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Wabi-Sabi Weekend: Clear the Clutter

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Robyn

On Wabi-Sabi Weekends, I post excerpts from my book, Simply Imperfect: Revisiting the Wabi-Sabi House.

 “Grace fills empty spaces, but it can only enter where there is a void to receive it.”—Simone Weil

A couple years ago I gave a workshop called “Making Your Home Your Sanctuary” in New York City. Before we got under way, each of us talked about what we loved—and hated—about our homes. Almost every participant mentioned clutter as his or her number one obstacle … Continue reading →

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Wabi-Sabi Weekend: Haul Out the Holly (And Put It Away Again)

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Robyn

On Wabi-Sabi Weekends, I post excerpts from my book, Simply Imperfect: Revisiting the Wabi-Sabi House.

“He who knows he has enough is rich.” – Lao-tzu

Wabi-sabi’s complicated two-step of spacious but not stark, comforting but not cluttered, requires nurturing and refinement.

Slowly, over time, you pare down your possessions. You might live for years with three candles, a lamp and a bowl on a side table, then one day realize that removing the candles lets the lamp’s clean lines … Continue reading →

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