13 Feb
Repurposed Nature: Pure Floral Arrangements
“Look deep into nature and…understand everything better.” ~Albert Einstein With Valentine’s Day around the corner, thoughts of flowers are certainly in the air. Yet, the most beautiful flower arrangements need not arrive in a Murano glass vase or tied with exorbiant amounts of satin ribbon and cellophane. Instead, some of the best vessels for holding [...]Wabi Sabi Emotions: Imperfect Impermanence
If you ask a Western individual what Wabi Sabi is, her definition will likely describe antique furniture and rusty patinas. Interestingly, ask a Japanese person the same question, and her answer will focus on emotions, such as the momentary peace of solitude when a shadow is cast against the floor, or those impermanent, quiet moments [...]Wabi Sabi: Raw Beauty
Boundless beauty exists in raw nature. The Wabi Sabi philosophy celebrates driftwood, smooth ocean-tumbled pebbles, and cracks and crevices of time. The Swedish interpretation of a Wabi Sabi example may not represent the philosophy’s subtle minimalism, but it certainly showcases the gorgeous appeal and perfection of imperfect nature. How do you incorporate nature into your [...]Wabi Sabi: Something Old, Something Blue
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 [...]Wabi Sabi Wednesdays: Perfection of Imperfection
When I first became acquainted with Wabi Sabi, I felt that my approach to both living and decorating had been beautifully verbalized by centuries of Buddhist and Japanese philosophy. Wabi Sabi, in its barest bones, believes that beauty exists in imperfection, created through time, impermanence, and nature. It is embodied in fleeting feelings, perhaps of [...]
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