Shabby Chic Interiors: My Rooms, Treasures and Trinkets

Ashwell, Rachel

ISBN 10: 1906525749 / ISBN 13: 9781906525743

Published by CICO Books, London and New York, 2009

Cloth, [192] pages, colour illustrations; 30 cm. PRESENTATION COPY. Signed by the author Rachel Ashwell in the year of publication, with a personalized inscription. A fine copy of the first printing. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. Richly illustrated with colour plates. *** "Rachel Ashwell created Shabby Chic: a peaceful, practical way of living that embraces a respect for the things in our lives we hold dear and keeps them at the heart of our homes. 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 towels - This is Rachel Ashwell's signature style that for the past 20 years has been a major influence in our modern lives. 'Shabby Chic Interiors - My Rooms, Treasures and Trinkets', an eclectic book of quirky inspiration, falls into chapters according to location, and begins with Rachel's breathtaking Los Angeles residence. Next, we wander into a photographer's minimalist mountain-top home in the Hollywood hills before heading to the coast and a beautiful Malibu beach cottage. A truly bohemian hideout in southern California is next on the journey, followed by a peek at celebrity homes, including the house that once belonged to Marilyn Monroe. With rooms combining flea-market finds and objects of pure functionality - an elegant French mirror reflecting a painting, a bejewelled metallic candle holder sitting by a cluster of willow-patterned china, a single faded velvet pillow lounging under the twinkle of a vintage chandelier - this book celebrates all that is wonderfully Shabby Chic." - Publisher. *** CONTENTS: My home: Rachel's home for all reasons; Hilltop living: Amy's family tree house; Malibu: Rachel's small, happy beach cottage; Celebrity homes: Hollywood and New York; Dogs, art, and literature: the Milches' neighborhood house; Behind the scenes: design, vintage and inspiration; Details. Size: 4to. Seller Inventory # 117639

Synopsis:

Rachel Ashwell created Shabby Chic: a peaceful, practical way of living that embraces a respect for the things in our lives we hold dear and keeps them at the heart of our homes. 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 towels... This is Rachel Ashwells signature style that for the past 20 years has been a major influence in our modern lives. Shabby Chic Interiors falls into chapters according to location, and begins with Rachels breathtaking Los Angeles residence. Next, we wander into a minimalist mountain-top home in the Hollywood hills before heading to the coast and a beautiful Malibu beach cottage. A truly bohemian hideout in southern California is next on the journey, followed by a peek at celebrity homes, including the house that once belonged to Marilyn Monroe. With rooms combining flea-market finds and objects of pure functionality this book celebrates all that is wonderfully Shabby Chic.

About the Author: Rachel Ashwell is a self-made 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 pretty things without spending much time or distance away from her children. Rachel opened her first store on trendy Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, California and now has a brand that is known worldwide.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Shabby Chic Interiors: My Rooms, Treasures ...
Publisher: CICO Books, London and New York
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
Signed: SIGNED
Edition: 1st.
Book Type: Collectible