But when rachel ashwell, designer and founder of shabby chic, stumbled across this brentwood house eight years ago, she fell in love with its quirks and knew it would be just the place to call home. By 2000, ashwell was a home and howto expert with her own program on e. 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. Its not really a howto book, but she definitely talks about how your home and lifestyle should gel and feel comfortable. Even though she lives in a warm climate, ashwell wanted her home to still feel cozy and romantic.
The blog by rachel ashwell rachel ashwell shabby chic. The official rachel ashwell shabby chic couture site. The aesthetic combines our trademark tattered elegance, blending an english point of view with the. The first time her book made its way into my hands, i was hooked. Rachel ashwell s instagram profile has 3,465 photos and videos. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Shabby chic interiors by rachel ashwell waterstones. She displayed her style on her show rachel ashwell s shabby chic. Shop with rachel ashwell promo codes to save on furnishings and accessories that turn your home into an elegant yet comfortable nest. Designed so that our generously cut slipcovers can be properly tucked underneath the seat cushion. Her book serves as a primer for those who may have admired this decorating style that blends comfortable old things to a great effect. Featured on my domaine blog we just had to share rachel s masterpiece. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
She is the author of shabby chic, rachel ashwell s shabby chic treasure hunting and decorating guide, the shabby chic home, and shabby chic. Photographed by amy neunsinger, this eclectic book of quirky inspiration, falls into chapters according to locat. Known as the most expensive mobile home park in america, this park is home to some of the most amazing mobile homes around. The shabby chic home by rachel ashwell 2012, paperback for. 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. Because of ashwell s success with shabby chic, she was a guest on shows on hgtv home and garden television. Flowers and floral decoration are at the core of rachel ashwell s world and her designs. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the shabby chic home. Rachel ashwell founded the iconic shabby chic brand in 1989. Rachels 10th book, my floral affair is a celebration of her love for flowers. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
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. Rachel ashwell shabby chic interiors book rachel ashwell. These are just some examples of what makes up a shabby chic home. Rachel ashwell is the creator of the shabby chic style. Rachel s 10th book, my floral affair is a celebration of her love for flowers. Rachel ashwell shabby chic interiors home facebook.
The photographs are outstanding, all by amy neunsinger. She is the author of shabby chic, rachel ashwells shabby chic treasure hunting and decorating guide, the shabby chic home, and shabby chic. Most people are familiar with the hallmarks of rachel ashwell s shabby chic style. The shabby chic home by rachel ashwell 18 may 2000 hardcover. Rachel ashwell s 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. This book will inspire you to add color, vintage items and comfort to your own home.
Her thought is not to be afraid of using your nice things, or shying away from. 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. Nov 27, 2015 you can see rachel ashwells mantra of beauty, comfort, and function clear as day in her gorgeous home as well as both her traditional british heritage and now laidback california lifestyle. Rachel ashwell i could not be prouder of my ex husband. Behind the scenes photo shoot at rachel ashwells house. In this inspiring book, published to mark twentyfive years of bringing her special brand of beauty, comfort and function to the global marketplace, rachel shares. 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. Jan 28, 1975 rachel ashwell, the author, explains how the process it is, in my opinion, the best decorating book on the market. Rachel ashwell born rachel greenfield on 30 october 1959, in cambridge, england is an author, designer and entrepreneur who was raised in london. See all books authored by rachel ashwell, including shabby chic, and rachel ashwells shabby chic. From londons notting hill to the tiny town of round top, texas, rachel ashwell is the first name in shabby chic home decor. Entertainment television and its related style network. In this new book, rachel takes us to homes in the usfrom a shabby shack on malibus oceanfront to her new ranch on the wide, open spaces of texas and to.
Apr 14, 2015 rachel ashwells new book, the world of shabby chic. Shabby chic interiors was written at the time when rachel ashwells mom passed away, as well as all rachel ashwell shabby chic stores had to be closed down. In 1989, she founded the shabby chic home furnishing stores and then later, the rachel ashwell shabby chic couture stores. The shabby chic home wideplank floors, paned sash windows, an old brick fireplace, the charm of living with a home s small imperfections and making them a virtue. With easytofollow instructions and detailed beforeandafter photos, rachel reveals the secrets of any effective and. This was another one of rachel ashwell s books i ordered and its very interesting. Shabby chic furniture does more than just combine cushy comfort with exquisite good looks. 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. Shabby chic designer rachel ashwell shows readers how to. I like the fact that she loves flowers and can take a beautiful vintage piece and make it her own by finding a new and different way to use it. Rachel ashwell has 14 books on goodreads with 2624 ratings. 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. 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 s new book, the world of shabby chic. She displayed her style on her show rachel ashwells shabby chic. The shabby chic home kindle edition by ashwell, rachel. Wideplank floors, paned sash windows, an old brick fireplace, the charm of living with a home s small imperfections and making them a virtue. Because of ashwells success with shabby chic, she was a guest on shows on hgtv home and garden television. Rachel ashwell is the founder of the shabby chic homedecor empire and the. Mar 07, 2018 my love affair with all things home started with rachel ashwell. At first glance i did not like this book, but the second time i peaked into it i fell in love so i bought it. The shabby chic girl is a creative stylemaker unpretentious, selfassured, and a laidback mix of vintage and modern. 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 ashwells world of shabby chic lobster and swan. Rachel ashwell california home tour house beautiful.
I poured over every single detail, page after page. Jun 26, 2012 rachel ashwell is the creator of the shabby chic style. 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. 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. My love affair with all things home started with rachel ashwell. She designs bedlinen for target and babywear for pottery barn. Discover book depositorys huge selection of rachel ashwell books online.
The blog by rachel ashwell rachel ashwell shabby chic couture. Shop for rachel ashwell shabby chic online at target. Rachels simply shabby chic collection can be found at target. I still go back to her books and gaze longingly at the beautiful details. Buy a cheap copy of the shabby chic home book by rachel ashwell. Sumptuous settings and other lovely things, regan books, 2004. Jun 26, 2012 it is an older book, and rachel ashwell s style has changed somewhat, but the overall theme is still something that i like to achieve in my own home so it is a nice addition to my collection.
Beautiful items, gently used, casual with a touch of faded glamour. See more ideas about shabby chic, shabby and shabby chic couture. The architectural style is a hodgepodge, rachel says. It is an older book, and rachel ashwell s style has changed somewhat, but the overall theme is still something that i like to achieve in my own home so it is a nice addition to my collection. Rachel ashwell books list of books by author rachel ashwell. Rachel ashwell shabby chic couture living room decor. Shabby chic interiors my rooms, treasures and trinkets, reveals rachel s ongoing love of the prettiness of imperfection. 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. Now you can do more than just dream of living in a shabby chic home. While in her teens, ashwell, whose mother restored antique dolls and teddy bears and father was a secondhand rare books dealer, began selling antiques at london outdoor markets. Rachel ashwell, the author, explains how the process of renovating an old 1920s home goes in the town of malibu, ca. 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.
Karen tina harrison, new york postdecorator rachel ashwells book is an. The shabby chic home by rachel ashwell 2000, hardcover. The shabby chic home by rachel ashwell, paperback barnes. Beautify your home, office, or bedroom space with gorgeous couture furniture, art, decor, and bedding from the original shabby chic designer, rachel ashwell. Which is why there are multiple fireplaces and most importantly a heavenly allwhite master. See more ideas about floral, shabby chic and affair. Shabby chic by rachel ashwell goodreads share book. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can. The blog by rachel ashwell covers the latest on design, travel, and brand insider news from the official shabby chic creator. Here at mobile home living, we have featured many paradise cove homes. This particular style or name brand as its now become is becoming more popular, but back when it was published, in 1997, it was novel.
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You can see rachel ashwell s mantra of beauty, comfort, and function clear as day in her gorgeous home as well as both her traditional british heritage and now laidback california lifestyle. Slipcovers are machine washable and feature zippers for. Where i first faded floral fabrics in the sunny ocean breeze. Shabby chic is as unpretentious as its author, including thoughts abou. Rachel ashwell biography life, family, children, parents. Discover rachel ashwell s floral inspirations and the unique touch she brings to interiors in her first book dedicated to flowers, a deeplyheld passion come to life. Browse our book collection to learn useful home interior design tips. Flowers and floral decoration are at the core of rachel ashwells world and her designs. 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. The shabby chic home by rachel ashwell 18 may 2000 hardcover rachel ashwell on. Mar 12, 2015 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. In this book we get a glimpse into her thoughts and feelings during what was an especially dark and tough period for her. I love cottage, shabby chic, country, and that particular style of decorating.