In this book, rachel shares her inspirations and her humor, celebrates the charm of the old and battered, and demonstrates time and again how interiors touched with rachels magic transcend fashionable trends, extending a calming, personal welcome to all. Rachel ashwell has a new book coming out september 1st. The blog by rachel ashwell covers the latest on design, travel, and brand insider news from the official shabby chic creator. Rachels 10th book, my floral affair is a celebration of her love for flowers. Shabby chic book bundles,vintage books,old books,farmhouse,french country,old rustic books,uncovered books, book stack, books with no covers.
Shabby chic queen rachel ashwell s book shabby chic inspirations and beautiful spaces by cico books is the droolworthy follow up to her hugely successful book shabby chic interiors. Rachel ashwell, founder of the shabby chic home decor stores, provides her invaluable and muchsoughtafter advice on how to recreate shabby chic style in your own home. Celebrity interior designer rachel ashwell decorist. Now you can do more than just dream of living in a shabby chic home. Shop for rachel ashwell shabby chic online at target. Extra 10% off your purchase for new customersadd favorite. Take a step inside this beautiful shabby chic bed and breakfast, the prairie by rachel ashwell. Rachel ashwell, shabby chic rachel ashwell was a single mother when she opened her first shabby chic boutique in santa monica, california. The blog by rachel ashwell rachel ashwell shabby chic. Founder of shabby chic brand, rachel ashwell was born in england and has lived for more than 30 years in southern california. I dont love this authors style of decorating all that much and was shocked that she is the pioneer of shabby chic decor. In what is becoming a bigger and bigger forum for apartment therapy, my monthly design meetups are allowing me and the growing group of. Rachel ashwell introduces new book home to capacity crowd in rare appearance, at maison reve in mill valley ca 11909.
In her latest book filled to the brim of interiors eye candy, rachel shares her love and passion for the old, battered and imperfect and shows how her famous shabby chic ethos can transcend fashion trends. With engaging text, lavish photographs, and easytofollow instructions, rachel details the shabby chic basics in a way that will put even the most apprehensive or novice. She is the author of shabby chic, rachel ashwells shabby chic treasure hunting and decorating guide, the shabby chic home, and shabby chic. Shop with rachel ashwell promo codes to save on furnishings and accessories that turn your home into an elegant yet comfortable nest. Shabby chic designer rachel ashwell shows readers how to turn any house or apartment into a comfortable, functional, beautiful, and stylish home, in this bestselling guide to getting the most out of fleamarket finds and vintage treasures. Rachel ashwells shabby chic inspirations houseandhome. When rachel ashwell, founder of the shabby chic line, first saw her future home, she was put off by its dark exterior and gloomy interior.
Rachel ashwell s shabby chic interiors my rooms, treasures, and trinkets rachel ashwell is a selfmade businesswoman who founded the iconic brand known as shabby chic in 1989 when, as a single mother of two young children, she looked to open a small shop where she could sell. Romantic florals reclining against pure white linen, ruffles of muslin skirting a bed base against bleached floorboards, the deep comfort of a simple nest of fluffy. The shabby chic girl is a creative stylemaker unpretentious, selfassured, and a laidback mix of vintage and modern. The rachel ashwell s shabby chic episode guide includes recaps for every episode from every season and a full list of where you can watch episodes online instantly. I was glad that i read the little paragraphs on each page. A former movie set designer and stylist, rachel was inspired to develop the brand after setting out to create a home for her two young children that was practical as it was beautiful. Filled with photographs and explanations of the whys, hows, and whatifs, beginning with her english childhood, it involves you in her journey before your first cup of tea is brewed. With engaging text and easytofollow instructions, rachel details the shabby chic basics in a way that will put even the most apprehensive or novice decorators at ease. Rachel ashwell i am a designer, entrepreneur, and mother. A rachel ashwell shabby chic couture sectional sofa alongside some delicate carved gold chairs is a perfect balance of comfort and elegance. Rachel ashwell, founder of shabby chic and author of ten books celebrating the ethos of edgy, faded pastel prettiness. Rachel ashwell has 14 books on goodreads with 2624 ratings. Rachel ashwell shabby chic bella rose blue pink po.
Shabby chic the rich, inviting, practical, timeworn style created by one of americas top designers, rachel ashwell, is a style of living that reflects the grace and simplicity of another time. I wore this to shoot the cover of my rachel ashwell interiors book and then to nearly every book signing event that followed. I was so excited to see everyone and to finally visit the prairie. Shabby chics rachel ashwell buys cottage near venice. Designer rachel ashwell, the brains behind the wildly successful shabby chic brand of interior furnishings, has just purchased the sort of house you always imagined she would, a. Shop for shabby chic rachel ashwell online at target. Flowers and floral decoration are at the core of rachel ashwell s world and her designs. Authorshabby chic creator rachel ashwell with home youtube. Rachel ashwell is the creator of the shabby chic style. Shabby chic interiors was written at the time when rachel ashwell s mom passed away, as well as all rachel ashwell shabby chic stores had to be closed down. So this book is more like a feast for your eyes, but i loved rachel ashwell s take on life. Browse our book collection to learn useful home interior design tips.
In this book we get a glimpse into her thoughts and feelings during what was an especially dark and tough period for her. Thanks to ashley of sugar and cloth, i spent the weekend in round top, texas with friends and fellow bloggers. Rachel ashwell i could not be prouder of my ex husband. This book claimed to be one of the better on shabby chic decor so i felt confident when ordering it. Rachel ashwell explained her decorating process and theory so that anyone may add these elements to their own home. Rachel ashwell biography life, family, children, parents. Shabby chic is as unpretentious as its author, including thoughts about what works and what doesnt, tips on how to shop at a flea market, inspirational photographic illustrations and plenty of encouragement. Rachel ashwell shares her design secrets for a shabby chic home rachel ashwell, who founded the iconic shabby chic brand to celebrate comfortable, relaxed furnishings, vintage style and flea market finds, offers tips on shabby chic design.
New listing rachel ashwell simply shabby chic blush beauty rose floral duvet set fullqueen. Rachels simply shabby chic collection can be found at target. The prairie by rachel ashwell shabby chic cottages. The aesthetic combines our trademark tattered elegance, blending an english point of view with the. In 1989, she founded the shabby chic home furnishing stores and then later, the rachel ashwell shabby chic couture stores. Sumptuous settings and other lovely things by ashwell, rachel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Shabby chic has become a way of life thanks to the very innovative rachel ashwell, who now has shared the secrets to this wonderful style. This book is based on her personal house and she explains how she found it, bought it, decorated it, renovated it, etc. Her book serves as a primer for those who may have admired this decorating style that blends comfortable old things to a great effect. Shabby chic, published in 1996, was primarily a book of photos of homes done in ashwell s decorating style. Rachel ashwell shabby chic inspirations and beautiful.
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