The brand has become known for certain hallmarks, all executed in a very specific way: worn white linens, perfectly imperfect ruffles, delicate floral prints. From a life-changing feature on The Oprah Winfrey Show to reclaiming her company after its recession-era bankruptcy, Rachel has weathered the highest highs and lowest lows-and she's quietly building a business that's designed to stand the test of time. Now, as the company turns 30 this year, Shabby Chic has taken on a life of its own.

Rachel's dream of a quiet life was soon upended, replaced with a bigger dream: 'inspiring women to put together a home that feels like a really great nest for them.' She got to work, designing her own products and creating a brand that transcended slipcovers or a single storefront. 'Truthfully, within three weeks of opening the store, it was like, 'Whoa, this is-this is going to be quite different.' I had to work out how to handle that.' At the time, that high-low mix wasn't all that common-but it caught on like wildfire. 'I like that juxtaposition of having a humble home, maybe a little cottage, but giving it that twinkly kind of glamour,' Rachel explains, walking through her store. She highlighted a range of items early on, from “cheap and cheerful” table lamps to gleaming chandeliers. The designer had been working as a stylist for commercials, but she'd always been drawn to reimagining flea-market finds-her mom sold antique dolls and her dad dealt old books-so she applied that passion to her shop, Shabby Chic, selling vintage decor and slipcovered furniture.

Please ask questions prior to bidding as ALL SALES ARE FINAL.'I just envisioned a small, quiet store,' Rachel says.

In addition to Paypal, I am happy to accept personal checks and money orders however, these forms of payment may result in a shipping delay of approx. Payment must be received within 7 days of auction close. Please note, because I have a regular, full-time job, I am only able to ship on Saturdays. Measurements for this tree are approx.: 21-1/2' tall x 10-1/2' wide. These are not noticeable and only add to the vintage appeal of this tree. T is one aqua ornament that has been bumped at some point and has a broken side, and one of the pink ornaments at the base of the tree has a small chip. This item still has the original tag from 'Simply Shabby' line. The base is done as a silver leaf pot and topped with the shabby pink ornaments which just adds to the overall sparkle of this tree. This tree was designed in a truly vintage style with beaded branches and gorgeous aqua and shabby pink glass ornaments. Extremely Rare - Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Christmas Tree Vintage Delight! This exquisite and extremely rare tree is from Rachel Ashwell's 'Simply Shabby' line and is absolutely breathtaking.

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