..Gifting encounter in Montreal..

Gypsy Gems,

I am currently in Michigan (USA) for business - I am really hoping I will find some opportunity to meet a sweet gem to gift my earrings to. It maybe a challenge, as I am working long days and nights and even the weekend. This isn't really one of those luxurious travel jobs. I am sure you are wondering what kind of day job I have... I would prefer to keep you all guessing.

 Let's all rewind for a few. As I am sure you remember, I was in Montreal, Quebec two weeks ago. That was not for business, but rather for pleasure. I had great luck and gifted 3 gypsy jewels. Let me tell you about one of my encounters.


I was shopping at Urban Outfitters (love!) and I spotted a beautiful lady with absolutely perfect hair. She was sporting a black leather back pack with gold hardware. I tapped her on the shoulder and told her how much I admire her bag. She was responsive and so sweet. I thought, "perfect reaction and perfect timing" - I introduced my social experiment and presented her with the jewel "Lucky Number". The earring had blue, orange and black and white polka-dot feathers with a interesting wooden charm with the number "48" painted in orange. She received the gift well.


I didn't catch this gem's name, but to the beauty with the rocking hair and the amazing bag - I hope that I made a moment for you. Perhaps you'll find the time to make a moment for all us gems by capturing "Lucky Number" and the essence of Montreal.


Until Next Time,

 Much Love.
 <3 Your GypsyQueen

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..Gifting Encounter at House Show..

Gypsy Gems,

Yes folks, you read that correctly. I said "house show". Lately there have been a ton of house parties around town, that debut live music in the courtesy of the resident's living room.

I was invited to one on Friday evening - and I absolutely could not turn down this invite. I put on my leather pants, rounded up a few friends and we headed to a house, not far from my apartment.

We walked into a crowded home that reeked of sweat and booze. Surprisingly I was quickly immune to that smell - and I was able to enjoy the heavy music. Even though punk rock isn't really my scene; there is something about live music that makes me appreciate all kinds of music. When I can see and taste the soul right in front of me, it’s hard for me not to appreciate it.

Okay, so now that I have set the tone for the evening, I will get to the juicy, my gifting encounter. Usually my stories are of encounters where people are gracious, and welcoming. Well this one doesn't exactly align with those stories.

I approached a beautiful girl, with interesting style. She had thick rimmed glasses, stretched ears, dark hair and fair skin. I explained my social experiment to her and gifted her "Planet Organic" - one of my favourite earrings (am I aloud to have favourites?!). Planet Organic has 3 feathers - one long orange feather, two brown and white striped feathers and a black and white polka dot feather with a long gold chain and beautiful flower charm.

She seemed a bit awkward, perhaps she didn't know how to receive a random act of kindness. Perhaps I made her uncomfortable. I asked if I should continue on my way, or if she didn't want to receive the gift. She responded with "I probably won't wear the earring, but thank you", and took the earring, anyway.

I don't know if I created a moment for this beauty - but I do know that she needed "a moment". Those who don't know how to receive a gift, are those who are in need of a gift the most.

Until Next Time,

Much Love.

<3 Your GypsyQueen

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..Inner Peace & Inner Happiness through Meditation..

Gypsy Gems,

I just got home from Guided Meditation, and I feel absolutely wonderful. Meditation is something I discovered recently almost by accident. I was attending a salad potluck at a local social centre when I was asked if I would join the guided meditation held later in the evening. Being at the right place at the right time and having an open mind, I decided to give it a try and I have been hooked ever since.

Mediation brings clarity. Meditation brings tranquility.

I have a day job that often turns into a night job and even spills over onto weekends. I am involved in various professional, social and community activities. I often feel overwhelmed and barely have a chance to catch my breath. Meditation allows me to slow down, take a moment and concentrate on nothing else but my breathing. Meditation allows me to connect with myself, and listen to my body while clearing my head.

For those of you who haven't tried it, or think meditation is complete hocus pocus. I was once like you. You too will have a change of heart once you try it.

“When we speak of meditation, it is important for you to know that this is not some weird cryptic activity, as our popular culture might have it. It does not involve becoming some kind of zombie, vegetable, self-absorbed narcissist, navel gazer, “space cadet,” cultist, devotee, mystic, or Eastern philosopher. Meditation is simply about being yourself and knowing something about who that is. It is about coming to realize that you are on a path whether you like it or not, namely, the path that is your life. Meditation may help us see that this path we call our life has direction; that it is always unfolding, moment by moment; and that what happens now, in this moment, influences what happens next.” - Joe Kabat -Zinn

Also related... tonight I gifted the Gypsy Jewel "Tranquillity" to my instructor, Patrice. Tranquillity is a Pendant of multiple feathers of earthy browns, grays and white. The pendant has a charm of a silver peace sign and was placed on a long silver chain. Patrice was gracious to accept the gift.


Today was a beautiful day. Namaste.

Until Next Time,

Much Love.


<3 Your GypsyQueen

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..Gift Encounter at Sushi Resto in Halifax..

Gypsy Gems,


The Gypsy Karma Project is so much more than earrings. It isn't merely about the creations I gift. Sure, its driven by these creations. But the essence of this project is the people involved. The encounters I experience. The people that are touched. The smiles that are ignited.


This project is driven by random acts of kindness. In a world powered by greed, and selfishness. Selfless acts are few and far between. I want to change that. I want to sustain the endangered species of selfless acts.


Life is about the little things. Life is about moments. And I want to help create moments where people are noticed for no reason at all - other then just for being themselves.


Take last week for example. I was in Halifax, Nova Scotia for work and decided to unwind by having dinner at Sushi Nami. The waitress, Alona, was lovely. She was beautiful, stylish (even in her uniform) and so pleasant. 


After my meal, I remembered I had one gypsy jewel in my purse that was so perfect for Alona. I pulled it out and gifted it to her. The jewel had green, white and black feathers with polka dots and a beautiful charm of a key with a heart. She was so sincere and excited about the gift. After she left the table, I could hear her in the back telling her co-workers what she just received. 


Perhaps, I made a moment for Alona. And Alona, most defiantly made a moment for me. Gypsy Gems, life is about those moments.


Until Next Time,


Much Love.


<3 Your GypsyQueen




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..Gift Encounters in Halifax..

Gypsy Gems, 

I have been in Halifax for the past couple of weeks for work. This time perfectly corresponds with the Halifax Pop Explosion - an annual music festival and conference. I attended HPE Day 3 and had the opportunity to be introduced to new music. My favourite act was the next big thing from Toronto, Tiny Danza, who will get your ass shaking with their perfect blend of hip-hop, r&b and party rock.

Click here –  for a download of their album “You could have it all…” It’s well worth a listen and its free until the end of October, 2011.

Amongst all of this fantastic music I was able to gift a gypsy gem I call "Sunset of Flowers" to a beautiful blonde girl with fantastic style and edge. Her name was Ashley, and she was incredibly sweet and sincere about how excited she was to receive the gypsy gem. The gypsy gem “Sunset of Flowers” is comprised of 3 feathers, red, beige and a black and white stripped feathers with a elongated gold charm of a number of flowers.

On my way back from the venue to my hotel, I stopped to chat with a lovely law student, Angela. She exerted such positive energy and I knew I wanted to gift her a gypsy gem. I gifted her "Sealed and Secure" a gem with bright blue, red and black polka dot feathers with a charm of an awkward shaped key. Angela was so excited to receive the gift. She even got teary-eyed. I absolutely did not expect that reaction. I do not think I could have had a better reaction - it was so touching.

It’s people like Ashley and Angela that make me do what I do. Thank you ladies for the wonderful encounters. Enjoy your gypsy gems and send me photos soon. xo

Much Love.

Until Next Time,

<3 Your GypsyQueen.

Tiny Danza - Beat Fly


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