Amidst all of the uncertainties 2009 holds, I am finding more solace and serenity in the Wabi Sabi philosophy. The stark contrast of Wabi Sabi against the last decade’s gluttony of HELOCs gone wrong is refreshing, to say the least. You don’t need the latest high-brow design couch, and you certainly don’t need to revamp your entire home with the trendiest colors. Instead, the treasures already in your home that symbolize your life, emotions, and personal history are perfect! In fact, the only elements in your home should be ones that you absolutely love, undoubtly need, or ideally fulfill both prerequisites!
British stylish Tonya Goodwin, whose lovely portfolio has been featured on many design blogs of late, embodies a peaceful Wabi Sabi aesthetic that combines the beauty of raw nature with polished yore. Her use of materials on this flourished European mantle is unexpected, yet so pleasing to the eye and soul. Truly, especially in these tumultuous times, don’t you find that less is indeed more?
9 responses so far ↓
1 jill // Jan 14, 2009 at 3:06 pm
i love how this mantle looks! what a great blend of objects, art and architecture.
2 please sir // Jan 14, 2009 at 6:57 pm
What a great aesthetic – natural and clean kind of look…and quite spiritual!
3 Rachel // Jan 14, 2009 at 8:23 pm
I love those beautiful rocks on the mantle – although in earthquake prone California, it might not be safe for me!
4 jessica@thehomebound // Jan 15, 2009 at 3:37 am
This post put me in the best mood, thank you.
I love this look.
5 Anne @ The City Sage // Jan 15, 2009 at 9:10 pm
I’ve been fascinated by this japanese principle for sometime now—thanks for your lovely thoughts on it, grace! and a perfect photo to go with it too–and the perfect sentiment to sum up your beautiful blog as well! can’t tell you how happy we are to have you back after your break
6 Sheau // Jan 15, 2009 at 9:56 pm
How beautiful. Love her aesthetic. Very simple and raw.
7 Elisabeth // Jan 18, 2009 at 11:07 am
This looks so lovely.
8 cindy // Jan 29, 2009 at 5:28 pm
The term wabi-sabi is new to me today.Where have I been? I live this principle. Where have I been. My son in law is even Japanese, Where have I been.
cindy
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[...] Casualmente he encontrado èsta imagen que me ha dejado durante un momento en un instante de dejadez,de ensoñamiento,de asumir la belleza existente en cosas tan simples como unas rocas ò tablillas de madera…Entonces una vez he leìdo el artìculo he podido enterarme de que existe el llamado Wabi-Sabi,una estètica japonesa cuya base e inspiraciòn se caracteriza por su simpleza rùstica. [...]
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