Vintage finds...

My favourite find!! Antique rolling table from an apple picking company in WA..

Going to use it as a side table in my living room..

My friend Pat purchased this beautiful pink banner and I bought the chippy pink stool..

Love this flooring...

Found this old paper mache roses bucket.. Love it

A few more pretty finds...

Love these hearts from Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture... <3

Xo

Rachel 

My new farm table and rose crowns...

I just found the perfect farm table at my favourite antique shop Whimsical Whites Antiques. It goes perfect with my Rachel Ashwell August chairs. Took some photos of my table setting today.. Love it.
The rose crowns on the table are my newest designs and available for purchase if interested.
shabbyforme@hotmail.com
(All photography by me)

Xo,
Rachel

A few favourites....

(All photography by me)

A favourite roses "vignette".....

A favourite image of my little Claire...

love her...

(All photography by me)

A favourite purchase from Rachel Ashwell's beautiful shop...

www.rachelashwellshabbychiccouture.com

A favourite photo of our 1930s cottage...

Have a beautiful day friends...

xo,

Rachel

*Feel free to "Pin"my photos ~ photo credit back to me is always appreciated*

~ Inspirations ~

Hi friends..

This post is kind of a hodge podge of a few things...

I took a few photos this morning around my home. 

The photo above and below is from my inspiration board.

I love to fill it with bits and bobs and pretty things like millinery flowers,ribbons,photos and favourite images from magazines.

Some beautiful pink roses from a friend..thank you Kathy ! 

I'm still loving the Rachel Ashwell inspired console my friend Shane made for me.

Perfect for displaying favourite mirrors,candlesticks and home decor books..and of course roses! 

This morning was kind of dreary out so my photos aren't as bright and cheery as they usually are.

I don't mind dreary mornings though..perfect for a cup of coffee and blogging! :)

A new favourite (really big) mug from Target.

 I love the hobnail design.

(They also sell the matching bowls etc.,very cute and affordable)

 And lastly THANK YOU to my sweet friend Tausha for the beautiful white tole lamps.. I LOVE them!

They are perfect for my shabby pink lampshades.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!! 

xo,

Rachel 

~ Rosary and Roses ~

Hi friends

I hope you're having a nice week so far.

When I was out and about yesterday I bought a few dozen roses.

Ok I admit it..actually I bought four dozen..yes I think I'm addicted. Lol.

I've been sick with a cold, so getting out and buying roses made me feel a little better.

I took a few photos this morning while the living room was filled with light.

I love the colour of these roses.

The other roses I bought are in my dining room.

Maybe I will share in another post.. or are you getting tired of my roses by now?

Lol.

My little Claire had to stop and smell the roses..

I just love her..

I love taking photos of items on my chippy farm table..

it creates a neat backdrop I think.

My favourite Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Rosary

We purchased another chair over the weekend so now we have one on each side of the farm table.

It really helps to  balance the room.

(I love white slipcovers....so easy to keep clean.)

~  Have a wonderful weekend everyone!  ~

xo,

Rachel 

~ My Kitchen Nook ~

Hi friends

I hope you're having a nice week so far.

I took a few photos of one of my favourite spaces in my 1930s home.

My kitchen nook...

Old chippy baskets in  a beautiful shade of blue filled with kitchen linens,old platter and bowls.

I like using prayer candles when entertaining guests.

They give such a nice glow and last a long time.

I use my Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic mugs daily.

I love the little crowns on them.

...

My kitchen nook is the perfect spot to read a favourite book and have coffee.

The original built ins are great for storing my collection of white serving pieces.

This space is always so light and airy which I love.

Do you have a favourite space in your home?

Have a wonderful week everyone!!

xo,

Rachel

~ 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