apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time

I think the vertical bit of large white text translates to something like, 'Self expression is very important to me. Even in the items I rely on in my daily life, those that show the hand of the craftsman or creator are my most favorite.' She definitely has some beautiful antique pieces of Japanese furniture.

simple but very enticing space

love the tansu

That warm red-brown (cherry?) type stain always works magic...

Her name is Kazue ODAIRA and she champions a way of decorating that she calls "Junk Style." My guess is that Junk Style means not only taking pieces from the street because of economy, but taking these pieces because they often have a weathered worn down look that can be very appealing. (Wabi sabi, mono-no-aware and yada yada yada and all that jazz.) She looks so young but she is 43 and has a husband and two kids--12 and 8 years old. She lives in Shimokitazawa, sort of the Greenwich Village of Tokyo which is known for edgy performance spaces. yet she also publishes a lot in the NYT of Japan, the Asahi newspaper. She might be Japan's own Apaato Seraapi Sensei. . Here is her website. It's a fun place to poke around.
http://www.kurashi-no-gara.com/

Nice.
I love the colors and the lighting.
It looks like a very inspiring place for writing .