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WA was created in 1996 when Tom Rogers moved to Provincetown, Massachusetts after a ten-year career as the owner of Tommy Custom Floral Design Inc. in Boston. As a floral designer, Tom's acute awareness of how the elements of art, and design, and nature blend together gave his business an artful approach. Tom refined his senses further when he was charged with creating "environments" for special events, for such distinguished clients as The Four Seasons Hotels, Tiffany & Co., Hotel Meridian, Gucci, and Saks Fifth Ave.
Turning his sights to creating a retail environment, Tom felt it essential to design a space that would stimulate all of one's senses.WA means harmony in Japanese and harmony was the primary motivation Tom used to blend various types of products, from different cultures, in different styles, of different traditions, methodically into one. The interior of WA is a shell that is neutral or secondary to the merchandise within.
Form follows function is the rule for the orderly displays of world-wide merchandise. Tom retains a high degree of control over product placement (akin to a flower arrangement) to present a natural, harmonious display.
"Though the store brings objects of disparate cultures [together], the overall effect is seamless and reiterates the Asian influence. Rogers' unerring eye ties everything together" according to Cheryl and Jeffery Katz for Home Accents Today.
Tom Rogers hopes visitors will relax, recharge, and revitalize their senses while within the cool, peaceful confines of WA. Follow the way . . .
WA and waharmony.com are closed for the winter as we are shopping around the world for next season’s offerings.
Check back in the spring when we reopen the store on April 6th, 2013.
See you then!
This was such a nice letter we just had to share. They say a photo speaks a thousand words and we agree. These are truly priceless. Sincere thanks to Tarah and her three lovely and mature young ladies; Remi age 2, Lula age 4, Sophie age 11. One question, Tarah, why can’t we see you, always behind the camera!?
Hi Tom,
My name is Tarah, we met again in July. You may remember my daughter Sophie, she is fascinated with the Christopher Marley Insect pieces. One day I will surprise her with one!
I just wanted to reach out and say “thank you” for taking your time to show us his book, and the kindness you share each year when we visit. Spending the day in Provincetown every summer, and taking pictures of my girls in your garden is a family tradition that I look forward to. I believe my most important job as a mom of 3 young girls, is to teach them about equality, respect and how to live in harmony with the rest of the world. They are 3 amazingly loving and kind little girls, so far so good!
Enjoy the rest of your summer!Kindly,
Tarah Woods
Welcome to all Aliens, UFOs, and everyone and everything else Carnival 2012 – A Space Odyssey will bring to town this week. Check out the week’s schedule here: http://ptown.org/Carnival.asp. Carnival week always gets our creative juices flowing… how to decorate for this years theme and top our displays from years past? Thanks to Sian of ID for her photo album, you can see for yourself!! Decorating for Carnival 2012. PTown: A Space Odyssey.
Our Gus Modern Furniture Sale continues, one week left at 20% off,
and with Tax Free Weekend starting tomorrow, you’ll be saving an extra
6.25% on Gus and everything else too! If you can’t get here, call and leave
a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible to facilitate your
tax free purchase. Here’s to Happy Tax Free Shopping!!
Looking to create a cool, comfortable spot for a hot summer’s day?
Why not try this on for size? Gus Modern Atwood Chair in Cabana Hemp (on sale now at 20% off)
with wall decor by Christopher Marley of
Pheromone,
featuring his Morpho Didius Butterfly collection.
The arrival of August is celebrated at Wa with the arrival of the newest collection of unique hand painted lamps by Brazilian artist Ana Maia, as well as ottomans and wall hangings, all in her own distinctive style, inspired by the cultural and folkloric riches of Brazil. This years’ colorful palettes represent city parks and skylines in rich urban hues. Photos do not do them justice, but we’ll try anyway. Pictured here, the Laguna Series.
Mahatma Ghandi said, “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”
We try to create harmony in every corner; garden plantings and groupings, store merchandising and layering design, soft light, fragrant incense, enjoyable music, even the staff hired to serve you. In the middle of summer, isn’t it time to take a breath, and ask yourself, how do you find harmony in your world?
It's here! We know you've been waiting for it!! The Gus Modern Summer Sale!!! Visit our website for the complete Gus Catalog, then contact us for prices plus delivery and shipping options. Shop now while inventory is still plentiful. See the poster for more details.
Wiley and the entire staff at Wa wish one and all a safe and happy Fourth of July.
The rain shower is over, sun is breaking through the clouds,
and the parade is due to start at 11am, fireworks tonight at 9.
We will be open throughout the day, before and after the festivities.
Let the celebration begin!!
Thanks to Michael Kelley, owner of Rockdale Wreaths, www.RockdaleWreaths.com, for sharing this photo of sons Aidan and Ethan in the Wa Garden today. Are they admiring our fish or their own handsome reflections? Either way, looks like a good time was had by all!!
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