Rachel Ashwell takes the reader step-by-step through flea markets, antique shows, auctions, and other markets, helping them to select treasures from trash and integrate the extraordinary items found into individual tastes and lifestyles.

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Shabby Chic — the rich, inviting, practical, timeworn style created by one of America's top designers,

Lavishly illustrated with lovely and informative photographs and drawings, "Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic Treasure Hunting & Decorating Guide" shows you how to re-create this popular style. The book features invaluable treasure-hunting advice and tips for essential materials, furniture, objects and decorations, with which you can live a life of simple, but rich, beauty.