ADMIRING ALL THE ELEGANT IMPERFECTIONS

Everywhere I turn I see the words "shabby chic" so as my fascination continued to peak I decided to look further into what these words, that seem like an oxymoron, mean and look like.

According to Wikipedia, shabby chic is a form of interior design where furniture and furnishings are either chosen for their age and signs of wear and tear or new items are distressed to achieve the appearance of an antique.

This sounds a little bad... I mean who would want distressed or worn out furniture? On the contrary to how it sounds the shabby look is actually very beautiful and it allows for people to find good in something that someone else though was worthless.

Roses are a huge part of the shabby chic look. If you have ever seen a rose bush, you know that each rose looks completely different. Some of the blooms do not open all the way--while others seem to reach out towards the sun like open arms. Then there is the little tattered rose... the one that has something unique about it and it just draws you in. The elegant imperfections we see in a rose can be seen in just about everything.

I challenge you to find all the elegant imperfections in your world and arrange them to decorate your life.


 Today I am... admiring all the elegant imperfections!