W A BI - S A B I
THE JAPANESE PHILOSOPHY FOR A PERFECTLY IMPERFECT LIFE

“ Wab i” is said to be defined as “rustic simplicity” or “understated elegance” with a focus on a less-is-more mentality.
“ Sab i” is translated to “taking pleasure in the imperfect.”
The concept of wabi-sabi, is wide and almost impossible to distill in a single post, but can easily be applied simply to moments of everyday life.
The relentless pursuit of perfection in possessions, relationships, achievements often leads to stress, anxiety, depression and hasty judgement.
This is where  wabi-sabi  invites us to pause in true acceptance of finding beauty in things as they are,”


Escape the Hamptons at Shou Sugi Ban House

If you’ve been going to the Hamptons for a while, you’ve probably been lamenting how much it’s changed. The traffic, the crowds—did we mention the traffic? Read more:
Wabi Sabi The perfectly imperfect life

Imperfection is the basic principle of Wabi-Sabi, the Japanese philosophy of accepting your imperfections and making the most of life. Read more:
12 Piece Bamboo Dinnerware Sets
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Haru end table
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The Wabi Sabi apartment by Sergey Makhno in Kiev

Ukrainian architect Sergey Makhno brings together Japanese aesthetics with the tradition of his country in this stunning penthouse apartment he designed for his own family. Read more
Japanese Marble Bonzai Statue
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Japanese-style Floor chair
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T he rebirth of AnahiI the Argentinian restaurant in the Paris

In the historic Le Marais district of Paris, sprawls a charming Art Deco glass painted ceiling, mahogany paneled walls and golden cracks in porcelain white tiles of restaurant Anahi. Read more:



Japanese tea cup for tea ceremony, crackle glaze
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Metallic Leaf Placemats, Set of 4 (Gold)
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1 0 of the most significant buildings o f Mr I.M Pei

Chinese-American architect IM Pei died today at 102 . In his memory we’ve selected 10 of his most iconic buildings from a career that spans seven decades Read more:
Venice Biennale Interesting Times and Beyond

« May You Live in Interesting Times theme   will no doubt include artworks that reflect upon precarious aspects of existence today, including different threats to key traditions, institutions and relationships of the “post-war order.” Read more