Hello Reader,

Ok, true story. Staged homes and hotel rooms make me super anxious. As in, I feel like I might break out in hives.

Why? Am I that eccentric? Maybe.

But, after years of reflection, I've settled on the idea that really, the idea of something being too perfect just makes me uncomfortable.

I think, as humans, we're wired to love authenticity. This means asymmetry, imperfection, and unlikely beauty.

This is definitely not a new concept. Many cultures throughout history have embraced imperfections. But it can still feel counter intuitive to what we see out there...

So why wouldn't we bring this into the home as well?

How to embrace imperfect home styling:

1. Include something old in every space
2. Add natural elements (live edge wood, real sticks, rocks, etc.)
3. Incorporate texture (rough surfaces, wool, woven shades, ...)
4. Plants. All the plants (Real ones or dried botanicals because faux is the opposite of embracing imperfection...)
5. Resist the urge to erase all the home quirks

Weekly Styling Summary

I'll be sharing a few home related things I discovered or created each week in this section.

• I just discovered this Full Length Mirror and while I don't purchase decor often, this one was worth it (and on sale)
• Earlier this week, I launched my new Paint Color Schemes​
• Book: Wabi Sabi - Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life​

I hope this email lands just where it needs to.

Home styling thoughts or questions? Just hit REPLY, I'm happy to help when I can.

xo, allisa

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