Valuable flea market finds . . .A peeling, antique vanity in a
muted sea green . . . An elegant, cracked chandelier . . .An
enormous, slipcovered sofa with deep, plush cushions . . .
Comfort, the beauty of imperfections, the allure of time-worn
objects, and the appeal of simple, practical living: these are the
cornerstones of Shabby Chic style. Like the cozy familiarity of a
well-worn pair of faded jeans, the dilapidated elegance of an
Italian villa, or the worn grandeur of faded velvets and mismatched
floral china handed down from your grandmother's attic, the Shabby
Chic style is a revived appreciation for what is used, well-loved,
and worn. It is a respect for natural evolution and a regard for
what is easy and sensible.
The hundreds of lavish photographs in this book invite you
inside the unique world of Shabby Chic. Rachel Ashwell, founder of
the Shabby Chic home decor stores, provides her invaluable and
much-sought-after advice on how to re-create Shabby Chic style in
your own home. With engaging text and easy-to-follow instructions,
Rachel details the Shabby Chic basics in a way that will put even
the most apprehensive or novice decorators at ease. From flowers to
fabrics to lighting, Rachel illuminates all of the elements
essential to this unpretentious yet truly exquisite style.
A behind-the-scenes look at a flea market lets readers in on
Rachel's personal secrets of how to cull hidden treasures from flea
market trash--an old trunk, its paint peeling around the edges, can
be given new life as a coffee table, while a chipped white iron
salvage piece becomes the perfect frame for a vintage mirror. This
book tells you not only how to restore these pieces but how to find
the perfect place for them in your home. Gorgeous color photographs
and accompanying text reveal how this relaxed look works with a
variety of different styles, from Victorian to Mediterranean to
contemporary.
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