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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 645
EAN: 9780060982041
ISBN: 0060982047
Label: Regan Books
Manufacturer: Regan Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 197
Publication Date: July 31, 1996
Publisher: Regan Books
Sales Rank: 26261
Studio: Regan Books
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Product Description:
Valuable flea market finds...
A peeling, antioue vanity in muted sea green...
An elegant, cracked chandelier...
An enormous, slipcovered sofa with deep, cushions...
Comfort, the beauty of imperfections, the allure of time-worn objects, and the appeal of simple practical living: these are the cornerstones of what has come to be known as the Shabby Chic style. Like the cozy familiarity of a well-worn pair of faded jeans, the dilapidated elegance of an Italian viIla, or the worn grandeur of faded velvets and mismatched floral china handed down from your grandmother's attic, the Shabby Chic style is a revived appreciation for what is used, well-loved, and worn. It is a respect for natural evolution and a regard for what is easy and sensible.
The hundreds of lavish photographs in this book invite you inside the unique world of Shabby Chic. Rachel Ashwell, founder of theShabby Chic home decor stores, for the first time provides her invaluable and much-sought-after advice on how to re-create Shabby Chic style in your own home. With engaging text and easy-to- follow instructions, Rachel details the Shabby Chic basics in a way that will put even the most apprehensive or novice decorators at ease. From flowers to fabrics to lighting, Rachel illuminates all of the elements essential to this unpretentious yet truly exquisite style.
A behind-the-scenes look at a flea market lets readers in on Rachel's personal secrets of how to cull hidden treasures from flea market trash--an old trunk, its paint peeling around the edges, can be given new life as a coffee table, while a chipped white iron salvage piece becomes the perfect frame for a vintage mirror. This book tells you not only how to restore these pieces but how to find the perfect place for them in your home. Gorgeous color photographs and accompanying text reveal how this relaxed look works with a variety of different styles, from Victorian to Mediterranean to contemporary.
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Rating:  - Shabby Chic by Rachel Ashwell
The book was in very good condition. Very fast delivery. Great communication from the seller. Would buy from again!
The book is wonderful... If you ... Read More
Rating:  - Uninspired
Frankly, I was expecting more from this book, particularly because of the lovely cover. However, I was left uninspired. Perhaps it's because it's an older book? Perhaps ... Read More
Rating: - Magic and Absolutely Must-Have Book
This Book, I would say this dream world, is a must-have for any person who loves true design, home or garden decor, flea-markets finds and/or who has children (or even just ... Read More
Rating: - Pretty but useless book; bathroom reading
This is one of those books that is great to flip through in a bookstore or friend's house but never buy. And I am quite a fan of Shabby Chic and Rachel Ashwell. So if you ... Read More
Rating: - The "Shcbby Chic" home design
This book protrayed the essence of the Shabby Chic home
decoration. It has a good balance between the written word
and photographs. I did enjoy the book and got ... Read More
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Glider Garden Bench
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Brand: Lifetime Products
Color: Almond
EAN: 0081483228716
Manufacturer: Lifetime Products Inc.
Model: 22871
Number Of Items: 1
Sales Rank: 624
Variation Description: Almond
Features:- Dimensions: 49 by 28 by 34 inches; weighs 63 pounds;
- Strong, durable 4-foot glider bench designed for high-impact outdoor use
- High-density polyethylene material won't crack, chip or peel; powder-coated steel frame for maximum weather resistance
- Contoured for a comfortable seat; ball bearings for a smooth, quiet glide
- Made in the USA; stain-resistant and easy-to-clean
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