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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 style is a very practical idea: don't buy new--use what you have or can find at thrift stores and secondhand shops and enjoy the old-fashioned charm that only aged pieces acquire. The same idea goes for houses. The Shabby Chic Home shows how an older home can take on a shabby chic appeal by being brought up to date without sacrificing any of its charm.
In The Shabby Chic Home, Ashwell walks readers through the renovation of her own 1920s home, from the purchase of the originally dark and gloomy house through the repainting (using layers and layers of white paint) of the home and the rebirth of the garden, yard, and pool, to the final decorating of the home for herself and her two kids. Along the way, readers receive advice on how to choose from among the thousands of paint colors, how to decide whether to live with the old or buy new, and why remodeling an older home might not be such a good idea. The latter part of the book explains how to add touches of shabby chic style to every room of a home--old or new--for a finished look. The result, shown in dramatic before-and-after pictures, is a home that's comfortable enough for a family to relax in, but still elegant and beautiful.
Don't let the floral patterns and chenille bedspreads fool you: Ashwell's advice throughout is common-sense and economical. For instance, she recommends not wasting your time looking through every decorating option--if you like the first idea, color, or plan well enough, save yourself the time and stress and go with it. She also suggests resisting the immediate desire to throw out the old and bring in the new; try living with things as they are for a while, and you may find yourself surprised at how well you've come to like the funky tile in the bathroom or the noisy glass-door refrigerator. Here lies the appeal of a shabby chic home: sometimes old has a charm and lived-in look that can't be purchased from a home improvement store. --Kris Law
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Ashwell (Shabby Chic and Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic Treasure Hunting & Decorating Guide) shows how she transformed her own Malibu home, a 1920s natural-wood dwelling built by a Swedish boatbuilder, into a reflection of the "Shabby Chic" style that she has popularized with her home furnishings and fabric lines. Taking a house with "good bones," she dramatically changed the look of the house with simple adjustments, such as using lots of white paint. (To those who protested her painting the natural wood, she replied, "Oh, well.") Given the continuing tendency to gut or tear down older homes, her recommendations are refreshing. A good purchase for public libraries.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Fans of the Shabby Chic look will love Ashwell's third book. It is perhaps her most visually beautiful book and includes exceptionally lovely photographs by Amy Neunsinger. In The Shabby Chic Home Rachel shows how she transformed a dark, gloomy house with good bones into an amazing tranquil, light, inviting haven for her children and herself. She also shares the evolution of her style: the trademark pale greens, soft pinks, and the abundance of white are ever present but she has infused some subtle, upbeat Caribbean influences - touches of soft turquoise and deep pink, functional mosquito netting, and a few fresh, happy new fabric patterns. A focal point of this home is the lush garden dripping with honeysuckle, wisteria, and of course roses. Shabby Chic enthusiasts will enjoy seeing how Ashwell has created outdoor living areas with her profusion of linens - welcoming spots for napping and for play. Rachel's bedroom is a Shabby Chic dream room - airy, light, and romantic with slightly rustic beamed ceilings, it is a room where children are welcome and it is used for living throughout the day. As a whole the home is simple, modest, pretty, and dreamy. Readers who liked the original Shabby Chic book but were disappointed with "Treasure Hunting" will appreciate the latest work.
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Rachel Ashwell knows what works for her--white, cream, pink and green--and several trips to the fabulously overloaded flea markets of Southern California. Fans of her funky but glamorous style certainly won't be disappointed by this latest addition to the Shabby Chic shrine, and the funny thing is, other decorating fans will enjoy this, too. Ms. Ashwell tends to become a bit annoying with her rules of white and pink, but I think this book shows she's relaxing a bit, allowing turquoise and cerise into her palette as well. The Malibu house she found for her family is just plain fantastic, with lots of charm and happy personality. The pool and garden areas are just the place you'd like to flop down and spend a lifetime, and her shots of her daughter's room show a nice mix of mom's and daughter's compromising for one another. Where, however, is her son in all this? I think he was mentioned less than half a dozen times! Don't boys fit into the Shabby Chic scheme, too? One word of caution with this book: although it is far more accessible than her last two, readers who don't live in as amenable a climate as Ms. Ashwell might find it a bit hard to take. All that white would sure get old in northern climates come February. If you cannot afford to have wholesale flowers delivered weekly to your home, or don't feel the need to match your shampoo to your decorating colorways, you might feel a bit perplexed by this book!
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I'm almost beginning to think Rachel is my friend. I really can identify with her practical yet inviting approach to decorating. She definitely has a definite sense of who she is and what she values in life: comfort, gentleness, family, friends and simple beauty. All of these traits are demonstrated in how she writes and decorates. Ms. Ashwell, first of all, wants her home to be a peaceful retreat without the mysticism of some current trends. She finds delight in the elegantly simple and breezy decor. One of her beliefs that is particularly enjoyable is her love of things that have known other people: furniture and fabrics that have a past. What I like most about her decorating is her use of white. To me there is nothing more enjoyable than clean white walls, white furniture, and accessories that create a peaceful harmony for unwinding at the end of a busy day. I want her next book to be about the little homes that have the shabby chic decorating. I want to see Rose and Lou's little house (the flower arranger)---every room...from every angle. Three cheers for Ms. Ashwell!
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Can you say style! It's both Dreamy and Charming!
As soon as I saw the cover of this book - I had to biu it. The color pallette that Rachel Ashwell is using is soo incredibly soothing to the eye. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 7. Juni 2000 von Michelle Slattery
east end artist
I think this version of the shabby chic series gives us further insight into the authors life. She shares her home and family with us in order to remove the typical"martha... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 30. Mai 2000 veröffentlicht
Beautiful Book ....Amazing Photography
I'm a "Shabby Chic" fan and I really love this new installment. It's a great addition to my collection, with tons of great ideas and beautiful pictures. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 21. April 2000 von Caroline P. Hampton
One of my two favorite books of the season
In this pretty book, we finally get to see more rooms. (Her previous books focused more on tight photos of objects, tabletops, and the like. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 19. April 2000 veröffentlicht
Another lovely volume for "Shabby Chic" fans!
Whenever I read a new "Shabby Chic" book, I want to stop everything and head to the flea market. This one is no exception. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 17. April 2000 veröffentlicht
Rachel Ashwell Does It Again
I could hardly wait for Rachel's newest book to come out, so I preordered it. I thoroughly enjoyed each and every page of it. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 9. April 2000 von Pat from Maryland
A Guest into the Shabby Chic Home...
If you love the Shabby Chic look, as I do. You will feel like you are a guest in Rachel Ashwell's Home. She lets you be a part of everything she has done in the house. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 8. April 2000 von G. Cook
sHABBY cHIC tREASURE HUNTING
I FOUND THIS BOOK VERY HELPFUL AND INSPIRING. WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BUYING A VACATION HOME & I ALSO NEED TO START LOOKNG FOR NEW FURNITURE FOR MY SON. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 6. April 2000 veröffentlicht
From junk to pretty junque.
It is a pretty good book if you are into making the most out of found items for decorating. It's emphasize is a little too flowery romantic style for me but if that is your style... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 3. April 2000 von Olga Johnson
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