Think Marie Antoinette in jeans and a cowboy hat -
that is Rachel Ashwell's prairie style. Rachel Ashwell
Couture Prairie takes her signature pastels, ruffles and
whimsical prettiness right to the heart of cowboy
country. This is a journey in pictures and words,
following Rachel through the fields of a little town
called Round Top, home to one of the largest, most
eclectic and vibrant antiques and flea markets in the
world, and then back to Rachel's newly acquired
bed-and-breakfast in Texas. Here Rachel's inspired
finds, her creative imagination, eye for detail and her
commitment to beauty, comfort and function have finally
come together in one location: The Prairie by Rachel
Ashwell - an irresistible destination. This book takes
Rachel in a new direction, bringing her eye for
cherished patinas and pastel prettiness into the endless
landscapes and diverse architectural styles of Texas.
Here you will see how her style adapts to corrugated
metal sheeting and weathered timbers and how it brings
new life to elegant period mansions. Chapter by chapter,
the book leads you through Rachel's little houses on the
prairie, from the Ranger's Lounge where hearty
breakfasts are served, to the Pearl Barn, scene of
wedding parties and celebrations, stopping off at the
evocatively named guest accommodation: Blue Bonnet Barn,
Cornflower Cottage, Meadow Manor, Faith Cottage and
Liliput Lodge.
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