Into the meadow and through the Russian woods

Housewives have all the fun, especially in Russia

wear this

live here

 ulyana sergeenko for russian vogue

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Abandoned wooden house deep inside Russian forest (I'm not even making this up)

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Public rest stops double as grace notes in Norway

The national tourist routes of Norway are peppered with architectural gems that slip into the landscape seamlessly.  There is such a respect for context and material that makes these quiet landmarks worth seeking out. And also, the scenery. Duh.

And if you find yourself in Norway, you can find more info here

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