..I love me some Brie..

Gypsy Gems,

I am just sitting here in my apartment, unwinding from a long long long day. I am listening to some music I would love to share. I am loving the following video of Brie Neilson.

Brie, a Vancouver native currently residing in Montreal, is a beautiful soul and talented artist. Brie is a stunning singer/songwriter, a musical teacher and creates beautiful paintings.

Brie and I met earlier this year when she was on tour. I contacted and gifted Brie the gypsy jewel "Coral Reef". Brie was able to send me a quick image of her sporting the jewel. Stunning. Brie, darling, I can't wait to see more images of you.

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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.. Raccoon Hollywood..

..Stef..TwentyFour..Student by Day, Lover by Night..Halifax, Nova Scotia..


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..Youlookfiiine..

Gypsy Gems,


I had an incredible gifting encounter this evening that I am so excited to tell you about. 


I gifted "Fleur-de-Lis", a gypsy jewel with orange, black and white feathers and gem infested fleur-de-lis charm. The jewel found its way into the hands of a beautiful Nova Scotia Native, Danna.


So how did the gem get into the hands of this Nova Scotian? Funny you should ask... 


My lovely lady friend, Diana, was stopped on the streets of Halifax and commended for her street style by being featured in the blog youlookfiiine.com. Shortly after my friend Matt, was also featured. After seeing my friends featured - I was hooked. I am now an avid follower of the blog.


So where does Danna come into play...? Danna is the beautiful face behind the blog. 


I contacted Danna (whom I have never met) this week to see if she would be willing to participate in the project. We instantly had a connection. I was overwhelmed with her enthusiasm and support and excited that she didn't think I was bizarre (like so many other strangers I have encountered for the purposes of this project). We chatted on a cold fall Halifax street about travel, fashion and blogs. 


Danna, girl. You are a gem. I can't wait to see the photos you come up with.


Until Next Time,


Much Love.


<3 Your GypsyQueen

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..A Quote worth Quote-ing..

..How people treat you is their Karma; how you react is yours..

- Wayne Dyer


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..Wolf..

..Chris..TwentyOne..Sales Associate..Moncton, New Brunswick...


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..My Gypsy Jewels are world Travellers..

Gypsy Gems,

My jewels have either travelled or are on their way to the following locales:

• Amherst, Nova Scotia*
• Berlin, Germany
• Calgary, Alberta
• Caracas, Venezuela
• Charlottetown, PEI
• Dartmouth, Nova Scotia*
• Dundas, Ontario
• Fredricton, New Brunswick
• Gaborone, Botswana
• Halifax, Nova Scotia*
• Kingston, Ontario*
• Labrador, Australia
• London, England*
• Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
• Madrid, Spain*
• Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia 
• Milan, Italy
• Montreal, Quebec*
• Moncton, New Brunswick*
• Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
• New York, New York
• North Carolina, USA
• Oakville, Ontario
• Paris, France
• Prince George, British Columbia
• Raumati South, New Zealand
• Sackville, New Brunswick
• Saint John, New Brunswick
• San Francisco, California
• Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
• Tel Aviv, Israel
• Tofino, British Columbia
• Tokyo, Japan
• Toronto, Ontario* 
• Vancouver, British Columbia*
• Victoria, British Columbia

This is overwhelming, pretty remarkable actually. I gifted my first gypsy jewel September 5, 2011 and today, 2 months later, my jewels have travelled to 6 continents, 13 countries, and 36 cities/towns. Maybe your locale will be next...

Until Next Time,

Much Love.

<3 Your GypsyQueen

P.S.

The star (*) denotes that more than one gypsy jewel has been gifted in that location. 

..Ten Things About Me..

Gypsy Gems,

I am getting a sense that many of you want to know more about the girl behind the Gypsy Karma Project. So I thought I would share ten things about me: 


(1) I have the traveler's itch. I constantly have a need to travel.


(2) I suffer from second hand embarrassment.


(3) I am 25 and I feel silly in heels.


(4) I refuse to share my taste in music, because I know that my musical pallet is immature.


(5) I have a weird obsession with the Olsen Twins. It started at a young age and I just never grew out of it.


(6) I can speak two languages: English and Arabic.


(7) I make wishes on stars.


(8) I collect vintage silk scarves.


(9) I laugh at my own jokes. I really do think I am funny.


(10) I want to change the world just so I can attend TED.


Until Next Time,


Much Love.


<3 Your GypsyQueen




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