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 into our homes. And I will continue to do so. There have been many eras of Shabby Chic® – many transitions. My brand has pivoted several times - some were more challenging than others. And today I am announcing another pivot, one that calls for pause. With that said, after considering multiple scenarios, I have made the decision to pause operations and manufacturing for our collections on ShabbyChic.com. 

I am proud of the global licensing partners I have collaborated with closely over the years and Shabbychic.com will remain in place – with links of where my products can be found, as well as a place for me to communicate and share my new endeavors as they unfold. Spring 2026 I hope to meet many of you as I begin my Meadow Manor book tour. With a little more breathing room, I also look forward to hosting workshops and creative gatherings – in ways to create community, which may turn out to be the most beautiful chapter yet. 

In a world that celebrates constant motion and growth, choosing to pause can feel like the hardest – yet most honest – decision of all. I’ve realized that sometimes the most powerful way forward is to stop and take a breath, honor what’s been built and contemplate next steps. I know many of you have experienced similar moments of recalibration, and I hope this message resonates with you. As a creative and a businesswoman, running a business rooted in craftmanship, beauty and integrity it takes both heart and pure hard work – there have been impactful world changes, that have caused owning a business most challenging, but with taking a pause, and with my heart and creativity intact, my guiding light will lead me through.

To my Shabby Family, I have so much love and gratitude for your support and loyalty over the years, and I know with all my heart, it’s not the end of our story together. I hope you continue to walk through the doors of Shabby Chic® with me, some familiar, some new, including just maybe, an actual door to our magical world of Shabby Chic®.

Shabby Strong,
Rachel x