This lovely book invited me to slow down, contemplate, be satisfied, and live a healthier life. The images were filled with typical stylish Nordic/SoCal/mid-century-modern designs featuring exposed brick, walnut and teak, leather and linen and wool. I always try to read something slow and meditative on Sundays, and these short essays about how humans interact with their dwelling spaces fit the bill.

One complaint I have is that these homes don't seem livable, yet the essays seemed focused on "wabi-sabi" and accepting your space and circumstances as they are. For example, one living room had medium-sized framed prints sitting on the ground balanced against the wall. I immediately thought of what a pain it would be to vacuum that room. And if you have a pet, you need to vacuum several times a week.

Still a nice book though!