Russian Faux Fur

Okay. So it's officially winter in 6 days! Last night I went shopping for bargains at the largest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere, Chadstone! They had a VIP night on which mean I saved plenty of money on my purchases! I mostly bought gifts for friends - bit did manage to justify myself one goodie, a hat! Faux fur from Forever New. As I continue to read Dr. Zhivago in the colder months it will no doubt keep my little head warm! And I'll really feel like I'm in Russia.

What are you reading?

There is a film that I adore called Doctor Zhivago. The 3 hour epic was made in 1965 and tells the story of various Russians affected by the First World War and Revolution in Russia. Of course there is a love story involved.

My dad ordered me the book from the US. It is hardcover and has beautiful roughly 'cut' pages. Now to get my head around those long Russian names! So, what are you reading?

Foxy Russian Folk Tales

Some inspirational pages of Russian folk stories from vintage childrens books. The fox is always sly and cunning! Courtesy of The Animalarium blog.

Tolstoy

Last year I read War And Peace. I full agree with this quote "You do not read this book, you live it." Epic. Tolstoy has this way of making you relate to each of the characters. They are all so human and when they make mistakes, feel pain or joy, there is a special way Tolstoy pulls you and and makes you feel exactly what they are feeling. I love them like they are people I have known for years. Also the way he describes scenes is tragically beautiful. Infinitely better than watching a movie in 3D.

My dad and I unknowingly started reading the book within 3 days of each other. It was great having someone to talk about it all with. Now Dad is reading Anna Karenina and I have started reading it too. After War And Peace it has high expectations to live up to and I'm sure it will not disappoint.

I have already started wearing headscarfs around town. Dressing up for the cold Russian winter!

Russian Mornings

Here is my custom order black cat for Annette. This necklace is going to be a gift for her sister.

It's name is Koshka (which is Russian for cat).

This morning he was chilling with the Cossacks in my backyard... getting all Russian on everybody.