{"title":"Glen Proebstel","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the aesthetically captivating world of Glen Proebstel, a renowned stylist whose work beautifully blends elegance with the raw charm of imperfection. Known primarily for his influential contributions to the Home \u0026amp; Garden genre, Proebstel's books invite readers to explore home styling with a unique twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003ePerfect Imperfect\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that challenges conventional design norms by celebrating the beauty found in imperfection. This inspiring collection illustrates how homes with character and individuality often break from the polished, conventionally perfect spaces, offering readers fresh perspectives on interior styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGlen Proebstel's approach is ideal for those who appreciate natural beauty and are keen to embrace authenticity in their living spaces. Each work in this collection offers practical insights and visual inspiration, making it a must-read for anyone looking to transform their home into a reflection of their personal narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Glen Proebstel's unique take on home styling in our Home \u0026amp; Garden category, and be inspired by the imperfectly perfect beauty of design.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"perfect-imperfect-by-sharyn-cairns-9781743364819","title":"Perfect Imperfect","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have read \u003cem\u003eThe House that Pinterest Built\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSmart Spaces\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Alchemy of Things\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eElements of Style\u003c\/em\u003e, you're going to love \u003cem\u003ePerfect Imperfect\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWabi-sabi and new creative interior design expressions: \u003cem\u003ePerfect Imperfect\u003c\/em\u003e is a stunning collection of homes and studios of creatives from all over the world, with thought-provoking text by Karen McCartney and stunning visuals by Sharyn Cairns and Glen Proebstel. \u003cem\u003ePerfect Imperfect\u003c\/em\u003e takes as its founding principle the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi. Wabi-sabi advocates the beauty to be found in imperfection, impermanence, and the authentic. Importantly, this is done without losing sight of the benefits of living in the 21st century, where designers are merging digital technology with the handmade, rethinking how to use space, and accommodating the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreating a new interior design vocabulary: As the collaborative process for creating \u003cem\u003ePerfect Imperfect\u003c\/em\u003e involved working across continents, the authors created a list of words and phrases that define how to curate the work they include in their stunning book. Their new interior design and interior decorating vocabulary includes terms such as mutability, irregularity, unfinished and incomplete, void, the effects of accident, unpretentiousness, simplicity, contrasts, and Leonard Koren's idea that 'beauty can be coaxed out of ugliness'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe new words and phrases introduced by the authors define the book's visual sections:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpirit of Nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrange Beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMark of Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDeep Shadow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeathering \u0026amp; Decay\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnd, Incomplete and Irregular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful, inspirational decorative book: \u003cem\u003ePerfect Imperfect\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of accident, curation, collection, hesitation, collaboration, reuse, reimagining, and true originality. It explores an established aesthetic in a new way and embraces current design objects alongside well-worn ones, featuring interior settings that mix comfort, design, and an off-beat beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082378756332,"sku":"9781743364819","price":79.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19549873482808.jpg?v=1765273894"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/glen-proebstel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}