The last place I expected to see Wabi Sabi decor was our hotel in Arizona. Lo and behold, however, at the Boulders Waldorf in Scottsdale, I was surprised by the beautiful ambiance of the “casita” where we stayed. The unfinished wooden beams and floors juxtaposed against nature linen fabrics and raw silk pillows were very Wabi Sabi in aura.
I especially liked how the wood beams and ceiling were set against the fan, whose streamlined design was beautifully accentuated with its natural wood grain.
Each morning, we enjoyed breakfast on the deck, which featured salvaged tree trunks for tables and chairs set atop untreated planks. Who knew Wabi Sabi could live so peacefully amongst high-falutin designs?
7 responses so far ↓
1 erin // Apr 17, 2009 at 11:45 am
looks like you guys stayed in a beautiful place!
2 James King // Apr 17, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Thanks for introducing me to Wabi Sabi – it’s very much the buzz phrase in our house now!
You might like to check out the first episode of a new show that aired in the UK last night – Kirstie’s Homemade Home. It’s quite a basic look at shabby chic interiors but still entertaining. Enjoy the link…
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/kirsties-homemade-home/catch-up
3 sheau // Apr 17, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Beautiful place. I will sit there all day to observe the change of light and landscape. Glad you are having a nice time Grace.
4 Biba // Apr 18, 2009 at 9:41 am
Beautiful place, i would LOVE to stay there!
5 Anna R // Apr 19, 2009 at 5:46 am
That is such a wonderful mix-I could live there.
6 Kotori // Apr 21, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Love those tables and chairs – that fits in perfectly in Arizona!
7 cindy // Apr 21, 2009 at 11:06 pm
I live in Phoenix and work in Scottsdale and had no clue this place exisited! Thanks.. Maybe that’s where the girls will go for my friends Bachelorette party! SPA DAY! so pretty..Good thing you are no longer here it’s 100 degrees already. ugh.
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