A Visit to Rachel Ashwell's Prairie Ranch, Part 2
This is the Road coming into the Ranch, with Bluebonnets in the field to the left ( National flower of Texas)
This used to be the store, excuse our finger in there.
Here we are on the Porch of the Shabby Shack ( former store) , now a Guest house.
Temperature is in the 70's, damp and rainy. humid. When the driver pulled up, and our Guest saw the sign for the Ranch, it was such an emotional moment, she just started crying. She was so excited to be there, How did this fascination with Shabby chic style start? Do you have one?
First Guests went to the main office in Rangers house, and were shown to their rooms, Rachel is very casual, very personal, she would wait on you almost. She sat and watched a movie with her guests, made hot chocolate, etc. No-one wanted to leave .......it was very comfortable . When Rachel started designing, she wanted a house that looked nice, but functioned with kids and pets. Her company started with slipcovers. her husband named the company Shabby Chic. ( A castle described as shabby chic)
Screened Porches are lovely - just outside your room. One can imagine sitting here in the early mornings, in meditation.
Guests are from different parts of the globe.
A Bathroom in one of the Guesthouses - in the Meadow Manor. Complete with a Clawfoot Tub, beadboard & original tile.
Shabby Chic distressed Paint finishes - similar to #CottagePaint which we sell here at #TheCamellia.
Farrow & Ball Wallpaper on the walls. We know Rachel fancies this brand of Wallpaper, this is in the Meadow manor. This is Rachel's own line of furniture, all down-filled, super comfy.
Bedroom in the Meadow Manor, Someone posed the question, "how do you get the duvets so fluffy?" She puts 2 in the same cover. It was very quiet, peaceful. Sinking into this environment...a decorating escape, a haven, one can imagine setting up your house just like this.
Old Vintage cupboard - maybe upper Kitchen cabinets in their former life. What a neat idea!
You can imagine puttering around in here, the smell of potting soil, clay pots.
Special thanks to Tanya, for the photos and the Tour.
For Vintage decor, Shabby-chic Rachel Ashwell-inspired, #Cottage/chalkyPaint, white bedding, and so much more, Visit #TheCamellia, at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On.
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