Russian Shawl in the Colours of Autumn

This chocolate Russian shawl is very unusual. The warm autumn palette is my favourite; all the brown, orange and peridot green shades remind vividly of "season of mists and mellow fruitfullness". It is a vintage shawl from 1980s and I think it is not produced in this colour any more. 

Designed by Irina Dadonova, this shawl is called Russian Beauty, for very obvious reasons - it is very beautiful and very recognisably Russian. There is not much more to say: just enjoy the photos. I really like this autumnal beauty. It is for sale in our Etsy shop and I think it will be gone soon. 

Decadent Beauty of Dry Roses

I am always sad when it is time to say good-bye to flowers. This time it was a beautiful bouquet of tiny pink roses. I had no heart to throw it away, so I let the flowers dry. But then, I do not like dry flowers just standing in a vase, because they get covered with dust and also start breaking and producing litter. So, I asked my daughter for help, and we made a very convenient dry bouquet by placing all flowers in the round glass vase. 

My mother gasped when she saw it today. I, too, find it very beautiful - in a quieter way. It also has a vintage feel.

I scented the contents with the Peace Blend by Edens Garden; it is a very nice soothing blend of Chamomile, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Lavandin, Petitgrain, Tagates and Vetiver essential oils. Now it stands on my dresser, slowly giving the scent away.

This is my first experience with dry roses. I now want some yellow ones, for a larger vase, to put in the living room. What do you think? Do you like these dry bouquets in containers?

My Treasures

Russian shawls look amazing when piled like that! I am almost ready to have them on permanent display. Actually, I have been toying with the idea of hanging some shawls on the wall, to add colour to my place. I might do it, if I find a suitable one. I would need one in the colours of fall for my living room, and something taupe and blue for the bedroom.

Bright Beauty of Uzbek Silk

These are fine examples of the famous Uzbek ikat silk. They are vintage pieces, woven in the traditional manner, using narrow looms. I do not have time to write much today, and will just share the photos. Uzbek silk fabrics always brighten my day - they are so full of life and colour. 

Happy Easter!

I am wishing Happy Easter to all of you, my friends! May you enjoy love, peace, good health and prosperity, and feel safe and happy always! I also wish you time to look around and see the beauty of the world which can come in a form as simple as drops of dew on the blades of grass. Life is wonderful!