Russia. Winter. Inspiration

Many of you were wondering, from where i am from, especially , considering my name – Liubou. I am a child of USSR, was living in Belarus and Russia. Considering myself more from St.Petersburg (related to experience and more personal factors), than from any other place, even though i grew up in Hrodno, Belarus, which is absolutely amazing city.

Russian art, decor, fairy tales, ballet, culture, fashion – all of this influenced me tremendously. However, some people might not see it directly via my work. This weekend, i have been sick and looking outside window in Amsterdam, i was dreaming about the first snow, which i already saw is falling down in Russia. That is why i decided to make some inspirational board for Russian winter:) in case somebody wants something special at their homes and in their wardrobe.

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Source: Cover of the James Bond movie ” From Russia with Love”.

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Source: Vogue Russia.

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Source: This moodboard, i have found on pinterest without any reference. But it looks sooo good!

And something from me:

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Hopefully you can answer for me this question: ” What is Russia for you?”

Sources for my mood board:

1. Prettie Sweet.

2. Link 2.

3. Tatler Russia ( the full story with pics is under the link).

4. Madeleine de la Motte and Anya Ziourova for Tatler Russia, December, 2011.

5. Cox & Cox.

6. Tatler Russia.

Yours, KleinSpace

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Royal – phantasy mood-board…something related to the point, that i am absolutely in love with historical novels and films 🙂

Something interesting about jewellery pin on the picture:

FABERGE JEWELRY ~ Imperial presentation pin of Grand Duke Sergei Mikhailovich, 1908-1917, St.Petersburg. Most of the presentation jewels supplied by Faberge to the Imperial Cabinet seem to have been produced in the workshops of Hollming and Holmstrom. However, examples from other workmasters, including Thielemann survive. Master in St Petersburg from 1858 he became head of Faberge second jewellery workshop from 1880 where he specialised in small jewels and decorations.

Also, big thanks to Lilly Collins for her wonderful Queen Picture!

PS:  for some of the pictures combined here, it was difficult to find the original author, if you feel that you are one of them, please, let me know, so i can put the relevant link to you.

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Sources (from left to right):

1. Ivory Portrait Miniature from the Beauty Gallery Ivory Miniature Charlotte von Hagn Ivory Portrait on Ivory Passpartout by N. Stieler.

2. Ceramic heart dish cobalt indigo sapphire blue by Melinda Marie Alexander from Ravenhillpottery, $16.00.

3. Exceptionally rare pair of untreated natural blue sapphires, total weight 24.97ct, set with fine white marquise diamonds, total weight 5.77ct, all in white gold. 

4. Venice photography by Tracey Capone.

5. Downtown Abbey.

6. Candice Olson Aristocrat 6-Light Chandelier.

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