We could all use some Wabi-Sabi treatment in the home. In case you’re wondering, Wabi-Sabi is not a condiment that will clear out your sinuses but a Japanese aesthetic that embraces imperfection. Think old crooked floor boards, artisanal pots that don’t fit into one another, nubby blankets with a story, wicker baskets that perform a variety of tasks and an assembly of vintage seltzer bottles.
Colors, decor and pieces with a story are the narrative behind this kitchen that has an ample dose of Wabi-Sabi.
To attain perfection in the home is as draining as trying to be perfect in life. It’s refreshing to surrender to blemishes that happen from being worn and loved, like the sweet, albeit tattered Velveteen Rabbit whose inner beauty shines. There’s comfort in worn pieces, which shine as a result of their uniqueness. Wabi-Sabi is a traditionally aligned ethos and classic style, with a textured that has warmer tones and less stunt-driven decorating with brash colors and bold pieces. As we enter winter’s last hurrah, we continue to depend on the comforts of home to nurture us till spring firmly arrives.
I love the idea of wabi-sabi. Bring on imperfection!
Ya-es! So authentic. Stay healthy! xo