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Summary: hampton artist
Review: This book is so informative and practical. It gives all the answers to the question,"I love this but what would I do with it?" There are so many great ideas on how to recycle,restyle and respect the beauty of an old well loved piece of history. I think anyone who want's their home to reveal a sentimental, peaceful and truly elegant personality, look no further!
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Summary: Charming and Inspirational
Review: This lovely book takes the reader on a delicious trip into flea markets and other sources of Shabby Chic style. Hoping to find more direction on how to achieve Ashwell's style in my own home, I was instead inspired to achieve my own look by using some of her decorating principles. But don't expect these principles to be outlined for you. The chatty and personal style of writing is more like reading her personal shopping journal. Overall I found this book more enjoyable than instructional, but there is quite a bit of useful information in it, especially for first-time flea market shoppers.
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Summary: Egotistical writing, almost no useful information.
Review: Want to read a diary of a self-centered, self-congratulatory snob? Buy this book. Want some real information? Buy a Martha Stewart book. It is rare that I want to return a book immediately, or give it to someone I don't like. This book qualifies.
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Summary: Beautiful, Calm & Serene...
Review: When I first heard of Rachel Ashwell, it was through VICTORIA magazine, when I read an article about this book. I fell in love with that "shabby chic" style and have been collecting ever since. What I love about this and her other books is that they are so beautiful, calm and serene. Rachel teaches us that old items, either in their found state or painted fresh white, are to be cherished as little pieces of history, and I can tell you that the old linens, silverware , china and furniture that I collect (and use!) are much better made than most of the new items available today. What I most love about her books is that she shows you how to create a calm and serene refuge at the end of each day. Buy this book, you won't regret spending the money. It's my very favorite book and I own a lot of them!!
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Summary: Inspiration for antique/flea market shoppers.
Review: While some of the people who have read this book dislike Rachel Ashwell's chatty tone, I find it personal and very informative. I think that she has exquisite taste and is a genius at vintage decorating. This book will help you to ferret out the quality finds at a flea market or antique mall and put them into use by providing tips on what to look for and how to restore them to charming beauty. There are sections on collections, decorations, and vintage clothing, among others, and the book finishes with a look at some finished homes done in impeccable Shabby Chic style. The pictures are beautiful, the text is as if a friend were talking to you, and the whole package is entertaining and inspirational.
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Summary: A Lovely Look at Gracious Living
Review: Who are those poor stuffy souls dissing our dear Rachel - I feel like we're on a first-name basis - and comparing her to, heaven forbid, Martha Stewart? But indeed, fans of the Queen of Coolness will want to steer far, far away from all things Ashwell. Only those with a penchant for gracious living, quiet style, and unfussed decorating will enjoy this and the other Shabby Chic books, which I turn to again and again, particularly before a trip to the local flea market.
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Summary: A State-of-the-Art Design Book
Review: You start by taking an interest in the subject matter of this brilliantly conceived book--how to pillage any of the thousands of flea markets and swap meets in this country and turn sow's ears into silk purses.But the impeccable execution of the book itself--particularly Wynn Miller and Cathy Mogull's seductive photography, make this a keepsake in itself. Can't wait to see what Shabby Chic comes up with next--first they revolutionized home furnishing and decor, and now they've shown the publishing world a thing or two as well.
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Summary: A complete artfull way of living!
Review: Your book was the most enjoyable book I've looked at in a long time on decorating and living. I loved the way that the format flowed through the book, the graphics and topics. Way to go Rachel!
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