Happiness when children craft, paint and play
Happiness when parents and grandparents join in the creative fun
Happiness when a seven year old's art work looks like this
Happiness when a spontaneous photo session before a school parade turns out like this
and happiness when lovingly-prepared horse costumes
are worn with such grace and beautyA huge thank you to the Residents of Zhuchkov for letting me share some of their creativity with you. From what I can make out these talented Russian children come from an artistic family (mum and dad are a designer and an architect) and their journal relates their holiday in the country this summer. I have seldom seen such magic on the web. The spirit of childhood captured in a handful of posts. Not a mid-century chair, designer outfit or expensive toy in sight. Just children being children catching the wind.
Link to Sonya Solonchenko's art work originally found via Irina Troitskaya
Coucou, comme promis, je viens de te faire de la pub sur mon (modeste) blog. J'espère que cela t'apportera des visiteurs qui s'enrichiront de tes trouvailles.
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this is so wonderful - I called my daughter over to have a look .
ReplyDeleteI'm speechless...So THIS is the one! Makes me want to do more with my kids... In any case - that's the spirit I'm working on Wonderfully done and great sleuthing! PS THANKS!
ReplyDeleteOh, c'est vraiment superbe, j'adore les costumes et les délicats petits livres!
ReplyDeleteSure, children deserve happiness!
ReplyDeleteWOW, that's so incredible and amazing and totally inspiring, that artwork is just stunning, what a fantastic post
ReplyDeleteDelightful and meaningful. I love this... wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteYippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
ReplyDeleteSo crafty, clever, & creative!! Oh, and cool! And any other brilliant 'c' words you can think of!
ReplyDeleteI am BEYOND inspired. Oh my, so much fun and crafty goodness. How lucky are those kids. The tutu's are over the top....and I adore those books, I want to be a kid again!!!!!
ReplyDeletethis all looks beautiful! especially the kids drawings!
ReplyDeleteUtterly beautiful. Love those tutus. How stunning is the little pixie-faced girl in the red indian costume? Thanks for this, it's so uplifting.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful film and reminds me of how I loved to be with my children, completely absorbed into their make believe world.
ReplyDeleteAdele
Divine.
ReplyDeletej'adore tout ... merci pour ce lien que je retourne explorer
ReplyDeleteTrès beau travail poétique que j'ai découvert grâce à epistyle. Je crée moi aussi un lien vers mon blog. Continuez à faire rêver les enfants.
ReplyDeleteOh my... I am speechless. This is just wonderful Deb. Thanks for sharing it :) K
ReplyDeleteYour children look beautiful and happy! and their drawings and paintings make my heart sing! so lovely.
ReplyDeleteIndigo, my 3 year old has just started to 'form' people in his drawings, I can't wait to see all his wonderful imagination over the next couple of years, through his artwork.
Oh wow! What to say!
ReplyDeleteAh, this is magnificent... all of it! And what an extra treat the little film! :~)
ReplyDeleteHow enchanting and inspiring and magical...
ReplyDeleteJe trouve ces costumes et les photos vraiment chouette ,
ReplyDeleteles indiens et indiennes sont vraiment top *
amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh My Lord, You are truly inspiring and what wonderful artists you have! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuperbe, ces Russes créatifs :))
ReplyDeleteHi Deborah!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot that look to us zu4ki!
We love your blog kickcanandconkers :)
OH Deborah I love love love it. Thanks for sharing lovely,
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