Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Rachel is turning on the lights !




As soon as the new Rachel Ashwell book came out..... I rushed to the bookstore in Portsmouth NH, expecting a huge Ashwell display greeting me as I came thru the front door.

Did not happen.

I went to the desk and asked for the location of the new Rachel Ashwell book....

"Who?" asked the lady at the counter.

I was aghast... but then my husband had just asked me the same question... oh well it was not gonna dampen my spirit...

As I repeated my request, the counterlady began typing on the computer and responded.... "all I see is a book titled Shabby CHICK Interiors and it is back-ordered until October 3. Would you like for us to call you when it comes in?"

I still don't have my copy of the book yet...

but today I received a mass email from Rachel ... letting me know that she is turning on the lights at her 2 original stores. The store in Santa Monica re-opened Sept 12!

here is a link to her blog with the details.
http://www.rachelashwellshabbychic.blogspot.com/

I am a huge fan of Rachel's design and have used her philosophy in making our house a home.
Today I am so happy to hear of her return and wish her success.


12 comments:

Jacci said...

Oh, I'm sorry your bookstore has it on back order :[ It will be lovely to flip through with a cup of tea, I'm sure!

Thanks for stopping by my blog. It's always fun to see a comment or two. Hope to hear from you again.

Take care,
Jacci

for the love of a house said...

Yessss, we can be a wee bit slow to get some things here in "God's country!" Hope you get your book soon!
j.

Justabeachkat said...

Hi Diana

Thanks for your visit and comment. I sure hope you visit me again. I love getting to meet other bloggers. I've sure enjoyed my visit her too.

Hugs!
Kat

Hill Country House Girl said...

Thanks, Diana, for your visit and by the way, WHERE did you go? I think I am jealous........

the gardener's cottage said...

Where are you. Yours is the kind of blog I love to read. Real, honest and just everyday stuff. Come back!

cotedetexas said...

Thanks for your sweet comment.

You need to update!!!!
Joni

Anonymous said...

Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!

myletterstoemily said...

i'm a big rachel fan, too!

your blog is beautiful!

will be back!

Maria Killam said...

That was a funny story! I love her look too! It'll be even hotter once everyone starts painting all the brown white :)

My Galveston Cottage said...

Love what you've done to your kitchen and dining room areas! (I know I'm not leaving a comment in the right place but couldn't find the comment link for your recent post. ) Anyway, I enjoyed hearing and seeing what you're doing! best, -susan

Daryl at Vermont Cottage said...

Your kitchen is looking fantastic! What a huge project that is. We do have soapstone counters and absolutely love them! They're pretty indestructible and I love that I don't have to be fussy with them. We oil them as we please, but they look fine in between oilings too. Usually, I oil before company comes or when I do a big house cleaning. Thanks for stopping by my blog :). I always appreciate your comments.

Anonymous said...

Diana,
Lovelovelove the kitchen renovation! Especially the aqua dining chairs -- wow! Then I noticed you painted them white, and I like them even better. Adds another touch of casualness and comfort.
Thanks for coming over and adding an understanding comment. Only mothers can understand those things! :) I'll keep checking in with you and the renovations.