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five from the ground

So I really have been a little obsessed with Japanese sites lately, and now it's moved from clothes to furniture and antique stores. I think I'm getting better and better at coming across the good ones (and navigating them, too). I just love this aesthetic, apparently it's called "zakka," but it turns out that word has a million meanings.


Anyway, I had to share these images! They are from a store called Five From the Ground that sells antique furniture, dishware, lamps, books, et cetera. Isn't it beautiful? This style—furniture and clothing—reminds me of a pared down Anthropologie (without all the frills).









Comments (2)

seems like you're doing a great job navigating them - I love all these images!

Oh and gasp. I didn't know there was a name for this aesthetic but it certainly blows my hair back. Thanks for the links, will be back to visit.(I could get into some serious credit card trouble on some of those Japanese sites, even without being able to navigate myself around very well!)

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