A Letter From Rachel
Dear Shabby Family,I founded Shabby Chic in 1989, and thru all the ups and downs, my guiding light has always been my unwavering passion to bring beauty, comfort and meaning...
RACHEL
MAGICAL MALIBU
As with so many people these past three years have been all about dealing with the unexpected. Unplanned situations that lead us to re-evaluating our lives. AS many of...
SECOND CHANCES
For those of you who have my Shabby Chic® Sumptuous Settings book you will know many years ago I designed Jennifer Lopez’s restaurant Madres. It’s one of my proudest projects. That...
LET THERE BE LIGHT: WINTER DECORATING WITH RACHEL ASHWELL FOR 1-800-FLOWERS
Rachel Ashwell has always lived on the light side of life. Not only does she split her time between the idyllic English countryside and sunny Los Angeles, but her Shabby...
FOR RACHEL ASHWELL, MOTHER'S DAY IS ABOUT NURTURING, BEING INDULGED
The series “MVP Moms” explore the critical role moms play at the heart of families — and how they run the world. In this article, Rachel Ashwell dives into her...
HOW TO CREATE ROMANTIC FLORALS WITH RACHEL ASHWELL, FOUNDER OF SHABBY CHIC
The series “Seasonal Design” covers home decor and how flowers elevate an environment. In this story, we speak to Shabby Chic® creator Rachel Ashwell about spring decorating. Rachel Ashwell created...
SIMPLY SHABBY CHIC® BEDDING AT WALMART
I have always gathered and designed treasures with the common thread of beauty and comfort. I appreciate little details layered into a romantic palette of solids, bleached florals and vintage...
MY FAVORITE MOVIES & MUSIC
During these days of social isolation, many of us have had extra time on our hands. Once I adjusted to settling into the long days ahead, I have actually found...
DEAR SHABBY FAMILY AROUND THE WORLD
I am writing to you from my cottage in Somerset in the UK. We have all watched the catastrophic events around the globe over the past few weeks. As I...
JEANNE OLIVER PODCAST WITH RACHEL ASHWELL
Rachel talks about the huge influences that led to her love of vintage and design, her own journey of living in the US and Britain, how she honors her creativity...
LESS IS MORE
I’ve never been much of a hoarder. I’ve always felt a cluttered house & life is a cluttered mind. But as I’ve gotten older I’ve become more and more mindful...
THE STORY
When I first moved to Los Angeles some 40 years ago, I was drawn to the movie industry. I loved getting lost in storytelling.Over the years I have tried my...