Rachel Ashwell: Shabby Chic Interiors

I have been a fan of Rachel Ashwell for several years now, 13 to be exact...wow I am getting really old. Anyway, I was super excited for her newest book, Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Interiors. Although my style doesn't include Rachel's signature pale pink or flowery fabrics, I love her attention to detail and the way she incorporates special vintage finds. I owe my love of treasure hunting to her. In my 13 years of pilfering through flea markets and antique stores I've learned if you know what you love, you know what to look for. It makes the hunt that much more exciting especially when you find just the perfect thing. Below are photos from Rachel's newest book, very beautiful.

The Well Dressed Home

Miss J. got me this most lovely book for Christmas and I am thoroughly enjoying it! Fashionable Design Inspired by Your Personal Style...love that concept.

The book highlights popular fashion trends and brings to light the impact those influences can have on a room. What's your style?

Bohemian
worldly, well-traveled, gypsy, colorful

Casual
comfy, easy, faded

Classic
polo, new york, equestrian, worldly, antique, tailored

Couture
lavish, elegant, exquisite, decadent, one of a kind

Eclectic
mix and match, layered, inventive

Eco
simple, green, recycled, clean

Modern
sleek, minimal, high design, functional

Resort
fresh, island life, light, breezy

Retro
yesterday, hip, nostalgic

Romantic
soft, pale, pink, roses

Vintage
treasure, sparkle, satin, nostalgic

Then the book mixes combinations of these different fashion styles into uniquely fabulous interiors.

Bohemian-Modern

Casual-Romantic

Classic-Couture

Classic-Couture

Eclectic-Modern

Eco-Bohemian

Eco-Eclectic

Eco-Eclectic

Eco-Bohemian
I absolutely love this photo. This may be one of my favorites from the book.
Am I Eco-bohemian?

Resort-Casual

Rhythm & Blues

Romantic-Bohemian

Thanks J. for the great book!

Coach Wooden

Last night I started reading John Wooden's book, Wooden on Leadership. I can already tell I'm gonna like it. What is it about self-help books? Makes me think of the quote from When Harry Met Sally when Marie says, "Someone is staring at you in Personal Growth." Anyway, here are a few excerpts I found inspirational from the first 40 pages. Here's to being your best!

Never cease trying to be the best you can become.

Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self satisfaction in knowing you made the best effort to become the best of which you are capable.

Losing is painful - at times most harsh. But losing is not the end of the world. There is something beyond, something even greater than winning the race. Success is found in running the race.

I heart Anthropologie

I am loving these Anthropologie books I received for Christmas. The collection includes cute cloth bound classics such as Jayne Eyre, Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility. They make great gifts and look adorable stacked together on a shelf. Cute cute.