How to Get the Shabby Chic Look for Less
It's the look that brings to mind lazy days at the beach--kind of funky and very eclectic. It's the Shabby Chic look created by Rachel Ashwell. Original pieces by Rachel can be quite expensive but with a little bit of searching and imagination you can acquire that shabby chic look for a lot less and have some fun, too!
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Shop at Target. They actually have a department called "Rachel Ashwell's Simply Shabby Chic for Target" where you can find lots of Rachel's designs that have been created just for them.
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Scour flea markets. The shabby chic look is all about slightly worn, funky pieces, and where better to find these items than at your local flea market.
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Head to your nearest Salvation Army or second hand store. There are tons of items to be found there that would work quite well with this look.
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Check out garage sales. People always try to sell their old candelabras, rugs and other assorted knick knacks that may just complete your shabby chic look. Also, if you live in a big city, take a look around your neighborhood and see what people are throwing out with their trash. It may sound a little gross but remember--one man's trash is another woman's shabby chic treasure!
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Tips & Warnings
Check out Victoria Magazine--they have a lot of great decorating ideas that definitely work with the shabby chic look (see Resources below).
