Shabby Chic, the brand that taught the nation to love all things flea-markety, is shutting down. Run by British transplant Rachel Ashwell, Shabby Chic spent 20 years pushing adorably worn-in furniture and flowered sheet sets before declaring bankruptcy this year. How old is Lily Ashwell? The 25-year-old just debuted aRead More →

Based in London, with stores in Santa Monica, New York City, Tokyo, and San Francisco, Rachel Ashwell is best known for creating and coining the decorating style “shabby chic.” But many don’t know that Ashwell also owns and operates a bed and breakfast called “The Prairie,” on the outskirts ofRead More →