Wednesday, January 18, 2012

~ Shabby Chic Console ~ Change ~


Hi friends
I hope you're having a great week so far.

In case you noticed a little change here..I went back to my original blog name.It fits where I've been going with my design style.I debated about it for a while and felt that it needed to change back.Thats all. :)

Also...
I want to share with you my new favourite piece...


My good friend had her talented husband make me a console very similar to the one that Rachel Ashwell sells on her site  HERE .
I am in LOVE..


He did such an amazing job.
I didn't realize what a substantial size it would be.He made it slightly taller than the dimensions of the RA piece.
His craftsmanship is amazing and he stained it to match my antique wooden shoe rack. (previous post)
I had wanted the RA piece for a long time..but I couldn't afford it. 




He can create similar versions of Rachel Ashwells furniture pieces on her site. ( very affordable)
 I asked if he would be willing to create custom pieces for my  friends / readers of my blog and he agreed.
(If you don't live in WA, then shipping the piece is always an option if interested)

**If you are interested in having a custom Shabby Chic piece made for yourself **

 *email:  shanecox470@yahoo.com

He also makes farm tables that we all love..
We are going to have him create a very large farm table to fit all our family and guests.
I will be sure to share it with you when its finished.
xo,
Rachel
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53 comments:

  1. chateau chicJanuary 12, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    What a fabulous piece! So versatile as well. Looks great as a sofa table.
    Mary Alice

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  2. Full Circle CreationsJanuary 12, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    He did an amazing job! Love it!

    Holly

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  3. Rachel Noelle PallasJanuary 12, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    thanks so much Mary Alice and Holly!! xo

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  4. NanaDianaJanuary 12, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Beautiful piece, Rachel...and I love the way you have dressed it with the candles. Can't wait to see your big table made! xo Diana

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  5. LaraJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    absolutely gorgeous. very farmhouse style - lucky girl!

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  6. Our Hopeful HomeJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    What a beautiful piece! He is very talented for sure. You're lucky to have such a friend. We had a farmhouse table made from reclaimed barn wood and we love it! Can't wait to see yours.

    Kathleen

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  7. Ricki TreleavenJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    I absolutely love it, and I have had my eye on that piece @ Shabby Chic for a while! You are so lucky!!! It is a dead ringer for the original. I want one to go behind our sofa in our great room which faces the kitchen. I want to use it to store cook books and mixing bowls. :D

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  8. TriciaJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Oh, lucky you! What a beautiful piece. It's the perfect addition to your home :)

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  9. SueJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    What a cool piece of furniture this is, Rachel! Your friend's husband did a great job and his craftsmanship looks amazing. I like its use as a sofa table and am looking forward to seeing the dining table's completion. :-)

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Oh, I love it! It is the perfect piece for your room...you have it styled so perfectly for your new look.

    I wish I lived closer because I would definately have him make me a farmhouse table. Lucky you to have such a wonderful friend. :)

    I love coming here ... I always get so much inspiration from you.

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  11. Jane, Naples, FloridaJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    That is downright fabulous!

    Jane
    Flora Doora

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  12. Fresh Vanilla For CJanuary 12, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Love it!! I would have thought it was a Shabby Chic piece. He is really talented and you are lucky he is your friend:) To bad he's not in California.

    Have a great night
    xo~Cheryl

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  13. KateJanuary 12, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    Saw this on your FB page Rachel

    love it!!!

    xoxo
    Kate

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  14. LynneJanuary 12, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    What a dream! It's wonderful, Rachel! So perfect at 425! You have a very talented and kind friend!
    Have a good weekend...I heard there could be snow on Saturday!
    ~Lynne
    [w/L]

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  15. Rachel Noelle PallasJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    thanks so much everyone!! And if you are out of state I could get shipping quotes if you are interested in a piece! ;)

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  16. TeteJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Great talent he has for sure. Glad you were able to get a piece that you love at an affordable price.

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  17. UnknownJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    it marvelous..i love shabby country style....you have a nice blog too.
    simona

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  18. RozmeenJanuary 13, 2012 at 2:09 AM

    Love your console..every picture is so inspirational and made with love. candy for my eyes.

    Wishing you a lovely weekend.
    xoxo Rozmeen

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  19. Amy ChalmersJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:19 AM

    Yes I recognize that table! Very nice job he did!! ARen't you lucky to have a custom cab guy that is afordable and talented! The room looks lovely.

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  20. johnJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    Looks fantastic...he did a great job ! Happy weekend ! gail x

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  21. PollyJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:13 AM

    wow! love the patina!

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  22. It's meJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    What a great thing !!...i love it.....have a nice weekend....xxx..

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  23. UnknownJanuary 13, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    Rachel this takes the cake... It's one beautiful piece...

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  24. Urban FarmgirlJanuary 13, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    BEAUTIFUL! Love it! I fell in love with that piece when I saw it on Tausha's blog....such a great, rustic style! I am {slightly} jealous! ;o)

    Can't wait to see the farm table!

    Mary

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  25. ChiPPy-SHaBByJanuary 13, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    The piece looks Just FaB!*!*!
    PeRfeCt Sofa Table... Your home is looking sooooo beautiful!!!
    Jeanine Burkhardt

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  26. Robin JohnsonJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    What's not to love. He did a fabulous job. I love it. You have it so beautifully arranged too. **sigh** I need to find a place for a one in my house.

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  27. summersoulJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    looks great Rachel

    xo

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Absolutely amazing and just gorgeous! It looks perfect...=) Xoxoxo

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    So beautiful Rachel!! It looks just lovely in your home!!
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  30. KarenaJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Rachel I love it, he is VERY talented and I have a feeling his business will be picking up substantially!

    Xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  31. Shabby soulJanuary 13, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    This console is fabulous, I love it so much!
    I would like to buy from your soooooooo talented friend, but I live too far...
    I hope my husband will be able to do something like this!
    Have a good we
    Silvia

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  32. Shabby soulJanuary 13, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    This console is fabulous, I love it so much!
    I would like to buy from your soooooooo talented friend, but I live too far...
    I hope my husband will be able to do something like this!
    Have a good we
    Silvia

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  33. Elizabeth at Eiffel TellsJanuary 13, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    I can understand why you are in love with this. Now I am trying to get my husband to make one, but he doesn't want to add anything to his already very long "must do" list.
    Warm regards

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  34. SandiJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    This piece is gorgeous Rachel!! What a fantastic piece!!
    Blessings~

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  35. DeborahJanuary 13, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    It is gorgeous rachel!
    What a gifted man he is!
    And how kind of him to be willing to make these for others!
    It looks lovely in your home.
    Enjoy!

    Deborah xoxo

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  36. DebbieJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Wow! amazing! it looks great behind your sofa. You decorated it perfectly.
    xxxooo

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  37. Leena Milligan LanteigneJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    What an outstanding piece of cratsmanship! I like your friend's version better than the RA one! Can't wait to see the other piece when it's finished! Have a great weekend! Hugs, Leena

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  38. Fågel BlåJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    Wow so beautiful
    Have a nice weekend
    Kathrine

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  39. Rachel Noelle PallasJanuary 14, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    thank you all so much!! Enjoy your weekend!! xoxo

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  40. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopJanuary 15, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    Awesome piece...must show it to John so he can make one for the store he sells to!!! LOVE IT!!

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  41. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaJanuary 15, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    It is such a beautiful piece Rachel! What a talented friend you have :)
    Hope you are having a wonderful weeekend.
    XO
    Kristin

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  42. AllisonJanuary 15, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    That is a beautiful piece made by your friend. Just lovely. He is so talented. Happy SUnday to you, Rachel.

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  43. Debra HowardJanuary 17, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    That turned out really nice! I love all that mercury glass too. I can't seem to get enough mercury glass. Beautiful pictures too.
    Debbie

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  44. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous Rachel!! Loving it!

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  45. UnknownJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    WOW! I LOVE IT! MIGHT HAVE TO CONSIDER ONE AS I AM SO IN NEED OF A CONSOLE....AND I WOULD HAVE TO DRIVE UP AND GET IT! DARN! JUST GORGEOUS RACHEL....
    xo~Jill

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  46. Heaven's WalkJanuary 19, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Oh, wowwww.....it's beautiful, Rachel! It looks fabulous there with your shabby treasures on top. I would LUV to have your friend make me a farmhouse table. Do you think he would sell my hubby the blueprint...?? My hubs (Mr. Retired Shop Teacher) would love to try his hand at one! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  47. posie blogs Jennie McClellandJanuary 21, 2012 at 3:22 AM

    Glorious & absolutely LOVELY!! Love Posie

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  48. deborahJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Rachel,
    Beautiful, beautiful.
    Love your lovely blog and all the
    wonderful posts. So good to stop by for a tour and catch up!
    Have a nice weekend,
    blessings
    deborah

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  49. EviJanuary 22, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    that is a beautiful piece. He is very talented.
    Evi

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  50. het tuinengeltjeJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Hello Rachel,

    i'm loving your table too. One of a kind. Love, love...!

    Bey, Sylvia

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  51. CandyleiJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    It's perfect! Love the magnificent size of it!!!

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  52. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    Hi RAchel,

    It's gorgeous! I love it - it's one of those pieces that would fit in brilliantly anywhere. Well, maybe not anywhere - but anywhere YOU put it with your gorgeous taste!

    And I really like your new (well, kind of new!) name. Perfect!

    Sarahx

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  53. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    Hi Rachel,
    Just stopped by to see how you're doing...I miss your lovely posts. :)

    I love your old/new look with your blog - it's very you!

    I was thinking of changing my blogs name and look but for the life of me, I can't figure out how to do it....

    hope all is well!
    Sarah xo

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xo Rachel