Our homes, just like our bodies, seem to grow and deteriorate at the same time. Its a beautiful opportunity to appreciate and even revel in the natural order. One of my favorite chairs is fraying and at a point where most people would replace or re-upholster. But I love the chair's shabby and well-loved look. Maybe its important to respect the decay and live with it for a while before mending the holes, shreds and thread bare bits that expose our underbelly. Living in harmony with wear and tear is one way to find that special kind of bliss I call Bohemia.
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| Map of Bohemia 1896 |
9 comments:
Poignant bit o prose Sarah. Lovely photos too, makes me hungry to un-re-decorate. Thanks =)
un-re-decorate. good word!
This post is brilliant. These could be the separate spaces in my dream home. Thank you.
I love the first and the last room so so much.
This is such an insightful post! I love that you keep your frayed chair the way it is : ) xo
As I approach 60, I'm glad you are honoring things that are well used/loved. My home-ec teacher called it patina. Love that last room!
i love the phrase, "grow and deteriorate",
and i love all these photos.
The older, the rustier, the more paint chips means more love, more character, and more history. Love the bohemia in everything, especially you! xo Samantha
Such beautiful spaces, so much character and charm. I am all for a bit of bohemia at home!
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