Rachel Ashwell
Rachel Ashwell was born in England and has spent the past eighteen years in Malibu, California. She created the Shabby Chic style in 1989 and is the founder of the Shabby Chic home furnishing stores and the designer ... [... more]
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Comfortable Country Compact
 My kind of country This book was a nice change of pace from many other country volumes. The photos hadn't been seen in prior issues of country magazines and the text offered suggestions that sparked the imagination. Beautifully useful to display as well. ... [... more]
CDN$15.85
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Antiques on the Cheap: A Savvy Dealer's Tips: Buying, ...
Wonderful introduction to buying antiques Don't let the title fool you - this is NOT just for antique dealers. As someone who is interested in antiques, but who doesn't have a lot of money, this has been a great primer on how to pick items and how to ... [... more]
CDN$25.95
Amazon CA |
Found Style: Vintage Ideas for Modern Living
My new design bible This book really made my day: full of fabulous, inspiring photos of the exact style I aspire to in my home: vintage but never cutsey, a little edgy and raw, but still cozy and natural and playful. Ingenious ideas here, and a great ... [... more]
CDN$49.60
Amazon CA |
Comfortable Country: Peaceful Homes Inspired by the Country
My kind of country This book was a nice change of pace from many other country volumes. The photos hadn't been seen in prior issues of country magazines and the text offered suggestions that sparked the imagination. Beautifully useful to display as well. ... [... more]
CDN$14.95
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Special-Effects Scrapbooking: Creative Techniques for ...
Really original ideas, ahead of their time I had the privilege of taking two workshops with Jill Miller at my first-ever scrapbook convention, way back in the year 2000. Both classes introduced me to techniques we now call "Shabby Chic," all ... [... more]
CDN$24.95
Amazon CA |
Decorating with White
White is always timeless I have gotten more out of other decorating books but for anyone that appreciates decorating with white, this book is a wonderful addition to your collection. It presents a variety of ideas on how to achieve that "bleached- ... [... more]
CDN$25.77
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Comfortable Country: Peaceful Homes Inspired by the Country
My kind of country This book was a nice change of pace from many other country volumes. The photos hadn't been seen in prior issues of country magazines and the text offered suggestions that sparked the imagination. Beautifully useful to display as well. ... [... more]
CDN$22.95
Amazon CA |
The Shabby Chic Home
Most people are familiar with the hallmarks of Rachel Ashwell's shabby chic style: fabrics in pastel florals and stripes, chintz sofa covers, antique-store and yard-sale finds turned into home furnishings and accessories. At the heart of this breezy ... [... more]
CDN$41.50
Amazon CA |
Shabby Chic: The Gift of Giving
Well Intentioned But Disappointing With her fourth book, "Shabby Chic: The Gift of Giving" Ashwell stays true to her core style but injects stronger color, upbeat energy, and modernity. All of this is fun for the reader and the photography from ... [... more]
CDN$35.95
Amazon CA |
Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic Treasure Hunting and ...
By now most readers even marginally interested in home decorating are familiar with the democratic principles of decorating elaborated in Rachel Ashwell's first book, Shabby Chic: namely, that well-made vintage furniture and home accessories can add a ... [... more]
CDN$41.50
Amazon CA |
Shabby Chic
AN "INSPIRATON" BOOK Rachel Ashwell's "shabby chic" concept is a creation no different than a painting. Some people will be moved and inspired by it while others will pass it by. Several years back many decoraters both private and ... [... more]
CDN$41.50
Amazon CA |
