From left to right: 1) This edition of Crime and Punishment was the first piece of Russian literature I ever read. 2) For my 25th birthday I wrote about 25 things I’ve learned. 3) Sneak preview of tomorrow’s outfit! 4) Another Russia teaser, I promise my guides are coming! 5) My mom gave me this family heirloom ring for my birthday. 6) Notes my 15 year old self…Read More
Moscow
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) A hand painted Matryoshka doll I bought in Saint Petersburg. 2) Saint Basil’s in Moscow may be touristy but man is it beautiful! 3) Visiting Tolstoy’s grave. Yes, I cried. A lot. 4) Little Celina, big church. The biggest in Moscow in fact. 5) Heading to the Russian ballet! 6) Domes on domes on domes.
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Day dreaming and trip planning. 2) Gallery hopping at the Taubman. 3) Oyster season may be over, but that’s not stopping me! 4) Cocktails and leather goods at the m0851 anniversary party. 5) Another shot of my Champloo ice cream in Roanoke. 6) Scored this new wallet from m0851, stay tuned to see how I style it!
What I’m Reading: Russia
One of my coworkers gave me this compact 1,000-year history of Russia for Christmas. It’s been a joy to read. The book starts with Russia’s beginning as “Rus,” a collection of disparate tribes centered in Novgorod. It follows the country as they begin to form a centralized state and establish government. This is a fascinating…Read More