This is just a little peek. Will send more soon, we open for biz on March 23rd. Our first wedding is booked for October and lots of other lovely plans in between. If life takes y'all near to the Prairie, come and experience a little piece of heaven..........
Please visit us at www.theprairiebyrachelashwell.com
How truly lovely. Hope to return to my home state one of these days for a trip to the antiquing mecca and would love to come hang my hat in one of your beautiful rooms. Best of luck in your new venture Rachel!
ReplyDeleteJudy
well that would be like staying in heaven. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteThe pink chair and stripy wallpaper nearly had me in tears! So beautiful!
Good luck! x
Amazing...thanks for a sneak peak. Those beds with the beautiful linens looked so inviting!!! I wish you the very best.
ReplyDeleteWow, looks like all your hard work is paying off! Can't wait to see it in person :)
ReplyDeleteSo lovely!! Thanks for giving us inspiration and these sneak peaks into your beautiful place
ReplyDeleteHow pretty, Rachel! I would love to be a guest of your lovely lodge!!! Thanks so much for sharing as busy as you've been!!!
ReplyDeleteenchanting...simply yummy..ALL of these rooms!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with all of the pictures!! We moved back to Florida from Texas 3 years ago, but I would strongly consider making the trip for my upcoming wedding (11/11/11) My married name will be Meadow's, so Meadow Manor seems fitting somehow!
ReplyDeleteYou continue to inspire me so! Best of luck!
Cheers x
sigh...
ReplyDeleteI have a new place to go in my dreams this evening ~ thank you!
Rachael,
ReplyDeleteSo excited about your new adventure here in Texas. I hope to stop by and spend a night in one of the lovely rooms.
Shirley
Gorgeous Rachel!! Looks absolutely dreamy and inviting!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful...ox
ReplyDeleteI love it all and can't decide which room is my favorite. I kept studying each picture to see if anything looked familiar. Your talent and strength never cease to amaze me! Would love to get down to Texas one of these days to visit your new place, friends, the shows, and my family roots. My Mom was born and raised in Texas.
ReplyDeleteTake care, Sue
What a truly lovely place to stay ~ looks so romantic and cozy and just ahhhhh ~ ;-)
ReplyDeleteRachel, it's incredible!!! One of my dreams is to come back to Round Top/Warrenton for the shows and stay in this little piece of heaven. Definitely :))))
ReplyDeleteI'm so in love with all the rooms, just Beautiful...I will one day visit Texas...
ReplyDeleteThank you for the sneak peek, we've been waiting ! .... Beautiful, absolutely beautiful !!!
ReplyDeletehooray, your writings on theater and writing much missed!
ReplyDeleteInspirational! Best of luck with the new venture.I will just have to visit in my daydreams- it's a long way from Australia!
ReplyDeleteoh i want to come!!!
ReplyDeleteoh, it is all truly scrumptious. Good luck:)
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful, good luck Rachel x
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGood luck ~ bonne chance, Rachel. Know many people will come to visit and not want to leave for certain.
xo~Tracie
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ReplyDeletevery lovely!
ReplyDeleteWell I know where I want to get married someday!
ReplyDeletefor me to meet you and be a part of your magical evening last night, was just a dream, I am still tingling. You have created wonder, and magic at every nook and cranny, the repair on the rose curtains, the parlor with the old wall paper, the little touches here and there that you bring to all that you do. I was trying to tell you last night that you bought millinary flowers from me in my S.L.O. store so so many years ago. Thank you for then and now. Love Linda Marcov
ReplyDeleteLove, Love, Love it all. Rachel, Im sooo glad you love Texas enough to do this...Its simply amazing...Keep up the good work and inspirations for all of us "Prarie " girls...
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful
ReplyDeletelove it all
can't wait to see it
less than 2 weeks until Round Top
yippee
xo
Pam
How pretty is that!
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing us the "Prairie"
We hope to visit soon and stay in the "Primrose Bedroom" it looks Beautiful!
The beds are stunning
Also love the pink chair and wallpaper!
Good Luck for the opening
We are sure everyone will enjoy their stay...
we hope too soon!!!!
Lots of love and shabby chic dreams.....
Amanda and Belle xxxx
Oh Rachel it looks absolutly adorable, love it all congratulations & good luck for your first day!! :))
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Rachel and "Village"!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks sooo beautiful, I can't wait to visit! Wishing you all the
best, and heres to dreams coming true!
Lisa xo
Just lovely ~ best wishes with this wonderful new endeavor! hopefully someday I'll venture there...xo H
ReplyDeleteOh, I want to stay in the pink room with the twin beds, Robbie wanna come along?
ReplyDeletebreath taking Rachel, so much beauty...
ReplyDeletea little place to stay knowing you have hand picked and designed everyroom...will bring comfort to all that love your work!
xxx
Kirstie
Rachel and the "Village": The new Prairie looks so dreamy. We will see you Sunday..can't wait to stay in the new Prairie digs.
ReplyDeletelike staying in a dream! looks fab. xx
ReplyDeleteshabby chic never goes out of style! Thankfully! What a great adventure you are on.
ReplyDeleteshabby blessings to you,
deborah
GORGEOUS!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIts lovely Rachel! I wish one day to come to Texas and stay at your ranch. Best of luck with it!
ReplyDeletexxoo
is this open to the public?
ReplyDeleteDear Rachel,
ReplyDeleteI am from Vienna (Austria) and I love your blog very, very much. Also I have your last book. Congratulation to opening your "Prairie", it's soooo beautiful, I LOVE IT !!!!
In Vienna it's very difficult, to get shabby/vintage things and I'm always searching for nice things ;-)
Ich wish you good luck
also to your daughter ;-)
Hugs
Liane
Great lookin rooms. This trip is definately on my list!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to rest before die hard shopping!
Great progress Rachel.
Leslie
LOVE LOVE LOVE!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou do beautiful bathrooms and bedrooms. Would love to stay there.
ReplyDeleteWoooaaaw ! All is really gorgeous ! I am just surprised by the zebra armchairs and the dark wooden chandelier, but at the end, I don't know how you do that, it's still you and it is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI was already curious about Texas but if I have the chance to go there, for sure I will make a stop at your pretty prairie.
I was at your Santa Monica store on last Monday, and it is more beautiful than ever.
Thank you again for my "zen moment" and for so much loveliness,
Good luck and even more,
Yael
I am in LOVE with your new bed and breakfast! I will have to come for a visit~ It is beautiful!! Hugs,Rachel Noelle
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Just prairie perfect, Rachel. The rooms are dreamy. I love how the valance on the window in the dining rooms droops. Good luck on your new venture...B & B's are so much fun...everyone is usually there to relax and enjoy life...makes it so pleasant.
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Just lovely Rachel. I just hope some day I'll have the chance to stay. Maybe for my honeymoon... :)
ReplyDeleteBrenna
Lovely and comfy with a touch of fun...perfect!!! It's so you! I'm also glad it's in the middle of warm Texas (my home state). I now live in Minnesota where it's snowy and cold too many months of the year. I will have to vacation in my dear Texas more often. I want to be there soooo bad...I'm packing my bags!
ReplyDeleteLove ya'
Ray
Rachel, I love the pictures I want to make reservations I will be calling after the shows to see availability. I have to say I love that you kept the wagon wheel as I have one in my texas ranch house I am renovating and am having a hard time replacing with a chandy and now that you have done this it will be cool again, I believe it really is true to the nature of a ranch/prairie home so kudos to you for keeping part of the original personality of the house! I cannot wait to drive down and stay! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteSherry
and truly truly pretty it is!
ReplyDeleteI hope I'm able to visit one day...looks simply amazing!
ReplyDeleteI just love each room, they're so tranquil and peaceful! You've done a fantastic job with everything. I'm especially glad to see that wallpaper is making a comeback. I think it can look fabulous when used properly.
ReplyDeleteWhere is the Malibu/NY/London Shabby chic? Sorry but dead deer don't give me warm fuzzies. Hope this will pass.
ReplyDeleteSimply breathtaking! No words to describe your amazing talent...keep it up!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful. Love your inventíve designs, they are so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteWishing you the very best. Leave it to you to Shabby Chic the Prairie! You once again have done a fabulous job. I hear that having a B&B is a lot of work but the most fun you could ever have if one has to work :) I will be calling to schedule my dream vacation!
ReplyDeleteHugs and best wishes,
Becky
www.oneshabbyoldhouse.blogspot.com
Oh, I would be tickled pink if I could celebrate my 40th at The Prairie! I've been planning a road trip to the Junk-O-Roma Prom (which is the week of my b-day) for 2012 for over 2 years! We must be in touch to see if I can book a room or two for my vintage wanderlust friends and me. Thank you for another fabulous reason to head to TX and celebrate BIG!
ReplyDeleteOh, I would be tickled pink if I could celebrate my 40th at The Prairie! I've been planning a road trip to the Junk-O-Roma Prom (which is the week of my b-day) for 2012 for over 2 years! We must be in touch to see if I can book a room or two for my vintage wanderlust friends and me. Thank you for another fabulous reason to head to TX and celebrate BIG!
ReplyDeleteIt is certainly a slice of Heaven on earth! Thanks for the sneak peek, positively enchanting!!! I don't think I would ever want to roll out of bed in any of those bedrooms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteDawn... The Bohemian
Always an inspiration! It was such a pleasure looking over your photos :) When my husband and I are able to get a vacation away from the kids, this is where i want to go! thanks for the post!
ReplyDelete-Amanda
www.mrsamandathornton.blogspot.com
mais quelles merveilles ! merci pour ces belles images.
ReplyDeleteKeep the faith, my Internet friend.
ReplyDeleteToo beautiful for words!
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best on the prairie.
Jami
I'm giddy with excitement at the news of the opening of the inn in my home state of Texas.
ReplyDeleteI shall plan a trip to both Texas and California, so I can visit your store and your inn!
I must refer to your writings to see if your make reference to why you love Texas so much. It is indeed unique. As for the antiquing, I had no idea Texas is such a mecca.
Good luck in every endeavor, Rachel. I've left comments over the last two or three years, now. I'm so glad to see you back on your feet, so to speak. You are such a source for inspiration!
Beautiful! What a gorgeous reflection of your work. Can't wait to visit...
ReplyDeleteIt's an enchantement !so cute ...
ReplyDeleteThanks for these beautiful pictures. You make me want to live lovlier. I always go to your blog to be hit with a dash of wonder.
ReplyDeleteGreat and creative rooms you have designed. I am so glad you have stayed so well in action. I used to shop at your store in LA when I lived there. I miss. it. I miss Montana St. and area. Your work is superb. Thank you for having your blog, I love all your posts.
ReplyDeleteAHHHHHH! It's all WONDERFUL! How totally exciting. and i can't believe i like the wagon wheel light fixture, but it's really cool! All the linens look heavenly, just amazing, all of it...
ReplyDeleteCindy
Oh Rachel each & EVERY detail is just PERFECT....I SO WISH I could have stayed during my recent trip to Round Top....I mean....I COULD have stayed from the 20th - 25th but as I was there until the 29th I couldn't bear the thought of going from the Prairie to a hotel....**sigh**....NEXT TIME for sure....!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS on your new venture....I'm SURE it will prove to be quite the popular destination now you've waived your shabby wand over it....!!!!!
Cheers from Oz,
Tamarah :o)
hooray, your writings on theater and writing much missed!
ReplyDeleteeverything looks beautiful...what a lot of work you put into it!
ReplyDeleteEvery touch is magically beautiful...I dream to come visit one day. xo Laura
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel, I am an Interior Design Student at Pittsburg State University. I absolutely love your work. We have a project in our History of Design class to give a presentation on a designer and I would love to do mine over you. I was wondering if you could e-mail me lgammon@gus.pittstate.edu. That would be really amazing.
ReplyDeletebonjour,je suis kate ,j'habite libourne a coté de bordeaux et de st emilion ,pouvez vous me faire parvenir les details pour les chambres d'hotes...merci d'avance et bonne journee a vous tous,bises ,kate
ReplyDeleteIt's so lovely! I love the rustic, "ranch" touches! Perfect balance.
ReplyDeleteThat is what Shabby Chic is all about!
~michelle~
Halo:)
ReplyDeleteYou have a lovly blog. I am from Norway and I was wisiting your shop in London just before Christmas :) I have your book "Shabby chic interiørs". I hope you dont mind that I have a picture of this book on my blogpage. If you dont like it will you please let me know and I will then remowe the picture.
Hanne :))
Rachel, How wonderful. I think I see another book in the making. Great decorating ideas. Love Love the kitchen cupboards...Only you could make an old wagon wheel chandelier look so girlie..Hugs Chrisy's Cottage
ReplyDeletesuperbe les toiles ,j'adore ,votre amie est très douée!!!!et quand a vous c'est toujours un grand plaisir de voir vos deco!!!,bises ,kate
ReplyDeleteso nice to see this new venture, found R.A one day browsing internet, could not believe - my soul (creative) mate. I have a few artistic heroes Nigella Lawson,Anthea Turner, Carl Larson and Racheal Ashwell. My dinner party ideals.from stlyish Lincolnshire UK
ReplyDeleteSo much easier to call it "HEAVEN"
ReplyDeleteadore the Prarie, must try to visit. blessings on your lovely place...
Karen