AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER

I never meant for this to become an affair...But as our travels unfolded, with the common thread of beautiful flowers across the globe...A floral affair unfolded.  

Flowers have been at the core of my design work, by way of fresh or fake.  Thru decorative wallpapers, fabrics, art or hand-printed floral embellishments. 

So...I always knew one day I would create a book dedicated to just flowers.  

While I easily could have stayed in Los Angeles to the photograph the book I decided to get outside of my comfort zone and create a journey of the unexpected that comes along with traveling.

My starting point was to bring UK based, Annabelle Daughtry on board.  She became our anchor.  Arranging planes, trains, automobiles, accommodations and every big and little detail in between.  She lead the way with her beautiful eye and calming energy.  Handling the laughter, tears, sick days and drama in stride.  

Amy Neunsinger, my beloved photographer signed up for the challenge.  Knowing our accommodations and form of travel would be on the scale of modest, to charming and exquisite.  With her hefty camera equipment as consolidated as possible, the help of her teenage sons; Jackson and August (our hired muscles) we set on our way from Los Angeles, to France, to Norway and then on to England.   

I am thrilled with the end results! We had beautiful subjects in gorgeous settings with exra ordinary hosts along the way.  There is a story to be told, which I believe I captured well in my book.  The lessons of flowers, patience, getting comfortable with the unknown and finally gratitude for the complete experience.  

I hope you enjoy the visual experience, along with the story telling...An affair to remember.  

To pre-order My Floral Affair click here.

9 comments

Ricki Jill Treleaven

I cannot wait for this book! Thanks for the preview, and I know that this was a labor of love for you. Even the photos in this post are beautiful!

Barbara Chapman

What a wonderful journey! Looking forward to your next book, Rachel. Thank you for sharing with us! ?

Jacqui

I can’t wait to see this new book I adore the beautiful soft colours that are Rachel’s palette It will be a yummy treat for the eyes and soul. The imperfections are perfection x

Melissa Ng

Can’t wait to get my hands on this lovely book!! I’ve been a Shabby Chic fan since my early 20s (now in my mid-40s…) Flowers are always a major influence and source of happiness in my home! Thank you Rachel for sharing this story with us!!

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