Thanks so much Shell! I’m a little obsessed by those photos too. I am rarely on Instagram these days and am so glad I happened upon Marie’s post. Such a lovely, centring practice.
This is the most perfect post Elizabeth. There’s nothing I love more than when I learn something new or I rework something. I already know. I’m now questioning why my display in the foyer is so static. Why shouldn’t it be in motion like the rest of my life?
That means so much Ellen! I really appreciate hearing when something strikes a deep chord with someone. I felt the same way when I read Marie’s IG post last week and we’ve exchanged some lovely emails. Here’s to beautiful evolution! 💕
Oh my gosh, Elizabeth. Your descriptive writing is so dreamy. I love this idea and the way you presented it. The photo of you and your sisters is precious. Love to know you were the little rebellious one!
I chuckled when I saw that family picture. You are adorable! Perhaps being the rebel was more fun than the stress of perfectionism. I did come by it honestly but I must say it has come with a price; too much time spent on things that, in the end, didn't really make an impactful difference. I love this idea of tokonoma. I look around my office and have little spaces that bring me peace and give me pause. Having a specific place to share with others what brings calm to your life is beautiful. Spreading peace and calm around us is more important now than ever!
Such a beautiful practice to have a display like this where one enters and leaves the house. And I could eat a plate full of those fritters!
It’s a small but very special and lovely way to pause and breathe, isn’t it?
Yes, it really is.
I knew there was a special reason I like you—a fellow rebel!
And you have your mom’s chronicles to tell the tale! 😊
Thank you for this beautiful, calming post. I really did slow down to look at those beautiful images. I totally needed it this morning!
And those fritters look amazing!
Thanks so much Shell! I’m a little obsessed by those photos too. I am rarely on Instagram these days and am so glad I happened upon Marie’s post. Such a lovely, centring practice.
Such a lovely piece, Elizabeth. Thank you for sharing with us about tokonoma. I was woefully unaware.
Thank you Annada—so was I! A lovely practice to use in even the smallest of ways 💕
This is the most perfect post Elizabeth. There’s nothing I love more than when I learn something new or I rework something. I already know. I’m now questioning why my display in the foyer is so static. Why shouldn’t it be in motion like the rest of my life?
That means so much Ellen! I really appreciate hearing when something strikes a deep chord with someone. I felt the same way when I read Marie’s IG post last week and we’ve exchanged some lovely emails. Here’s to beautiful evolution! 💕
Oh my gosh, Elizabeth. Your descriptive writing is so dreamy. I love this idea and the way you presented it. The photo of you and your sisters is precious. Love to know you were the little rebellious one!
I’m so thinking all of this, too
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Thank you Lori! So glad to have you as a reader here.
I think I saw the same IG post (unless this was in your notes earlier) and have already decided to move an old table to the hallway.
I’ve never been to Imanishi but I want to try those fritters there first before making them.
Adorable childhood pic!
Oh you must! I I think I still need to tweak the recipe—the tempura batter wasn’t quite thick enough.
I love the inspiration that moved your table into the the hallway—it is such a lovely practice. Thank you for reading, Amelia!
I love this too Elizabeth! Such a lovely commentary on mindful living. And wonderful recipe, too.
Thank you Lisa. I so love the idea of creating a permanent space that changes with the seasons and is a moment of pause…💕
Love this!
It’s so beautiful isn’t it??
I chuckled when I saw that family picture. You are adorable! Perhaps being the rebel was more fun than the stress of perfectionism. I did come by it honestly but I must say it has come with a price; too much time spent on things that, in the end, didn't really make an impactful difference. I love this idea of tokonoma. I look around my office and have little spaces that bring me peace and give me pause. Having a specific place to share with others what brings calm to your life is beautiful. Spreading peace and calm around us is more important now than ever!
They’re both stressful for different reasons! I’m sure it drove Dad nut that I *always fidgeted before he pushed the shutte😂