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Sunday, June 6, 2010

Rachel Ashwell Inspires Again GIVEAWAY!

I was one of several bloggers chosen by the very generous Lu of DustyLu Interiors to help spread some really fabulous news and share about a fantastic giveaway. 

 

You see, my friend Lu was recently hired by Rachel Ashwell as a photographer and stylist for her new Shabby Chic Couture line. Pause. Yes, you read that correctly. Lu is the bomb diggity! 

 

The thought of styling, let alone photographing for Ms. Ashwell is just about as good as it gets I would imagine. I have been inspired by Rachel Ashwell’s signature style for well over a decade. A true pioneer in design, Rachel Ashwell has touched all of our lives, and her style has embodied our homes with her impeccable design style and grace. 

 

The following fabulous images were all taken by Lu Tapp for Shabby Chic Couture: 

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

Now onto the Giveaway… 

 

Thanks to generosity of Rachel Ashwell and Lu Tapp, they are giving away one autographed book!  

 

And the real cherry on top: The winner gets to choose their prize!

 

Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic 
Sumptuous Settings & Other Lovely Things: 
RAsump 

 OR

 

Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Interiors

My Rooms, Treasures, and Trinkets:  

 

Here are the rules:

 

1) Leave a comment on my blog. Becoming a follower here isn’t a requirement, but it is appreciated 

2) Become a follower of Lu’s blog (if you haven’t already) and leave a comment 

3) Become a follower of Rachel Ashwell’s blog (if you haven’t already) and leave a comment (She has a Follow icon at the top of her blog) 

4) Either blog about this giveaway or post it on your sidebar 

5) Please visit the new Shabby Chic Couture website 

 

This contest ends on June 30th, at 12 noon pst.

 

Good luck my friends!

105 of you had this to say:

  1. Our friend Lu is really doing a great job!! I'm very proud to know her... xx

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  2. I have been a fan of Rachel Ashwell for years. I used to love when her show was on TV. I went to her shop here by me all the time until it closed. I have many of her items and older books.

    I am so excited she is back building her business to where it used to be. I love her and would be so thrilled to win this giveaway.

    Hugs,
    Joanne

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  3. omg! omg! omg! how fantastic...... what can i say!!! its all good!!!

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  4. I was introduced to Rachel through blogging and I really like what she does. Can't wait to visit her store in NY in september, it is high on my list of things to do there.
    I am already a subscriber to your blog, does that count?

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  5. STUNNING photography of such beautiful eye-candy!! I would be thrilled to win! I am already a follower of all three of you and will gladly mention it on my blog! Thank you for the opportunity and the inspiration!

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  6. Adore Rachel Ashwell...!!! Where would we be without her??? I have everything crossed for this giveaway...thanks for the opportunity to enter!! PS: I am already a follower of your blog btw! :)

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  7. Great giveaway! I've been a fan of her work for many years and would love to win.

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  8. I am a follower of your blog already.

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  10. ...and Rachel. I didn't know she had a blog! Very fun. :)

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  11. I am already a follower of your awesome blog! Great giveaway, love Rachel!
    xoxo Beth

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  12. PS: posting on my blog about this as I speak...er, type! LOL!!

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  13. I am already a follower of the fabulous Lu and love her blog! xoxo Beth

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  14. I am already a follower of Rachels blog as well! xoxo Beth

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  15. Will put up a giveaway notice on my sidebar at
    http://www.RubysUpcycledesigns.com

    I have my fingers crossed! xoxo BEth

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  16. I visit her new & updated website and just did a big post on it last week, here:
    http://www.rubysupcycledesigns.com/2010/06/shabby-chic-and-rachel-ashwells-new.html

    I really can't get enough of her sophisticated, feminine, chic aesthetic! xoxo Beth

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  17. Oh please count me in! Love this giveaway!
    Federica
    xoxo

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  18. I totally am loving all those photos!..love that pillow and chandy.

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  19. OHHH love the photos...great give away! So glad to finally figure out how to FOLLOW RA's BLOG!

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  20. Following Lu's blog...already have been ;-)

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  21. LOVE the website, LOvE the quote for the new company....fabulous!

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  24. I guess you could call me a blogstalker. I stop by all the time but rarely leave comments. This lovely giveaway is certainly worth a comment. Good luck to everyone who enters!
    Blessings to all, Jan

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  25. done,done,done,done,and done! Now I'm just keeping my fingers crossed!

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  26. The hardest part of this giveaway is deciding which book if I win! :) I love your blog! Thanks so much for the giveaway! I heart Rachel. I remember the good old days when I would record her show on the style network on VHS (pre DVR) days!!!! LOVE her, love shabby and love chic!

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  27. What fabulous news as I am already of Lu's work and I adore Rachel Ashwell as she was responsible for making us all fall in love with "shabby chic".......

    Leeann x

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  29. already a follower of lu's!

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  30. ooooooooooooh, what a wonderful giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win:)
    Sarah
    esgutierrez4(at)msn(dot)com

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  31. Wow, what a great opportunity for Lu! Both books are gorgeous.

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  32. You both are bom diggtiy to me two of my favorite sights...Way to go Lu.

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  34. What a great giveaway! Thank you! :)

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  35. I would love to win this. I bet the pictures are beautiful!!

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  36. Oh My, I LOVE THe PHOTOS, breathtaking, my heart is beating so fast, wanting to hurry to go from here to Lu's blog, to then Rahcels and then to look through the new collection-just love it...
    Karryann
    I so so so want to win that, Im all over those (must do's to possibly win)
    Karryann and im already an avid follower & lover of your blog

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  38. Yay- I want her new book SO badly!!
    T

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  39. Already a follower of Lu's blog.

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  40. Already a follower of Rachel's blog.

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  41. Posting the giveaway on my side bar now.

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  42. you mean we have to choose! Just love Rachel Ashwell. Her fabrics etc...make my heart sigh ahhhh

    thanks for the giveaway...doing the above!
    Oh, yes! I have been a happy follower!
    Kathy

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  43. Way to go Lu!!! I won one of her giveaways a while back and it was Rachels "trinket" book. I love it and look through it often. Good luck girls....these are two of the best books!

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  44. I love the look of shabby chic and would love to own either of these books. I follow you and the shabby chic blog.
    -Danielle

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  45. Simply Fabulous! The Bomb I would say for sure.I am so excited for LuLu, she is a very talented Lady.

    I follow your blog as well as Lulu's and Ms Rachel Ahwells.

    I have been waiting for this new line to come out and I am so excited to go check it out.

    ~Cheers Kim

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  46. wow! warmest congrats to lulu on this amazing opportunity!

    fun post!

    happy june

    xo
    elyse

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  47. I am a happy follower! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  48. I also follow Rachel's blog and love the photos of her gardens.

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  49. I adore Rachel and YOU! Can't tell you how many friends I have turned on to you....I re-did my kitchen last fall (Country French)and was very influenced by your decorating (it turned out amazing!!)

    your adoring fan,
    Cathy

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  51. Hi There, Love to win the giveaway....Stanna

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  52. I LOVE this give away! I miss her store in Fashion Island:( She is my inspiration!

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  53. Ohhhh what a great give-a-way. I am a follower.

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  54. Can I echo...O M G (osh) !!! First of all, gorgeous and I mean gorgeous pictures...what a perfect combination of textures, neutrals, elegance.......sigh! Can NOT wait to to see this one! Thank you too for letting us all know!

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  55. What beautiful and inspirational photography! This is the highlight of my day - reading and viewing the exciting and new ideas!

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  56. SWEET!!!!!! Of course I'm aFOllOwerererer....teehee. I have several of her books and bed linen and.....oh I'm sooo excited to be a part of this fantastic giveaway. I'm gonna start my happy dance now!!
    xox Evelyn
    epintor@cox.net

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  57. Yeah, she's back and better than ever I'm sure.

    My fingers are crossed.

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  58. Would love either of these books!

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  59. I, too, have loved Rachel Ashwell's style for a very long time. I would love to have the second book. Thanks so much!

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  60. I am a follower of Rachel (have enjoyed her blog for a long time now) and of Lu's blog. She has a very sweet blog, too. I also blogged about the giveaway just now! Again, thanks for the chance to win one of these amazing books!
    Hugs, Cindy S

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  61. How wonderful for Lu! I'm already of a follower of her's. I'm so happy for her!! ~ Jo

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  62. I'm already a follower of yours. Love your blog and cottage of the month! :)

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  63. I am going to head over to Rachel's now to become a follower. This is so awesome of her to do a giveaway like this!

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  64. I will post about the giveaway on my sidebar. Have a great day! ~ Jo ;-)

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  65. Hello, I adore Shabby Chic and that is how most of my home is decorated! Great photography...
    I would be happy to win one of these books!
    Many thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
    I follow your blog via Google Friend Connect!

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  66. Also, I follow Lu's blog via Google Friend
    Connect!
    Again, many thanks...Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  67. I am a follower of Rachel Ashwell's Blog!
    Merci, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  68. Also, I visited Rachel's Shabby Chic Couture
    Website and signed up for the newsletter!
    What eclectic and unique items...
    Many thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  69. This is a fantastic giveaway. I am such a fan of Rachels. Please count me in.

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  72. I am a follower of yours and I subscribe to Lu's with Google Friend Connect.

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  73. Oh how exciting! I am SO in love with he Shabby Chic collection! I'm following all three of you :)

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  74. I follow.
    kzupancic[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  75. Yummy pictures!!! Happy Summer..lisa ann.

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  76. Would love the Interiors book! Thank you for the giveaway!

    texasaggiemom

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  77. SHABBY, COTTAGE, PINK, FLORAL, Beautiful!!! you all 3 are SOOOOOOO full of talent....and bless you for sharing those talents with all of us....the dusty windblown prairie in Kansas awaits the arrival of my new book... (HINT HINT)...counting blessing one rose at a time...

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  78. I love your blog and so excited to be following! I love Rachel she is so inspiring, I dream of meeting her one day!

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  79. Oh, please do count me in. Rachel Ashwell's books are full of inspiration. I was so disappointed when her store here in town was closed. I'm happy to see her with a new collection. ~ Sarah

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  80. I adore your blog and your home. You have such wonderful taste and ideas! Gorgeous!

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  81. I follow Lulu! She has done such a wonderful job for Rachel!

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  82. I follow Rachel, too! She is SO inspiring. I've been following her work for years and she never ceases to amaze!

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  83. OK so you always have amazing giveaways and I have suscribed to your blog...but this is one giveaway that I REALLY REALLY WANT to win :) I've added myself to Lulu's blog and Rachel's but don't have a blog created for myself (yet). Does that still quailfy me for the contest?

    I guess I better get to work and start ccreating one :) Thank you for inspiring me!

    Sherry

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  84. I like your photos you post in your blog.
    I love the butcher block counter tops in your
    kitchen redo

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  85. Sumptious Settings is the only Ashwell book I don't have! Been a lurker for awhile and will be a follower now! Lucky Lu, how cool! Thanks!

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  86. I of course love stopping by your blog. I will have to send you a picture of my kitchen, inspired by yours. I have my fingers crossed for the giveaway :). gnjbeach@gmail.com

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  87. oh, what a wonderful giveaway!!! I adore her style, I am off to see her new website...thanks so much!

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  88. Thank you for this giveaway! I would like to follow you but I do not see where do I have to go.
    xoxox
    Maria

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  89. As everyone has stated...I love Rachel Ashwell's style & would love one of her books.

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  90. Thanks for hosting this!

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  91. This is a great site. Thank you for all the inspiration!
    Eileen

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  92. I love Rachel Ashwell and would be so excited to win!!

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  93. What a great giveaway! I think I could spend hours ingesting every decorative detail in those books. I would be soo excited to win! I love your blog Jennifer. I am never disappointed when I check in. Keep up the great work you do!

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  94. I love these books!! Love your blog. One complaint - you don't write enough!!!!! :) Jody

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  95. such gorgeousness should be illegal!! i love it!!

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  96. Oh - please enter me. I have been a follower of your blog for a long time!

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  98. I've become a follower of DustyLu!

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  99. I've also become a fan of Rachel's. :)

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  100. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  101. I am a follower on Rachel's blog and a fan on fb

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  102. I'm a follower of DustyLu, too

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  103. ya estoy participando, espero tener suerte
    divino este regalo!!
    besos

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  104. Everything is so beautiful. My spirit is singing.
    Peace and Blessings

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  105. What an amazing giveaway! :)

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