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Shabby Chic Princess Birthday Party
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A Shabby-Chic Birthday Party Fit For a Princess

"Every little girl wants a princess party at some stage of their childhood, so we decided to put a twist to the traditional castle and crowns," says Louise Sanders of Sunshine Parties.
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"Every little girl wants a princess party at some stage of their childhood, so we decided to put a twist to the traditional castle and crowns," says Louise Sanders of Sunshine Parties. "We added a fresh take on a princess party by combining it with a vintage shabby-chic look." With florals, polka dots, stripes, frills, and lots of sweets, this party is fit for even the pickiest princess, and, best of all, it's supereasy to re-create. "It was important to us that anyone could replicate this party," Louise says of the printable party collection. "You just need to give yourself a little time to cut out labels and other elements as well as to make the pom-poms and paper fans. Otherwise, it’s a piece of cake!" Keep clicking to see all the shabby-chic details.

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Jessica Simpson's Nursery For Baby Maxwell
Jessica Simpson

Steal Jessica Simpson's Shabby Chic Nursery Look For Less!

Jessica Simpson's baby Maxwell Drew made her debut on the cover of People magazine last week, and while people oohed and aahed over the tot's beautiful eyes and pursed lips, we couldn't stop drooling over her flea market-inspired nursery.
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Jessica Simpson's baby Maxwell Drew made her debut on the cover of People magazine last week, and while people oohed and aahed over the tot's beautiful eyes and pursed lips, we couldn't stop drooling over her flea market-inspired nursery. Jessica turned to Rachel Ashwell, whose Shabby Chic line of linens and antique-looking furniture led to the bohemian room that the mama-to-be craved. Needless to say, Rachel's and Jessica's picks tend toward the pricey side, so we've broken it down and found similar pieces to help you replicate the look on a budget! See how we did it!

Bratt Decor Park Avenue Crib ($712) Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Crib Sheet in Anastasia ($115) Simply Shabby Chic Baby Scallop Rose Three-Piece Crib Set ($100) Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Crib Skirt Petticoat ($260) Ruffled Linen Crib Skirt ($160) Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Finn Rocker ($2,316) Land of Nod Attractive American Rocker ($800)
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Rachel Ashwell's Malibu House
celebrity homes

Rachel Ashwell Lists Her Shabby Chic Malibu Cottage

Purveyor of all things shabby chic, Rachel Ashwell has put her 1,783-square-foot, four-bedroom, four-bath Malibu cottage home on the market for $4.4 million.
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Purveyor of all things shabby chic, Rachel Ashwell has put her 1,783-square-foot, four-bedroom, four-bath Malibu cottage home on the market for $4.4 million. Her beautifully remodeled home features limestone flooring, a brick patio with a spa, and mountain views. It's also surrounded by gorgeous gardens and just steps away from a shared beach access lot with a deck. The interiors, not surprisingly, are dressed in Ashwell's signature white shabby chic style, and look quite cozy and calm. You'd wonder why she'd want to sell this cute home, but I think the fact that her business filed for bankruptcy last year might have something to do with it. From the looks of it, Ashwell's already moved out; it seems pretty empty. But, she also owns another LA area property, so perhaps this was just her beach house. Would you like to live in this Malibu home? Take a look at the photos and tell me what you think!

Guess Who Recently Purchased This Headboard?
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Guess Who Recently Purchased This Headboard?

A Grammy-award winning singer recently purchased this headboard for her new condo in Nashville.
by A Grammy-award winning singer recently purchased this headboard for her new condo in Nashville. Can you guess who bought it?

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Are You Over Shabby Chic?
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Are You Over Shabby Chic?

When Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic business filed for bankruptcy last January, it was a sign that the style she had single-handedly spawned 20 years ago was on its way out, if not already.
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When Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic business filed for bankruptcy last January, it was a sign that the style she had single-handedly spawned 20 years ago was on its way out, if not already. But last month, the Shabby Chic name was bought of bankruptcy and she found herself stocking two new stores — one in Santa Monica and one in New York — so it seems that her signature ruffles, vintage florals, and crumply sofas still have fans out there. Are you over shabby chic or still an enthusiast?

Before and After: From Scary to Shabby Chic
Living Rooms

Before and After: From Scary to Shabby Chic

Côté Maison reader Serge purchased a dilapidated retirement home in the Bordeaux region of France after leaving a duplex in Paris.
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Côté Maison reader Serge purchased a dilapidated retirement home in the Bordeaux region of France after leaving a duplex in Paris. The exterior had already been partially restored but the house still needed a lot of work. Two years and thousands of euros later, he and his wife had redone the roofing, floors, bathrooms, bedrooms, electricity, tiles, garden, pool, and even planted 360 saplings! They also converted an old barn into a photo studio, a small house into a guest room, and a garage and shed into spare apartments.

As you can see, the room above was a scary sight that needed a lot of work, but it did have beautiful, rustic ceiling beams. So, they transformed the space into a calm, shabby chic living room that I'd kill to own. See it when you read more

Get the Look: A Sunroom Bathed in White
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Get the Look: A Sunroom Bathed in White

Browsing through Swedish shelter magazine Sköna Hem, I caught myself daydreaming about dozing off to a scandalous Philippa Gregory novel in this sun-drenched indoor porch.
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Browsing through Swedish shelter magazine Sköna Hem, I caught myself daydreaming about dozing off to a scandalous Philippa Gregory novel in this sun-drenched indoor porch. Everything about the space facilitates a three o'clock siesta. The double doors close off the outside world. The cozy, ruffled settee tucks you right into sleep. The nearly all white décor has a visually cleansing effect. The lush green view is dreamlike. And the glamorous crystal chandelier and mirrored sconce give you the royal illusion that you deserve to take naps whenever you feel moved to. Are you convinced yet? See a few finds that will help you replicate this look when you read more

A Poet's Likeness Sculpture Donna Karan Essentials Quilts & Quilted Shams Verdi One Light Chandelier Camilla 3-Arm Chandelier
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Casa Quickie: Take Shabby Chic to Black and Sleek
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Casa Quickie: Take Shabby Chic to Black and Sleek

If your love for shabby chic is waning, don't resort to selling your white furniture just yet.
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If your love for shabby chic is waning, don't resort to selling your white furniture just yet. Simply slap a coat of high gloss black paint on your white and worn furnishing. First, take some fine sandpaper over the piece and scuff the surface. A coat of primer sealer follows, and then two coats of black paint will finish the look. This is an easily accomplished weekend project that has big payback in transforming the look of a room.

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Cool Idea: Old Windows as a Room Divider
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Cool Idea: Old Windows as a Room Divider

I recently showed you a few ways to decorate with old windows, and I've seen another instance that I just had to share.
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I recently showed you a few ways to decorate with old windows, and I've seen another instance that I just had to share. I stumbled across the Le Créme Spa in San Francisco, and was charmed by its shabby chic interior design. Here, the salon hung an arrangement of five white windows from the ceiling to separate the front desk from a bench used for pedicures. It instantly divides the room into two separate spaces visually, but the glass panels still allow the beautiful natural light to shine through. You can easily and affordably replicate this trick in your home, by simply repurposing old windows from your house or tracking some down at a salvage shop.

Guess What's Missing?
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Guess What's Missing?

Rachel Ashwell, who created the shabby chic style, was quoted in O Magazine saying that there are a few items every home should have.
by Rachel Ashwell, who created the shabby chic style, was quoted in O Magazine saying that there are a few items every home should have. According to Rachel, these coveted items include "Candles not too far burnt down, yummy flower arrangements, a ___________, and lovely china." Can you guess the missing word?

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