| Author: | Robyn Griggs Lawrence | ISBN: | 9781550924701 |
| Publisher: | New Society Publishers | Publication: | May 1, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Robyn Griggs Lawrence |
| ISBN: | 9781550924701 |
| Publisher: | New Society Publishers |
| Publication: | May 1, 2011 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Wabi-sabi is about appreciating the simple and letting go of the superficial the perfect antidote for a society in recovery from a decades-long consumerist binge. In 2004 The Wabi-Sabi House introduced this ancient Japanese philosophy to North America. Simply Imperfect is a fully revised and updated edition of The Wabi-Sabi House, aimed at moving past our belief in life, liberty, and the pursuit of stuff to finding beauty in austerity, serenity and authenticity.Far more than home décor, wabi-sabi is a state of mind: living modestly in the moment, stripping away the unnecessary, finding satisfaction in everyday things. Simply Imperfect recounts wabi-sabi's rich history, tracing it from its Zen Buddhist roots through to the present day. This beautifully-illustrated book reveals ways to introduce wabi-sabi into your home such as: * Clearing clutter and blocking noise * Integrating salvaged and recycled materials * Making and growing things yourself (or supporting local artisans who do) * Taking time and space for self-reflection.Wabi-sabi is everything that today's sleek, plastic, technology-saturated culture isn't. Simply Imperfect asks readers to see that mass-produced perfection is seductive but boring. This gentle book is for anyone who is overwhelmed by consumerism or whose focus has shifted from getting more to getting by.
Wabi-sabi is about appreciating the simple and letting go of the superficial the perfect antidote for a society in recovery from a decades-long consumerist binge. In 2004 The Wabi-Sabi House introduced this ancient Japanese philosophy to North America. Simply Imperfect is a fully revised and updated edition of The Wabi-Sabi House, aimed at moving past our belief in life, liberty, and the pursuit of stuff to finding beauty in austerity, serenity and authenticity.Far more than home décor, wabi-sabi is a state of mind: living modestly in the moment, stripping away the unnecessary, finding satisfaction in everyday things. Simply Imperfect recounts wabi-sabi's rich history, tracing it from its Zen Buddhist roots through to the present day. This beautifully-illustrated book reveals ways to introduce wabi-sabi into your home such as: * Clearing clutter and blocking noise * Integrating salvaged and recycled materials * Making and growing things yourself (or supporting local artisans who do) * Taking time and space for self-reflection.Wabi-sabi is everything that today's sleek, plastic, technology-saturated culture isn't. Simply Imperfect asks readers to see that mass-produced perfection is seductive but boring. This gentle book is for anyone who is overwhelmed by consumerism or whose focus has shifted from getting more to getting by.
