If you've every wondered what's behind the popularity of Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic, it's the way this innovative designer was inspired to create an elegant, yet casual style that mixes old and new, modern and traditional, simple and elaborate.|

Instead of shopping at high priced home furnishing stores, Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic encourages visits to flea markets and garage sales, to find vintage furniture that can be given new life with a simple paint job. Rachel's color of choice, of course, is white. White

provides a blank canvas on which to express your personal creativity.|

Rather than spending time and money reupholstering a piece of furniture, Rachel prefers using casual, yet attractive slipcovers. Rachel likes to underscore the casual, yet elegant style by adding vintage collectibles and accessories to finish the look.

While Rachel started shabby chic as a personal home project, this attractive method of home decorating grew into an established business. Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic is a brand which encompasses a wide range of furnishings and textiles. As you travel across the nation you are sure to find numerous stores which feature shabby chic style.

Over time Rachel has become a celebrity and sought-after expert in the field of interior design.

The shabby chic style isn't limited to restored wood or wrought iron furnishings. Fabrics with floral patterns, subtle lines and solid colors of light pastels and white are also included. Collected vintage items, lacy or sheer fabrics and crystal chandeliers are also part of the ensemble.

Ultimately, Rachel Ashwell shabby chic attempts to create a unique harmony by combining unconventional accessories and items. What you end up with is an atmosphere which invites you in and makes you welcome. Designers and homeowners alike continue to look to Rachel Ashwell shabby chic for inspiration, knowing the finished effect will impress and embrace all who enter.