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Oree, born and raised in Vancouver, spent 20 years in the fashion design industry before moving over to auctioning fine art, and spent some time as a gallery director aboard cruise ships. To be back in her hometown, working and educating on something she loves, is a dream.
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The 7 Sins
Envy:
Whose shoes would you like to walk in?
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Gluttony:
What is the food you could eat over and over again?
Prosciutto, fresh figs, angel hair pasta and cauliflower! Not together, but seriously, I香蕉视频直播檓 addicted to cauliflower.
Greed:
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Wrath:
Pet peeves?
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Sloth:
Where would you spend a long time doing nothing?
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Pride:
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Friendships I have maintained since I was a little girl.
Lust:
What makes your heart beat faster?
As an art auctioneer, I香蕉视频直播檓 quite accustomed to public speaking, but that 30 seconds before I pick up the microphone and start the auction is still exhilarating! Oh, and my husband, he makes my heart beat faster too!
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