..Recap of Montreal..

Gypsy Gems,

I am back from Montreal. The journey home was a treacherous - but I made it back in one piece. Driving home from Montreal was a struggle, my friends and I got stuck in a snow storm and had to crash at a motel... get this, the motel was called "HappyClubMotel". We really had no other choice, we were not willing to drive a mile further, the roads were just too bad. When we checked in to the motel the lovely receptionist gave us a discount, "in case we return", and told us that that the staff were "happy people".

Overall Montreal was a success, I gifted a few gypsy Jewels, enjoyed lovely cuisine, bought way too many fashionable goodies, saw an old friend from university and saw Jay-Z and Kanye West in concert.

The concert did not disappoint. It was simply epic. See the video below for clips from the show.

Another highlight (besides gifting gypsy jewels) was having dinner in the dark at O.Noir. Yes, you read that correctly - in. the. dark.. O.Noir is a unique sensual dining experience enjoying delicious food, drink and conversation in an environment were remaining senses are heightened. Servers are visually impaired (a population that generally experiences 70% unemployment rate) and a portion of proceeds are donated to support local associations that serve the visually impaired.

Montreal was a success. Now its time for laundry and re-packing for Michigan.

Much Love.

Until Next Time,

<3 Your GypsyQueen

..MTL..

Good Morning Gypsy Gems and Good Morning Montreal,

It's cold and crispy outside, but I'm in the cultural capital of Canada and I am so excited to explore.

I arrived late last night with two of my lovely lady friends. It wasn't an easy drive and we had a few  detours. Our not-so-trusty GPS tried to route us through the states. When we all recieved text messages from our service provides welcoming us to the United States - we knew we had to turn around. So we did.

We made it to Quebec City for dinner, and Montreal for a late night snack at Nickels Bar and Grill - created and owned by our very own Canadian Diva, Celine Dion. We drove around Montreal for about an hour - lost. But we finally made it to our hotel which is luckily in the heart of downtown.

So why am I in Montreal? Vacation, a break from reality, and to attend the JayZ & Kanye West Concert. Now, I have indicated in one of my previous posts that I don't usually share my taste in music - but I am not shy to say that I am unbelievable excited for the concert. Two of the biggest (male) diva's of our time, sharing one stage. I expect nothing less than epic.

Okay, I am off to explore - and hopefully gift some of my gypsy jewels.

Until Next Time,

Much Love.

<3 Your GypsyQueen

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..Lovely..

..Paige.. Eighteen..Business Student.. Moncton, New Brunwsick..


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..Gypsy Tear..

..Jess..TwentyFour..Kinesiolgist/Student..Brackley, Prince Edward Island..


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..Amen..

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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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..Winter Solstice..

..Sarah..TwentySix..Registered Nurse & Independent Arbonne Consultant..Irishtown, New Brunswick..

Interested in Arbonne cosmetics? Contact Sarah at sm.westfield@gmail.com


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..Rain Day..

Gypsy Gems,

I had the best rain day, yesterday. It was cold. It was wet. But it was absolutely beautiful.


I gifted my lovely friend, Sarah, the Gypsy Jewel "Winter Solstice". It was rainy, and quite dreary yesterday, however we made the absolute best of the day that was given to us. We put on our rubber boots and rain coats, grabbed an umbrella and headed to Irishtown Nature Park for a GKP photoshoot.


Sarah and I had a fantastic GKP photo shoot. I am not photographer, and the camera I use isn't the best, but it isn't about those things. Its about creating a moment, and I think Sarah and I were able to create many moments. You can see for yourself, I'll post the beautiful images shortly.


Until Next Time,


Much Love.


<3 Your GypsyQueen


PS. I leave you with a quick snip-it of Sarah enjoying a beautiful wet fall day. xo

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