{"title":"Sharyn Cairns","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by Sharyn Cairns, a distinguished author and photographer renowned for her captivating contributions to the world of home and garden. Her evocative creations perfectly blend the art of storytelling with visual inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSharyn Cairns has skillfully captured the essence of interior design and the beauty of nature in her acclaimed works. Her book \u003cem\u003ePerfect Imperfect\u003c\/em\u003e not only delves into the aesthetics of home and garden spaces but also celebrates the unique, unrefined beauty found within them. Her keen eye for detail and her ability to transform ordinary moments into timeless imagery make her books a source of endless inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for design enthusiasts and photography admirers alike, Sharyn Cairns' collections invite readers to explore the interplay between simplicity and elegance. Dive into her world and discover how form and function intertwine with personality and style to create striking environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're seeking to transform your own space or simply wish to admire the delicate nuances of design, Sharyn Cairns' works are a must-have addition to your home and garden library.\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.co.nz\/collections\/sharyn-cairns.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}