Bankruptcy and store closings were a sad chapter in her career, but Rachel was able to pivot and keeps the brand alive and evolving in her own signature, simple, beautiful way. More stores followed, and her business boomed. Shabby chic was born, and she filled her first Santa Monica shop with fleamarket furniture with slipcovers in August of 1989. When her simple slipcovers (which were custom made for simplicity sake) were coveted by her friends, she realized there was a void in the market. When the couple parted ways, she found herself a single mom with two children who she preferred to keep with her on the job. Beautiful fit on little girls, ideal for a very special. Still a teenager, she moved to Hollywood as a stylist for television where she met her husband. Slipcovers are also a key trait of shabby chic style, and they were popularized by Rachel Ashwell, who we’ll learn about in the next section. 100 Cotton - Rachel Ashwell Fabric - Pale Blue Ballet Rose Fabrics - Annabelle Dress - Size/Age 4/5. She fell in love with fleamarkets at an early age and from her parents, learned the art of buying and selling. Rachel Ashwell grew up in London, the child of an antique book dealer and a doll maker. Interior Design Inspiration: Shabby Chic Style & Interview with Rachel Ashwell Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Fabric Cotton Poplin Grand Stripe Pink EvelynAndWerewolf (159) 39.99 FREE shipping Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Pink Rosebud Hand Torn Fabric Ribbon, 92 Snippet, Belly Band, Junk Journal, Slow Stitch BadDesignStudios (696) 9.85 10.
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