So this book is more like a feast for your eyes, but i loved rachel ashwell s take on life. Her book serves as a primer for those who may have admired this decorating style that blends comfortable old things to a great effect. Shop for rachel ashwell shabby chic online at target. I was glad that i read the little paragraphs on each page. The official rachel ashwell shabby chic couture site. Celebrity interior designer rachel ashwell decorist. The shabby chic girl is a creative stylemaker unpretentious, selfassured, and a laidback mix of vintage and modern. Shabby chics rachel ashwell buys cottage near venice beach. Authorshabby chic creator rachel ashwell with home youtube. And since most of you know shabby chic, i assume not much of an intro. Now you can do more than just dream of living in a shabby chic home. W hen rachel ashwell opened her first shabby chic store in santa monica, ca, in 1989, she had little idea that her collection of relaxed slipcovered furniture and perfectly worn vintage accessories would become synonymous with an entire generations decorating style. The blog by rachel ashwell rachel ashwell shabby chic couture. Jun 20, 2012 now, in the shabby chic home, rachel uses her home as an example to show you how to assess what needs to be replaced in her case it was the tiles in the pool and the bathroom doorknobs, make small structural changes she exchanged a glass window for a glass door, and keep costs down while adding personal shabby chic touches.
Rachel ashwell i could not be prouder of my ex husband. 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. She created the shabby chic style in 1989 and is the founder of the shabby chic home furnishing stores, and the designer of a line of slipcovered furniture, bedding, and fabrics sold worldwide under the shabby chic by rachel ashwell label. Vintage shopping with shabby chic founder rachel ashwell. Sumptuous settings and other lovely things by ashwell, rachel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The aesthetic combines our trademark tattered elegance, blending an english point of view with the.
Shabby chic interiors my rooms, treasures and trinkets, reveals rachels ongoing love of the prettiness of imperfection. Take a step inside this beautiful shabby chic bed and breakfast, the prairie by rachel ashwell. We brain storm in our design studio and from that point new patterns are. Rachel ashwells bestselling guide to home furnishings, flower arrangements, fleamarket finds, tagsale treasures, and more continues to bring american home decorating back to basics with its remarkably downtoearth yet beautiful aesthetic, showing you how to capture the aura of old money, cushy comfort, and crafted indifference. Photographed by amy neunsinger, this eclectic book of quirky inspiration, falls into chapters according to locat. Dec 10, 2009 rachel ashwell introduces new book home to capacity crowd in rare appearance, at maison reve in mill valley ca 11909. 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. Rachel ashwell i am a designer, entrepreneur, and mother.
See more ideas about shabby chic, shabby and vintage books. Such a thrill to interview shabby chics rachel ashwell and have. Rachel ashwell born rachel greenfield on 30 october 1959, in cambridge, england is an author, designer and entrepreneur who was raised in london. Mar 29, 2011 rachel ashwell is the creator of the shabby chic style. The blog by rachel ashwell covers the latest on design, travel, and brand insider news from the official shabby chic creator. Shabby chic designer rachel ashwell shows readers how to turn any house or apartment into a comfortable, functional, beautiful, and stylish home, in this bes. Rachel ashwell, shabby chic rachel ashwell was a single mother when she opened her first shabby chic boutique in santa monica, california. She is the author of shabby chic, rachel ashwell s shabby chic treasure hunting and decorating guide, the shabby chic home, and shabby chic. Shabby chic designer rachel ashwell shows readers how to turn. Rachel ashwell shabby chic interiors book rachel ashwell. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Founder of shabby chic brand, rachel ashwell was born in england and has lived for more than 30 years in southern california. In 1989, she founded the shabby chic home furnishing stores and then later, the rachel ashwell shabby chic couture stores. In a nutshell this book is how rachel ashwell redecorated her newly purchased home in the shabby chic style.
Feb 21, 2012 rachel ashwell is the creator of the shabby chic style. Rachel ashwell has 14 books on goodreads with 2624 ratings. Amy neunsinger is a photographer whose work has appeared in numerous magazines and advertising campaigns ranging from beauty to travel. Rachel ashwell was a single mother when she opened her first shabby chic. Rachel ashwell is a selfmade businesswoman and creator of the shabby chic brand. My father was an antique book dealer, and my mother restored antique dolls. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
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. The prairie by rachel ashwell shabby chic cottages. This is a beautiful book by rachel ashwell, filled with stunning photographs and is very inspirational as the title suggests. In the shabby chic home, rachel ashwell brings readers into her own living space to show every designfocused and frugal homemaker how they can create beautiful, inviting, costeffective improvements to their homes. Rachel ashwell presents the world of shabby chic youtube. Shop for shabby chic rachel ashwell online at target. Sep 17, 20 rachel ashwell couture prairie takes her signature pastels, ruffles and whimsical prettiness right to the heart of texas. This is a journey in pictures and words, following rachel through the fields of a little town called round top, home to one of the largest, most eclectic and vibrant antiques and flea markets in the world, and then back to. Rachel ashwell is the creator of the shabby chic style. Mar 29, 2011 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 explained her decorating process and theory so that anyone may add these elements to their own home.
For those who were saddened by the closing of shabby chic stores and look to rachel ashwell s blog for inspiration, shabby chic interiors will thoroughly satisfy. Browse our book collection to learn useful home interior design tips. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. Rachel ashwells shabby chic interiors my rooms, treasures, and trinkets.
Rachel ashwell books list of books by author rachel ashwell. Thanks to ashley of sugar and cloth, i spent the weekend in round top, texas with friends and fellow bloggers. But as quoted by the wizard from the wizard of oz hearts can never be. Oct 12, 2010 rachel ashwell was born in england and has spent the past eighteen years in malibu, california. 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. Today, although her reach is global the brand has stores from texas to. 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. Track order to track your order please log in to your account, or contact customer service for more information. In the shabby chic home, rachel ashwell brings readers into her own living space to show every designfocused and frugal homemaker how they can create. Rachels most recent books published by cico books are rachel ashwell couture prairie, rachel ashwell. Celebrating the nowiconic shabby chicaesthetic, where beautiful objects, consigned to the flea market, are loved to live again, the inspiring book the world of shabby chic, takes us to the. With easytofollow instructions and detailed beforeandafter photos, rachel reveals the secrets of any effective and affordable design update. 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. In a nutshell this book is how rachel ashwell redecorated her newly purchased home.
Bring vintage style to your living space with gorgeous couture clothing, furniture, art, and bedding from the original shabby chic designer, rachel ashwell. Lush, comfy, homey, a wonderful, eclectic mixture of shabby, chic, elegant, and worn. I was so excited to see everyone and to finally visit the prairie. Now your gifts can reflect your warm, caring thoughts and reflect the beautiful and comforting style that is shabby chic.
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