<DIV><p>Wabi-sabi is about appreciating the simple and letting go of the superficial?the perfect antidote for a society in recovery from a decades-long consumerist binge. In 2004 <I>The Wabi-Sabi House</I> helped popularize this ancient Japanese philosophy in North America. <I>Simply Imperfect</I> is a fully revised and updated edition of <I>The Wabi-Sabi House</I> aimed at moving past our belief in life, liberty, and the pursuit of stuff to finding beauty in austerity, serenity, and authenticity.</p><p>Far more than home decor, wabi-sabi is a state of mind: living modestly in the moment, stripping away the unnecessary, and finding satisfaction in everyday things. <I>Simply Imperfect</I> recounts wabi-sabi's rich history, tracing it from its Zen Buddhist roots through to the present day. This beautifully-illustrated book reveals ways to introduce wabi-sabi into your home such as:</p><ul><li>Clearing clutter and blocking noise</li><li>Integrating salvaged and recycled materials</li> <li>Making and growing things yourself (or supporting local artisans who do)</li><li>Taking time and space for self-reflection</li></ul><p>Wabi-sabi is everything that today's sleek, plastic, technology-saturated culture isn't. <I>Simply Imperfect</I> asks readers to see that mass-produced perfection is seductive but boring. This gentle book is for anyone who is overwhelmed by consumerism or whose focus has shifted from getting more to getting by.</p><p><B>Robyn Griggs Lawrence</B> is editor-in-chief of <I>Natural Home</I> magazine and a prolific writer and speaker on topics ranging from green building and ecological design to organic gardening. She has been instrumental in introducing the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi to a Western audience.</p><BR></DIV>