Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Interiors: My rooms, treasures and trinkets

Romantic florals reclining against pure white linen, ruffles of muslin skirting a bed base against bleached floorboards, the deep comfort of a simple nest of fluffy towels This is Rachel Ashwells signature style that for the past 20 years has been a major influence in our modern lives. Chic InteriorsMy Rooms, Treasures, and Trinkets, an eclectic book of quirky inspiration, falls into chapters according to location, and begins with Rachels breathtaking Los Angeles residence. Next, we wander into a photographers minimalist mountain-top home in the Hollywood hills before heading to the coast and a beautiful Malibu beach cottage. A truly bohemian hideout in southern California is next on the journey, followed by a peek at celebrity homes, including the house that once belonged to Marilyn Monroe. With rooms combining flea-market finds and objects of pure functionalityan elegant French mirror reflecting a painting, a bejeweled metallic candle holder sitting by a cluster of willow-patterned china, a single faded velvet pillow lounging under the twinkle of a vintage chandelierthis book celebrates all that is wonderfully Shabby Chic.