Starting from ancient times jewellery making was and is one of the most clear reflections of mankind’s praising of beauty. Isn’t it fascinating that one day someone decided to...
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Charming India has found its home in many corners of Toronto, but one of my favourites is Haveli Home. I can't help but glance inside its windows every time I'm passing by the store. The first instinct is...
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No, I didn't go to Ceylon. Instead I had the pleasure to visit Bampot Bohemian House of Tea & Board Games, located at the intersection of Bathurst & Harbord in Toronto. A small brick house with stairs in front of the entrance evoked in my mind memories of lovely...
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A fun story of how my plans for shopping in Istanbul got a completely unexpected direction.
Once I got a chance to visit Istanbul with the purpose of studying dance, but I've decided to combine it with another official goal: shopping! No need to say how excited I was about...
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My Oriental fashion experiments beyond the stage.
I’m often asked why I belly dance. Ukrainian by nationality, living in Canada… For some people (actually, for a surprising number of people) it is strange that I would do belly dance, let alone choose this art as my profession. The answer is...
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