To retain the ambiance and history of the original structure, Rachel kept the original unvarnished wood flooring and tin roofs, but put her mark on the place with sparkly chandeliers and lots of white paint and furniture. The new looks is a lot of classic Rachel Ashwell/Shabby Chic and some Texas Country, with a dash of luxe lodge.
I think this chandelier sums up the look of this place in a single statement. On a sidenote, I have a pair of sconces with those exact deerheads holding those exact crystal baskets. I got them about 10 years ago and have yet to find the perfect spot for them. They're not one of those things you can work in just anywhere.
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The dining area is mostly Texas Lodge with a little Shabby Chic on the side. Ashwell embraced the taxidermy left behind by the former owners.
Classic Rachel. Not digging the mismatched chandeliers, but I love the white/rustic wood combination.
More inherited taxidermy made whimsical by crowning it with flowers and flanking it with crystal. This seems like a big leap out of her comfort zone with the dark, moody wallpaper and heavy wood moldings.
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16 comments:
Great story, would love to visit and of course, go to Round Top. I'm not digging the mixed chandeliers either. Looks like the kind of place you could just relax.
I have been hearing about Garden and Gun here and there. I will have to check it out.
I love Garden and Gun! I actually "borrowed" a copy from a doctors office recently and plan to subscribe. The name though is going to give my New England relatives palpatations :)
That's amazing! Shabby chic isn't really my style anymore but I credit her with a lot of my love of design, ease of decorating and her flea market book changed my life! I will always love her! What a neat mix of styles.
Like Amber commented above, Rachel Ashwell's style isn't my own, but clearly she has a strong vision and sticks to it. That has made her really successful!
I have discovered Garden and Gun from Susan, Between Naps on the Porch a while back. I even got a subscription for my brother for Christmas one year. Fun to see Rachael Ashwell's Texas home. Kathysue
Kim-
Who else would have thought of flowers and ribbon on the deer head. Cute.
She started a new way of decorating, and it hasn't gone anywhere.
Thanks for sharing.
Teresa
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And I can't stand the chandelier, lol! Almost forgot.
I actually LOVE that empire style/deer head chandelier! I also love the antelope with the garland crown - so theatrical and quirky, but somehow it works. I agree - not too keen on the mis-matched chandeliers in the sitting room either. Great post! x
I just can't decide about taxidermy. It kind of grosses me out! I do love that comfy vibe that is Rachel's trademark!
Kim
I have heard great things about Garden and Guns,Not crazy about taxidermy and there are the chandeliers. I do think she is tying to update her look though!
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Gorgeous. I love the extensive attention to detail throughout. Great job!
that deer/ crystal chandy is pretty cool/ pretty/ weird. How funny that you have a similar one!!
I think the ONLY way I could live with a deer head or antlers hung on my walls is by crowning them with flowers! I do like the rustic dining ceiling though - fun!
Such a clever way to work taxidermy into the space and still keep it romantic. The chandelier is so lovely.
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