The World of Shabby Chic: The Bedroom

Through the years I have taken baby steps in transforming my bedroom into shabby chic. To start, I dressed up my bed into pure cotton beddings by Shabby Chic {the brand} that are available at Target Store. 

{My bed}

But of course there is always room for more inspirations....

{My dream bed}

{Beddings by Cath Kidston}

The World of Shabby Chic: The Details

As a great admirer of shabby chic design, here are some of the details that I find so warm and comforting- the very essence of home.

{the beauty and charm of vintage, the joy of fresh flowers, the dreamy nostalgia, the luscious sweet pastels}

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{soft floral print pillows in pastel}

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Rachel Ashwell

I first heard the word shabby chic in the 1990's from my sister, Lulu, as she told me of a new designer, Rachel Ashwell. But it was spoken from a business point of view- that she started her business simply by making white slip covers to accommodate constant use {you-can-always-throw-it-in-the-washer philosophy}.

I thought that was a great idea, {but never business minded}, I looked into her design, and did I love it! The dominance of white reflecting calmness and freshness, the beauty of vintage furniture and accessories, the delightful pastel colors{which revived my love for the color pink} and pretty floral prints, the uncluttered collection of well-chosen and meaningful things, and the pursuit of comfort- all so inspired me to the sky.

Through the years, I have collected five books by Rachel Ashwell. I love, not only her design and design philosophy, but also her transparency as she bares her heart into everything she does- what could be more inspiring than that!

"My biggest source of inspiration was my mum, who used to collect, restore, and sell antique dolls." - Shabby Chic Interiors by Rachel Ashwell

"Sometimes the ideas born from inspiration find their way effortlessly into my design, my values, and how I live my life."- Rachel Ashwell

Here are photos of her lovely new home on the Malibu coast she affectionately calls her "Shabby Shack" as a symbol of her refocused life and work after many challenges in the past years.  {Source: LA Times.com}

Week-End Inspirations

.....and pretty

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things."

Philippians 4:8