Modern design increasingly combines a variety of elements traditionally associated with different eras. The hugely popular shabby chic, also known as French Country decor, is no exception. While you ...

The way a person decorates their home is an extension of their personality. After all, home is where people unwind, rest, and host, so it should be equal parts comfort and cool. For those who aren’t ...

In this creative and inspiring video, learn how to upcycle a thrifted tablecloth into an extraordinary piece of vintage home ...

If you want your home, wedding or party to have a shabby chic vibe, Etsy.com is one of the first places you should look for decor. This online marketplace is packed with unique, handmade items such as ...

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If you haven't visited an antique mall or flea market lately, after reading Rachel Ashwell's "Shabby Chic: Treasure Hunting and Decorating Guide," you'll surely be scheduling a trip to see your ...

Carol Turner had a 20-year career as a high-powered pharmeceutical saleswoman. But at heart, she was always a romantic. “I love soft colors, roses, ruffles, beads, chandeliers. I love the romance of ...

When Rachel Ashwell's book "The Shabby Chic Home" was released in 2000, the author and design guru already was well established as a purveyor of new and vintage accessories, furniture and linens at ...

Cathleen Gruver, the lead interior designer at Gruver Cooley in Purcellville, Virginia, agrees with this take. "Pieces that overpower a room, like oversized armoire or fussy Victorian reproductions, ...

Shabby chic design looks worn out, with an antique appeal. People in search of this style either purchase furniture pieces with a distressed look, purchase new pieces designed to look shabby chic or ...