

Beverley DSilva explores outer order, inner calm and why.

6 // The Japanese GardenĪ zen take on eight centuries of awe-inspiring gardens. By Beverley DSilva 31st March 2021 Less is more is a familiar refrain recently but in fact its an idea that goes back 2,500 years.

You may not immediately recognize his name, but you’re sure to recognize his famous products in this book As Little Design As Possible. These are the 3 principles guiding Dieter Rams, one of the most influential product designers of the 20th century. Good design is innovative, useful, and aesthetic. 5 // Dieter Rams: As Little Design As Possible It delves into foraging the streets for soot, peach pits, and other materials and transforming these into rich inks.
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Make Ink shows you how to make eco-friendly, urban ink from the natural world. 4 // Make Ink: A Forager’s Guide to Natural Inkmaking From the USA to Scandinavia to Asia, this beautiful book mixes beautiful photography with writings on how to carefully create a home with intention. The Kinfolk Home invites you to take a look inside 35 homes that showcase slow living. A “must” for anyone who loves timeless fashion. You can see previously unpublished photos and illustrations by the legendary Karl Lagerfeld. It’s all centered on Chanel’s classic and unparalleled style. This Chanel coffee table book by Danièle Bott focuses on 5 themes: the suit, the camellia, jewelry, makeup, and perfume. For both travelers and locals, these carefully curated guides are practical and pretty. They came out with these city guide books, for New York, London, Paris, and other major cities. My first pick has to be Cereal, the bi-annual magazine that’s all about a minimal and clean aesthetic. And what better than some nice coffee table books? I’ve rounded up a couple of my favorites that are perfect for the minimalist. But I’m finishing the last of the redecorating of our new place, so it’s time for the finishing touches.
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It used to be all my Harry Potter books mixed with some Jane Austen, plus a couple of Julian’s finance books. I’m ordering The Kinfolk Home finally, after wanting to refresh our coffee table book selection for ages.
