on every one of you!

and value your blog friendships

2) simply leave a comment and you're entered

~

if you're not a follower

1) come follow along!

 you may enjoy it and crack a smile...or two!!

2) and then leave me a comment

and your name will also be in the hat for a chance to win one of these party favors!

I will draw the names on Monday

July 19th

Now,

off you go to the next garden of rosettes

just don't foget 

to stop,

and

s

m

e

l

l

the beautiful roses!!

...ruffled beauty

...happiest friday dear ones!!

~

today

I'll be sharing with you

a most fabulous giveaway dear Debbie is hosting!!

and because I adore you all so!! 

...really!!!

~ Breathing beside Us ~

She creates some of the most fantastic lovelies I have ever seen!

Pretties to adorn your romantic selves with

featuring something close to my heart

ruffles

lots of ruffles!!

aaahhhhhhhhhh!!!

~

pause....

~

~

...swoon

~

...a wonderous ruffley bag

...a most whimsical wrist adornment

ssssshhhhhhh

promise not to tell?!

this cuff is my personal most favorite...

Her brand new Etsy Shop ~ Ruffles and Linen 

and a Web Shop ~ Breathing Beside Us

sooooooo perfect I tell ya`!!

~

Her lovely giveaway

~

Yes

it IS this Beautiful

RUFFLEY

scarf!!!

Now,

I realize that this greatly narrows my chances of seeing my name posted on her blog as the winner

...but

when something is this lovely ~

it simply demands to be shared!!

so

 whisper your name on this beauty here:

http://breathingbesideus.blogspot.com/2010/06/its-time-for-another-giveaway.html

and on June 1st soooo sorry/ August 1st!!(ruffles on the brain!!)

what will be

...will be!!

~  see...

who loves ya`??!