On September 27th I will have my first book signing for my new book, at the opening of our Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture™ store at The Prairie by Rachel Ashwell B&B in Round Top, Texas.
Then in October I will do a little tour around the country and will keep you posted where I will be.
I am really quite excited to share my stories of how this book came to be. Every house has an important connection to me by way of being extra-ordinarily inspired and or dear dear friends of mine.......
Three true artisans are featured. All young and lovely and quite brilliant. While being fresh in their approach to product and design, their values and lifestyles are frozen in time from the last century.
Their home gives new meaning to the word "living". Story telling is a bi-product of their authentic, romantic and soulful aesthetic.
I so enjoyed being invited into this world of timelessness. I photographed these artisans in the depth of the winter in London. Hot soups, hot chocolate and little burning fires played into the timeless days. Story telling, whimsy and pure creativity got us through the inevitable logistical challenges.
Emma is a scrap goddess. Everything that passes through her hands is held close to her heart and adorned with some sacred embellishments.
And then there was Huw. The Shabby Man. You will meet him in my new book.
Where is his clone?
Huw has dusty chandeliers with pink drops, sheets will teeny rose buds and many moments of prettiness, but in his world, its just beauty with no gender.
The patina in huw's little London house is mellow and warm. Modest, simple and so cozy and appreciated.
Huws decorating is very understated, nothing contrived. His editing of what comes into his home is natural and sooooo, just sooooooo.
I am excited to share these homes with you and many more.
You can pre-order a signed copy of my new book at www.rachelashwellshabbychiccouture.com and also check out these lovely artisans websites.
www.jamesplumb.com
www.wornwithlove.com
www.huwgriffith.com
I can't wait to see the new book
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I am soooo excited for the new book and the much adored inspiration and new artist's whose home's look nothing short of delightful! Xoxoxo ~Ashley 1942charm.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI sooo can't wait for your new book!!! I can't tell you how much your book's have changed my life. One day I had come across a book club thing and I was able to choose some books.So I was looking threw the selection and saw the cover of your book and it was love at first sight!!!! I had always felt like I was out of place in what my decor style was,then the mail arrived with my books o was i a happy girl.After drooling over each and every page I finally new what my syle was Shabby Chic. Thank you sooo much for opening a new door for me.It's not just decor to me but a part of my being. I hope you understand what I'm trying to say. It's hard to say how I feel about it in words but any ways i hope you get it. I still have that book and of corse all of them,my kids think I'm nuts because I call them my bible's and they are not allowd to mess with them...LOL. Let me tell ya I'm also a pink anything girl and i have 5 boys well six if you inclued my soon to be husband(lol) and they just roll their eye's at me and are like omg. Well I guess I should say thank you again and stop my blabbering.Have a fab day tomorrow.
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"It's amazing what you find if you look in the opposite direction" by Kenneth Cole Looking forward to your new book! Happy & Safe travels to Round Top Texas!!!!My Best, Marie
ReplyDeleteI think your book will get be thinking outside of the box. I need that kind of inspiration.
ReplyDeletecan't wait to get my mitts on your new book. I think I have an addiction!
ReplyDeleteI can't describe my husband as a 'shabby man', but he's a kind hearted soul, who doesn't mind in the least that I've spent the past few years turning our home into a floral, pastel coloured, shabby, chipped paint, cosy, work of art!
He will wallpaper when I ask, and is fully prepared to paint the hallway and landing grey later on this year, even though he has reservations about the colour.
As always, I look forward to your new book to add with the rest of your books that I have! You have accomplished so much these past couple of years. I hope you've found time to pat yourself on the back!
ReplyDeleteTake care, Sue
Does anyone know what time the book signing will be?
ReplyDeleteHello. I'm a little confused. The book isn't due out until October but there will be a book signing in September? Am I missing something?
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to the release of your new book, I have all the others and will certainly add this one to our Library!
ReplyDeleteDawn... The Bohemian
I can't wait for the new book! It looks beautiful! Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteLulu
So excited to add another signed shabby book to my collection! Can't wait :)
ReplyDeleteI am very excited for your new book! As the weather turns colder it will be just perfect to curl up with in the evening!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day!
I'm looking forward to the new book... but I'm surprised you made no mention of Shabby Chic furniture coming to the London department store House Of Fraser.
ReplyDeleteI just discovered it yesterday in the South Croydon branch.
I am looking forward to your new book. Your sneak peek just makes me more giddy!
ReplyDeleteIs it wrong of me to find old, beat up but beautiful furniture that's been discarded and make it new again by painting it white??? Why is everyone in my family so affronted by this activity? I've picked up two "finds" and re-done them in this way, as described in your lovely books and I am surprised that my family thinks me slightly dotty...
ReplyDeleteBy the way, the final results were absolutely stunning! Even my husband conceded that the dresser was better than the original cherry stain.
Can't wait for this book.Thanks for the exciting preview. xx
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to reading your new book, Rachel. Thanks for including the links in your post. :D
ReplyDeleteYour new book will go in my Rachel shelf! How exciting!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for the new book!! I will read it over and over all though the upcoming fall and winter months. I'm also glad you're featuring a "Shabby man". I KNEW I was not the only!
ReplyDeleteLove Ya'
Ray
Your pictures are always such an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove the new fabrics! Will you ever do pet beds again? My little white girl schnauzer has the white wicker bed with cabbage rose liner and cheniel pillow and have since acquired two little boys who need matching or coordinating beds!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Simply Shabby Chic bedding but have been unable either online or after visiting countless Target stores to purchase a complete set. What do you suggest? My daughter has a twin bed and we love comforters, shams, pillows etc. I have been searching for 5 months. Even online, most things are "out of stock."
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