{"product_id":"perfect-imperfect-book-wabi-sabi-interiors-karen-mccartney","title":"Perfect Imperfect Book - Wabi-Sabi Interiors | Karen McCartney","description":"\u003cp class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the home that values beauty over perfection\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSome books sit on the shelf. \u003cem\u003ePerfect Imperfect\u003c\/em\u003e earns its place on the coffee table, the bedside stack, and the studio desk. Written by Karen McCartney with photography by Sharyn Cairns and Glen Proebstel, it is one of those rare interiors books that articulates something you have always felt but never quite found the words for: that the worn, the weathered, the handmade, and the quietly imperfect are often the most beautiful things in a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRooted in the Japanese philosophy of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fluxboutique.co.nz\/pages\/search-results-page?q=wabi-sabi\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"wabi-sabi\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, the book celebrates the beauty found in imperfection, impermanence, and the authentic. It moves through the homes and studios of international and Australian creatives, exploring how designers today are merging digital precision with the handmade to create spaces and objects that feel genuinely alive. Current design sits alongside well-worn pieces, and the interiors it documents mix comfort, considered design, and a kind of off-beat beauty that is difficult to manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is not a book about trends. It is a book about a way of seeing, and once you read it, you will notice its philosophy in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fluxboutique.co.nz\/pages\/search-results-page?collection=decor\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"decor collection\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edecor collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, in the objects you already own, and in the rooms you are slowly building around yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerfect Imperfect\u003c\/em\u003e explores themes of accident, curation, collection, hesitation, collaboration, reuse, reimagining, and true originality. If you have ever chosen an imperfect vessel over a pristine one, or kept a piece precisely because of its age and wear, this book will feel like home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBrowse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fluxboutique.co.nz\/pages\/search-results-page?collection=books\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"books collection\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebooks collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for more titles that sit beautifully in the home and reward every read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGifting ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the design-minded friend:\u003c\/em\u003e Pair with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fluxboutique.co.nz\/pages\/search-results-page?collection=write-to-me\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Write to Me journal\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrite to Me journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for a considered gift that invites both looking and thinking. A genuinely personal combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the new home:\u003c\/em\u003e This book belongs in a new space from the very beginning. Bundle with an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fluxboutique.co.nz\/pages\/search-results-page?q=Ecoya+candle\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ecoya candle\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcoya candle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fluxboutique.co.nz\/pages\/search-results-page?q=federation%20x%20somekind\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"federation x somekind\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFederation x Somekind fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for a housewarming gift that sets the tone before a single piece of furniture is chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the bookworm with an eye for interiors:\u003c\/em\u003e Pair with another title from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fluxboutique.co.nz\/pages\/search-results-page?collection=books\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"books collection\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebooks collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for a curated reading stack that makes a beautiful gift in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrounded in the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, exploring beauty in imperfection and impermanence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStunning photography by Sharyn Cairns and Glen Proebstel throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThoughtful, poetic text by award-winning interiors writer Karen McCartney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDocuments international and Australian creative homes and studios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eExplores the intersection of digital design and handmade craft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA book that changes how you look at objects, rooms, and everyday life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBeautiful as a coffee table piece and deeply rewarding to read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAuthor: Karen McCartney Photography: Sharyn Cairns and Glen Proebstel Subject: Interior design, wabi-sabi philosophy, art and object curation Format: Hardcover coffee table book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStack \u003cem\u003ePerfect Imperfect\u003c\/em\u003e with one or two other titles from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fluxboutique.co.nz\/pages\/search-results-page?collection=books\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"books collection\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebooks collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a simple object (a ceramic bowl, a single stem, a smooth stone) for a coffee table arrangement that reflects the book's own philosophy. It looks equally considered on a bedroom shelf alongside a candle and a journal, or propped open on a studio desk as a source of ongoing inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is wabi-sabi and why does it matter for interiors?\u003c\/em\u003e Wabi-sabi is a Japanese aesthetic philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and the natural process of ageing. In interior design terms, it is the preference for a worn linen cushion over a pristine one, a handmade bowl with an irregular glaze over a factory-perfect piece, or a room that has clearly been lived in and loved over one that is staged within an inch of its life. Perfect Imperfect applies this philosophy in a contemporary, accessible way that connects directly to the design conversations happening right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs this book more visual or text-heavy?\u003c\/em\u003e It is genuinely both. The photography by Sharyn Cairns and Glen Proebstel is stunning and does a great deal of the work, but Karen McCartney's writing is thoughtful and worth reading closely rather than skimming. It rewards both browsing and sitting with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWho is this book best suited to?\u003c\/em\u003e Anyone with an interest in interiors, design, or the philosophy of how we live with objects. It is particularly well suited to people drawn to organic, minimal, or Japanese-influenced aesthetics, and to those who are renovating, decorating, or thinking intentionally about what they bring into their homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDoes it cover New Zealand or Australian homes?\u003c\/em\u003e The book focuses on international and Australian creatives, so it may feel especially relevant to an Australasian audience in terms of aesthetic sensibility and climate. The design philosophy it explores translates beautifully to the NZ coastal and minimal interior styles many of us are drawn to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34300651341,"sku":"9781864705041","price":119.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0374\/0149\/products\/perfectimperfect.jpg?v=1661482591","url":"https:\/\/fluxboutique.co.nz\/products\/perfect-imperfect-book-wabi-sabi-interiors-karen-mccartney","provider":"Flux Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}