The Order of Chaos

I am not organized. Far from it. I am clean. But I am disorganized. I appreciate things in their places, but should they go astray, I'm not terribly concerned. Though after looking at Things Organized Neatly I have the strangest urge to line up things that go together. Or maybe just knick knacks, like the I Spy books of my childhood. There are so many ways to organize: by color, shape, use, size. So here's to all you organized folks out there who love order. And to all of you who, like me, prefer ordered chaos.

King Charles

Yurts and Tents and Tents and Yurts

Along with spring weather comes that itch to get outside and breathe deep, to feel grass under your feet and smell the trees. Thanks to a friend of mine living it up in Argentina on an eco-farm, I've been hearing and thinking about the simplicity of living in nature and been aching to go camping though so far it hasn't been dry enough to enjoy the outdoors. All this has led me to the ideal get-away: life in a tent. Not just any tent, mind you, but a solid, house-like tent. Not only do these exist, but have been used for years in places like Central Asia where they are known as yurts or gers. Here are some of the most luxuriously posh examples of the good life in the great outdoors.

For those seeking cultural authenticity, stick with the traditional yurt.




 Via Ghengis Khan North American Yurt Co.

 

Wherever you're headed, yurts are designed for portability.

Via Pacific Yurts

Via Pacific Yurts

There is something so beautiful about a canvas ceiling.

 

Via Canonici di San Marco

Via Canonici di San Marco

 

Via Otter Creek Tents



Via ekopod