From Russia with Love
Years ago my then time sweet heart brought me a precious painting from Russia. The icon is showing Saint Catherine in an embroidered dress in front of a star studded background. The painting makes me always think of my own visit to Russia. It was a romantic evening in early winter in St Petersburg. The first snow was falling slowly on the square in front of the Hermitage. From that journey I brought home a lovely fringed scarf. Russian women wear these large scarfs for special occasions. Mine is made of royal – or should I say imperial - blue silk accentuating the embroidered chrysanthemums. © St Petersburg, Nicolle,Shekin, pixabay