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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. 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?
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. 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?
On the Market: Shabby-Chic Queen's Compound
Whether you love it or hate it shabby-chic style is here to stay, and you can thank (or berate) Rachel Ashwell for that fact. Ashwell, who created the style almost 20 years ago, went on to found the Shabby Chic home-furnishing store, as well as design slipcovered furniture, bedding, and fabric under the Shabby Chic by Rachel Ashwell label. If you can't get enough of Ashwell's style, then you'll be happy to hear that according to Big Time Listings you can now claim her Los Angeles home for your own, for $4.395 million.
Casa Capsule: The Week That Was
- Check out Laurel's fantastic rainbow bright home.
- Then, continue the tour when you check out her studio.
- Get some color palette decorating ideas with my Ask Casa post.
- This stainless steel soap is one of my more unusual steals.
- Halle Berry's moving up North, eh.
- What does shabby chic queen Rachel Ashwell think is a home must have?
- You could turn this before and after idea into a fun weekend project.
- Try your hand at urban curation.
This Just In: Target Takes Manhattan With Bullseye Bodegas
Target has launched four limited-time-only stores, pegged Bullseye Bodegas, throughout Manhattan to celebrate its pioneering designer partnerships, during one of the biggest design bonanzas: New York Fashion Week. Today through Monday, Sept. 15, those of you in Midtown, SoHo, the East Village, or Union Square can shop fab deals on home items (as well as fashion, accessories and beauty) from Target's team of design partners.
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