1: 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 one kid). The ideas are great and simple, the style is typically Shabby Chic, as its creator wrote this book, but in a little bolder and more flashy colors than in her other books, as many projects are outside and need to be seen under a very harsh sunlight.
It is Rachel Ashwell's fifth book, so, we could imagine it is the same as her four preceding others, but no, she manages to surprise us in it : by remaining true to her palette, we can guess an evolution in her tastes and choices, which are always so chic, so elegant, so British, quite elegant enough for any French Castle, and I know what I am speaking of, as I am French and have been raised in a very chic Parisian family.
As you understood, I am a big fan of Rachel Ashwell's design, I only regret she's not more well-known in Paris.
So, if you like or are curious of Shabby Chic, this book is more that a must, the kind of book you will keep your whole life.
By the way, the pictures are gorgeous, a usually, and the explanations honest and easy to understand, as usually too.
I recommend strongly.
Yael from Los Angeles
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