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My top five Artemano picks for spring
‘Tis the season of transformation. Snow is melting, making way for green grass to emerge; trees are budding; the mornings are brighter and the days are longer. As the outdoor world is going through its metamorphosis, I have the urge to change things up indoors. I’m not referring to a major makeover. What I’m in the mood for is the inclusion of accessories and of small pieces of furniture that can inject a breath of fresh air into my home. So today I share with you my top five Artemano picks that are not only my favourite for the season,...
Imparfaite, magnifique et courageuse.
LEONARD COHEN « Sonnez les cloches qui peuvent encore sonner Oubliez vos offrandes parfaites Il y a une fissure, une fissure dans tout C’est par là qu’entre la lumière » – Extrait d’Anthem, par Leonard Cohen Au commencement, nous recherchions la perfection. Nous tenions à raboter les courbes, poncer les nœuds, camoufler le grain qui osait se démarquer. Le naturel était synonyme d’imperfection – il nous fallait dompter le bois et contenir la nature. Nous étions on ne peut plus conformiste : nous recherchions l’offrande parfaite. Et le bois a résisté. Nous nous sommes évertués à essayer de gommer le caractère unique de notre...
Imperfect, beautiful and brave.
LEONARD COHEN. "Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack, a crack in everything That's how the light gets in." -from Anthem, by Leonard Cohen In the beginning, we sought perfection. We tried to flatten curves, sand away knots, conceal any grain that dared to stand out. Natural meant imperfect: wood had to be disciplined and nature had to be restrained. Don’t-stand-out-ness was our goal, because we sought the perfect offering. And the wood fought back. We spent a lot of time trying to turn what was unique in our wood into something...
Place au Zen
Je suis en vacances à Terre-Neuve, sur une toute petite île – un petit caillou tombé du grand rocher. Entre mes promenades au sommet de collines sur des sentiers bordés de baies et de fleurs sauvages et mes moments de contemplation sur la plage à regarder les icebergs passer je me sens si calme et si centrée que je n’ai pas la moindre envie de retourner à ma vie de tous les jours. Je réalise que l’effet de relaxation qu’on ressent lorsqu’on respire l’odeur des conifères ou qu’on écoute le clapotis des vagues n’a pas à se limiter au plein...
Making Space for Zen
I’ve been vacationing on a tiny island in Newfoundland lately—a pebble off the Rock. Between hiking hilltop trails bordered by wild flowers and berries and sitting on the beach watching icebergs drift by, I’ve been feeling so calm and centred that I’m in no rush to return to my everyday life. But the deep relaxation you feel breathing in evergreen-scented air or listening to waves lap doesn’t need to be reserved for the great outdoors. While you might associate your home with the myriad activities of life, it’s possible to create quiet, nature-inspired zones there that soothe and ground you....