Marian discovers treasures at estate sales, flea markets, and other sources. She appreciates items that were loved and used by someone, that have a history. These items embody the spirit of wabi-sabi*.

Wabi-sabi is:

... part interior design aesthetic and part Zen philosophy.

... the ancient Japanese art of imperfection -- finding beauty in things simple, humble, and well-used.

... decorating with salvaged and vintage materials.

... using recycled materials with their weathered qualities and flaws, rather than refinishing them into perfect things.

Wabi-sabi is not matching furniture and accessories bought from a large store or an obsession with perfection.

The core of wabi-sabi is the notion that home should be a calming sanctuary -- both for those who visit and those who live there.

Some of Marian's current finds are shown on this page. Most items appear to be from the 1960s through 1980s; some are from the 1950s and earlier. She hopes that you will find beauty in these items and give them a new home.

Since photos cannot show all the details, please call Marian at 916-429-0849 for more information on designs, imperfections, history, and availability.

*Sources: Leonard Koren, Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets and Philosophers; Robyn Griggs Lawrence, The Wabi-Sabi House: The Japanese Art of Imperfect Beauty.