Lynn Manwar

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Lynn’s Comments:  My father has been buying me jewellery ever since I was a little girl.  I received a pearl necklace at age 10, rose quartz beads when I was 15 and a stunning long strand of amber beads upon high school graduation.  I loved some pieces and grew to love the others like the amber beads over the years.   At a young age, I did not understand the value and significant beauty of some beads.  However, this changed as I grew older.

I now wear beads according to my mood and style of dress.   Some of my favorites include a crystal and rudraksha bead necklace from India, turquoise beads from Egypt and and an olivewood rosary from Jerusalem.   It brings me pleasure when I go shopping for beads in other countries.

Over time, I have received gifts of beads from others. In 2008, I was given a bead of tourmaline stones which I was told is excellent for one’s health and cleans the different chakras.   I was so happy when I received that beaded necklace.  More recently, I held an End of Chemo Party and received a Buddhist bracelet made of sandalwood beads which I have been wearing ever since.

Please share with us about your favorite bead stories and some awesome places where you have bought beads!  We would like to know!  We will also happily review any bead products that you decide to send us.

Lynn’s Comments:  I attended the Launch Party of the International Fashion Festival Toronto 2012 on July 4th, 2012 with guests at the Grand Victorian Convention Centre.  I love fashion and learning about different styles.  There were well known sought after Indian designers such as Vikram Phandis present, along with Super Models and Bollywood sensation Hamza Faruqi.

The IFFT 2012 fashion shows begin on July 6th to July 8th, 2012..  For more information and to purchase tickets, go to:  www.ifft.ca