Wabi-Sabi Welcome applies the basic principles of the wabi-sabi aesthetic to modern entertaining It&s about being! attentive to your guests (listen without being distracted; unplug) creating a welcoming environment (leave the door unlocked; make time to be together) choosing modest decor (dishes & furniture made from materials that endure such as wood or clay) decorating with nature (with an emphasis on foraged not store-bought blooms) finding beauty in imperfections (wrinkled linen napkins along with a relaxed attitude about late-coming guests) & much more The book is organised into chapters of five locations
- Japan Denmark California France & Italy
- places where the approach to home decor & entertaining best reflects wabi-sabi principles The book is complete with lush photography & practical checklists