..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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..Tradition..

..Sarai..TwentyFive..UNICEF NZ Online Marketing Assistant.. Wellington, New Zealand..

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..Bon Karma..

Montreal, Canada



This sign spoke to me "Good Karma, Anything Helps" - I gave the guy some change and asked if I could take a picture of his sign. He gathered his dogs and suggested I take a picture of them all. Beautiful.


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..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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